Comprehensive Report: Supply Chain Design in the Automotive Industry

This report provides an overview of supply chain design within the automotive industry, emphasizing its critical role and complexity. It explores the three main components: inbound logistics, facility and manufacturing, and outbound logistics. Inbound logistics focuses on optimizing transportation, facility selection, and product flow. Facility and manufacturing aspects cover production footprint modeling, inventory optimization, and network optimization. Outbound logistics examines different combinations of modes, carriers, and routes, evaluating new strategies and delivery options. The report highlights the importance of efficiency, cost reduction, and service improvement, referencing key considerations such as transportation routes, inventory levels, and the evaluation of delivery options to ensure a streamlined and effective supply chain. The report also references various research papers to support the claims.