Supply Chain Management Report: Met Foodmarkets Case Study Analysis

This report provides an analysis of supply chain management, focusing on key aspects such as store delivery, omni-channel retail, and the application of the Internet of Things (IoT). It examines how retailers are adapting to the evolving demands of consumers, particularly in the context of multi-channel environments. The report discusses the importance of efficient logistics, including the selection of specialized carriers and the integration of technologies like IoT for inventory monitoring and process mapping. A case study of Met Foodmarkets is used to illustrate the practical application of these concepts, highlighting the company's strategies for managing separate stock for stores and websites, ensuring smooth omni-channel interactions, and utilizing technologies like edge computing to optimize operations. The report references articles from Inbound Logistics and information from Met Foodmarkets to support its findings, offering insights into how companies can improve their supply chain efficiency and meet customer expectations.

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The article, “Store Delivery Keeps Retailers in the Game” discusses about how in the
case of multi-channel retail the stores have stock and it is sold directly to the customers.
Website has got separate stock and the online interactions of the customers with retailer are
made separate from that of offline interactions. The article states how the consumers can have
multiple touch-point in the case of omni-channel environment (Inboundlogistics.com).The
customers in the case of omni-channel environment want the interaction in each channel to be
free of any kind of difficulties. It states how the stores can cut the cost by making the
employees deliver from the stores.
The article “How to Choose a Specialized Carrier” discusses that the carrier driver
should be capable of demonstrating experience pertaining to handling of specific type of the
freight. It brings out how the staff of the carrier along with driver should have knowledge in
relation to planning and pertaining (Inboundlogistics.com).They should be aware of the rules
along with regulations of a state along with the drive-time restrictions. The article states how
a qualified carrier has the proven process that helps the shipper in the development of a
customized transportation plan.
The article, “Using IOT to move from Push to Pull” talks about the importance of
Internet-of-Things” that can help in planning and realization of a pull-based supply chain.
The article talks about the importance of sensor networks that can help in monitoring
inventory and calculation of the cost of the standing stock. The article elaborates on how
simple tracking can help in mapping the whole process of material flow from the raw
material to that of the finished product (Inboundlogistics.com). It talks how the supply chain
going from push to pull can help in the aspect of meeting resistance. It discusses how edge-
computing can be taken recourse to that can help in ensuring that the batches would be
processed in an efficient manner.

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In the event of working for Met Foodmarkets, I saw that that the stock of the stores
and the website were kept separately that proved to be of great convenience for the company.
The interaction pertaining to omni-channel retail was devoid of any kind of complication that
was a major reason for the popularity of Met Food markets. I saw that the carrier driver of
Met Food markets had experience pertaining to how to handle a kind of freight that made the
process of logistics very smooth for the company (Metfoods.com). The carrier along with the
driver of Met Food Markets were provided with the training that made them acquainted with
rules of the state. The training helped in the development of the carrier drivers and they got to
know about drive time restriction that can help them in delivery of the products. Met Food
markets made use of the technology of Internet-of-Things that greatly helped them in the
aspect of logistics. The company made use of simple tracking that helped in mapping process
pertaining to material flow. Edge computing was used by Met Food markets that aided in the
efficient processing of batches.

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References:
Inboundlogistics.com. "How To Choose A Specialized Carrier - Inbound Logistics".
Inboundlogistics.Com, 2018, http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/how-to-choose-a-
specialized-carrier/?news=1. Accessed 25 Sept 2018.
Inboundlogistics.com. "Store Delivery Keeps Retailers In The Game - Inbound Logistics".
Inboundlogistics.Com, 2018, http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/store-delivery-
keeps-retailers-in-the-game/?news=1. Accessed 25 Sept 2018.
Inboundlogistics.com. "Using Iot To Move From Push To Pull - Inbound Logistics".
Inboundlogistics.Com, 2018, http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/using-iot-to-
move-from-push-to-pull/?news=1. Accessed 25 Sept 2018.
Metfoods.com. "Met Foodmarkets | The Official Site Of Met Foodmarkets.". Met
Foodmarkets, 2018, https://www.metfoods.com/. Accessed 25 Sept 2018.