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Reference no. 605-022-1
Published by: INSEAD
Originally published in: 2005
Version: 05.2014
Length: 9 pages
Data source: Field research

Abstract

This is a condensed version. In a maturing market, Hewlett-Packard's (HP) attention moved from Return on Sales to Return on Net Assets. Mismatches between demand and supply, aggrevated by a long supply chain, were a burden on profit. HP realised that conventional logistics costs (warehousing, inventories, transport) were only the tip of the iceberg. Hidden underneath were large costs due to price protection, material devaluation, returns and obsoletes (Inventory Driven Costs). Uncovering all true demand/supply mismatch costs allowed HP to redress the situation and restore competitiveness. The case aims to illustrate the strategic impact of supply chain management and the increasing cost of supply/demand mismatches. To enable sound decision making (eg in prioritising supply chain improvement projects), a clear link needs to be established between supply chain performance indicators and bottom-line impact.
Location:
Industry:
Size:
Revenue USD56.6 billion
Other setting(s):
1998-2003

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Abstract

This is a condensed version. In a maturing market, Hewlett-Packard's (HP) attention moved from Return on Sales to Return on Net Assets. Mismatches between demand and supply, aggrevated by a long supply chain, were a burden on profit. HP realised that conventional logistics costs (warehousing, inventories, transport) were only the tip of the iceberg. Hidden underneath were large costs due to price protection, material devaluation, returns and obsoletes (Inventory Driven Costs). Uncovering all true demand/supply mismatch costs allowed HP to redress the situation and restore competitiveness. The case aims to illustrate the strategic impact of supply chain management and the increasing cost of supply/demand mismatches. To enable sound decision making (eg in prioritising supply chain improvement projects), a clear link needs to be established between supply chain performance indicators and bottom-line impact.

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Location:
Industry:
Size:
Revenue USD56.6 billion
Other setting(s):
1998-2003

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