====== Steve: Mapping the Back End of the Supply Chain  ======

By: [[steve-wang]]

1. Ideation

    what are the steps to identifying that a need exists in the market
        If the price of something is going up and people are still buying.

    what are the steps to coming up with new product designs
        
        1. define problem, needs analysis, specify requirements, constraints 
        2. make a formal specification document 
        3. make protoypes
        4. test/evaluate prototypes 
        5. revise prototypes
        6. Make product.


2. Procurement
  a. Sourcing

    How will you find potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities? What are your criteria?
        1. Search on internet
        2. Ask people for recommendations.

        1. Quality
        2. Speed
        3. Price
        4. If shady stuff going on
        5. Reputation

    list reasons why it is important to build relationships with suppliers
        1. Priority
        2. Discounts
        3. Won't cause problems
        4. Easy to work with
        5. Cooperative

  b.purchasing

    what are the steps to negotiating the terms and conditions with suppliers?
        1. Sit at a table
        2. List out your terms and conditions
        3. Have them sign paper.
        4. Negatiation complete.

    How will you monitor order progress and ensure timely delivery?
        1. Setup cameras
        2. Have them send reports and updates
        3. Have heavy penalties inc ontract for late delivery or sub-par quality.
        4. Have inspections.

3. Manufacturing

    Describe the steps in the manufacturing process from start to finish.
        1. Design the product.
        2. Source meterials and plan how + when they arrive.
        3. Desgin manufacturing space and supply chain.
        4. Design distribution process.
        5. Desgin quality controll measures.

    What are your quality control measures?
        1. computer Visual
        2. computer testing.

4. Distribution

    what are the steps involved in processing customer orders.
        1. Customer orders.
        2. Find if stock available in local warehouse. if yes go to step 5.
        3. Make product.
        4. Send to local warehouse.
        5. Send to customer house or customer pickup area.

    what are the steps to preparing and transporting products to customers or retailers
        1. Check products
        2. Package products.
        3. Send products.