PMI: Target supplier integration

Mar 17

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The task has the following goal(s):

Supplier of the target: analyzed

The task has the following objectives:

Buyer-target complementarity: maximized

Short description of task Target supplier integration:

This task cares about all integration aspects relating to the multi-tier supplier network of the target into the buyer organization to create the NewCo supplier network.

The task uses the following business object types:

Supplier of the buyer, Supply Chain Synergy, Supply chain complementarity, Target coverage of supply chain, Production material of the target company, Service supplier of the target, Material supplier of the target company, Supply chain, Supplier relationship, Vendor contract

Questions to be used during the execution of the task

The task is executed with the following questions, among others:

What is the overall supply chain integration strategy?
How will existing supply chain relationships be managed?
Which distribution centers or plants make sense to retain?
What is the plan for selling or merging old distribution centers?
How will inventory levels be optimized across the merged entity?
Where should inventory be held, and how much will be needed?
How will changes be communicated across the supply chain teams?
What interim and end states are envisioned for the supply chain?
What level of integration is required in different supply chain segments?
How will synergies and efficiencies be maximized?
What are the potential risks in supply chain integration and how will they be mitigated?
How will technology be utilized to streamline the integration?
What metrics will be used to measure the success of the integration?
How will supplier contracts be managed and potentially renegotiated?
What is the plan for merging different supply chain cultures and practices?
How will customer service levels be maintained during the transition?
What regulatory changes might impact the supply chain integration?
How can cross-functional collaboration be ensured across the new supply chain?
What is the communication plan for stakeholders?
How will sustainability considerations be integrated into the new supply chain?

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Karl Popp www.drkarlpopp.com