Sandesh Narayan Arondekar
Grad. IE (G-34773)
Abstract
To review and resolve the distribution related problems in the ship management company using problem solving tools and techniques. It is decided to concentrate to solve the problems in the area of procurement, transportation, inventory control and customer service. Systematic literature reviews is based on more than 13 research papers from at least 07 international journals and 6 books from respective field expert. The review covers various dimensions of supply chain and tools and techniques which can be applied to resolve the distribution related problems. It is observed that to improve the distribution related problem very few problem solving tools and techniques were used till dates. The techniques used found very effective and simple in implementation. The author is of the opinion that use of these techniques to solve the supply chain management problems shall be increased. The problem solving tools and techniques were used in manufacturing industry in large scale than in non-manufacturing industry. Hence actual use of problem solving tools and techniques in supply chain management field was found limited. The methodological review will provide increased understanding of the current state of research in the use of problem solving tools and techniques in supply chain management area. This will also elaborates the importance of use of these tools and techniques in non-manufacturing industry. The tools and techniques reviewed will be used in “Goodwood ship Management Company” to resolve the problems.
Keywords- Literature, Problem solving tools, Research, Supply chain management