2022HB79036 Flipkart

SCM Assignment
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sequence.
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PPT/pdf file at Taxila, as explained later.
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SCM Assignment- 1 Oct to 5 Nov’23.

Do not copy or allow copying
 This is an individual assignment. Do the assignment yourself.
 Do not dump material from the Internet or from your company’s other projects.
 I will not try to establish whose slides are original/copied; how others got hold of your
assignment; why other’s assignment resembles your assignment, who submitted the
assignment first, etc.
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identify/ascertain whose assignment could be original.
Your details
Item Type here
Your ID Number 2022hb79036
Your name pandiyarajan N
Your BITS email Id 2022hb79036@wilp.bits-pilani.ac.in
Your company name INDIA CEMENTS LTD

Your City/Town/Township *
Your Division/Department *
Major projects/ products/ *
services/ activities in which you
are involved
* Armed forces, DRDO, ISRO, DEA, etc. to avoid these items.
Do any one of the following-
Assignment-1: Supply Chain Network and Performance.
Assignment-2: Sourcing in Supply Chains.
Assignment 3: IT in Supply Chains.
Assignment-4: SCM of Company/Industry “X”.
Assignment-1,2 and 3 are recommended for students whose companies deal

with production/ distribution of physical products and materials or IT related
services for Supply Chains.
Flipkart's Game-Changing Supply Chain
Flipkart is one of the largest e-commerce players in India, and the company has been making
significant strides in optimizing its supply chain to ensure prompt and efficient delivery of
products to customers.
 The Flipkart supply chain is a well-oiled machine that is constantly being tweaked and
improved to make sure that orders are fulfilled quickly and efficiently. The supply chain starts
with warehouses where products are stored.
 Flipkart has a network of over 20 warehouses across India, covering more than 10 million
square feet of storage space. This allows the company to store products closer to the customer,
reducing delivery times and costs.
According to a report by Deloitte, Flipkart's transportation costs decreased by 60% between
2015 and 2018 due to the company's focus on optimizing its supply chain.
Data plays a crucial role in the Flipkart supply chain. The company collects a vast amount of
data on everything from customer orders and inventory levels to transportation routes and
delivery times.
Flipkart uses data analytics to identify the most popular products and trends among customers.
This data is used to forecast demand and ensure that the right products are stocked in the
warehouses at the right time.
Additionally, data is used to optimize transportation routes and delivery times, minimizing
shipping costs and improving the customer experience.
From Warehouses to Drones:
The Innovations That Makeup Flipkart's Supply Chain:
In recent years, Flipkart has also invested heavily in technology and automation to further
optimize its supply chain.
 The company uses automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) to quickly and efficiently
locate products in its warehouses.
Flipkart has also developed its own in-house logistics management platform, eKart, which uses
data analytics to optimize delivery routes and reduce costs.
According to a report by EY, Flipkart's investment in technology and supply chain
optimization has helped the company reduce its operational costs by 20-25% and increase its
customer base by 10-15%.
Flipkart's logistics arm, Ekart, delivers 10 million shipments a month, and the company has
plans to expand its logistics network to include drones and autonomous vehicles.
Flipkart's focus on innovation extends beyond its logistics network. The company has also
developed its own payment gateway, PhonePe, which has over 250 million users.
PhonePe offers a seamless and secure payment experience, allowing customers to easily pay for
their orders and track their transactions.
Apply Flipkart's Supply Chain
Strategies
 There are several key takeaways from the Flipkart supply chain management:
Data analytics plays a crucial role in supply chain management, helping companies identify trends,
forecast demand, optimize transportation routes, and delivery times, minimize shipping costs, and
improve the customer experience.
Investing in technology and automation can help optimize supply chain management, allowing
companies to quickly locate products in warehouses, optimize delivery routes, and reduce costs.
Collaboration with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) can help manage and optimize supply
chain operations, enabling companies to take advantage of the expertise of external partners.
conclusion:
Continuous analysis and optimization of supply chain operations can lead to cost reductions and
improved efficiency, ultimately providing a competitive advantage for companies.
Flipkart's innovative approach to supply chain management is setting the standard for other
players in the e-commerce industry.
By using data, technology, and automation, Flipkart is able to provide its customers with a
seamless shopping experience while keeping costs low and margins high.

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SCM Assignment

 Do not delete slide nos. 1 to 4, and do not change their

SCM Assignment- 1 Oct to 5 Nov’23.

 Students who submit copied assignments/slides/material will be awarded 0 marks. If 0

Your company name INDIA CEMENTS LTD

Assignment-1,2 and 3 are recommended for students whose companies deal

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