A Study on Supplychain Management Practices and their Impact on Operational Efficiency at Pangajakasthuri Herbals India Limited

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate about the practices in the chain of supply and how it can effect the operational efficiency of Pankajakasthuri Herbals India Private Limited. The coordination of procurement, production, inventory and distribution activities is an important part of supply chain management. The study is secondary data based, with the secondary data being drawn from company records and reports. The performance of the supply chain is measured with the following analytical tools: Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Pareto Analysis, Supplier Performance Scorecard (SPSC), Lead Time Analysis. The study highlights the issues related to the delay in raw material supply, lack of coordination with suppliers and inefficient inventory management. It finds that integration and coordination of the supply chain are essential for improving the operation efficiency and the growth of the organization.