Barilla SpA (A) – Case Report ISSUE IDENTIFICATION: Main Issue Barilla’s manufacturing and distribution system continuous and growing burden due to tremendous demand fluctuations and variability on a weekly basis had Brando Vitali, former Director of Logistics, propose the idea of Just-In-Time- Distribution (JITD) as an alternative to Barilla’s traditional practice of delivering product to distributors on the basis of what orders they placed. Barilla’s own logistics organization would instead
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Executive summary Barilla SpA, an Italian company, is the largest pasta manufacturer in the world in 1990. It produces 35% of all pasta sold in Italy and 22% of all pasta sold in Europe. Besides its pasta business, Barilla manufactures bakery and bread products as well. In order to tackle the increasing fluctuating demand, the Just-in-Time Distribution (JITD) was introduced by Brando Vitali in late 1980s, which was designed to streamline the manufacturing process and reduce the inventory cost
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Jose A. Lavaro April 8, 2015 Barilla SpA (A) Introduction Barilla SpA is the world’s largest pasta manufacturer that’s based in Italy. The company enjoyed a 35% market share of the entire pasta industry in Italy and 22% market share in the entire continent of Europe. It manufactures pasta and sells to various retailers largely through third party distributors. In the late 1980’s, Barilla has been faced with fluctuations of variability in demand, which is straining the manufacturing
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The case covered Barilla SpA , a food manufacturing company that was trying to solve issues relating to demand fluctuation within its supply chain. The cost of transportation was also higher than normal and Barilla is forced to manufacture goods in terms of production lead time and shelf life of its products. These, coupled with inefficiency in Barilla’s operation due to high product change over cost, led to excess finished goods, high inventory carrying cost for Barilla, and ultimately, the “bullwhip
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Executive Summary Barilla SpA was founded in 1875 and today is the world's largest pasta manufacturer. They produce 35% of all the pasta sold in Italy and 22% percent of what is sold in Europe. Barilla has revolutionized the pasta industry's marketing practices by creating a recognizable brand name and strong image. However, their traditional business practices are becoming increasingly inefficient and costly. Operating within a environment of large scale demand variations which have grossly
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Case Report Barilla SpA ------------------------------------------------- Table of contents Table of Contents | | | Section | TITLE | PAGE | | | | | | | | | 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | 3 | | | | | * | | * 2 CHALLENGES OF A LEAN SUPPLY CHAIN | 4 | | | 3 PRACTICAL STEPS FOR BARILLA SPA | 5 | | | 4 CONCLUSION | 6 | | | * 5 BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Barilla SpA - Case Study Table of Contents I. Executive summary II. Issue Identification III. Environmental and Root Case Analysis IV. Alternatives and Options V. Recommendations VI. Implementation VII. Monitor and Control/ Conclusion I. Executive Summary My decision for this case is to implement the Just-In-Time Distribution (JITD) system. Barilla SpA, an Italian pasta manufacturer, is experiencing amplified levels of inefficiencies and rising costs due to variability
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Barilla SpA (A) Case Report SCMP Module 5 By Jamie Brymer Robert Greene February 12th, 2016 Table of Contents Executive Summary 3-4 Issue Identification 5-7 Environmental and Root Cause Analysis 8-9 Alternatives or Options 10-12 Recommendations and Implementation 13 Monitor and Control 14 Exhibits Attached Executive Summary Barilla SpA, is an Italian pasta manufacturer and distributor and even
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Session 5: Supply Chain Inventory Management Assignment 3: Case Response Barilla SpA (A) Submitted by: Lena Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Issue Identification 4 Issue Identification including Root Cause Analysis 5 Recommendations 7 Implementation Plan 8 Monitor and Control 10 References 11 Executive Summary Barilla SpA is the world’s largest pasta producer is initiating the Just-in-Time Distribution (JITD), which
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Barilla SpA (A) Case Analysis Teona Omiadze, Nino Tskhvariashvili, Mari Zaridze School of Economics, Business and Administration of the University of Georgia Instructor: Natia Zedgenidze Tbilisi 2011 Table of Contents Executive Summary……………………………………………………………….3 Introduction………………………………………………………………………..4 Problem Description……………………………………………………………….5 External and Internal Resistances to JITD program……………………………….9 Solution…………………………………………………………………………....11 Recommendations to the
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