SevenEleven is attempting to duplicate the supply chain stru

Seven-Eleven is attempting to duplicate the supply chain structure that has succeeded in Japan and the United States with the introduction of CDCs. What are the pros and cons of this approach? Keep in mind that stores are also replenished by wholesalers and DSD by manufacturers.

Solution

PROS

CDC’s along with information of the system include the following advantages

CONS

In the US there is direct to store distribution of goods along with CDCs.