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Discovered in Indiana - Manufactured in Indiana

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

for Competitive Advantage

John SullivanDirector, Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Purdue University

Scott WhitlockPresident, Flexware Innovation

SME Chapter 268 Presentation, 1/27/05Discovered in Indiana - Manufactured in Indiana

Manufacturers that will thrive in the new economy will be the ones that innovate in product, process, marketing and distribution

“Without Innovation there is no life after lean” Al Frink, Manufacturing “Czar”

Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and ServicesU.S. Department of Commerce


Indiana’s Competitive Advantage

• Location, location, location– Crossroads of America– Rail, Air, Ports, Key Roads (N/S, E/W)

• Strong Manufacturing Capabilities• Excellent Universities


To compete effectively inthe supply chain of tomorrow…

• Lead time is critical

• Technology is essential

• Business environment must be flexible


What your Supply Network will demand

• Glass Supply Chain – See Inventories• Product Information – Part of the

product• Serialization – Aiding in Warranty &

Security Issues– RFID & EPC Global Standards


Main business processes

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Source; Pittiglio Rabin Todd & McGrath Supply Chain Council, Inc. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 412 781 3255

Supply Chain SCOR Model


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Source; Pittiglio Rabin Todd & McGrath Supply Chain Council, Inc. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 412 781 3255


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Indiana TDL Opportunities• Mass Customization

– Customers are demanding customized products– Postponing final manufacturing/assembly improves

profitability

• Add value to products during distribution– Manufacturing operations located around distribution

centers– Manufacturing operations located within distribution

centers– Mobile Manufacturing

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What do we need to do?• Engage in meaningful strategic planning

– Both at the State and industry level

• Increase our technological, financial and managerial strengths

• Integrate our supply chains to reduce costs and improve performance

•Get started with some pilot projects


Thank you!

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