Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM) Cost and Agility Assessment Tool and Case Study

Fictive Case Study

The purpose of this fictive case study is to provide a practical example of how to determine a firm's total logistics and SCM cost and agility by following the three steps demonstrated previously in this document.

Company Profile

SideKic is a Canadian chocolate and confectionery manufacturer. The company offers chocolate, candy and snack products in the form of bar goods, boxed items and bagged items. These products are sold throughout North America and exported overseas. SideKic sells its products primarily to wholesale distributors, mass merchandisers, chain grocery stores, vending companies and through food brokers and retail sales merchandisers. Its main production facility is located in Toronto, Ontario.

Industry sector: Manufacturing
Manufacturing sector: Chocolate and confectionery manufacturing
2006 Net sales: $100 M (CDN)

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