Consider the supply chain for canned peaches sold by a major food-processing company. What are the sources of uncertainty in this supply chain? Discuss.
Expert Answer
Sources of uncertainty in the supply chain of canned peaches are:
Unavailability of product, product related ingredients
Weather pattern which might disrupt the availability of product
Time spent at warehouses and in processing the product might not be regulated
Quality of product might get hampered during transportation
Crop might get affected by diseases
Lack of integration in information systems meant for forecasting and delivery of product
Lack of ERP systems
Demand uncertainty