supply chain management ppt on fertiliser

INTRODUCTION

This thesis deals with the study of the supply chain management in fertilizer industry with special reference to Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited, Kakinada more specifically, with the supply chain primary activities such as sourcing of natural gas (inbound logistics), manufacturing of ammonia and urea, product storage, dispatch of products (outbound logistics) for distribution and sale. Business in global environment should face opportunities and threats regardless of location and market. Firms cannot isolate themselves from ignoring external factors such as
economic trends, technology innovations in other countries. Companies are going global truly with Supply-chain Management (SCM). A company can design and develop the product in United States, manufacture in India and sells in Europe. The Companies have changed the methods by which they manage their operations and supply chain activities. The spread and modernization of infrastructures and transport has also changed the trade and the intensified competition has elevated the importance of supply chain management to new levels.