Abstract
Mahindra Trucks and Buses forayed into India's commercial vehicles sector in 2005. However, they had to battle numerous supply chain challenges associated with introducing a new product (a new truck brand) in the market and to gain a noticeable foothold in the market. In this case, we attempt to align customer brand stickiness with the supply chain expectations from a new product. In particular, we deliberate how the needs of all actors in the supply chain must be met and their interactions must be accounted in developing a robust supply chain. Finally, a supply chain is successful when demand can be matched with supply and the customer's service level can be achieved.
Additional Information
| Product Type | Case |
|---|---|
| Reference No. | PROD0326 |
| Title | A Truck is not a Cookie: Matching Supply with Demand at Mahindra Truck and Bus Division |
| Pages | 18 |
| Published on | Nov 28, 2020 |
| Year of Event | 2019 |
| Authors | Roy, Debjit; |
| Area | Production Management (PROD) |
| Discipline | Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Operations Management, Strategic Management |
| Learning Objective | Understanding commercial vehicle customer expectations. Aligning customer expectations with supply chain design. Rethinking supply chain design for the commercial vehicle market. |
| Keywords | New Product Introduction; Commercial Vehicles; Supply Chain; Logistics; Business Sustainability; Customer Relationships |
| Country | India |
| Organization | Mahindra Trucks and Buses Division |
| Access | For All |
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