A Truck is not a Cookie: Matching Supply with Demand at Mahindra Truck and Bus Division

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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.

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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
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