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Supply Chain Management Analysis of Sport Obermeyer

Authors
Yiran Dong1, Zhaohua Su2, *, Yutong Wan3, Xiaole Yu4
1University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, 61801, USA
2Michigan State University, East Lansing, 48824, USA
3New York University, Long Island City, New York, 11101, USA
4University of Toronto, Toronto, M5S0C6, Canada
*Corresponding author. Email: suzhaohu@msu.edu
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Zhaohua Su
Available Online 30 November 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-298-9_49How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Inventory Management; Operational Strategy; Supply Chain Optimization
Abstract

Sport Obermeyer, an Aspen-based skiwear manufacturer, operates in an intricate global supply chain, facing unique challenges associated with forecasting demand and managing inventory. Navigating the sportswear market, which is marked by rapid trend changes and seasonal fluctuations, adds an additional layer of complexity. This study examines the operational challenges and inventory management of Sport Obermeyer. We delve into the company’s supply chain dynamics, identifying complexities like uncertain demand and long lead times. The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) method is analyzed for inventory management, but limitations are recognized due to uncertainty in defining key parameters. The importance of service levels in decision-making is highlighted, with a revised EOQ approach proposed. We suggest a production allocation strategy between Hong Kong and China, using the coefficient of variation and z-scores to assess risk and excess inventory. Four key recommendations are made - strategic production allocation, adoption of Just-In-Time (JIT) production, implementation of reliable demand forecasting, and enhancement of employee training. The study acknowledges inherent limitations and future influences including climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry. The study underlines the need for strategic preparedness for unexpected scenarios to ensure Sport Obermeyer’s sustained success.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2023 International Conference on Finance, Trade and Business Management (FTBM 2023)
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
30 November 2023
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978-94-6463-298-9
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2352-5428
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-298-9_49How to use a DOI?
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© 2023 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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