Network Optimization for Distribution of South Based OEM’s Passenger Vehicles to other Zones of India with Reduced Lead-Time
R. Srinivasan1, S. Poongavanam2, R. Vettriselvan3, J. Rengamani4, Fabian Andrew James5

1Dr. R. Srinivasan, AMET Business School, Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Deemed to be University, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
2Dr. S. Poongavanam, AMET Business School, Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Deemed to be University, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
3Dr. R. Vettriselvan, AMET Business School, Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Deemed to be University, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
4Dr. J. Rengamani, AMET Business School, Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Deemed to be University, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
5Dr. Fabian Andrew James, AMET Business School, Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Deemed to be University, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 05 February 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 13 February 2019 | Manuscript published on 28 February 2019 | PP: 455-458 | Volume-8 Issue-4, February 2019 | Retrieval Number: D2745028419/19©BEIESP
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Abstract: A survey conducted among top auto makers in India highlighted the fact that technology is widely sent to be a supply chain enable, reducing inventory levels and stocking, shortening lead times and fostering as sprit of collaboration with suppliers and dealers. IT Managers indicate lack of alignment between business goals and it implementation plans in majority of the companies. Although it found that there is a high awareness among Indian Tier-1 companies regarding lead time. The usage of productive enhancing tools such as data analytics, ERP, rivet care still at low levels specially among Tier-2 suppliers due to challenges such as cultural, financial, organizational and technological barriers to be overcome majority of the maimed at improving service levels. E-payment and clearance facilities and enhancing visibility leading to be after coordination and reducing on core activities, vendor base rationalization at all echelons of the supply chain.
Keyword: Lead Time, Network Optimization, OEM, Passenger, Vehicle.
Scope of the Article: Discrete Optimization