Question

Consider the supply chain for vegetables sold by a supermarket chain. Discuss the major sources of uncertainty in this supply chain.

Answer 1

There are various sources of uncertainty in the supply chain for vegetables

1. If the company grows its own vegetables, then weather condition may impact the availability of vegetables . It reduces the amount of the crop grown.

2. Also, Sometimes change in the soil conditions also impact the yield of the peach crop which depends on soil fertility, humidity conditions, fertilizers used.

3. Vegitables may get spoiled during the journey if the transportation time is very large . Thus, the crop might get spoilt.

4. Demand forecasts of peach might not be correct. This will impact the supply.

Thus, there various sources of uncertainty in the supply chain of canned peaches sold by a major food processing company..