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Inventory categories and purposes
Policy frameworks and target levels
Location strategies and visibility systems
Cost structures and performance metrics
Risk management approaches
Optimization techniques and technologies
Implementation Guidelines
Getting Started
Begin by identifying and documenting key supply chain categories
Select a high-priority supply chain element and map its supplier network
Document the core supply chain processes and their interdependencies
Map the logistics network configuration and performance characteristics
Define inventory management approaches and their strategic rationale
Best Practices
Ensure supply chain elements have clear scope and boundary definitions
Base supply chain analysis on quantitative metrics where possible
Link supply chain performance to customer and financial outcomes
Connect supply chain elements to strategic objectives and capabilities
Involve multiple functions in supply chain analysis to avoid siloed perspectives
Maintain a balance between cost efficiency and resilience considerations
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Creating overly complex supply chain models that hinder actionable insights
Focusing exclusively on internal supply chain operations without external perspective
Failing to connect supply chain analysis to strategic and operational domains
Not updating supply chain models as network dynamics and requirements evolve
Overlooking technology enablement opportunities within supply chain operations
Neglecting sustainability and social responsibility dimensions of supply chain management
Schema Evolution Guidance
The Supply Chain Domain schema is expected to evolve with emerging practices in supply chain management. Future extensions may include:
Digital supply chain twin modeling
Circular economy supply chain frameworks
AI-powered supply chain optimization
Blockchain-enabled supply chain transparency
Climate-resilient supply network design
Predictive supply chain risk analytics
Organizations should plan for these evolutions by maintaining clean taxonomies and clear relationship models in their current implementation.
Conclusion
The Supply Chain Domain extends the Orthogramic Metamodel with a robust framework for modeling and managing supply chain aspects of business architecture. By providing structured schemas for supplier networks, supply chain processes, logistics networks, and inventory management, it enables organizations to systematically align their supply chain design with strategic objectives and operational requirements.
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Cross-Domain Relationship Mappings
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Supply Chain-Strategy Relationship Schema
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Field | Type | Required | Description | Example |
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| string | Yes | Unique identifier for this relationship | "REL-SC-CAP-001" |
| string | Yes | ID of the supply chain element | "SC-MFG-001" |
| string | Yes | Name of the capability | "Advanced Procurement" |
| string | Yes | Nature of the relationship | "critical" |
| integer | No | Importance of this relationship (1-5) | 5 |
| string | No | How capability contributes to supply chain | "Ensures strategic sourcing and supplier selection" |
| array of objects | No | Requirements the supply chain places on capability | [{"requirementDescription": "AI-powered supplier risk assessment", "importance": "high"}] |
| object | No | Maturity of capability for supply chain needs | {"maturityLevel": "defined", "maturityGaps": ["Digital skills", "Automation"]} |
| array of objects | No | Metrics for measuring capability contribution | [{"metricName": "Supplier Quality Index", "currentValue": "87/100", "targetValue": "92/100"}] |
| array of objects | No | Initiatives to improve capability for supply chain | [{"initiativeName": "Digital Procurement Transformation", "expectedBenefits": "30% reduction in procurement cycle time"}] |
| object | No | Resources allocated to capability for supply chain | {"budgetAllocation": "$4.2M annually", "personnelAllocation": "28 FTEs"} |
| string | No | How capability is governed for supply chain needs | "Quarterly capability review with defined performance metrics" |
Schema Evolution Guidance
The Supply Chain Domain schema is expected to evolve with emerging practices in supply chain management. Future extensions may include:
Digital supply chain twin modeling
Circular economy supply chain frameworks
AI-powered supply chain optimization
Blockchain-enabled supply chain transparency
Climate-resilient supply network design
Predictive supply chain risk analytics
Organizations should plan for these evolutions by maintaining clean taxonomies and clear relationship models in their current implementation.