Darden Case Study

Darden Case Study

Question #1

            Each Darden’s supply chain has an advantage. The “smallware” linen supply helps Darden to have direct distribution in Orlando, Florida (Darden’s Global Supply Chains n.p). In this case, the delivery path to restaurants is easily managed by a common barrier at a lower inventory cost. The supply further ensures that all restaurants are having a similar quality of smallware. Also, the supply of canned and frozen food will assist in ensuring that the shipping will be more effective and also enhances inventory control of all the 11 centers of distribution in North America. Besides, the fresh food supply assists Darden in placing direct orders such as B2B to independent suppliers. In this case, Darden further ensures that it has attained freshest food by growing them in a right way. Also, the worldwide food supply will assist Darden in bringing the best and reliable products to all of its customers in the 35 countries.

Question #2    

            The four supply chains are deemed to be hard in performing complex operations. Hence, Darden is often at the risk of having some possible complications in the four supply. Since the supply chain is enormous, Darden will encounter a difficult moment while trying to look for a root cause of a problem. This is because a lot of third parties are involved in the operations. Also, Darden will incur a cost complication. This is because it is deemed to be very costly to obtain and transport fresh seafood throughout the world.

Question#3  

            I would expect a smallware ownership supply chain to change at delivery to Orlando, Darden warehouse.  Also, the fresh food supply chain will change at delivery to the restaurant. Besides, the worldwide food supply chain will automatically shift the delivery at US dock.

Question#4

            In comparison to other firms, Darden’s four supply chains are considered to be unique, strategic and more careful. These supply chains are further diversifying in the automotive industry. However, the four supply chain differences can be considered in terms of the automotive industry’s spare parts and the fragility of the supplied items. This issue is further addressed by having a change in the ownership supply after the delivery of the assembly chain.

Work Cited

Darden’s Global Supply Chains Case Studies. 2020, Accessed 4 Mar 2020.