A Highlight on E-SCM & A Plan for Successful Implementation of E-SCM in Indian Business Scenario especially in FMCG Industries

Traditionally, the phrase Supply Chain Management meant assembly lines, warehouses, truckers and time sheets. Earlier, manufacturers had the luxury of taking years to develop market and sell their products. Back then, there were few variations in packaging and in the products themselves. In only a few years, the very fundamental of manufacturing in virtually every industry has changed. Changes have taken place in the relationships between producers of primary products, manufacturers and retailers. Companies are looking at how to provide greater flexibility in moving parts globally. In a quest for greater efficiency and lower costs, there's been growing importance given to managing the supply chain effectively for the benefit of all parties. So, in this paper our concern is to highlight: 1. The impact of Internet and technology, i.e. with the emergence of the Internet, customers seek out specific products they want at the prices they're willing to pay. 2. Target of industries i.e. to give one’s supply chain a thorough tune-up by strengthening some basic elements of supply chain management. 3. Some current state of affairs regarding E-SCM, i.e. Organizations known for pioneering best practices recognize that continuous improvement goes beyond reaching quarterly and yearly targets. 4. Indian scenarios and competitiveness with an Exhibit, i.e. over the past three decades, customer expectations have raised by leaps and bounds, at the same time, they continue to expect and demand more ‘value’ from brands. 5. SCM Practices in Indian FMCG Industry, i.e. In a low margin and high volume business like FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods), it requires a very close attention on the planning and operational part of the entire value chain activities because these minuets details can change the fortune of any organization. 6. Factors required for the Indian FMCG Industry for converting to an e-centric one, i.e. factor analysis with aforesaid condition is considered to determine item representation to a single factor. 7. Conclusion and findings to say, “this proposal intends to presents an approach suitable for Indian conditions to resolve issues in customer service, demand flow, distribution and supply”.