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HM Co. is a company in the country of Janis tan, engaged in manufacturing and selling apparels. Their portfolio includes women’s clothing, men’s clothing and kids’ clothing. They source fabric from international suppliers on a continuous basis.

The packaging material and other direct material except the fabrics are sourced from numerous local & foreign suppliers at a competitive price following supplier assessments. Products of HM Co. are sold in various retail chains across Janis tan and elsewhere in the world. HM Co. carries out agile operations on Make-to-Order basis throughout Janis tan to cater to internal demand.

1.      Define the evolution of supply chain management and its decision phases of Supply Chain with reference to HM Co.

2.      Discuss the flows in the supply chain and suggest the ideal decoupling point that could create a significant supply chain surplus for HM Co.

3.      Describe the Supply Chain Framework suggested by Prof. Alan Harrison with its elements with respect to HM Co.