Segmentation Process

The most common factors used in supply chain segmentation are listed in Table 6.2. 

Life cycle, handling characteristics, shelf life, size and weight Degree of comfort with replenishment uncertainty Instant fulfillment or assemble to order 

Technologies provide specific advantages in production and execution and 

Quality, cost, availability, lead-time, flexibility 

Infia-structure, transportation modes, customs duties, legislation 

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Figure 8 Relaxation of a polymeric chain after a step-strain deformation[6] process A (8c) reequilibration of chain segments process B (8d) reequilibration across slip links process C (8e) reptation.

Isolation and contouring of all dark signatures, through appropriate threshold and segmentation processing of the image. 

The results of the effort yielded a process with 50% fewer steps. The segmenting process at the front end of the claim permitted 65% of the claims to be processed within two days. Costs associated with handling claims were reduced by 28%, and cycle time was reduced by 56%. 

Fig. 29.10. Working view at 3D editing. Segmented liver surface is represented by a mesh graft additionally, the spiral CT source data, as well as the liver contour on the spiral CT data, can be seen. White arrows mark the area where the automated segmentation process failed to detect the liver contour...

Two papers deal with copolymers. Froix et al. have studied a hexa-fluoroisobutylene-vinylidene fluoride copolymer using and F relaxation. Both techniques detected an a process associated with the glass transition. A segmental process was resolved in the data and CFj rotation in the F data. Block et have studied relaxation in nine alternating copolymras of styrene and A -alky] maleimides, the alkyl group ranging from CH, to Four chain motions were detected, in addition to methyl rotation. 

A multinational corporation wants to implement supply chain difterentiation within its operations. All the areas of the supply chain differentiation process are relevant for the corporation. Furthermore it is necessary to place a focal point on customer orientation. The assessment of customer segmentation is of crucial importance since a false segmentation can lead to an ineffective outcome. Since the whole approach lies within customer orientation, the process needs to begin with the customer segmentation process, if not already completed. Thereafter the whole process, from derivation of the TO-BE supply chain up until the preparation for the implementation phase of supply chain differentiation, can be cenducted. 

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