Suppose Temu’s procurement manager awarded a contract to a supplier in which she has a personal stake in the business. This is considered a , which undermines trust in the procurement process.

Temu is a rapidly growing global e-commerce platform offering various low-cost consumer goods sourced from thousands of third-party suppliers, primarily in Asia. With consumer demand fluctuating due to seasonal campaigns, promotions, and global economic shifts, Temu’s supply chain team must constantly monitor inventory levels to avoid overstocking or delays in fulfilment. One key performance indicator they use is the Inventory Turnover Ratio (ITR), which provides insights into how often inventory is sold and replaced over a given period.

Temu’s supply chain analysts have collected data on monthly ending inventory values and the cost of goods sold (COGS) for the past year, the data is captured in the table below: 

You are part of Temu’s supply chain management team. You have received the following task: Please calculate the Annual Inventory Turnover Ratio for 2024 based on the provided data set.

Suppose an anonymous employee at Shein submitted a detailed report via the company’s hotline about a manager accepting kickbacks for awarding contracts. This action aligns with promoting ethical procurement through:

Read the scenarios below and select the correct step from the nine-step supply chain integration model that best aligns with each case.

1. Temu collects supplier performance data like on-time dispatch, packaging accuracy, and order defect rates, and uses it to improve coordination with its top suppliers.

2. Temu improves collaboration with key manufacturers by sharing demand forecasts and customer preference data, enabling flexible production and reduced inventory risk.

3. Temu uses integrated tracking software to enable visibility between its first-tier and second-tier suppliers, including factories that produce components for key items.

4. Temu evaluates its integration model annually by reviewing customer trends, changes in supplier capacity, and global shipping challenges to realign supply chain strategies.