La cadena de suministro del sector metalúrgico: un análisis de sus principales eslabones (The Supply Chain in the metallurgical sector: an analysis of the main links)

Abstract

[EN] In the current business context, competition is no longer firm against firm, but has moved on to a higher plane, with the generation of supply chain against supply chain competition. Therefore, Supply Chain Management (SCM) has strategic relevance as a source of competitive advantage. The design of the supply chain is defined largely by the characteristics of the sector. Consequently, sectorial analysis is required. The aim of this paper is to analyze the supply chain of the metallurgical sector. Specifically, it will be focused on determining its supply chain and defining its main links and relationships.

[ES] Los directivos actuales conciben que la competencia ya no es empresa frente a empresa, sino que desborda este plano generándose una competencia cadena de suministro frente a cadena de suministro. Por ello, la gestión de la cadena de suministro se convierte en un elemento clave para la supervivencia empresarial y la obtención de ventajas competitivas. El diseño de la cadena de suministro viene definido, en buena parte, por las características del sector al que pertenece. En consecuencia, es de interés realizar análisis sectoriales. El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar la cadena de suministro en un sector de gran importancia en la economía española, como es el metalúrgico. En concreto, buscamos determinar su cadena de suministro, definiendo los principales eslabones que la configuran y las relaciones entre ellos.Abstract: In the current business context, competition is no longer firm against firm, but has moved on to a higher plane, with the generation of supply chain against supply chain competition. Therefore, Supply Chain Management (SCM) has strategic relevance as a source of competitive advantage. The design of the supply chain is defined largely by the characteristics of the sector. Consequently, sectorial analysis is required. The aim of this paper is to analyze the supply chain of the metallurgical sector. Specifically, it will be focused on determining its supply chain and defining its main links and relationships.