1, Xiaomi cell phone production mode is called "PC-like production", that is, a "customized" production mode. Consumers through the network to order, the company obtained consumer demand instructions, immediately to suppliers to purchase parts to meet production needs, such as to Qualcomm procurement chip, to Sony procurement camera, to Sharp procurement screen.
2. Raw material inventory management. Consumers order in real time, millet to get the order demand, supply chain procurement, respectively, to different suppliers to purchase different parts, cell phone assembly by Foxconn and Inventec two OEM to complete the production, so that the raw materials to achieve a "zero inventory". Xiaomi cell phone through the real-time monitoring of raw materials to meet the production of cell phone orders, but also to achieve zero inventory management.
3, product inventory management. Cell phone products into the warehouse, waiting for delivery. And Xiaomi's distribution center storage warehouse is divided into two parts. Cell phones and SD memory cards are placed in a separate high-value area, and accessories such as batteries and cases are placed in another area. Through the management of product inventory, to assist in realizing the timely delivery of orders.