Showing papers on "Supply chain published in 1992"
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01 Jan 1992
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a strategy for just-in-time and quick-response logistics, as well as a global pipeline management strategy for a global supply chain, and benchmark the supply chain performance.
Abstract: 1. Logistics and Competitive Strategy. 2. The Customer Service. 3. Measuring Logistics Costs and Performance. 4. Benchmarking the Supply Chain. 5. Managing the Global Pipeline. 6. Strategic Lead-time Management. 7. Just-in-time and 'Quick Response' Logistics. 8. Managing the Supply Chain. 9. Leading-edge. 10. Logistics. 11. Index.
1,831 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the dynamic operation of supply chains is reviewed and some simple conclusions for reducing demand amplification, which consequently attenuates swings in both production rates and stock levels, are reached.
Abstract: Reviews the dynamic operation of supply chains and reaches some simple conclusions for reducing demand amplification, which consequently attenuates swings in both production rates and stock levels. ...
359 citations
01 Nov 1992
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors define supply chains and review their current state of development, highlighting the importance of good, shared, information flow, as well as several other strategies that lie more within the control of individual businesses.
Abstract: Much has been written concerning the supply chain demand amplification problem, best described by the ‘law of industrial dynamics’. Broadly speaking, if a supply chain can find a way to fluctuate, it will.The paper defines supply chains and reviews their current state of development. By way of a simulation example, the importance of good, shared, information flow is highlighted, as are several other strategies that lie more within the control of individual businesses. Good supply chain operation requires adequate design, led by a product champion committed to systems change. Persuasive evidence to support the product champion is therefore offered. Examples include internally generated demand amplification caused by human schedulers; an industrial supply chain case history; supply chain redesign via simulation; and a review of a proposed effectiveness framework which offers the possibility of integrating both modelling and design phases.The methodologies that are described herein may be universally applied...
87 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a typology of one-of-a-kind production systems, based on two questions: which part of the supply chain is customer-order driven? What investments in resources, products or processes have been made independently of customer orders?
80 citations
TL;DR: The starting point in developing a logistics strategy must be a thorough understanding of final customers' requirements, and only then is it possible to determine the required performance of firms throughout the supply chain this paper.
Abstract: The increasing rate of change in technologies and markets and the search for competitive advantage, have led to a new focus on logistics strategy and management. In the dynamic, competitive environment of the 1990s, the successful companies will be those who recognize and take advantage of the leverage which can be gained by effective management of the supply chain, from supplier through end users. The starting point in developing a logistics strategy must be a thorough understanding of final customers′ requirements. Only then is it possible to determine the required performance of firms throughout the supply chain. Integrated information systems and strategic alliances/partnerships will play an important role in achieving the desired levels of service performance. As markets fragment, it will be critical to be able to identify the profitability of customers and products as well as how alternative logistics strategies affect the profitability of these segments of the business.
54 citations
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09 Jun 1992
TL;DR: The role and scope of purchase strategy managing the supply chain quality electronic data interchange and supply chain supplier relationships measuring purchasing effectiveness positioning the purchase department is discussed in this paper, where the authors propose a purchasing strategy for the EDS.
Abstract: The role and scope of purchase strategy managing the supply chain quality electronic data interchange and the supply chain supplier relationships measuring purchasing effectiveness positioning the purchase department.
41 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a review of electronics product based supply chains is presented and a pragmatic approach to the reduction in on-costs achieved by redesign is illustrated by comparing the relative merits of a number of suggested improvement strategies.
Abstract: A review of electronics product based supply chains is presented. This naturally leads to the development of a “reference framework” for electronic products supply chains. It is used as a foundation for the analysis of a typical supply chain for a personal computer. Attention is focused on the published dynamic behavior associated with the electronic components echelon. The shortage/surplus behavior characteristic of the echelon and exemplified by the “bookings‐to‐billings” ratio is explained using a causal loop model. A pragmatic approach to the reduction in on‐costs achieved by redesign is presented and illustrated by comparing the relative merits of a number of suggested improvement strategies. Many of the features highlighted are applicable to the majority of electronic product supply chains; particularly the prominent role of multinational companies and the global nature of material supply. The establishment of much improved buyer‐supplier relationships is seen as an essential component in achieving improved supply chain design and operations.
24 citations
TL;DR: The work conducted under the IEA Bioenergy Agreement Task VI Biomass Supply from Conventional Forestry in the period 1989 - 1991 is described in this article, where the achievements of the Task have been a greater appreciation of the wood fuel supply chain by participants, an increased level of coordination and cooperative research, a number of spin-off cooperative projects, and an increased industrial involvement in the cooperation.
Abstract: The work conducted under the IEA Bioenergy Agreement Task VI Biomass Supply from Conventional Forestry in the period 1989 – 1991 is described. The achievements of the Task have been a greater appreciation of the wood fuel supply chain by participants, an increased level of coordination and cooperative research, a number of spin-off cooperative projects, and an increased industrial involvement in the cooperation.
10 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe how the increasing emphasis on customer service-based performance measures changes the way in which we need to manage operations along the total supply chain from raw materials to end user.
Abstract: Describes how the increasing emphasis on customer service‐based performance measures changes the way in which we need to manage operations along the total supply chain from raw materials to end user. Senior managers at Caterpillar, General Motors, ICL, Philips and Rank Xerox were interviewed about the steps that they have taken to achieve greater supply chain integration and the problems to be overcome before further progress can be achieved. Describes the changes that have been necessary to achieve greater supply chain integration and discusses the likely impact of these changes on the future role of the operations manager.
8 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigate changes in retail supply relations by drawing on empirical research into the retail supply chain for two product areas: women's hosiery and bread, and discuss the implications of these changes on the sectoral and geographical distribution of employment.
Abstract: Investigates changes in retail‐supply relations by drawing on empirical research into the retail‐supply chain for two product areas: women′s hosiery and bread. Discusses the implications of changes in retail‐supply relations for three specific, though interdependent, areas: the balance of power – between the major retailers and their suppliers, between different retail capitals, and among manufacturing suppliers in a particular product area; the consequences for the geographical organization of the supply chain and the counter‐tendencies of internationalization and localization of contract supply; the impact of retail‐supply relations on the sectoral and geographical distribution of employment. Concludes by briefly addressing some of the implications of changes in the retail‐supply chain for local economic development strategies.
7 citations
TL;DR: The focus of these tools is away from the local cost-reduction initiatives which prevailed throughout the 1980s, to a focus on logistics issues which span the “enterprise”.
Abstract: The move towards higher levels of customer service necessary to defend market share has come at a time when the economic climate has highlighted the need to reduce logistics costs. Compounding this issue is the added complexity many companies now face as they expand towards a European‐wide supply chain. In this environment it has become essential to address the management of the supply chain in a more formal way, and in particular to use modern information systems. The focus of these tools is away from the local cost‐reduction initiatives which prevailed throughout the 1980s, to a focus on logistics issues which span the “enterprise”. Enterprise logistics applications are now being used by many of the world′s leading corporations and have proven to offer substantial financial benefit in addition to the necessary operational improvements.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors proposed that distribution contractors must, like the suppliers, become integrated into these EDI networks, and that the EDI can bring many benefits, such as the ability to relay orders, invoices and other commercial information to be relayed directly between different firms' computer networks.
Abstract: Electronic data interchange (EDI) can bring many benefits. It allows orders, invoices and other commercial information to be relayed directly between different firms′ computer networks. Distribution contractors must, like the suppliers, become integrated into these EDI networks.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors compared empirical studies which research on informal sector and informal economy are compared with each other and classified into six patterns, and attach great importance to small production units chain systems (multiple production and marketing chain, vertical production chain, input supply chain, informal marketing chain).
Abstract: Empirical Studies which research on informal sector and informal economy are compared with each other and classified into six patterns. We attach great importance to small production units chain systems (multiple production and marketing chain, vertical production chain, input supply chain, informal marketing chain), particularly multiple production and marketing chain. They act the principal role in international industrial restructuring which aims at articulation of accumulation systems getting over the crisis of intensive accumulation system. But, this flexible rigidities are not to lead to craft methods nor the end of mass production but vertical organization and new exploitive systems.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors introduce a research project carried out at The Centre for Business Research, based at Brighton Business School entitled: "Total Quality Management in the Supply Chain" which is funded by the ACME Directorate of the Science and Engineering Research Council.
Abstract: This short informal paper introduces a research project carried out at The Centre for Business Research, based at Brighton Business School entitled: “Total Quality Management in the Supply Chain”. The project is funded by the ACME Directorate of the Science and Engineering Research Council.