Fundamental Characteristics of the Lean Supply Chain

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-31
Author(s):  
Козлов ◽  
A. Kozlov
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Rapid Response ◽  
Shop Floor ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Reduced Costs ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Lean Supply Chain

This article is devoted to the fundamental characteristics of lean supply chains. Lean technology is not limited to the shop floor, single factory or industrial complex. The best effect from utilizing lean technologies is can be obtained by applying them to the entire supply chain. The benefit of lean supply chains is, above all, in a more rapid response to customer demands in comparison to conventional supply chains. Reduced costs along with improved service enable all lean supply chain members to receive a significant competitive advantage on the global market.

Mining tech-fueled value from the procurement function

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 34-35
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strategic Actions ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Reduced Costs ◽  
Productivity Gains ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings This research paper concentrates on the capacity of procurement digitalization to pump up supply chain effectiveness and competitive advantage levels. Data from the examination of the strategic actions of an environmental charity, an IT multinational, and an Australian SME reveal that increasing procurement effectiveness translates into marked performance enhancements in terms of productivity gains and reduced costs. Wiping away boundaries between buyers and suppliers produced procurement processes with greater scalability, agility, and flexibility, all of which also enhanced the firms' capability to mitigate their risks. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

E-Procurement Systems as Tools for the Development of Supply Chains

2012 ◽  
pp. 1703-1723
Author(s):  
Cuauhtémoc Sánchez-Ramírez ◽  
Giner Alor-Hernandez ◽  
Guillermo Cortes-Robles ◽  
Jorge Luis García-Alcaráz ◽  
Alejandro Rodríguez-González
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Customer Requirements ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Customer Services ◽  
Procurement System

The Supply Chain Management is a strategy that has allowed the organizations that have established in their business models a competitive advantage. The supply chain is a network of elements, where different key process such as: procurement, manufacturing, distribution, inventory, customer services, and information should be managed and controlled to meet customer requirements. To achieve this goal, different tools have been developed to help to the key processes of the supply chain; one of these tools is the e-procurement system, which helps an organization to control the interactions with the most crucial suppliers.

E-procurement Systems as Tools for the Development of Supply Chains

2013 ◽  
pp. 239-260
Author(s):  
Cuauhtémoc Sánchez-Ramírez ◽  
Giner Alor-Hernandez ◽  
Guillermo Cortes-Robles ◽  
Jorge Luis García-Alcaráz ◽  
Alejandro Rodríguez-González
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Customer Requirements ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Customer Services ◽  
Procurement System

The Supply Chain Management is a strategy that has allowed the organizations that have established in their business models a competitive advantage. The supply chain is a network of elements, where different key process such as: procurement, manufacturing, distribution, inventory, customer services, and information should be managed and controlled to meet customer requirements. To achieve this goal, different tools have been developed to help to the key processes of the supply chain; one of these tools is the e-procurement system, which helps an organization to control the interactions with the most crucial suppliers.

Proposed Framework for Research in the Triple A (Agility, Adaptability, Alignment) in Supply Chains

2011 ◽  
pp. 306-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Arana-Solares ◽  
Jose Machuca ◽  
Rafaela Alfalla-Luque
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Global Business ◽  
The Impact

In the rapidly changing global business environment, it can be seen that supply chain designs based solely on efficiency and speed do not necessarily lead to a sustainable competitive advantage. According to Lee (2004), this can only be done if supply chains are designed to incorporate the Triple A: Agility, Adaptability and Alignment. Although Lee provided some examples, to date his claim has not been empirically tested, which is essential. A number of studies have looked at the three component parts of the Triple A separately, but as yet no studies have focused on all three Triple A components concurrently, or on the impact they have on business performance. The main aim of this chapter is to determine the dimensions and factors that characterize these variables, in order to empirically test the accuracy of Lee’s claim.

Sustainability Supply Chain Orientation Bibliometric Agenda

2020 ◽  
pp. 393-410
Author(s):  
Pablo Cesar Ocampo ◽  
Ricardo Prada ◽  
Milton Januario Rueda
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Chain Orientation ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
Supply Chain Orientation ◽  
Specific Definition

The purpose of this document is to present the evolution of the supply chain with different points of view, from the perspective of the main authors on the subject, in order to show the benefits and difficulties faced in carrying out the sustainable orientation of the supply chain (SSCO). For this research, it is necessary to take into account from which point each of the definitions that helped reach the concept of SSCO was born and how the concept has changed over the years. It is interesting to note that currently the concept does not have a specific definition, because it is in a boom in recent years, which makes it an attractive topic to investigate and learn more in depth. In Colombia it has very few exponents of the subject. Therefore, researching SSCO can generate a competitive advantage in the industry for supply chains that compete in the interior and exterior of the country.

Lean supply chain performance measurement

2014 ◽  
Vol 63 (5) ◽  
pp. 588-612 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazi Arif-Uz-Zaman ◽  
A.M.M. Nazmul Ahsan
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Performance Metrics ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Competitive Strategies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Performance Evaluation Method ◽  
Lean Supply Chain

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present supply chain metrics and to propose a fuzzy-based performance evaluation method for lean supply chain. Design/methodology/approach – To understand the overall performance of cost competitive supply chain the paper investigates the alignment of market strategy and position of the supply chain. Since lean is applicable in many supply chains, the authors propose a set of metrics to evaluate supply chain performance. Moreover, the paper uses a fuzzy model to evaluate the performance of cost competitive supply chains. Fuzzy is an appropriate model method when uncertainty is present. It also allows modelling of a significant number of performance metrics across multiple supply chain elements and processes. Competitive strategy can be achieved by using a different weight calculation for different supply chain situations. Findings – Research provides optimal metrics for lean supply chains. The proposed method can measure the performance of lean supply chains using a fuzzy approach and competitive strategies. Research limitations/implications – The metrics which have been selected to measure the performance of lean supply chains is particularly applicable for high volume, low-price products. Practical implications – By identifying optimal performance metrics and applying performance evaluation methods, managers can predict the overall supply chain performance under lean strategy. By identifying performance for each metric they can also categorize the existing performance and optimise them accordingly. Originality/value – This study provides a performance evaluation method for supply chain managers to assess the effects of lean tools and competitive strategies.

The moderating effect of Lean supply chain management on the impact of Lean shop floor practices on quality and inventory

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 473-485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuliano Almeida Marodin ◽  
Guilherme Luz Tortorella ◽  
Alejandro Germán Frank ◽  
Moacir Godinho Filho
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Performance Metrics ◽  
Shop Floor ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Inventory Turnover ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Lean Supply Chain ◽  
Supplier Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the relationship between the implementation of Lean shop floor (LSF) practices and Lean supply chain management, and their effect on quality and inventory turnover. Design/methodology/approach A survey-based research method was conducted and data were collected from 110 plants located in Brazil. The research constructs were validated through rigorous procedures (unidimensionality and discriminant validity and reliability) through confirmatory factor analysis and two hypotheses were tested using ordinary least square regression. Findings The results indicate that: Lean supplier relationship positively moderates the effect of LSF practices on inventory turnover; Lean customer relationship negatively moderates the effect of LSF practices on inventory turnover; and Lean supplier relationship positively moderates the effect of LSF practices on quality. Originality/value From a theoretical perspective, the results of this study provide evidences supporting the importance of understanding the systemic relationships between Lean implementation at the shop floor and the firm’s relationships with supply chain partners, that was not tested before. As managerial implications, the results suggest that managers should take a decision to foster a Lean supply chain management depending on which performance metrics they need to improve: quality or inventory turnover.

scholarly journals Lean Supply Chain: Take an Opportunity to do More with Less

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 275-281
Author(s):  
Biljana Cvetić ◽  
Dragan Vasiljević ◽  
Jelena Novaković ◽  
Anđela Đorđević
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Methods And Techniques ◽  
Reduced Costs ◽  
Lean Tools ◽  
Lean Supply Chain ◽  
Desk Research

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that the application of lean approach in supply chain can act and influence the improvement of performances of the overall supply chain, as well as of all its participants. Some of the benefits which can be achieved by applying lean tools, methods and techniques, with minimal required investment, in supply chain are: reduced wastes, reduced costs, improved quality, faster delivery, and consequently increased supply chain profitability. In this paper, the comparison of traditional and lean supply chain is done according to different derived characteristics. The identification of comparative characteristics is done by desk research in combination with conversational research. The paper can serve as a basis for transforming existing supply chain into a lean supply chain.

scholarly journals Agile Port and Intermodal Transport Operations Model to Secure Lean Supply Chains Concept

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bojan Beškovnik ◽  
Elen Twrdy
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Transport Model ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Intermodal Transport ◽  
Container Shipping ◽  
Shipping Industry ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Operation Procedure

This article presents a strategic view of industry’s expectations from the lean supply chains concept in relation to the container shipping industry. The global market is putting the shipping industry under strong pressure as new trends in logistics seek new opportunities to cut unnecessary costs and players in the supply chain management and in the intermodal transport. For this reason we performed a research on how the intermodal transport can secure efficient transport operations. The emphasis is mainly on setting up the agile port and intermodal transport model, in which all necessary subjects should be involved in a unique supply chain. Thus we analyzed port operators, shipping lines and inland transport operators and the way they eliminate waste processes in their everyday operation procedure. Considering all important dynamic facts in the container and shipping industry and our analyses of the intermodal service through the port of Koper we propose the agile port and inland operations model suitable to improve intermodal service and to secure lean supply chains for containerized cargo. Consequently, we came to the conclusion that some traditional subjects in the traditional supply chain are not needed; while others, like customs authorities and inspection companies should be involved adequately to secure efficient organization of agile services in the ports, on the borders between different countries and at final destinations. KEY WORDS: lean supply chains, agile intermodal operations, shipping lines, port operators, inland transport operators

Compound Supply Chain Efficiency Model Application in the Gabonese Supply Chain

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janvier-James Assey Mbang
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
International Business ◽  
Model Application ◽  
Supply Chain Efficiency ◽  
Global Efficiency ◽  
Over Time

In an effort for global excellence in international business, Gabon supply chains must achieve a competitive advantage by ensuring that they are as effective as possible. This paper develops the compound supply chain efficiency model using variables expressly identified as problem areas encountered by Gabonese supply chains. The compound supply chain efficiency model evaluates the supply chain global efficiency based on the efficiency of reliability, velocity, and cost. It identifies barriers along the supply chain and determines key focus areas for corporations if they want to ameliorate their global efficiency and become more competitive. The compound supply chain efficiency model can either be used to compare various supply chains or it can be used to compare the same supply chain over time to determine if any improvements have been made. The composite supply chain efficiency model can also identify areas of deficiencies along the supply chain. The composite supply chain efficiency model is an efficient and inexpensive model that can be applied to determine if Gabonese supply chains are operating efficiently or not. The results obtained from the compound supply chain efficiency model can help companies and entire supply chains identify areas to focus on to ameliorate their efficiency levels and in so doing make them competitive.

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