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As emerging technologies like 3-D printing begin to bring personalized manufacturing to scale, a new supply chain model is following suit.
European Management Review
Co-designing modes of cooperation at the customer interface: learning from exploratory research2005 •
International Journal of Production Economics
The selected determinants of manufacturing postponement within supply chain context: An international study2011 •
The root cause of the problems plaguing many supply chains is a mismatch between the supply chain strategy and the business strategy. The purpose of this article is firstly to examine supply chain management challenges with specific reference to the South African automotive industry and secondly to suggest a framework to help supply chain managers choose their supply chain strategies. The article is based on a theoretical analytical review of related literature on supply chain strategies. Based on the review of literature, the article articulates that supply chain challenges in the South African automotive industry stem from the external environment, the customers, competition and the automotive industry. The article also contends that the challenges in the supply chain are caused by a mismatch in the application of supply chain strategies. The article concludes by suggesting a framework for chosen supply chain strategies and endeavours to contribute to the debate on differentiating supply chain strategies.
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Information technology and supply chain agility in Chinese automotive industry2007 •
ABSTRACT: This paper gives an overview of the Mass Customization as a new paradigm that replaces mass production, which is no longer suitable for today's turbulent markets, growing product variety, and opportunities for e-commerce. With the increasing competition in the global market, the manufacturing industry has been facing the challenge of increasing customer value. Much has been done to reduce costs and improve quality.
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
Improving electronics manufacturing supply chain agility through outsourcing2002 •
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