Lect 5
In order to overcome the disadvantages of push/pull systems and take advantage of the benefits of both systems, some companies adopted hybrid push-pull systems. Curious about some of these hybrid systems, I have researched and found some examples.
One example is on the Lean Supply Chain Strategy. Lean focuses on the elimination of waste with a bias towards “pulling” goods through the system based on demand. Lean is an approach that “identifies the value inherent in specific products, identifies the value stream for each product, supports the flow of value, lets the customer pull value from the producer, and pursues perfection. It is through this holistic, enterprise-wide approach to lean implementation that the theory extends beyond functional strategy to a broader supply chain strategy employed by the company.”
Despite the focus on pull, however, the authors note lean is really a make-to-stock system, reacting to “demand signals” that typically come from forecasts or next tier distributors, rather than actual orders (e.g. Toyota). The demand horizons are typically shorter than non-Lean systems, but the overall supply chain still relies on finished goods inventory.Labels: LSCM
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11/30/2006 02:42:00 PM