This document summarizes research on different supply strategies used by manufacturing firms and how they impact performance. The researchers identified four clusters of supply strategies based on supplier selection criteria and integration mechanisms used. Two clusters resembled lean and agile supply models while the other two were more traditional strategies. Lean and agile strategies were found to outperform the other clusters on several performance dimensions like conformance, flexibility, delivery times and costs. However, no significant difference was found between lean and agile strategies in terms of performance. The document provides context on how purchasing and supply management have evolved strategically and discusses key dimensions used to characterize different supply strategies.

Cagliano, Caniato, Spina - 2004 - Lean, Agile and Traditional Supply How Do They Impact Manufacturing Performance PDF

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