Traditionally, the decoupling point methodology has been associated with the material flow pipeline. However, to maximize improvement in supply chain dynamics, information flow is equally important. Many of the problems exhibited in the material flow pipeline are the result of the distortion of...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study how companies can select a supply chain planning (SCP) mechanism to improve the balance between material flow and information flow. Design/methodology/approach – The methodology of the paper is an inductive case study approach. Coordination...

The value of postponing product differentiation until final distribution for manufacturers who market a family of product derivatives through multiple channels is examined. A model is developed of a supply chain that distributes many short‐lived products through different channels. Using the...

Customer demands on manufacturers and retailers are increasing relentlessly. Spurred by the Internet's “click it and get it” value proposition, a growing number of consumers and business buyers want customized products, convenient ordering, and rapid fulfillment. Delivering against these...