Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate a control engineering-based system model that allows for any value of production delay for a three-tier supply chain with information delays between tiers or systems with epos. Design/methodology/approach – A discrete z transform model of...

This paper examines the strengths and weaknesses of domestic versus offshore supply chains in the clothing industry. It uses Parade, a UK company formed in 1999 which specialises in customised designs and small‐scale orders, for a case study. The results and their implications for the UK...

Examining quality control in the context of international supply chains, the paper argues that, in general, there is a need for more empirical work in the field of supply‐chain studies. Empirical data are presented, derived from multiple case studies conducted via in‐depth questionnaires;...

In recent years strictly coordinated supply chains have gained in importance in the agri-food business sector. In this context this article aims to provide a review of the state of the art of verticalisation and of supply chain management in agri-food business. Because today food retailers can...