Fit in the lean supply chain
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2016-11-29
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Purpose – The purpose of this research is providing insights into the current fit between Océ-Technologies B.V. and the suppliers regarding dimensions of the supply chain, in order to develop recommendations to improve this fit.
Design and methodology – A proposed framework for analyzing the lean supply chain by means of interviewing respondents of Océ-Technologies B.V. and its suppliers.
Findings – Océ-Technologies B.V. and suppliers have fit on the dimensions strategic alignment and performance management, but there is less fit on the dimensions manufacturing management, relationships management, information sharing, information technology and logistics management.
Practical implications – 1. Creating consensus between Océ-Technologies B.V. and its suppliers by meetings, identifying exemplary suppliers, workshops and redesigns of involvement processes. 2. Improving the level of fit by meetings and investments in technologies and set-up implementation programs.
Theoretical implications – A synthesized framework for analyzing the lean supply chain and the added item events on the dimension relationships management which has an positive influence of realizing fit in the lean supply chain.
Research limitations – An important limitation of this research is that I have only involved logistics engineers instead of involving quality- and supply employees of Océ-Technologies B.V.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen