A conceptual model of supply chain flexibility

• Published in: Industrial management + data systems Vol. 103; no. 6; pp. 446 - 456
• Main Authors: Duclos, Leslie K., Vokurka, Robert J., Lummus, Rhonda R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wembley MCB UP Ltd 01.08.2003; Emerald Group Publishing Limited
• Subjects: Classification schemes; Competition; Efficiency; Flexibility; Manufacturers; Manufacturing; Strategic management; Studies; Suppliers; Supply chain management; Supply chains

This paper presents an integrated conceptual model of supply chain flexibility. It examines flexibility classification schemes and the commonalities of flexibility typologies published in the literature to create a theoretical foundation for analyzing the components of supply chain flexibility. Even...