Emerging trends in supply chain architecture

Abstract

This paper traces significant developments in technology, quality, measurement, and relationships that have led to the study of supply chain networks. The paper introduces five principles of supply chain networks—velocity, variability, vocalize, visualize, and value—that have moved supply chain architecture from an art to a science. Finally, the paper uses each principle to point to an important, emerging trend in supply chain architecture.

Keywords:

• Supply chain architecture
• Supply chain management

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W. T. Walker *

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