The International Journal of Logistics Management · 1993 · 1K citations · 0 references
ManagementStrategySupply Chain ManagementGlobal Supply Chain ManagementLogistics ManagementSupply Chain StrategyChannel StrategyPurchasing ManagementSupplier ManagementSupply Chain IntegrationSupply ManagementChannel Intermediary RelationshipsSupply Chain NetworksSupply Chain OrganizationSupply Chain Relationship ManagementSupply Chain Relationships
Supply chain concepts are increasingly viewed as essential for competitiveness in a global market, prompting a need to distinguish SCM from other channel relationships. The paper aims to develop a framework that differentiates traditional systems from SCM systems and examines their implications for purchasing and logistics. The authors present a framework linking SCM characteristics to the establishment and management of supply chains.
The concepts of a supply chain and supply chain management are receiving increased attention as means of becoming or remaining competitive in a globally challenging environment. What distinguishes supply chain management from other channel relationships? This paper presents a framework for differentiating between traditional systems and supply chain management systems. These characteristics are then related to the process of establishing and managing a supply chain. A particular focus of this paper is on the implications of supply chain management for purchasing and logistics.