Title: Sustaining supply chain management in New Zealand

Authors: C. Basnet, P. Childerhouse, L.R. Foulds, V. Martin

Addresses: Department of Management Systems, Waikato Management School, University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 2020, New Zealand. ' Department of Management Systems, Waikato Management School, University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 2020, New Zealand. ' Department of Management Systems, Waikato Management School, University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 2020, New Zealand. ' Department of Management Systems, Waikato Management School, University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 2020, New Zealand

Abstract: This paper reports on an exploratory study of supply chain management practices in New Zealand. The results from our survey of New Zealand manufacturers indicate that there has been a significant increase in the general awareness of lean manufacturing, supplier integration and quality improvement strategies. However, practice is still lagging behind. We present these results and discuss challenges that are currently being faced by New Zealand organisations seeking to sustain and improve their supply chain management processes. Certain facets of supply chain management that require special emphasis in the New Zealand scene are discussed and some examples of companies overcoming their supply chain management challenges are presented. Finally, we summarise our conclusions and indicate directions for further research.

Keywords: design; management processes; quality control; supply chain management; sustainability; New Zealand.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLSM.2006.009773

International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 2006 Vol.2 No.3, pp.217 - 229

Published online: 10 May 2006 *

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