Managing supply chain complexities and integration issues for competitive advantage: a comparative analysis
by Alan D. Smith
International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management (IJLSM), Vol. 9, No. 3, 2011

Abstract: The basic decisions inherently important to SCM were showcased in an inspection of four relatively large manufacturing and/or firms headquartered in the metropolitan area of Pittsburgh, PA in terms of the supply complexities and integration issues associates with successful SCM included a publicly traded manufacturer of underground coal mining equipment and the associated aftermarket products, a diversified industrial manufacturer that operates in the truck, automotive, fluid power, and electrical segments, an over-the-road motor carrier specialising in the service of the steel and building materials industry, and a consulting and service provider of innovative business techniques and advances to reduce costs and streamline operations of its customers.

Online publication date: Wed, 06-May-2015

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