Chopra and Meindl categorize supply chain performance into six primary drivers:
The book's central premise is that an effective supply chain must align with a company’s , a concept the authors call Strategic Fit .
: Who will perform a particular activity, such as production or storage. Sunil Chopra, Peter Meindl - Supply Chain Manag...
: Ensure that what the supply chain does particularly well is what the customer values most. Key Drivers of Supply Chain Performance
: How much a firm will charge for the goods and services it makes available. Core Methodologies Sunil Chopra Peter Meindl Supply Chain Management Chopra and Meindl categorize supply chain performance into
: Raw materials, work in process, and finished goods within the supply chain. Transportation : Moving inventory from point to point.
: Data and analysis regarding facilities, inventory, transportation, costs, and customers. Key Drivers of Supply Chain Performance : How
: Identify the required level of responsiveness (speed, variety, service) vs. the implied demand uncertainty.