Demand driven supply chain Model

Proposed Demand Driven Supply Chain Model... 

Fig. 6.1 Author s hierarchy structure for the demand driven supply chain model...

Evolution to a demand-driven supply chain will likely proceed in the order proposed above. Shortening the lead-time is fundamental to changing batch model economics. Basing decisions on demand comes after adopting the economics of the flow model. Along the path, there is feedback to earlier steps. For each phase in Fig. 2.6 above there are three to four methodologies to be applied towards a DDSC operation. 

They presented a reference model for designing business processes in demand-driven fruit supply chains. The model consists of a reference modeling framework that defines process models at different levels of abstraction and includes a method of how they can be composed from a repository of building blocks. However, they did not provide any structured assessment approach to evaluate different business segments/industries in light of demand driven supply chain concepts. 

The research followed a design-oriented methodology similar to the one applied by Verdouw et al. (2010) to develop a reference process modeling for the fruit industry in Europe to become a demand driven supply chain. 

Four different countries were preselected to review the proposed maturity model and answer the assessment to identify current and future states based on demand driven supply chain concepts. In this way, it wiU be possible to validate the proposed maturity model at the same time that companies current and future states are identified. The main criteria to select the countries were their market maturity, interviewees supply chain practical experience, and author s knowledge of their operations. 

The first phase is called the Construction Phase and aims to identify the DDSC components and develop the Demand Driven Supply Chain Maturity Model, and comprehends three major steps, as described below ... 

After applying the framework in practice and based on the feedback received from supply chain directors, the maturity model and the proposed approach will be reviewed if needed, to make any necessary adjustment or changes, in order to better reflect the concepts of demand driven supply chain. 

Demand Driven Supply Chain Maturity Model 139... 

In this book, it is proposed to apply the AHP method to identify the weights for each component of the Demand Driven Supply Chain, and also for each category within each component, in order to ensure a consistent comparison, and a reliable overall score performance in the demand driven supply chain maturity model. 

The results and findings identified after performing the proposed DDSC assessment model provide relevant information on the key areas to focus in order to become a demand driven supply chain. The author s proposed assessment approach covers not only current state but also future state in 1 year horizon, which will allow identify the key areas to focus when developing the strategic plan. 

Verdouw CN, Beulens AJM, Trienekens JH, van der Vorst JGAJ (2011) A framework for modelling business processes in demand-driven supply chains. Prod Plann Contr 22 365 von Massow M, Canbolat M (2014) A strategic decision framework for a value added supply chain, bit J Prod Res 52 1940-1955... 

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