Hybrid push-pull operation

The third step of the method consists of having supply chain directors identifying current and future states scores for their operations based on the definitions available in the maturity model which has 5 levels that were already described Level 1 - Basic Push Operation, Level 2 - Optimized Push Operation, Level 3 - Hybrid Push - Pull Operation, Level 4 - Advanced Pull Operation, Level 5 - Optimized Pull Operation. For instance, if the SC director, after reading the maturity model, believes that his operation is stiU in level 1 for current state, he should enter number one into the respective field of current state in the spreadsheet. 

When the desired future state in 1 year horizon is analyzed, Uruguay is the country that shows a strong objective to move closely to a hybrid Push-Pull operation (level 3). It can also be seen that USA operation has a clear focus to move from a basic Push operation (level 1) to an optimized Push operation Gevel 2), as illustrated in Fig. 7.6. 

Supply chain directors should also perform educational workshops with other directors and the CEO (chief executive officer) to allow them understands the differences between a pure push operation to a hybrid or a pure pull operation, depending on the objectives of the company. 

Senior management clearly understands the difference between Push and Pull strategies and its impact into supply and operations management and performance. They provide strong support to implement a hybrid Push and PuU. 

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