Supply chain configuration methodology

Application of the proposed framework in the supply chain configuration process is described in the Chap. 5 which presents a supply chain configuration methodology, while practical implementations of the framework are discussed in Chaps. 7 and 10. 

The supply chain configuration methodology is graphically illustrated in Fig. 5.1. 

Fig. 5.3 shows a schematic representation of the architecture of the decision support system. This architecture complies with the integrated framework described in Chap. 4 and provides a complete set of tools for carrying out the supply chain configuration methodology. 

The following sections describe the main activities performed in the framework of the integrated supply chain configuration methodology. The emphasis is devoted to analysis scope definition, conceptual modeling, and analytical modeling. 

The supply chain configuration methodology has been applied to analyze configuration challenges at the ICT distribution company. The company s supply chain has evolved in a step-by-step manner and the network development decisions have been made on a case-by-case basis. Consequently, the supply chain configuration models developed in the case study help to establish a systematic basis for further supply... 

The supply chain configuration methodology is also applied to study a case ot an ICT Wholesaler and Distribution company. The main challenge analyzed is finding an appropriate configuration when entering a new market. Configuration decisions involve selection ot the appropriate delivery contracts. 

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