This paper introduces the connotation of postponement, constructs two simple models for evaluation the cost of original supply chain and postponement supply chain. Then author compares the cost of two models from the angel of demand variety, demand uncertainty and inventory cost by data, and discussed when it may be worthwhile to application the postponement in supply chain.
Study on Postponement in Supply Chain Management
First International Conference on Transportation Engineering ; 2007 ; Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
2007-07-09
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Study on Postponement in Supply Chain Management
British Library Conference Proceedings | 2007
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