Thesis-2013-Alkahtani.pdf (4.29 MB)
The responsive reply chain: the influence of the positioning of decoupling points
thesis
posted on 2013-05-29, 15:38 authored by Mohammed AlkahtaniManufacturing supply chains have been challenged by high competition, dynamic, and
stochastic conditions. They have to be constantly responsive in today’s ever-changing
manufacturing environment. The proper positioning of decoupling points for material flow and
information flow has a significant potential for increasing responsiveness in a supply chain.
Positioning the material decoupling point as close to the end consumer as possible whilst the
information decoupling point is positioned upstream is the key to the industries’ ability to
reduce lead time and enhance performance in the dynamic behaviour of the supply chain. [Continues.]
History
School
- Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Publisher
© Mohammed AlkahtaniPublication date
2013Notes
A Doctoral Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy of Loughborough University.Language
- en