Supply Chain Drivers | Responsiveness | Efficiency |
1. Production | - Excess capacity - Flexible manufacturing - Many smaller plants | - Little excess capacity - Narrow focus - Few central plants |
2. Inventory | - High inventory levels - Wide range of items | - Low inventory levels - Fewer items |
3. Location | - Many locations close to customers | - Few central locations serve wide areas |
4. Transportation | - Frequent shipments - Fast & Flexible modes | - Few large shipments - Slower and cheaper modes |
5. Information | - Collect & share timely and accurate data | - Cost of information drops while other costs rise |