TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2000//
TI  - Waves, beaches, breakwaters and rip currents - A three-dimensional view of supply chain dynamics
JO  - International journal of physical distribution and logistics management
A1  - Hines, Peter
A1  - Holweg, Matthias
A1  - Sullivan, James
SP  - 827
EP  - 846
VL  - 30
IS  - 10
N2  - Describes a two- and, later, a three-dimensional view of supply chain dynamics within a theoretical framework derived from research carried out in the UK automotive industry. However, the authors believe that the models developed have a far wider applicability than this narrow sectoral and geographic focus. The research has been developed within two research programmes. The first programme, called "LEAP" (lean processing programme), involves Corus (formerly British Steel Strip Products), two steel service centres and six major UK-based automotive component manufacturers, all linked within a common supply chain. The second programme, called "3DayCar", involves 20 European industrial sponsors including six automotive manufacturers. Both programmes are supported by the UK Government Innovative Manufacturing Initiative (IMI). Conclusions based on the waves analogy will be applied to a real-life setting in order to suggest appropriate business strategies to achieving a lean value stream.<p /> 
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SN  - 0960-0035
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600030010351219
ID  - ref1
ER  -