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: Identify the required level of responsiveness (speed, variety, service) vs. the implied demand uncertainty.
Chopra and Meindl categorize supply chain performance into six primary drivers: Sunil Chopra, Peter Meindl - Supply Chain Manag...
: Determine if the chain is more efficient (cost-focused) or responsive (flexibility-focused). : Identify the required level of responsiveness (speed,
: Physical locations where product is stored, assembled, or fabricated. Sunil Chopra, Peter Meindl - Supply Chain Manag...
: Who will perform a particular activity, such as production or storage.
The book's central premise is that an effective supply chain must align with a company’s , a concept the authors call Strategic Fit .