Assessment of hybrid Lean-Agile (Leagile) supply chain strategies

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to propose a new assessment tool for Leagility.

Design/methodology/approach

This research was carried out to systematically propose the operational activities of Leagile supply chains (SCs) with regard to SC drivers. Particularly, SC logistic (facility, transportation and inventory) and cross-functional drivers (information, sourcing and pricing) were selected to classify all operational activities of Leagile SCs.

Findings

This study proposed a new framework to evaluate the operational activities of Leagile SCs. Operational activities of Leagile supply chain strategy were determined and categorized with regard to SC drivers. These activities were ranked using an analytic hierarchy process and were then categorized using a cycle view of SC.

Originality/value

This study contributed in proposing operational activities of Leagile SC based on its major drivers. The result of this study assist managers, scholars and practitioners to construct new Leagile SCs or assess their Leagility level.

Citation

Rahiminezhad Galankashi, M. and Helmi, S.A. (2016), "Assessment of hybrid Lean-Agile (Leagile) supply chain strategies", Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 27 No. 4, pp. 470-482. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMTM-08-2015-0069