: Determine if the chain is more efficient (cost-focused) or responsive (flexibility-focused).
: Physical locations where product is stored, assembled, or fabricated.
: 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 .
Chopra and Meindl categorize supply chain performance into six primary drivers:
: Ensure that what the supply chain does particularly well is what the customer values most. Key Drivers of Supply Chain Performance
: Raw materials, work in process, and finished goods within the supply chain. Transportation : Moving inventory from point to point.