A Typology of Supply Chain Management Strategies

Abstract

In this research. we seek to create a typology of supply chain management strategies. To pursue this objective, we used the notion of alignment between corporate level strategy and functional level strategy as the theoretical background or research framework. From the research framework, we suggest a set of SCM strategy typologies, and discuss the relevance of these SCM strategy typologies to SCM literature.By exploring the relationship between corporate initiatives and functional initiatives of SCM. this research provides some insight into how SCMstrategies can be developed to create competitive advantage. This brings out the academic and practical value of the SCM strategy typologies this paper suggests.