TY - JOUR
T1 - A new approach for estimating leagile decoupling point using data envelopment analysis
AU - Shahin, Arash
AU - Gunasekaran, Angappa
AU - Khalili, Azam
AU - Shirouyehzad, Hadi
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2016/8/1
Y1 - 2016/8/1
N2 - Purpose - This paper aims to propose a new approach for determining a decoupling point in leagile chain, based on Lean and agile criteria regarding market and customer demands and internal capabilities of the chain with the ultimate goal of fulfilling customer needs and increasing chain profit. Design/methodology/approach - In the new approach, Lean and agile criteria have been defined for assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of supply chain. The efficiency and effectiveness ratios have been calculated for Lean and agile processes using input- and output-oriented Banker, Charnes and Cooper (BCC) methods, respectively. Based on the results, inefficient and ineffective units have been addressed and the decoupling point has been determined. Findings - Findings indicate that the decoupling point can be regarded as a borderline between two strategies of Lean and agile production, and fuzzy decoupling point and lean-agile distance can provide the basis for distinguishing the two strategies. Practical implications - Determining the decoupling point has an important role in dynamic performance of a supply chain. By the proposed approach, managers can estimate the most probable area for the decoupling point. Moreover, by appropriate determination of decoupling point, an organization can increase its public responsibility by appropriate usage of its resources and responding faster to customers' requirements. Originality/value - In this study, in addition to determining a decoupling point in a supply chain with the aim of increasing productivity, the subject of leagile strategy of supply chains has been developed.
AB - Purpose - This paper aims to propose a new approach for determining a decoupling point in leagile chain, based on Lean and agile criteria regarding market and customer demands and internal capabilities of the chain with the ultimate goal of fulfilling customer needs and increasing chain profit. Design/methodology/approach - In the new approach, Lean and agile criteria have been defined for assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of supply chain. The efficiency and effectiveness ratios have been calculated for Lean and agile processes using input- and output-oriented Banker, Charnes and Cooper (BCC) methods, respectively. Based on the results, inefficient and ineffective units have been addressed and the decoupling point has been determined. Findings - Findings indicate that the decoupling point can be regarded as a borderline between two strategies of Lean and agile production, and fuzzy decoupling point and lean-agile distance can provide the basis for distinguishing the two strategies. Practical implications - Determining the decoupling point has an important role in dynamic performance of a supply chain. By the proposed approach, managers can estimate the most probable area for the decoupling point. Moreover, by appropriate determination of decoupling point, an organization can increase its public responsibility by appropriate usage of its resources and responding faster to customers' requirements. Originality/value - In this study, in addition to determining a decoupling point in a supply chain with the aim of increasing productivity, the subject of leagile strategy of supply chains has been developed.
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U2 - 10.1108/AA-07-2015-063
DO - 10.1108/AA-07-2015-063
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84981289323
SN - 0144-5154
VL - 36
SP - 233
EP - 245
JO - Assembly Automation
JF - Assembly Automation
IS - 3
ER -