@article{Towill2002,
author = {D.R. Towill and P. Childerhouse and S.M. Disney},
title = {Integrating the automotive supply chain: where are we now?},
journal = {International Journal of Physical Distribution \& Logistics Management},
volume = {32},
number = {2},
pages = {79-95},
year = {2002},
doi = {10.1108/09600030210421705},
URL = {https://doi.org/10.1108/09600030210421705},
eprint = {https://doi.org/10.1108/09600030210421705},
abstract = {Real world supply chains differ not only in their current standard of performance, but also in the most effective actions required to move each towards world class supply. A generic approach for the identification of the appropriate re‐engineering programmes based on the uncertainty circle principle is presented. A total of 20 European automotive supply chains have been analysed via a “quick scan” audit procedure. The output is a clear portrayal of the present “health status” of those supply chains. Some 10 per cent of these are performing at the present day level of “best practice”, with a further 20 per cent within sight of this goal. Specific re‐engineering requirements are identified for the remaining 70 per cent dependent on present maturity levels. }
}