INTERORGANIZATIONAL TIME‐BASED POSTPONEMENT IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN |
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| Authors: | Sebastián J. García‐Dastugue Ph.D. Douglas M. Lambert Ph.D. |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Universidad de San Andrés;2. Sebastián J. García‐Dastugue: (Ph.D., The Ohio State University) is an Assistant Professor at Universidad de San Andrés, Buenos Aires, Argentina and has served on the faculty of executive seminars in the United States and Latin America. His research has been published in Journal of Business Logistics, The International Journal of Logistics Management, and Industrial Marketing Management and as chapters of two books. Dr. García‐Dastugue is a member of the research team of The Global Supply Chain Forum. He has more than 10 years of experience in industry. Dr. García‐Dastugue holds a BA in MIS from Universidad CAECE, and an MBA from IAE – Universidad Austral.;3. Ohio State University;4. Douglas M. Lambert: (Ph.D., The Ohio State University) is the Raymond E. Mason Chair in Transportation and Logistics, and Director of The Global Supply Chain Forum, Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University. Dr. Lambert has served as a faculty member for over 500 executive development programs in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. His publications include seven books and more than 100 articles. In 1986, Dr. Lambert received the CLM Distinguished Service Award for his contributions to logistics management. He holds an honors BA and MBA from the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario. |
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| Abstract: | This paper presents the results of empirical research on the use of time‐based postponement in a supply chain context using data collected from two manufacturers, a distributor, and a retailer. The analysis shows that implementing postponement at the firm level can result in the supply chain carrying more inventory. In order to achieve its full potential, postponement needs to be implemented across organizations in the supply chain. |
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| Keywords: | Interorganizational Coordination Inventory Management in the Supply Chain Postponement Speculation |
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