Supply chain managers today are bombarded with a wide range of so-called advanced supply chain strategies. New terms and initiatives are being developed constantly. However, not all of these initiatives and strategies are suitable for all businesses. Companies must first understand the uncertainties facing the supply and demand for their products, and then try to meet these uncertainties with the right supply chain strategy. Based on the analysis of supply and demand uncertainty faced by the company, this article develops a framework that can help managers to develop the right strategy of the supply chain of their products. "Hide
by Hau Lee Source: California Management Review 16 pages. Publication Date: April 1, 2002. Prod. #: CMR230-PDF-ENG
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