Short answer

Designers and supply chain managers should prioritize economic factors and agility when developing or optimizing supply chain models, ensuring robust supplier relationships are also established.

Field
Commercial Production
Source
ارزش آفرینی در مدیریت کسب و کار (2024)
Method
Mixed-methods research combining literature review, expert surveys, and structural equation modeling.
Sample
20 experts for structural equation modeling validation; number of experts for Dimtel questionnaire not explicitly stated but implied to be professors and experts.
Evidence
Strong effect

Economic factors, agility, continuous improvement, and flexibility are the most influential elements in a Lars (Lean, Agile, Resilient, Sustainable) supply chain, with supplier management also playing a critical role. This commercial production research insight is drawn from a 2024 study published in ارزش آفرینی در مدیریت کسب و کار. Using Mixed-methods research combining literature review, expert surveys, and structural equation modeling. with 20 experts for structural equation modeling validation; number of experts for Dimtel questionnaire not explicitly stated but implied to be professors and experts., researchers explored how this design variable affects real-world outcomes. The key design takeaway: Designers and supply chain managers should prioritize economic factors and agility when developing or optimizing supply chain models, ensuring robust supplier relationships are also established.

Study
Commercial ProductionRecentStrong effect

Economic Factors and Agility Drive Lars Supply Chain Effectiveness

Economic factors, agility, continuous improvement, and flexibility are the most influential elements in a Lars (Lean, Agile, Resilient, Sustainable) supply chain, with supplier management also playing a critical role.

ارزش آفرینی در مدیریت کسب و کار · 2024

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Key Findings

  • 01Economic factors are the most influential indicator in the Lars supply chain.
  • 02Agility, continuous improvement, and flexibility are also highly influential.
  • 03Supplier management is the most influential among the specific Lars supply chain indicators.
02

Application

Design takeaway

Designers and supply chain managers should prioritize economic factors and agility when developing or optimizing supply chain models, ensuring robust supplier relationships are also established.

How to apply

When designing or evaluating a supply chain, conduct an expert review to identify and prioritize economic factors, agility, continuous improvement, flexibility, and supplier management.

Project actions

  • 01Clearly define what 'Lars' means in your project context.
  • 02Use expert interviews or surveys to gather data on influential factors.
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Method & Evidence

AimTo design a causal model identifying the key factors influencing the effectiveness of a Lars supply chain.
MethodMixed-methods research combining literature review, expert surveys, and structural equation modeling.
ProcedureThe research involved a literature review to define Lars supply chain paradigms and indicators, followed by a Dimtel questionnaire administered to experts to determine indicator influence. Finally, structural equations were used to validate the proposed model with expert input.
Sample20 experts for structural equation modeling validation; number of experts for Dimtel questionnaire not explicitly stated but implied to be professors and experts.
ContextSupply chain management, focusing on integrated Lean, Agile, Resilient, and Sustainable (Lars) approaches.

Variables

IV["Economic factors","Agility","Continuous improvement","Flexibility","Supplier management"]
DVLars supply chain effectiveness
CV["Industry sector","Company size","Geographic location"]
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Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

  • +Integrates multiple supply chain paradigms (Lean, Agile, Resilient, Sustainable).
  • +Utilizes expert opinion for model development and validation.

Limitations

The findings are based on expert opinions and may not reflect real-world operational data. The specific 'Lars' model might not apply universally.

Reliability & validity

Reliability could be enhanced by using a larger and more diverse group of experts. Validity is supported by the use of established methods like Dimtel and structural equations, but is dependent on the accuracy of expert judgments.

Think critically

How might the relative importance of these factors change depending on the industry or the specific product being supplied?

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Design Principles

"Optimize for economic viability and adaptability to enhance supply chain performance."

Understanding the key drivers of a Lars supply chain is crucial for businesses aiming to optimize their operations. By focusing on economic viability, adaptability, and robust supplier relationships, organizations can build more competitive and robust supply chain strategies.

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What This Means for Your Design

To make a supply chain work well (lean, agile, resilient, and sustainable), focus on money matters, being able to change quickly, always getting better, and being flexible. Also, manage your suppliers really well.

How to use in your project

  • 1.Reference this study when discussing the key performance indicators or drivers of supply chain effectiveness in your design project.
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Add to My Project

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Quick Cite

Paragraph starter

Research by Khalesi et al. (2024) indicates that economic factors, agility, continuous improvement, and flexibility are the most influential drivers of a Lars supply chain, with supplier management also playing a critical role, suggesting these elements should be prioritized in supply chain design.

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Source

ارزش آفرینی در مدیریت کسب و کار

Designing a causal model of factors affecting the Lars supply chain

journal · 2024

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Questions About This Research

What does the research say about economic factors and agility drive lars supply chain effectiveness?
Designers and supply chain managers should prioritize economic factors and agility when developing or optimizing supply chain models, ensuring robust supplier relationships are also established. Evidence: ارزش آفرینی در مدیریت کسب و کار (2024).
Why does "Economic Factors and Agility Drive Lars Supply Chain Effectiveness" matter for design?
Understanding the key drivers of a Lars supply chain is crucial for businesses aiming to optimize their operations. By focusing on economic viability, adaptability, and robust supplier relationships, organizations can build more competitive and robust supply chain strategies.
How can designers apply this research?
Designers and supply chain managers should prioritize economic factors and agility when developing or optimizing supply chain models, ensuring robust supplier relationships are also established.
What were the main findings?
Economic factors are the most influential indicator in the Lars supply chain.. Agility, continuous improvement, and flexibility are also highly influential.. Supplier management is the most influential among the specific Lars supply chain indicators.
What research method was used?
Mixed-methods research combining literature review, expert surveys, and structural equation modeling. with 20 experts for structural equation modeling validation; number of experts for Dimtel questionnaire not explicitly stated but implied to be professors and experts..
How strong is the evidence?
Evidence strength is rated Strong effect, based on a 2024 journal from ارزش آفرینی در مدیریت کسب و کار.
What should I do differently in my next project?
When designing or evaluating a supply chain, conduct an expert review to identify and prioritize economic factors, agility, continuous improvement, flexibility, and supplier management.
What are the limitations?
The model's validity is based on expert opinion, which may introduce bias. The specific context of the 'Lars' supply chain might limit generalizability to other supply chain models.