Purpose – This paper focuses on decision making related to the use of strategic inventory allocation in product platform design. The purpose of the paper is to present a novel approach to managing product variety by considering product and manufacturing strategy, and considering the supply...

This paper focuses on decision making related to the use of strategic thinking in dual sourcing. The general purpose is to present a novel approach to managing strategic moves by considering the suppliers' possible actions in terms of supply uncertainty and product substitutability by...

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to identify and examine various factors that influence the success or failure of knowledge management (KM) initiatives in project‐based companies. Design/methodology/approach – Following a literature review, the study proposes a conceptual model of...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate modularity degree in terms of interfaces and innovation. Design/methodology/approach – The research objective is achieved through a modeling approach for deciding modular architecture and its implementation regarding unique components and...

This article discusses challenges to the supply chain in today's steel industry. In the steel industry, the supply chain, apart from actual production, is an extremely complex task, requiring the consideration of numerous factors and objectives. Sharply fluctuating demand, raw materials supply...

This paper focuses on decision making related to the use of strategic thinking in dual sourcing. The general purpose is to present a novel approach to managing strategic moves by considering the suppliers' possible actions in terms of supply uncertainty and product substitutability by...