Supply chain design during product development: a systematic literature review

Abstract

This paper explores how supply chains can be designed during product development (PD) through systematically reviewing 143 peer-reviewed journal articles written in English. The findings indicate that practitioners can perform 14 supply chain design (SCD) activities during PD. These activities are grouped into levels and areas, and a model is developed that interrelates SCD with nine product characteristics. Therewith, scholars are given a deep insight into the literature on SCD during PD. The paper also provides a framework for developing company-and project-specific checklists that can be used for multiple purposes, including planning, performing, or evaluating SCD activities before, during, or after PD projects. The implementation of the framework, according to the characteristics of a manufacturer and its PD projects, constitutes an opportunity for the creation of resilient supply chains.

Enhancing sustainable supply chain performance by adopting sustainable lean six sigma-Industry 4.0 practices

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“…Also, six sigma activities play a critical role in balancing the link across IT-based supply chains and new product performance. Reitsma et al . (2021) stated that manufacturers can use forecasting software so that products can be provided on time.…”

“…(2021a, b) studied the success factors for supply chain sustainability and highlighted the importance of collaborative culture. Reitsma et al . (2021) explored the possibility of supply chain design during the product development process.…”

“…Bag et al (2021a, b) studied the success factors for supply chain sustainability and highlighted the importance of collaborative culture. Reitsma et al (2021) explored the possibility of supply chain design during the product development process. A systematic literature review carried out by Spieske and Birkel (2021), about Industry4.0 technologies shows that big data analytics is appropriate for boosting supply chain resilience, however, technologies such as additive manufacturing and cyber-physical systems have yet to be shown useful.…”

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