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2-2 Short Paper: The Supply Chain Strategy Conundrum
Article name:How do Lean, Agile, and "Leagile" Supply Chain Strategies Compare?
Read this article that shows how lean and agile strategies can be combined for a supply chain, and then answer each of the following questions in 6-10 sentences. Provide critical assessment based on the above article, text readings, scholarly research, and personal experience.
Cite your resources using APA format.
1 What are the similarities and differences between lean and agile supply chain strategies?
2 Explain how manufacturing has evolved.
3 What is mass customization? Give examples.
4 How does a leagile supply chain work?
5 Explain how a lean strategy can work for a service firm (for example, American Express).
For additional details, please refer to the Short Paper/Case Study Rubric document located in the Assignment Guidelines and Rubric section of the course.
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