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Publication date: 19 April 2011

Janet Godsell, Thomas Diefenbach, Chris Clemmow, Denis Towill and Martin Christopher

Whilst there are a plethora of theoretical ideas regarding a segmented approach to supply chain strategy, there is paucity of empirical data. This paper aims to present the…

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Purpose

Whilst there are a plethora of theoretical ideas regarding a segmented approach to supply chain strategy, there is paucity of empirical data. This paper aims to present the results of a field‐based case study in a fast moving consumer goods company (FMCGCo) that sought to identify the most relevant basis for supply chain segmentation.

Design/methodology/approach

Research carried out on a single instrumental case, FMCGCo. A four‐stage research design was employed to develop and test an approach to developing a segmented supply chain strategy for FMCGCo supply chain Western Europe.

Findings

The study identified demand profiling at an item level (using volume and variability classifiers) as the primary driver of supply chain strategy. It also developed a novel profiling tool. This not only segmented demand but identified through the introduction of the concept of filters a method for turning the results of the demand profiling analysis into a segmented supply chain strategy.

Research limitations/implications

The results presented are based on a single instrumental case. It is the approach that is transferable to other supply chain contexts not the specific solution per se.

Practical implications

The paper presents a practical and pragmatic approach for companies to develop a segmented supply chain strategy based on demand profiling.

Originality/value

The introduction of a new tool as a practical and relatively quick means of developing a segmented supply chain strategy, that considers both market and product characteristics.

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International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, vol. 41 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0960-0035

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Publication date: 19 April 2011

Patrik Jonsson

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International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, vol. 41 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0960-0035

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