Research Reports
Report Details
Title:
Supply Chain Management: Implications for Small and Rural Suppliers and Manufacturers
Authors:
University:
North Dakota State University
Publication Date:
Mar 1997
Report #:
MPC-97-71A
Project #:
MPC-130
TRID #:
Keywords:
coordination, costs, data sharing, flexibility, industries, interviewing, inventory, logistics, management, organizations, partnerships, physical distribution, rural areas, suppliers, supply chain management
Type:
Research Report – MPC Publications
Final Report Abstract
The project objective was to assess and determine whether the logistical practices of small and rural suppliers will allow them the opportunity to successfully participate in an integrated supply chain. The project consists of two steps. First, we identified minimal logistical capabilities a supplier must have to do business with "leading edge" firms in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. Later the research will determine the capability of small and rural suppliers to apply logistical requirements to their company. This will be done through a combination of expert interviews and mail surveys.