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When supply chain strategy changes, what doesn't change?

L Sochocki1, P Kaminski

  • 1PricewaterhouseCoopers, San Jose, CA, USA.

Hospital Materiel Management Quarterly
|May 27, 1999
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Implementing an assemble-to-order supply chain strategy enhances customer service but requires significant changes. This case study of Etec Systems details the challenges and new processes involved in this transition.

Area of Science:

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Operations Management
  • Business Strategy

Background:

  • Assemble-to-order (ATO) supply chains can improve customer service.
  • Transitioning to ATO necessitates new processes, organizational structures, and skill sets.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe Etec Systems' implementation of an assemble-to-order strategy.
  • To illuminate challenges faced by companies adopting ATO.

Main Methods:

  • Case study analysis of Etec Systems.
  • Description of implemented assemble-to-order processes.

Main Results:

  • Successful implementation of an assemble-to-order strategy by Etec Systems.
  • Identification of key issues in transitioning to ATO.

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Conclusions:

  • Companies can successfully implement ATO strategies with careful planning.
  • Understanding the required changes is crucial for successful ATO adoption.