BUS 698 Supply Chain Strategic Management wk 3 dis 2

 Why is time important to competitive advantage? Identify and explain six key contributions that speed can make to logistics and supply chain strategy. Document your sources.  

Required Resources

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Harrison, A.,van Hoek, R., & Skipworth, H. (2014). Logistics management and strategy: Competing through the supply chain (5th ed.). Retrieved from https://www.vitalsource.com/

• Chapter 5: Managing the lead-time frontier
• Chapter 7: Lean thinking and agile supply chains

Articles

Timely solution to communication problems. (2008, April). Industry Week/IW, 257(4), 63. (EBSCOHost Document ID: AN 31464008).

Wang, J. & Regan, A. (2008, Spring). Real-time trailer scheduling for crossdock operations. Transportation Journal, 47(2), 5-20. (ProQuest Document ID: 1602882641).

Villarreal, B., Garcia, D., & Rosas, I. (2009, Fall). Eliminating transportation waste in food distribution: A case study. Transportation Journal, 48(4), 72-77. (ProQuest Document ID: 1901981261).