Flexibility dimensions to control the bullwhip effect in a supply chain

摘要: In this paper, we analyse the consequences of two flexibility dimensions proposed in a previous approach—adjustment capability and responsiveness—on bullwhip effect supply-chain model when stochastic AR(1) demand process is considered. First modelling manager's belief on forecasting pull, push hybrid ordering methods, it revealed that high adjustment induces robust reduction effect. Secondly, found maximal responsiveness not always necessary management strategy. Indeed, show these may be organised trade-off, keeping amplification to acceptable values whole supply chain.