Paradigm Shift from Lean Towards Agile Supply Chain Management for Business Performance Enhancement in Indian Manufacturing Industry

TABLE I

The research publications critically scrutinized for the study have been depicted in Figure 2.

Figure 2 Research publications critically scrutinized for the study

There are various analysis method used by the researchers, however most of them are either descriptive analysis or simulation technique. The details of the analysis done in these papers is given in Figure 3.

Figure 3 Analysis method used by the researchers in ASCM

The reseach papers were analysed pan world which have been published in english language only. As the supply chain modalities are affected by the region, hence maximum papers are from India. However, as developed nations have already been working on agility of the supply chain, enough importance was given to the research which has been done in USA and UK. Figure 4 shows the region wise description of counties regarding ASCM applications.

Figure 4 shows the region wise description of counties regarding ASCM applications

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The research papers for analysis were selected in such a manner that all verticles of the industry are comprehensivily coverd which include automobile, manufacturing, food and also generic papers covering multiple industries. Figure 5 reveals the implementation of ASCM initiatives in various industrial domains.

Figure 5 Sector wise description of ASCM implementation

4. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS

Though the present research extensively covers the past literature, however, there is need to carry out qualitative analysis to empirically examine the validity and reliability of key vital factors which are necessary prerequisites for the desired transition. However, the KVFs which will be extracted in the study are not generic as they are influenced by the terrestrial factors and type of business and economic conditions. Second, the factors drawn from this work will not be universal and may vary depending on the nature of business, geographical areas and many others. There are various industries that have transitioned from lean to agile SCM, this transition is limited based on overall industry requirements. The further analysis of various KVFs will differentiate between the individual requirements of these industries and based on that their overall level of the transition from lean to agile SCM.

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