... in specifying what lean approaches to adopt. The authors illustrate the practical relevance of LSCM reconceptualization for the Canadian agri-food industry using the Delphi method. Findings The authors highlight that LSCM is founded upon alignment associations between specific lean performance objectives...

... Delphi method Strategic management Supply chain management Conventional thinking about supply management is undergoing a great deal of change. Business executives recognize that strategic purchasing is one element of an organization's competitive weapons, and must be aligned with suppliers...

... management Delphi method Problems in studying and managing outsourcing often stem from failure to grasp the concept at appropriate levels of abstraction. The decision to outsource an activity may have profound implications for outsourcer and outsourcee [1] but little impact at the sector level...

... to November 2001. A total of 17 panellists replied to the second round, yielding a response rate of 85 per cent for the second round. International business Location Delphi method A number of techniques have been advocated in the literature to aid location decision making (Brandeau and Chiu...

... Manufacturing industry Delphi method Productivity Management in India: A Delphi Study Productivity Management in India Pradip K. Ray and S. Sahu Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 25 Received February 1989 Productivity management is an integral and important part of organisational goals Revised...