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Responsiveness of the order fulfilment process

Kritchanchai, Duangpun; MacCarthy, B.L.

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Duangpun Kritchanchai



Abstract

This paper discusses evidence from field studies undertaken to investigate the responsiveness of the order fulfilment process in a number of companies. The evidence is analysed in the context of the literature on responsiveness and related areas such as time-based competition. Similarities and differences are analysed across a number of industrial sectors with respect to order fulfilment processes and the interpretation and significance of responsiveness. Generic factors that influence different types of companies are identified. Four components of responsiveness - stimuli, awareness, capabilities and goals - emerge from an analysis of the literature. The field and case study evidence allows the development of more precise definitions and descriptions of each of these components. The study also allows a generic responsiveness framework to be developed that incorporates both strategic and operational viewpoints. The need for more field studies on responsiveness is noted. More work is advocated on the assessment and measurement of responsiveness and on developing appropriate responsiveness interventions, particularly with respect to the order fulfilment process.

Citation

Kritchanchai, D., & MacCarthy, B. (1999). Responsiveness of the order fulfilment process. International Journal of Operations and Production Management, 19(8), https://doi.org/10.1108/01443579910274419

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 1999
Deposit Date Sep 1, 2015
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal International Journal of Operations & Production Management
Electronic ISSN 0144-3577
Publisher Emerald
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 19
Issue 8
DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/01443579910274419
Keywords Responsiveness, Order processing, Process management, Operations management
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1023996
Publisher URL http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1108/01443579910274419

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