The Effect of Supply Chain Decoupling Points on Demand Planning. An Empirical Study

Artur Swierczek, Katowice
Natalia Szozda, Wroclaw

ABSTRACT
The paper seeks to investigate the effect of the location of material and information decoupling points on the extent and role of demand planning in supply chains. In order to achieve this goal, the relationships between the location of two types of decoupling points are identified and necessary characteristics of demand planning process are recognized. The theoretical considerations are then evidenced by cross-sector findings obtained from an exploratory study carried out in European supply chains.

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