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Effective quick response practices in a supply chain partnership ‐ An Australian case study

Marcia Perry (Victoria University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia)
Amrik S. Sohal (Monash University, Melbourne, Australia)

International Journal of Operations & Production Management

ISSN: 0144-3577

Article publication date: 1 May 2001

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Abstract

Presents a case study on quick response practices in a supply chain within the Australian textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry, conducted as part of a government‐led project aimed at improving the performance of the Australian TCF industry towards becoming more internationally competitive. Details of the Australian TCF Industry Quick Response Program are provided, which comprised six major activities: assessing company commitment and readiness; formulation of supply chain clusters; roundtable meetings; workshops and seminars; implementation of quick response techniques and technologies; and audits to assess improvements. The supply chain consists of Myer/Grace Brothers (retailer), Diana Ferrari (shoe manufacturer), Burrowes (shoe components supplier), and Packer Tannery (leather supplier). The activities undertaken within this supply chain are discussed and some of the key lessons learnt from this case study are highlighted.

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Perry, M. and Sohal, A.S. (2001), "Effective quick response practices in a supply chain partnership ‐ An Australian case study", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 21 No. 5/6, pp. 840-854. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443570110390516

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