IDENTIFICATION OF MEASUREMENT ITEMS OF DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAN AND AGILE SUPPLY CHAIN-CONFIRMATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS
Journal: International Journal for Quality Research (Vol.7, No. 2)Publication Date: 2013-06-30
Authors : D.Venkata Ramana; K. Narayana Rao; J. Suresh Kumar; K.Venkatasubbaiah;
Page : 255-264
Keywords : leagile supply chain; confirmatory factor analysis; sourcing; product development;
Abstract
This study examines the consistency approaches by confirmatory factor analysis that determines the construct validity, convergent validity, construct reliability and internal consistency of the items of strategic design requirements. The design requirements includes use of information technology, sourcing procedures, new product development, flexible manufacturing functions and demand management supply chain net work design, management, commitment and inventory management policies among manufacturers of volatile and unforeseeable products in Andhraadesh, India. This study suggested that the seven factor model with 20 items of the leagile supply chain design requirements had a good fit. Further, the study showed a val id and reliable measurement to identify critical items among the design requirements of leagile supply chains.
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