Several studies also examined the relationship between supply chain strategy
and external environment. Christopher (2000) argued that an agile supply chain
is needed in less-predictable environments where demand is volatile and the re-
quirement for variety is high, whereas lean works best in high volume, low variety,
and predictable environments. McKone-Sweet and Lee (2009) and Sun, Hsu, and
Hwang (2009) also provide evidence of a significant relationship between supply
chain strategy and environmental uncertainty.
In summary, environmental uncertainty influences the development of both
competitive and supply chain strategies. Hitt, Ireland, and Palia (1982) concluded
Several studies also examined the relationship between supply chain strategyand external environment. Christopher (2000) argued that an agile supply chainis needed in less-predictable environments where demand is volatile and the re-quirement for variety is high, whereas lean works best in high volume, low variety,and predictable environments. McKone-Sweet and Lee (2009) and Sun, Hsu, andHwang (2009) also provide evidence of a significant relationship between supplychain strategy and environmental uncertainty.In summary, environmental uncertainty influences the development of bothcompetitive and supply chain strategies. Hitt, Ireland, and Palia (1982) concluded
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