Towards a supply chain analysis framework

Coordination between supply chain organizations on strategic, tactical and operation levels leads to more effective and efficient supply chains. For a supply chain coordination process a systems approach together with broad understanding of relevant supply chain management issues is necessary. Supply chain managers must speak the same language and be able to gain mutual understanding of possible supply chain problems. As part of the development a post-academic course in supply chain management a supply chain analysis framework has been developed and used in a case situation. This framework supports the analysis for supply chains and facilitates the finding of options to make supply chains more effective and efficient.