1) The document examines supply chain strategies used by light vehicle manufacturers in South Africa. It finds that both lean and agile supply chain strategies are employed, with all manufacturers following a lean strategy for inbound supply chains. Some follow lean strategies outbound as well, while others follow agile or a hybrid "leagile" strategy. 

2) There are mismatches between the strategies manufacturers say they follow and their actual practices. The document recommends manufacturers align practices with strategies to avoid problems, as a one-size-fits-all approach is insufficient given varying customer and market demands. 

3) While lean strategies were once dominant, changing business conditions require more responsive strategies; product characteristics alone do not determine the best approach. Manufact

Differentiating Supply Chain Strategies - The Case of Light Vehicle Manufacturers in South Africa, by Intaher Marcus Ambe PDF

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