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An approach to evaluate a firm ‟ s supply chain strategy as a conceptual system

Being able to evaluate an extant supply chain strategy is an obvious prerequisite to any reformulation effort. Yet the literature offers scant advice on how to conduct this evaluation. This paper proposes an approach to evaluate a firm‟s supply chain strategy as a conceptual system. Four evaluation criteria are proposed: support for the firm's strategic objectives, consistency among internal elements, coverage of areas of interest, and sufficiency in fulfilling expectations. A method is proposed to apply these criteria in the evaluation of a supply chain strategy. The approach was tested and refined through two action research projects. Examples are provided.