THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
提出七项原则，帮助企业构建供应链战略与战术，包括按服务需求细分客户、按需求驱动运营、靠近客户差异化产品、战略性采购、制定供应链技术策略以及使用跨供应链绩效指标，并强调这些原则需根据企业具体情况灵活应用。
There are seven principles which taken together can structure an organisation’ s supply chain strategy and tactics. These principles are: segment customers based on their service needs; drive operations from demand; differentiate products closer to the customer; source strategically; develop supply chain technology strategy; and use supply chain spanning performance measures. However , these are not exact universal recipes for success, but need careful thought about their applicability to each firm. Many examples are given of the principles in action.