Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to develop an appropriate supply chain configuration fofa'
basic product provider that engages with customer in providing the service in terms of
the demand requirements. The study uses a case study of a specific apparel
manufacturing entity selected from the Sri Lankan apparel industry, that focuses on
delivering a basic commodity product to a specific apparel retailer that demands a basic
product at low cost.
The study finds the specific supply chain configuration to deliver basic commodity
product under four dimensions such as processes, organization design, governance and
decision making structures and performance measurement systems.
