Lessons from CSCMP Supply Chain Hall of Famer Henry Ford and the research that they call for in modern supply chains

Purpose This paper considers CSCMP Supply Chain Hall of Famer Henry Ford's innovation and its transformative impact on supply chain management. Credited with the assembly line, Ford's innovation also included a supply chain design around the concept of flow, integrated supply and the enablement of economies of scale and productivity to drive down consumer prices and create affordable product for a growing market. Design/methodology/approach This...