A Strategic Framework for Spare Parts Logistics, 2012, California Management Review, by Stephan M. Wagner, Ruben Jonke, and Andreas B. Eisingerich, CMR #516 (HBSP)..
This article offers you an in-depth understanding of how to develop a strategy for
Spare Parts Logistics (SPL). The article is very comprehensive and lengthy. However, its
Locistics Strategy Development Model can be applied across product lines and industries.The article also includes a review of litterature that can be used as you develop a solid foundation in Logistics.
In short, single-spaced paragraphs, in 2-3 pages, address the following:
- Define Spare Parts Logistics (SPL) and its components. Detail the SPL challenges.
- Define SPL Strategic Alignment. Select an article from the Important Publications Table and provide a short summary of this important SPL article.
- Describe the characteristics of top SPL performer companies and describe the characteristics of bottom SPL performer
- Describe in detail the three-step SPL Strategy Development Model.