For example, lots can be based on the sizes of drums or even containers. On the other hand we may have no limits on the size of order placed. Back to survey 33. Supplier and manufacture coupling. This category refers to the tightness of the coupling between the suppliers and the manufacturing set-up.
Most models tend to assume a loose coupling with multiple suppliers.
Back to survey 34. Back to survey 38. The nature of the supply system. Items are shipped to subsidiary warehouses and orders are released as orders come in. It involves a large storage system, with large batches of items moved.