Management tools for supporting supply chain management – evidence from Slovenia

Abstract

The main purpose of this paper is to examine usage and key drivers of management tools that support supply chain management practices. Results are reported for 155 Slovenian employees. Use of supply chain management practices in Slovenia is weaker than on average in well-developed parts of the world, especially Europe. In well-developed economies is supply chain management supported mainly with outsourcing, lean operations, and strategic alliances tools, while in Slovenia with loyalty management , core competencies, and six sigma tools. Education is a key driver that drives usage of tools supporting supply chain management in Slovenia, while also utilization of other tools has significant impact. Paper offers some practical implications.