What is disintermediation?
Most definitions of disintermediation characterize it as the elimination of intermediaries, or “cutting out the middleman“.
Further consider that the “Wastes” associated with Lean thinking and principles include transportation, inventory, over production and motion amongst others. Eliminating these wastes is critical for peak performance.
Why is this relevant?
A truly efficient and effective Supply Chain must include a strategy, plans, business processes, and performance metrics that incorporate disintermediation and the elimination of waste!
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