Eight factors surfaced from our study as key in managing horizontal processes across the supply chain. These have been categorized as drivers or enablers of HPM. The drivers(organization structure, measuremet structure, incentive systems, authority/responsibility connection, implementation/ change management) provide primary and direct imapact on the organization’s ability to implement HPM.The enablers(communication systems, organization systems, information systems) play a less direct and less significant role.

  • Driver: Organisation Structure
  • Driver: Management Systems
  • Drivers: Incentive systems
  • Driver: Authority/Responsibility connection
  • Driver: Implementation/Change Management
  • Enabler: Communication System
  • Enabler : Information System
  • Enabler: Infrastructure.

These are some of the eight key drivers and enablers in supply chain management. Every Organization should follow this keys.