{"id":999978102,"date":"2025-08-17T22:41:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T15:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/?p=999978102"},"modified":"2026-09-03T14:40:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T07:40:42","slug":"what-is-the-supply-chain-model-the-solution-to-optimize-business-operations-and-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-is-the-supply-chain-model-the-solution-to-optimize-business-operations-and-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a supply chain model? 6 common models businesses need to know."},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"bizzi-template-page bizzi-supply-chain-model-guide\">\n<div class=\"template-sapo\">\n<p><strong>Supply chain model<\/strong> It is the way a business designs how its supply chain, orders, production or service delivery, inventory, distribution, and information coordinate to meet market demand. There is no one-size-fits-all model; the choice depends primarily on the business. <strong>Demand stability, product lifecycle, level of customization, and the trade-off between cost and response speed.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This article focuses on three practical questions: <strong>What does a supply chain model consist of, how do the six common models differ, and what criteria should businesses use to choose the right one?<\/strong>. The SCOR section has also been updated to the current SCOR Digital Standard instead of the old Plan\u2013Source\u2013Make\u2013Deliver\u2013Return structure.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-is-the-supply-chain-model-the-solution-to-optimize-business-operations-and-costs\/#Mo_hinh_chuoi_cung_ung_la_gi\" >What is a supply chain model?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-is-the-supply-chain-model-the-solution-to-optimize-business-operations-and-costs\/#So_do_chuoi_cung_ung_gom_nhung_mat_xich_va_dong_chay_nao\" >What are the links and flows in a supply chain diagram?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-is-the-supply-chain-model-the-solution-to-optimize-business-operations-and-costs\/#6_mo_hinh_chuoi_cung_ung_pho_bien_va_khi_nao_nen_ap_dung\" >6 common supply chain models and when to apply them.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-is-the-supply-chain-model-the-solution-to-optimize-business-operations-and-costs\/#Continuous_Flow_%E2%80%94_Dong_chay_lien_tuc\" >Continuous Flow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-is-the-supply-chain-model-the-solution-to-optimize-business-operations-and-costs\/#Fast_Chain_%E2%80%94_Chuoi_nhanh\" >Fast Chain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-is-the-supply-chain-model-the-solution-to-optimize-business-operations-and-costs\/#Efficient_Chain_%E2%80%94_Chuoi_hieu_qua\" >Efficient Chain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-is-the-supply-chain-model-the-solution-to-optimize-business-operations-and-costs\/#Agile_%E2%80%94_Chuoi_nhanh_nhay\" >Agile \u2014 Agile Chain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-is-the-supply-chain-model-the-solution-to-optimize-business-operations-and-costs\/#Custom-Configured_%E2%80%94_Cau_hinh_tuy_chinh\" >Custom-Configured<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-is-the-supply-chain-model-the-solution-to-optimize-business-operations-and-costs\/#Flexible_%E2%80%94_Chuoi_linh_hoat\" >Flexible \u2014 Flexible chain<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-is-the-supply-chain-model-the-solution-to-optimize-business-operations-and-costs\/#Agile_va_Flexible_khac_nhau_nhu_the_nao\" >What is the difference between Agile and Flexible?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-is-the-supply-chain-model-the-solution-to-optimize-business-operations-and-costs\/#Nen_chon_mo_hinh_chuoi_cung_ung_nao\" >Which supply chain model should you choose?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-is-the-supply-chain-model-the-solution-to-optimize-business-operations-and-costs\/#5_cau_hoi_nen_tra_loi_truoc_khi_chot_mo_hinh\" >5 questions to answer before finalizing the model.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-is-the-supply-chain-model-the-solution-to-optimize-business-operations-and-costs\/#SCOR_khac_gi_6_mo_hinh_chuoi_cung_ung_o_tren\" >How does SCOR differ from the six supply chain models above?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-is-the-supply-chain-model-the-solution-to-optimize-business-operations-and-costs\/#Lean_PDCA_va_Six_Sigma_nam_o_dau_trong_quan_tri_chuoi_cung_ung\" >Where do Lean, PDCA, and Six Sigma fit into supply chain management?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-is-the-supply-chain-model-the-solution-to-optimize-business-operations-and-costs\/#Mo_hinh_chuoi_cung_ung_dich_vu_co_khac_chuoi_cung_ung_hang_hoa_khong\" >Is the service supply chain model different from the goods supply chain model?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-is-the-supply-chain-model-the-solution-to-optimize-business-operations-and-costs\/#Cong_nghe_ho_tro_van_hanh_mo_hinh_chuoi_cung_ung_nhu_the_nao\" >How does technology support the operation of supply chain models?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-is-the-supply-chain-model-the-solution-to-optimize-business-operations-and-costs\/#Kiem_soat_dong_tai_chinh_trong_chuoi_cung_ung_can_nhin_o_dau\" >Where should we look for control over the flow of finances in the supply chain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-is-the-supply-chain-model-the-solution-to-optimize-business-operations-and-costs\/#Cau_hoi_thuong_gap_ve_mo_hinh_chuoi_cung_ung\" >Frequently Asked Questions about Supply Chain Models<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<aside aria-label=\"Summary of understanding and selecting supply chain models\" class=\"bizzi-answer\">\n<strong>Quick summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If demand is stable and the product changes infrequently, businesses often prioritize efficiency-oriented models like Continuous Flow or Efficient Chain. If the product lifecycle is short, demand is unpredictable, or seasonality fluctuates significantly, Fast Chain, Agile, or Flexible are more suitable options. For products requiring customer-specific configuration, Custom-Configured is a viable option. A business can use multiple models for different product groups or markets.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<section class=\"template-section\" id=\"mo-hinh-chuoi-cung-ung-la-gi\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mo_hinh_chuoi_cung_ung_la_gi\"><\/span>What is a supply chain model?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Supply Chain Model<\/strong> It is the way businesses organize and coordinate activities in the supply chain to achieve specific operational goals, such as maintaining a stable flow of goods, reducing total costs, responding quickly to demand, or meeting specific customer configurations.<\/p>\n<p>This concept needs to be distinguished from <strong>supply chain<\/strong> and <strong>Supply chain management (SCM)<\/strong>. A supply chain is a physical network comprising suppliers, businesses, warehouses, distribution channels, and customers; while SCM is the planning, coordination, and control of that network. A supply chain model is a layer of operational design: businesses choose how to organize the chain to suit their market and product characteristics.<\/p>\n<div aria-label=\"Distinguish between supply chain, supply chain model, and SCM.\" class=\"bizzi-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Concept<\/th>\n<th>Main question<\/th>\n<th>For example<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Supply chain<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Which parties and activities are involved?<\/td>\n<td>Supplier \u2192 Manufacturer \u2192 Warehouse \u2192 Distributor \u2192 Customer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Supply chain model<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>What operational logic should be used to organize the supply chain?<\/td>\n<td>Continuous Flow, Agile, Flexible\u2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SCM<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>How do we plan, coordinate, and control the supply chain?<\/td>\n<td>Forecasting, sourcing, inventory, logistics, data, finance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"template-section\" id=\"so-do-chuoi-cung-ung\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_do_chuoi_cung_ung_gom_nhung_mat_xich_va_dong_chay_nao\"><\/span>What are the links and flows in a supply chain diagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A basic supply chain diagram can start from <strong>Supplier \u2192 Business\/Manufacturer \u2192 Warehouse or Distribution Center \u2192 Sales Channel \u2192 Customer<\/strong>. However, simply drawing the flow of goods in one direction does not fully reflect how the supply chain actually operates.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"bizzi-content-image bizzi-generated-media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"A comprehensive supply chain diagram from supplier to customer, encompassing product flow, information, finance, and returns.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/So-do-chuoi-cung-ung-tong-quan.webp\" width=\"1672\" title=\"\"><figcaption>The overview diagram shows the key links along with the flow of goods\/services, information, finance, and returns in the supply chain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"template-section\" id=\"sau-mo-hinh-pho-bien\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_mo_hinh_chuoi_cung_ung_pho_bien_va_khi_nao_nen_ap_dung\"><\/span>6 common supply chain models and when to apply them.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There isn&#039;t a single classification method that every business is required to use. In management and training practice, the six models below are commonly used to describe ways of balancing between <strong>efficiency, speed, responsiveness, and level of customization<\/strong>. These should be viewed as operational design guidelines, not six rigid templates.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bizzi-model-grid\">\n<article>\n<span class=\"bizzi-model-no\">01<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Continuous_Flow_%E2%80%94_Dong_chay_lien_tuc\"><\/span>Continuous Flow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Suitable when:<\/strong> The demand is relatively stable, the product is mature, production volume is large, and there is little variation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prioritize:<\/strong> Stability, efficient use of capacity, and reduced volatility in production and supply schedules.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trade-off:<\/strong> It is difficult to react quickly if product needs or configurations change suddenly.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<span class=\"bizzi-model-no\">02<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fast_Chain_%E2%80%94_Chuoi_nhanh\"><\/span>Fast Chain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Suitable when:<\/strong> Short product lifecycles, rapidly changing tastes, and value heavily dependent on the speed at which a product is brought to market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prioritize:<\/strong> Shorten the time from market signal to product ready for sale.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trade-off:<\/strong> This requires rapid coordination and may involve accepting higher costs to protect speed.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<span class=\"bizzi-model-no\">03<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Efficient_Chain_%E2%80%94_Chuoi_hieu_qua\"><\/span>Efficient Chain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Suitable when:<\/strong> The market is highly competitive in terms of price, profit margins are thin, and businesses need to optimize overall costs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prioritize:<\/strong> Asset productivity, inventory costs, purchasing, production, and logistics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trade-off:<\/strong> Over-optimization can reduce the room for maneuver when supply or demand fluctuates.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<span class=\"bizzi-model-no\">04<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agile_%E2%80%94_Chuoi_nhanh_nhay\"><\/span>Agile \u2014 Agile Chain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Suitable when:<\/strong> Demand is difficult to predict, highly variable, or the market is changing rapidly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prioritize:<\/strong> Receive early signals, adjust resources, and make quick decisions based on actual needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trade-off:<\/strong> This often requires greater redundancy, better data, and closer vendor coordination.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<span class=\"bizzi-model-no\">05<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Custom-Configured_%E2%80%94_Cau_hinh_tuy_chinh\"><\/span>Custom-Configured<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Suitable when:<\/strong> While some parts of the product\/service are standardized, the final step requires configuration tailored to each individual customer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prioritize:<\/strong> Maintain efficiency at the standard level and delay customization until closer to actual needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trade-off:<\/strong> Modular design, configuration data, and order coordination are more complex.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<span class=\"bizzi-model-no\">06<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flexible_%E2%80%94_Chuoi_linh_hoat\"><\/span>Flexible \u2014 Flexible chain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Suitable when:<\/strong> Demand has distinct peak\/off-peak periods, requiring businesses to rapidly increase or decrease capacity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prioritize:<\/strong> Flexibility of production, labor, suppliers, or logistics capacity over time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trade-off:<\/strong> It is necessary to prepare in advance the capacity, contracts, and operating procedures for both peak and off-peak periods.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"bizzi-content-image bizzi-generated-media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Infographic 6 common supply chain models: Continuous Flow, Efficient Chain, Fast Chain, Agile, Flexible, and Custom-Configured.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/6-mo-hinh-chuoi-cung-ung.webp\" width=\"1672\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Six models should be selected based on the characteristics of needs and operational goals; businesses can combine multiple models for different product groups or markets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"template-section\" id=\"agile-va-flexible\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agile_va_Flexible_khac_nhau_nhu_the_nao\"><\/span>What is the difference between Agile and Flexible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Vietnamese, both <em>agile<\/em> and <em>machine<\/em> Both are easily translated as &quot;flexible,&quot; so the two concepts are often used interchangeably. The most useful way to distinguish them is to look at... <strong>the type of volatility that the business is trying to handle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div aria-label=\"Comparing Agile and Flexible Supply Chain\" class=\"bizzi-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Criteria<\/th>\n<th>Agile \u2014 agile<\/th>\n<th>Flexible<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Main problem<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Demand is difficult to predict, and there are changes in product types or market priorities.<\/td>\n<td>Demand volume fluctuates significantly over time.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>The reaction is required.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Change decision, configuration, or supply quickly.<\/td>\n<td>Rapid increase\/decrease in capacity and resources<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Typical situation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The product has many variations, and the market is uncertain.<\/td>\n<td>Season, campaign, clear peak\/off-peak<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Management questions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u201c&quot;The market has just changed; how do we change how we respond?&quot;\u201d<\/td>\n<td>\u201c&quot;Demand fluctuates wildly; how do we scale?&quot;\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"bizzi-content-image bizzi-generated-media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Comparing Agile and Flexible Supply Chains in terms of variability, responsiveness, and operational capabilities.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/So-sanh-Agile-va-Flexible.webp\" width=\"1672\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Agile focuses on handling variations in demand and configuration; Flexible focuses on handling variations in scale and capacity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"bizzi-callout\">\n<strong>There&#039;s no need to force businesses into a single brand.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A supply chain may need both agility in unpredictable product categories and flexibility in logistics or staffing during peak seasons. The goal is to correctly identify the operational problem, not simply choose a model name for aesthetic purposes.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"template-section\" id=\"cach-chon-mo-hinh\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nen_chon_mo_hinh_chuoi_cung_ung_nao\"><\/span>Which supply chain model should you choose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instead of starting with the model name, start with <strong>characteristics of needs and how customers evaluate value<\/strong>. The table below serves as a starting point for businesses to choose which areas require further in-depth analysis.<\/p>\n<div aria-label=\"Supply chain model selection matrix\" class=\"bizzi-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Operating conditions<\/th>\n<th>The direction to evaluate<\/th>\n<th>Reason<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Stable demand, little product variation, large production volume.<\/td>\n<td><strong>Continuous Flow<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Focus on stabilizing operational flow and utilizing capacity efficiently.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Intense price competition, low profit margins.<\/td>\n<td><strong>Efficient Chain<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Prioritize total cost and asset performance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Trendy products, short lifecycles.<\/td>\n<td><strong>FastChain<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Speed of market entry is more important than optimizing every penny spent.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Demand is difficult to predict and highly variable.<\/td>\n<td><strong>Agile<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>We need to react quickly to market signals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>There is a large difference between peak and off-peak hours.<\/td>\n<td><strong>Flexible<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Capacity needs to be adjusted quickly to meet demand.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Customers need to configure it in the final step.<\/td>\n<td><strong>Custom-Configured<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Combine the standardization part with the customization part.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_cau_hoi_nen_tra_loi_truoc_khi_chot_mo_hinh\"><\/span>5 questions to answer before finalizing the model.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"bizzi-checklist\">\n<li><strong>Is demand predictable?<\/strong> View volatility, seasonality, and forecast error.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is the product life cycle long or short?<\/strong> Trendy products require a different pace than mature goods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do customers buy based on price, speed, or customization options?<\/strong> This is the core trade-off of supply chain design.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Which skills are the hardest to increase\/decrease?<\/strong> Suppliers, machinery, inventory, labor, transportation, or working capital.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What risks are unacceptable for a business?<\/strong> Out of stock, high inventory levels, delayed deliveries, inconsistent quality, or dependence on a single supplier.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<aside class=\"bizzi-callout bizzi-callout-key\">\n<strong>A business can operate using multiple models.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For example, a core product line with stable demand might favor Efficient Chain, while a new or customized product line needs Agile or Custom-Configured. Choose accordingly. <strong>product group, channel, and market<\/strong> It is often more practical to apply a single model to the entire company.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"template-section\" id=\"scor-ds\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SCOR_khac_gi_6_mo_hinh_chuoi_cung_ung_o_tren\"><\/span>How does SCOR differ from the six supply chain models above?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>SCOR is not a \u201cseventh model\u201d that competes with Agile, Flexible, or Continuous Flow.<\/strong> SCOR is a reference standard for businesses to describe, measure, analyze, and improve their supply chain operations using a common process language.<\/p>\n<p>According to <strong>SCOR Digital Standard (SCOR DS)<\/strong> In its current ASCM framework, SCOR is organized around seven key governance processes. <strong>Orchestrate<\/strong> Level 0 is the six Level 1 processes. <strong>Plan, Order, Source, Transform, Fulfill and Return<\/strong>. This structure differs from the legacy Plan\u2013Source\u2013Make\u2013Deliver\u2013Return diagram commonly found in older documents. <a class=\"bizzi-source-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ascm.org\/globalassets\/ascm_website_assets\/docs\/scor\/intro-and-front-matter-scor-digital-standard-2025.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Source: ASCM<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"bizzi-content-image bizzi-generated-media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The current SCOR Digital Standard diagram includes Orchestrate, Plan, Order, Source, Transform, Fulfill, and Return.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SCOR-DS-hien-hanh.webp\" width=\"1672\" title=\"\"><figcaption>SCOR DS uses Orchestrate at Level 0 and six Level 1 processes: Plan, Order, Source, Transform, Fulfill, and Return.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div aria-label=\"The difference between the operating model and SCOR.\" class=\"bizzi-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><\/th>\n<th>6 operating models<\/th>\n<th>SCOR DS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Question<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Should the chain prioritize efficiency, speed, responsiveness, or customization?<\/td>\n<td>How are the processes currently operating, and where needs measurement\/improvement?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Role<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Operational design orientation<\/td>\n<td>A framework for reference: process, metrics, practices, and capability.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Use<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Choose a demand-driven approach and product strategy.<\/td>\n<td>Describe the current situation, standardize the language, and identify areas for improvement.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"template-section\" id=\"lean-pdca-six-sigma\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lean_PDCA_va_Six_Sigma_nam_o_dau_trong_quan_tri_chuoi_cung_ung\"><\/span>Where do Lean, PDCA, and Six Sigma fit into supply chain management?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lean, PDCA, and Six Sigma can all support supply chain improvement, but they shouldn&#039;t be placed on the same level as the six operating models mentioned above.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bizzi-method-grid\">\n<div><strong>Lean<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Focusing on eliminating waste, reducing non-value-adding activities, and improving flow, Lean can be applied to many different supply chain models.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><strong>PDCA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is a Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle for continuously testing, checking, and improving a problem or process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><strong>Six Sigma<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Focus on reducing variability and errors through process measurement, analysis, and control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In short: <strong>The operating model answers the question of &quot;which direction the chain should be designed in,&quot; while Lean\/PDCA\/Six Sigma helps improve how the chain is currently operating.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"template-section\" id=\"chuoi-cung-ung-dich-vu\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mo_hinh_chuoi_cung_ung_dich_vu_co_khac_chuoi_cung_ung_hang_hoa_khong\"><\/span>Is the service supply chain model different from the goods supply chain model?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There may be differences in the objects being &quot;transferred,&quot; but the chain logic remains. For service businesses, the chain may not revolve around raw materials and finished products, but rather around... <strong>service delivery capabilities, partners, personnel, service schedule, data, and customer experience.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>A service chain can be envisioned as:<\/p>\n<div class=\"bizzi-service-flow\"><span>Partners \/ Resources<\/span><b>\u2192<\/b><span>Capacity &amp; Service Schedule<\/span><b>\u2192<\/b><span>Provide the service<\/span><b>\u2192<\/b><span>Client<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Because \u201cinventory\u201d in services can be capacity that is not used after the time of delivery \u2014 such as expert hours, hotel rooms, or transport seats \u2014 the problem of forecasting and adjusting capacity is often just as important as managing physical inventory.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"template-section\" id=\"cong-nghe-ho-tro\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cong_nghe_ho_tro_van_hanh_mo_hinh_chuoi_cung_ung_nhu_the_nao\"><\/span>How does technology support the operation of supply chain models?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Technology doesn&#039;t automatically determine the direction a business is operating. The system&#039;s role is to provide data and execution capabilities to help the chosen model function better.<\/p>\n<div aria-label=\"The role of technology in the supply chain\" class=\"bizzi-table-wrap\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>System layer<\/th>\n<th>Support problem<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>ERP<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Order, purchasing, inventory, production, accounts receivable, and core financial data.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SCM \/ Planning<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Forecasting, supply-demand balancing, network planning, and supply chain coordination.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>WMS \/ TMS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Warehousing, inventory, picking, transportation, routing, and delivery execution.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Supplier \/ Procurement<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Suppliers, sourcing, purchase orders, contracts, and purchasing performance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>AP \/ Finance Automation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Invoices, PO\u2013GR\u2013Invoice reconciliation, approvals, and payment data.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>If your business is evaluating the role of ERP in its supply chain, you can refer to a separate article. <a href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/erp-va-quan-ly-chuoi-cung-ung-toi-uu-hoa-hoat-dong-doanh-nghiep\/\">ERP and supply chain management<\/a>. This article focuses only on the logic of model selection and does not extend to ERP implementation guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"template-section\" id=\"kiem-soat-tai-chinh\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kiem_soat_dong_tai_chinh_trong_chuoi_cung_ung_can_nhin_o_dau\"><\/span>Where should we look for control over the flow of finances in the supply chain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A well-functioning supply chain requires more than just the flow of goods and information. Businesses also need to maintain control. <strong>Purchase orders (PO), invoices, delivery notes, approvals, accounts payable, and payments.<\/strong> So that purchasing costs do not become a separate layer of data from operations.<\/p>\n<p>The Bizzi product documentation identifies relevant capabilities including collecting and verifying incoming invoices, reconciling invoices (PO-GR), verifying suppliers, ERP\/accounting integration, departmental or project-based budget management, and expenditure approval processes. These functions belong to <strong>Financial Control Layer\/AP<\/strong>, This does not transform Bizzi into a SCM system that replaces ERP, planning, WMS, or TMS.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"bizzi-content-image bizzi-generated-media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The supply chain workflow and financial control layer spans from purchase orders (PO), general merchandise (GR), invoices, 3-way matching to ERP and payments.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dong-van-hanh-va-lop-kiem-soat-tai-chinh.webp\" width=\"1672\" title=\"\"><figcaption>The diagram illustrates the relative positions of SCM\/Procurement, AP Automation, and ERP\/Accounting in the purchase-to-payment flow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside aria-label=\"Bizzi supports financial control in the supply chain.\" class=\"bizzi-commercial-bridge\">\n<strong>When the bottleneck lies in invoices and purchase reconciliation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bizzi helps businesses automatically collect\/verify input invoices, reconcile invoices with purchase orders (POs) and goods receipts (GRs), and integrate data with ERP or accounting software. This control layer helps Finance\/AP track discrepancies and reduce manual processing in the financial section of the supply chain.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"bizzi-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/xu-ly-hoa-don\/\">View solutions for handling input invoices.<\/a><br \/>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"template-section bizzi-faq\" id=\"faq-mo-hinh-chuoi-cung-ung\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cau_hoi_thuong_gap_ve_mo_hinh_chuoi_cung_ung\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions about Supply Chain Models<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<details>\n<summary>Is an agile or flexible supply chain?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Both can be translated as &quot;flexible,&quot; but they address different issues. Agile emphasizes a rapid response to unpredictable or changing demand; Flexible emphasizes the ability to quickly increase\/decrease capacity as demand fluctuates significantly. When writing internal documents, it&#039;s advisable to retain the English terminology to avoid confusion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Is SCOR a supply chain model similar to Agile?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>They shouldn&#039;t be placed at the same level. Agile is an operational design approach that prioritizes responsiveness. SCOR DS is a process reference standard that helps describe, measure, and improve the process through Orchestration, Plan, Order, Source, Transform, Fulfill, and Return.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can a business use multiple supply chain models?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Yes. Different product groups, markets, or channels may have different demand characteristics. Businesses can use an efficiency-oriented approach for stable products and an Agile\/Flexible approach for highly variable products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Which model is best suited for a manufacturing business?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>The choice cannot be based solely on whether the business is a &quot;manufacturer.&quot; Demand, product lifecycle, level of customization, profit margins, capacity expansion\/contraction, and stockout risks must be considered. Stable production of goods may favor a Continuous Flow\/Efficient Chain approach, while production based on specific orders or variations requires a different approach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can the supply chain model be applied to service businesses?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Yes. In the service industry, the entities that need to be coordinated are typically capabilities, partners, personnel, service schedules, data, and customer experience, rather than just raw materials and finished products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<aside aria-label=\"Suggested next steps when optimizing the supply chain.\" class=\"bizzi-cta\">\n<p><strong>Start with the operational aspects first, then the technology.<\/strong> Identify the specific needs, prioritize cost, speed, customization level, and bottlenecks for each product group. If the bottleneck lies in the invoicing layer, PO\/GR, and financial data connected to the ERP system, Bizzi can be evaluated as a supplementary layer to the AP process rather than a replacement for the SCM system.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/article>\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>M\u00f4 h\u00ecnh chu\u1ed7i cung \u1ee9ng l\u00e0 c\u00e1ch doanh nghi\u1ec7p thi\u1ebft k\u1ebf c\u00e1ch ngu\u1ed3n cung, \u0111\u01a1n h\u00e0ng, s\u1ea3n xu\u1ea5t ho\u1eb7c cung c\u1ea5p d\u1ecbch v\u1ee5, t\u1ed3n kho,&#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":56,"featured_media":999978104,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[263],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-999978102","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kien-thuc"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/999978102","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/56"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=999978102"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/999978102\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":999982219,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/999978102\/revisions\/999982219"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/999978104"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=999978102"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=999978102"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=999978102"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}