Evaluation and Importance-Performance Analysis of LARG Supply Chain Practices in Dairy Industries (Case Study: Kalleh Dairy Company)

Today, one of the main concerns of managers interested in novel paradigms of supply chain (SC) is identification of improvement priorities and determination of the focal points to promote the performance of SC. Studying the current performance situation of effective practices in the three tiers of Kalleh SC (first tier supplier, focal firm and first tier distributor), the present paper seeks to identify key components of LARG (Lean, Agile, Resilient and Green) SC and improve them in the company under study by developing a practical and strategic decision making model. The results indicate that the greatest gap in Pole Co. lies in just-in-time production measures and the smallest gap in the ability to reduce likely risks. In Kalleh Co., the greatest gap was found in close & long term relationship with suppliers and the least one was in the development of visibilities in SC. The greatest gap in Banchow was quick responsiveness to customers and the least one was reduction of likely risks.