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Inherent to Supply Chain Management philosophy is the continuous improvement of timeliness, costs and service throughout the supply chain. Nonetheless, practice shows the difficulty of implementing change. In that regard, it is increasingly recognized that collaborative learning (i.e. the learning that takes place when collaborating partners share knowledge and jointly obtain new insights) precedes successful change projects. The scmLAB fosters collaborative learning, given that:
- The laboratory provokes learning through experience in a supply chain framework;
- The laboratory facilitates that collaborative learning moments occur, something which may be absent in the day-to-day rush;
- The participants are not distracted by their day-to-day activities;
- The laboratory stimulates involvement of all relevant actors;
- The laboratory creates a sense of ownership among all participants.
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