摘要：Abstract The increasing request for speed and efficiency in today's Fashion and Apparel Retail Supply Chains, is adding more and more complexity to the system which asks for high product availability and quick response to always changing market demand. In this context, using System Thinking approach, this paper aims at developing a Causal Loop Diagram for the definition of the cause and effect relationships between the several variables which define the system under exam. Being time a crucial variable in this field, in fact, dynamic complexity arises due to interaction of agents over time and evolving situations. In this context, our work highlights and analyses all the conflicting requirements that must be accurately evaluated and balanced in order to effectively manage the complex network of retailers and to help the decision making process behind the purchasing, delivery and replenishment steps.
关键词：KeywordsSystem ThinkingSystem DynamicsCausal Loop DiagramFashion and Apparel IndustryRetailSupply Chain
