The effect of strategy on supply chain configuration and management practices on the basis of two supply chains in the Hungarian automotive industry

Our results support the proposition that the connection between strategy and SCM (configurations and practices) is very strong. It is underlined not only by the comparison of the two SCs but can also be detected in the strategic change at one of the focal companies which resulted in SC changes, as well. Besides the main objective a detailed view is provided on the past, present and future of the Hungarian automotive industry.