# chain linked systems #permanentnote ## Source - [[book - The Goal A Process of Ongoing Improvement]] - [[book - Good strategy bad strategy]] ## Keywords (topics and howto) - [[topic - supply chain]] ## Relevant notes [[zt - about competition]] - chain link systems are a burden when being created or changed, but a strengh when in activity ## Notes - A well managed chain link sytem is hard to replicate. But a chain linked system that is not-optional will require every node to be brought up without great results, hense chain liked stacks are a massive pain. - Few resources require tight integration with made to measure components and clever design and coordination. More resources require less tigh integration and the use of standard components. - When calculating the cost of delivery, make sure to include also the cost for the customer to understand, buy, travel and build. - **Entropy**, all things tend to decay, competent management need to work consistently to keep things stable