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Thesis Keith Gale 20131998). The model therefore displays cyclic properties proposed by Deming (2000).Deming integrated the Japanese concept of Kaizen into continuous improvement byallowing each rotation to provide a critical review of performance. A cyclic approachprovides an opportunity to repeat procedures – namely examination, deconstruction,improvement plan, integration (Rijnders and Boer, 2004). Termed ‘agile supplychains’ by Christopher and Towill, (2000), focus is placed upon performanceoutcomes.Figure 3.6: Continuous improvement model developed by Wu and Barnes(2009)A continuous improvement model based upon Deming’s cyclical approach andadapted to include concepts of agile supply chains was proposed by Wu and Barnes(2009). In Wu and Barnes (2009) model (Figure 3.6), four principles of examination,75