In the literature, frameworks based on other characteristics of supply chain agility have been also suggested. For example Bal, Wilding, and Goundry (1999) have proposed virtual teaming model for introducing agility in a supply chain. Yusuf, Sarhadi, and Gunasekaran (1999) have presented a conceptual model for the design of agile manufacturing system based on the four key dimensions of strategies, technology, people, and system. Meade and Sarkis (1999) have used four dimensions to measure the agility of a manufacturing system. These are cooperating to enhance competitiveness, enriching customer, mastering change and uncertainty, and leveraging the impact of people and information