A conceptual model for evaluating the financial impact of supply chain manage…

The purpose of this paper is to review the literature concerning supply chain management technology (SCMT) and financial performance, and to present a model for evaluating the financialperformance benefits of investments in supply chain management technologies. The literature review and the associated model also lead to a discussion of opportunities for future research in the area

3PL practices : an Indian perspective

To carry out a comprehensive survey on 3PL practices in India and to establish the impact of usage of third party logistics services on business results

A collaborative supply chain management system for a maritime port logistics …

In this article we propose a collaborative logistics framework for a Port Logistics Chain (PLC) based on the principles of Supply Chain Management (SCM) that rely on stakeholders integration and collaboration, providing a reference model for the inland coordination of the PLC. A comprehensive literature review was conducted, analyzing several cases in which SCM practices have been implemented a…

Knowledge and cultural diffusion along the supply chain as drivers of product…

The purpose of this paper is to widen the knowledge base on supply chain learning by exploring and explaining how an enterprise can compete and win in the international market by integrating quality management practices along its supply chain and, above all, by becoming the coordinator in a supply chain learning (SCL) network.

Contribution of RFID technology to better management of fashion supply chains

The purpose of this paper is to explore the deployment of RFID technology in fashion supply chain management (FSCM). It highlights the contribution of RFID to FSCM, supporting faster logistics activities, with greater products quality, cheaper and with more responsiveness, improving customer satisfaction

Adaptive Supply Chain Management

The term “supply chain management” (SCM) was coined in the 1980–90s. Presently, SCM is considered as the most popular strategy for improving organizational competitiveness along the entire value chain in the twenty-first century. A supply chain (SC) is a network of organizations, flows and processes wherein a number of various enterprises (suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and retai…

ERP tools, techniques, and applications for Integrating the supply chain

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has been successful in many companies and yet many others have struggled with their efforts. If companies would read this book before beginning their journey toward ERP there would be more success stories. This book is very comprehensive in its coverage of ERP and related topics. There is a chapter on the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and it is the first ERP boo…

Lean supply chain and logistics management

This practical guide reveals how to identify and eliminate waste in your organization's supply chain and logistics function. Lean supply chain and logistics management provides explanations of both basic and advanced Lean tools, as well as specific Lean implementation opportunities. The book then describes a Lean implementation methodology with critical success factors. Real world examples and …

“Smart Parts” Supply Networks as Complex Adaptive Systems: Analysis and I…

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to critically analyze whether supply networks may be validly treated as complex adaptive systems (CAS). Finding this to be true, the paper turns into the latest concerns of complexity science like Pareto distributions to explain well-known phenomena of extreme events in logistics, like the bullwhip effect. It aims to introduce a possible solution to h…

Logistics Education: A Look At The Current State Of The Art and Science

Purpose – This paper aims to provide the results of a large-scale survey of courses dedicated to the field of logistics in higher education. This research is unique because it represents the first large-scale study of both undergraduate and graduate logistics courses. Design/methodology/approach – Content analysis was performed on each syllabus to identify the actual course coverage: requ…

Pengembangan Sistem Logistik yang Efisien dan Efektif dengan Pendekatan Suppl…

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8 p

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Advocacy to Promote Logistics in Humanitarian Aid

Purpose – This paper aims to examine some of the more effective means of advocacy focused on promoting the unique role of logistics in the delivery of much needed humanitarian aid, and outlines some of the challenges as experienced in the outcomes of recent disasters such as the Indian Ocean Tsunami 2004. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws from the limited literature availabl…

A Taxonomy For Selecting Global Supply Chain Strategies

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to address the increasingly important question of supply chain design for global operations. With the rise of off-shore sourcing and the simultaneous need for improved responsiveness to customer demand, the choice of supply chain strategy is critical. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws its conclusions from case-based research supported b…

The Journal Of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management: First Refl…

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the editorial operations underpinning the Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management in light of the review process and the quality of articles. It further outlines the articles in the special issue and relates them to the scope of the journal. Design/methodology/approach – The editorial processes of the journal are…

Logistics and Supply Chain Education and Jobs: A Study of UK Markets

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the curriculum design of logistics and supply chain management (LSCM) undergraduate courses offered by selected UK higher education (HE) institutions and compares them with employers’ job requirements in the UK. Design/methodology/approach – Desk-based research involving content analysis of 22 selected undergraduate LSCM courses from 1…

Information Sharing In Supply Chains, Myth Or Reality? A Critical Analysis of…

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate what empirical evidence exists regarding benefits of information sharing in supply chains, and to identify potential gaps and opportunities in this research area. Design/methodology/approach – The authors conducted an in-depth, systematic literature review and multilevel analysis of 82 selected articles. In the analysis, the authors …

E-supply chain technologies and management

Today’s managers are turning to the functions of the supply chain to improve margins and gain competitive advantage. The explosion of the Internet and other e-business technologies has made real-time, online communication throughout the entire supply chain a reality. Electronic supply chain management (eSCM) is a reference to the supply chain that is structured via electronic technology-enabl…

Logistics Performance Measurement in The Supply Chain: A Benchmark

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the state of logistics performance measurement in corporations based in the USA. Design/methodology/approach – A triangulation approach is used, including, a Delphi study involving more than 100 practitioners, academics, and consultants identified as logistics experts; personal interviews conducted with 55 executives of 20 firms identif…

Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management: A Critical Evaluation

The purpose of this research is to identify the content of Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management, as perceived by course instructors and textbook content, and identify the core subjects of the discipline. The study is based on review and content analysis of two samples; 30 syllabi used for teaching a basic course, and 10 textbooks that are dedicated to the discipline. A list of be…

Logistic Service Measurement: a Reference Framework

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Vol. 15 Iss 3 pp.

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1741-038X

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14 p

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Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management

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A Decision-Making Model For Reverse Logistics In The Computer Industry

Purpose – This paper seeks to present a decision-making model for manufacturers to maximize their profits in reverse logistics operations. Design/methodology/approach – A system dynamic model has been developed to complement with prior models and is validated using data collected from a computer company manufacturer handling returns with volumes transacted over a period of two years. F…

A Conceptual Framework For The Analysis Of Vulnerability in Supply Chains

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Vol. 30 Iss 9 pp

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0960-0035

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27 p

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International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management

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ATC LO SVE a

Global supply chain management and international logistics

During the past 10 years, globalisation of trade has accelerated and in consequence the international environment in which we do business has changed dramatically. It is therefore not surprising that I have received numerous requests from both business executives and academics across the world to write a book on global supply chain management and international logistics and thereby fill a gap i…

Logistics and supply chain innovation

In today’s global economies, logistics has been recognized as one of the key factors that determine the competitive position of both individual corporations and industry-based networks. At the same time, the very nature of supply chains and supply networks is changing rapidly, as a result of both technological and social developments. These developments include advances in ICT and industrial …

A Supply Chain management guide to business continuity

RISK MANAGEMENT, in the cloak of business continuity, must be on the radar screen of every business management team—from “top to bottom.” From planning to documentation, from risk identifi cation to hazard assessment, from global business continuity strategies to the key role of supply management, this book is full of practical, relevant, step- by- step approaches for managing the unknown…

Basic of supply chain management

upply Chain Management (SCM) was once a dream, a concept more than a reality, since there were many necessary components of supply chain management that could not be fully achieved. A key barrier to full supply chain management was the cost of communicating with and coordinating among the many independent suppliers in each supply chain. An entire supply chain stretches from the creation of raw …

Innovative Methods in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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978-3-8442-9880-2

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Maritime Logistics: A Complete Guide to Effective Shipping and Port Management

Current globalization and borderless operations in manufacturing are creating a greater demand for international transportation and supply chain logistics. Maritime (shipping and ports) is one of the key components in this business pattern. It is now estimated that approximately 90% of global trading freight moves by ship. As this trade increases it is becoming more important to have a clear un…

Improving value chain flexibility and adaptability in build-to-order environm…

Given volatile markets, the ability to quickly act is fundamental for companies – in regard to the internal production and to external supply flows in the value network. Related flexibility and adaptability concepts are vague and contradictory. Managerial methods either imply a generic application level or a narrow focus. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to develop a three-step approach to …

Establishing a framework for effective materials logistics management

The “Law of Industrial Dynamics” is a well‐known phenomenon which leads to significant swings in demand as orders are passed down along a supply chain. Large fluctuations in demand result for the manufacturer leading to policies which counteract the objectives of materials logistics management which are to reduce inventories while maintaining strategic stocks, improve product quality, min…

The Impact of Business Policy On Bullwhip Induced Risk In Supply Chain Manage…

Purpose – To minimise business risk of incurring increased marketability and acquisition costs due to volatile demand exacerbated by the bullwhip phenomenon. Design/methodology/approach – Based on the vision of the seamless supply chain and the active support of the decision support system exploiting the automatic pipeline inventory and order based production control system (APIOBPCS) a…

Engineering the leagile supply chain

Notes the importance of new internal supply chains being properly interfaced with the marketplace. Suggests that the appropriate way forward is to design and implement a ``leagile supply chain''. Whereas leanness may be achieved by eliminating non-value added time, agility usually requires the additional reduction of value-added time via production technology breakthroughs. Demonstrates how th …

Developing a consensus definition of supply chain management: a qualitative s…

Without the adoption of a uniform agreed upon definition of supply chain management (SCM), researchers and practitionerswill not be able to “advance the theory and practice” of the discipline. An integrated definition of SCM would greatly benefit researchers’ efforts to study the phenomenon of SCM and those practitioners attempting to implement SCM. This paper aims to address these issues.

Dyadic integration of the performance management process: A delivery service …

The purpose of this paper is to explore how to integrate the performance management (PM) process of delivery service in customer/supplier dyads.

Key success factor analysis for e-SCM project implementation and a case study…

The semiconductor market exceeded US$250 billion worldwide in 2010 and has had a double-digit compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the last 20 years. As it is located far upstream of the electronic product market, the semiconductor industry has suffered severely from the “bullwhip” effect. Therefore, effective e-based supply chain management (e-SCM) has become imperative for the efficient …

Key success factor analysis for e-SCM project implementation and a case study…

The semiconductor market exceeded US$250 billion worldwide in 2010 and has had a double-digit compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the last 20 years. As it is located far upstream of the electronic product market, the semiconductor industry has suffered severely from the “bullwhip” effect. Therefore, effective e-based supply chain management (e-SCM) has become imperative for the efficient …

Collaborative forecasting and planning in supply chains: The impact on perfor…

The purpose of this paper is to empirically examine the impact of internal and external collaborative forecasting and planning on logistics and production performance.

Incorporating impoverished communities in sustainable supply chains

The purpose of this paper is to explore recent calls to include social and environmental considerations in supply chains by analyzing the sourcing of raw materials from impoverished communities to reduce environmental impacts and social exclusion in biofuels production.

Creating sustainable fresh food supply chains through waste reduction

The aim of this empirical paper is to study information sharing in fresh food supply chains, with a specific goal of reducing waste and facilitating sustainable performance. The study focuses on material and information flow issues, specifically on sharing demand and shelf-life data.

The sustainable agenda and energy efficiency: Logistics solutions and supply …

This double special issue called for logistics solutions and supply chains in times of climate change. The purpose of this editorial is to investigate the current and future implications of climate change, and in particular, energy efficiency for logistics and supply chain management (SCM).

Understanding integrated global sourcing

The ability to satisfy customer demands while responding to relentless competitive pressure requires creative and often complex approaches to managing a firm's supply chain. Perhaps more than any other area, executive managers increasingly believe that a concept called globalization offers the best opportunity to achieve major performance gains. One area where many companies can begin to captur…

A Simulation Approach in Supply Chain Management

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Vol. 13 Iss 2 pp

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0957-6061

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8 p

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Integrated Manufacturing Systems

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ATC LO CHA a

Organizational alignment and supply chain governance structure

The purpose of this paper is to introduce and validate two new constructs with the potential to sharpen our understanding of how and why firms integrate their internal supply chains and assess the governance structure of their supply chains. The first construct, organizational alignment (OA), is a reflective scale measuring the extent to which upper management attempts to foster integration bet…

Supply chain collaboration: what’s happening?

Collaboration has been referred to as the driving force behind effective supply chain management and may be the ultimate core capability. However, there is a fairly widespread belief tha few firms have truly capitalized on its potential. A study was undertaken to assess the current level of supply chain collaboration and identify best practice.

Review of logistics and supply chain relationship literature and suggested re…

The paper aims to provide an overview of the evolution of relationship-related research in the areas of logistics and supply chain management.

Measuring process orientation

The purpose of this paper is to empirically develop a valid measurement scale for process orientation – a critical supply chain management (SCM) concept that warrants greater study.

Outsourcing of integrated logistics functions- An examination of industry pra…

A survey of 372 logistics managers in different industries revealed multiple outsourcing linkages among logistics activities. These results are consistent with previous findings that suggest that firms can improve customer service and reduce costs by outsourcing multiple logistics functions. The results are also consistent with previous research on the role that improved coordination of informa…

Performance measurements in the greening of supply chains

In response to increasing demands on improved environmental performance, companies need to develop their capabilities in assessing the environmental performance of their operations. Knowledge among practitioners as well as solid research results in this area is lacking. This paper aims to present a framework of dimensions, which are important to consider regarding environmental measurement in s…

Linking strategic logistics change to labor rights

This paper aims to describe how research literature and logistics practitioners respectively describe the link between logistics and corporate social responsibility, focusing on the link between strategic logistics change (location, capacity and number of facilities as well as the design of supplier and customer network) and labor rights.

The purpose and focus of environmental performance measurement systems in log…

Environmental performance measurement systems (EPMS) in supply chains are increasingl important.The aim of this paper is to investigate the purposes of having an EPMS in logistics and inwhat ways the purpose of an EPMS can influence its focus in the supply chain.