Reverse logistics in humanitarian operations: challenges and opportunities

Whilst implementation of a broad range of reverse logistics (RL) practices is increasingly the norm within commercial supply chain management, they have had limited impact in the humanitarian logistics (HL) sector. The purpose of this paper is to analyse the challenges and opportunities for the application of RL in a HL context.

Reverse logistics in e-business Optimal price and return policy

In an Internet direct sales supply chain, the customers buy direct from the manufacturer sacrificing the benefit of physical inspection of the product. This increases the likelihood that customers will have some dissatisfaction with the product and would like to return it. A clearly explained and generous return policy, then, will be welcome by the customers and therefore will enhance demand. F…

Reverse logistic process control measures for the pharmaceutical industry sup…

The aim of this paper is to analyze the pharmaceutical supply chain using the DMAIC process for improvement of the reverse logistics in a recall to avert the possibility of harm to a consumer.

An emergency order allocation model based on multi-provider in two-echelon lo…

On one side, the purpose of this paper is to numerically analyze the emergency order allocation mechanism and help managers to understand the relationship between the emergency coefficient, uncertainty and emergency cost in two-echelon logistics service supply chain. On the other side, the purpose of this paper is to help managers understand how to deal with the problem of order allocation in t…

Aligning product design with the supply chain : a case study

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the alignment between product design and the supply chain and to identify how this alignment impacts on a firm’s supply chain responsiveness and resilience.

The supply chain crisis and disaster pyramid A theoretical framework for unde…

The research on supply chains concerning disaster and crisis situations is in its infancy, but rapidly expanding on the backs of top researchers in the field. As with most young research streams there is very little theoretical grounding in extant studies. The purpose of this research is to integrate four prominent existing theoretical perspectives to provide a concise yet holistic framework fo…

Automotive supply chain models and technologies: a review of some latest deve…

To critically review business trends and drivers affecting the performance of supply chains and build-to-order initiatives.

Agile supply chain transformation matrix : an integrated tool for creating an…

The purpose of this paper is to propose a tool, the Agile Supply Chain Transformation Matrix (ASCTM), and the implementation methodology for a systematic approach to achieve agility in the supplier-buyer supply chain.

Modelling choice in logistics: a managerial guide and application

Much of the research conducted in logistics/SCM has focused on satisfaction/retention of customers. This has left a critical gap for managers: before customers can be satisfied and ultimately retained, a purchase choice of logistics services has to occur. To date, very little research has addressed how logistics customers make purchase choice decisions about logistics services. The purpose of …

Aftermarket support and the supply chain : exemplars and implications from th…

To examine supply chain competences necessary to efficiently and/or effectively succeed in aftermarket support.

Advantages of intermodal logistics platforms : insights from a Spanish platform

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the advantages that an intermodal logistics platform may provide to companies integrating a supply chain, both to manufacturers/distributors and to logistics providers.

Modelling the consequences of a strategic supply chain initiative of an autom…

Describes the use of a decision support system (DSS) in part of a strategic supply chain initiative of an international automotive aftermarket organisation undertaken in 1996-97. The strategic initiative consisted of four distinct stages; a review of the current state, definition of the future vision, development of the operational blueprint and its implementation. A simulation based decision s…

A study of an augmented CPFR model for the 3C retail industry

To propose and test an augmented collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (A-CPFR) model in a retailer-supplier context with a view to improving forecasting accuracy and then reducing the “bullwhip effect” in the supply chain.

Logistics service characteristics and supply chain priorities for freight man…

The purpose of this paper is to examine how the type of logistics services required by firms is related to the freight characteristics, and to the cost and other dimensions of the services in Mexico.

Logistics service characteristics and supply chain priorities for freight man…

The purpose of this paper is to examine how the type of logistics services required by firms is related to the freight characteristics, and to the cost and other dimensions of the services in Mexico

A nonlinear multi objective approach for the supplier selection, integrating …

The impact of transportation on the supplier selection has received very scant attention in the literature. This is a great limitation because splitting orders across multiple suppliers will lead to smaller transportation quantities which will likely imply larger transportation cost. Moreover, transportation and inventory elements are highly interrelated and contribute most to the total logisti…

A supply chain configuration model for reassessing global manufacturing in China

Global manufacturers have faced unprecedented cost pressures in China because of Chinese currency appreciation, rising labour costs, higher oil prices and reduced value-added tax rebates. This paper aims to reassess the decision of operating global manufacturing facilities in China.

A model to define and assess the agility of supply chains : building on human…

By constantly working in environments with high degree of uncertainty, humanitarian organizations end up becoming specialists in the implementation of agile systems. Their counterparts in profit-making organizations have a lot to learn from them in this domain. Volatility of demand, imbalance between supply and demand and disruptions are all factors that affect commercial supply chains and call…

A model of supply chain and supply chain decision-making complexity

The objective of this paper is to develop a comprehensive model of supply chain and supply chain decision-making complexity that provides an understanding of the drivers of supply chain complexity and strategies to manage supply chain and supply chain decision-making complexity and outcomes.

A model for evaluation and selection of suppliers in global textile and appar…

The issue affecting US textile/apparel companies in global business competition is to find suitable suppliers for their operations. The selection and evaluation of their global suppliers to meet the goal of having effective and efficient supply chain operations and strengthening their position in the market become critical for US textile/apparel manufacturers to maintain their competitiveness i…

A mixed-integer programming model for global logistics transportation problems

In today’s highly competitive global environment, companies are forced to compete on price and delivery speed. Global logistics transportation presents some special challenges and issues for business organizations, and these issues differ from those posed by domestic logistics transportation. This study considers road transportation problems between two countries. A mixed-integer programming …

A framework of supply chain orientation

The concept of supply chain orientation (SCO) has been described in multiple ways in previous research. The purpose of this paper is to integrate previous descriptions and further develop the structural element of SCO including the areas of organizational design, human resources, information technology, and organizational measurement.

A framework for the alignment of new product development and supply chains

The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework that explains how new product development and supply chain variables are related to one another and how they affect performance.

A bottleneck analysis in the IFRC supply chain

The purpose of this paper is to further the understanding of bottlenecks occurring when preparing for humanitarian operations in the humanitarian supply chain. The focus in this paper is set on the activities of aid supply procurement and aid consolidation into standardised deliveries of humanitarian aid.

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

A 3-R principle for characterizing failure in relief supply chains’ respons…

The purpose of this paper is to introduce a 3R (right time, right place, and right material) principle for characterizing failure in humanitarian/relief supply chains’ response to natural disasters, and describes a Bayesian methodology of the failure odds with regard to external factors that may affect the disaster-relief outcome, and distinctive supply chain proneness to failure.

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

3C framework for modular supply networks in the Chinese automotive industry

The purpose of this paper is aimed at understanding and identifying the context, capability requirements, and configurations (3Cs) of modular supply networks in the Chinese automotive industry.

A conceptual model for quality of service in the supply chain

The objective of this paper is to propose a model for assessing the quality of service at various interfaces of supply chain using third party logistics.

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.

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

How supply chain oriented is the port sector?

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Greenhouse gas emissions from ships in ports – case studies in four continents

Emissions of GHG from the transport sector and how to reduce them are major challenges for policy makers. The purpose of this paper is to analyse the level of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships while in port based on annual data from Port of Gothenburg, Port of Long Beach, Port of Osaka and Sydney Ports. Port call statistics including IMO number, ship name, berth number and time spent at…

Advances in Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Systems

Over the recent years, maritime logistics and supply chains have witnessed tremendous growth rates around the world, notwithstanding the recent economic downturn. Maritime transportation accounts for the majority of international trade and it has become a vital factor for the economic health of many nations. In emrging economies, more new ports have also been developed to tap into the global ma…

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 …

A new approach to port choice modelling

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“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…

National-Level Logistics Costs: An Overview of Extant Research

No comprehensive review of macro-logistics cost research is currently available. Thus the aim of this paper is to elucidate where logistics cost research is conducted, to identify research methods, and to present the logistics costs in identified extant research. Altogether 66 textbooks, scientific journals, case studies, and other studies were reviewed. The three dominant methodological app…

Pengembangan Sistem Logistik yang Efisien dan Efektif dengan Pendekatan Suppl…

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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…