Supply chain security (SCS), as a component of an organization’s overall supply chain risk management strategy, has become a critical factor for businesses and government agencies since September 11, 2001, yet little empirical research supports policy or practice for the field. Therefore, this paper develops and presents a categorization of SCS based on existing research. This categorization …
The purpose of this paper is to examine the changes in governance structures that evolved as reverse logistics systems were developed. The UK car crash repair sector was used as a case study.
In green logistics operation, all logistics processes form a bidirectional closed-loop topology. In order to model and optimize such a kind of structure, a standardized closed-loop logistics operation reference model is built which aims to provide supply chain managers with general analysis. Based on the reference model, potential risks of closed-loop logistics chain can be analyzed including n…
In this paper, a Data Envelopment Analysis approach is used to assess the efficiency of cargo-handling operations at a container terminal and study the factors influencing it. The aim is to provide recommendations that would allow a container terminal to reach high technical efficiency scores, in order to increase its inner productivity. A three-stage methodological framework is proposed to ana…
This paper aims to present a system dynamics model for the interdependencies between logistics strategies and freight transport. As efficient freight transport operations are a crucial part withinsecuringthecompetitivenessofacompany,the“right”logisticsstrategyplaysakeyrolewithin realizationofefficienttransportationmovementsloweringenvironmentalimpacts.
Efficient handling of containers at a terminal can reduce the overall vessel sojourn times and minimise operational costs. The internal transport of containers in these terminals is performed by vehicles that share a common guide path. The throughput capacity of a terminal may increase by increasing the number of vehicles; however, simultaneously congestion may reduce the effective vehicle spee…
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
Case and field research studies continue to be rarely published in operations management journals, in spite of increased interest in reporting such types of studies and results. This paper documents the advantages and rigor of caserfield research and argues that these methods are preferred to the more traditional rationalist methods of optimization, simulation, and statistical modeling for buil…
Investors in Indonesia face a variety of challenges that hinder the business environment in the country. Chief among these risks are the restrictions on foreign direct investment (FDI), excessive red tape associated with trading and setting up a business, a poorly skilled labour market, a disjointed and highly variable logistics network and the threats to foreign workers and businesses from cri…
Seaport operations are characterised by high levels of uncertainty, as a result their risk evaluation is a very challenging task. Much of the available data associated with the system’s operations is uncertain and ambiguous, requiring a flexible yet robust approach of handling both quantitative and qualitative data as well as a means of updating existing information as new data becomes availa…
Main cause of accidents is just not always bad luck. Literature on safety has emphasised on the facts that accident finally leads to unfortunate consequence. The first step of risk assessment is to identify the hazards that are present. The Routine Ship Towage, also called harbour towage, is potentially a hazardous operation. The main objective of this research is to identify and quantify the i…
Investors in Indonesia face a variety of challenges that hinder the business environment in the country. Chief among these risks are the restrictions on foreign direct investment (FDI), excessive red tape associated with trading and setting up a business, a poorly skilled labour market, a disjointed and highly variable logistics network and the threats to foreign workers and businesses from cri…
In 2016 the air freight mode will see the most significant growth in Indonesia, as trade in Asia is set to rebalance after stalling in 2015 and key sectors such as the pharmaceutical market will see a boost in growth. In our medium-term forecast to 2019, BMI believes the rail and air freight modes will see higher growth than road freight transport, as a result of state and external investment i…
Seaport container terminals are essential nodes in sea cargo transportation networks. As such, the operational efficiency of container terminals in handling containers passing through them plays a critical role in a globalized world economy. Many models and algorithms have been developed to address various decision problems in container terminals to help improve operational efficiency. These de…
Investors in Indonesia face a variety of challenges that hinder the business environment in the country. Chief among these risks are the restrictions on foreign direct investment (FDI), excessive red tape associated with trading and setting up a business, a poorly skilled labour market, a disjointed and highly variable logistics network and the threats to foreign workers and businesses from cri…
Logistics has been emerging from Peter Drucker’s shadowy description as ‘the economy’s dark continent’ for some years.1 From its largely military origins, logistics has accelerated into becoming one of the key business issues of the day, presenting formidable challenges for managers and occupying some of the best minds. Its relatively slow route to this exalted position can be attribute…
The objective of this research is to study the evaluation method of berth capacity for general cargo in port. Specially, this study discussed the evaluation formula for general cargo berth capacity. It described the traditional evaluation method and new evaluation method with a sample case using real data of the general cargo berth. The results of the study revealed some problems for tradi…
In line with the global trend to be greener and more environment friendly the port meet a certain level of contradiction. The fossil fuel is used in a lot of quantity especially in container terminal that is by Rubber Tired Gantry equipment, meanwhile the greenest energy electrical power is available nearby. Finding the high consuming fossil fuel and the availability of electric power is quite…
One of great challenges in seaport management is how to handle containers under reshuffling, called reshuffles. Repositioning reshuffles in a bay (internal reshuffling) can improve the efficiency of quay cranes and help ports to reduce ship turn-around time. This paper studies the quay crane double-cycling problem with internal-reshuffling operations, and presents a fast solution algorith…
Purpose – This paper aims to examine a strategic alliance between a large shipper and a freight forwarder to provide an intermodal service to and from the port of Gothenburg. The supply chain literature discusses various models of supply chain collaboration and integration. When applied to logistics, each has been shown to exhibit different levels of success depending on particular factors.…
This new publication of “Shipboard Cargo Handling Safety Guide” isbased on the safety guide of the same title issued by this department in 1982, and revised with updated safety and health basic knowledge by the Transport & Physical Distribution Industry Safety & Health Committee of the Occupational Safety & Health Council to finalize the edition. The Occupational Safety & Health Council pub…
This report forms part of an OECD/ITF project on the Impact of Mega-Ships, directed by Olaf Merk. This report is written by Olaf Merk, Bénédicte Busquet and Raimonds Aronietis. Written contributions were provided by Alain Lumbroso (OECD/ITF); as well as Burkhard Lemper, Sönke Maatsch and Michael Tasto from ISL. Visual contributions were provided by Philippe Rekacewicz, Philippe Rivière and…
Many people helped us in various ways in the preparation of this book. First of all, we are grateful to Dr. John Ford, from the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at the University of Essex, for his suggestion that we develop the dynamic network simplex algorithm and his comments on this research. We thank Professor Hu, the head of the Robotics Research Group at the Universi…
"Professor Burns has captured the essence of transportation security, one of today's most pressing concerns. As the rate of globalization and world trade increases, security and supply chain resilience are at the core of one’s global transportation network. This is a timely and well written contribution to the industry." —John A. Moseley, Senior Director of Trade Development, Port of Houst…
Port Operations, Planning and Logistics offers detailed analysis of world port systems by applying both theoretical and practical (managerial) approaches to port operations, management and policy. The author draws from a rare combination of extensive cross-management professional experience and established multidisciplinary academic expertise to provide a structured publication that cuts across…
To evaluate the Cusum model as a means of rapid trend detection and dynamic response classifier in a low signal/noise environment.
Introduces the participative business modelling method (PBM), a management consulting method based on a synergetic mix of (system dynamics) modelling, group knowledge elicitation techniques and a process consultation attitude. PBM is a method well‐suited to support managers in their strategic decision‐making processes, in particular in the field of operations management, because it provides…
The purpose of this paper is to empirically examine the impact of internal and external collaborative forecasting and planning on logistics and production performance.
The purpose of this paper is to highlight the need for an entity to manage airborne relief when a nation’s civil aviation authorities are overwhelmed or incapacitated due to a major rapid-onset disaster.
Measuring logistics performance has traditionally focused on operational areas. For example in a warehouse pallets per hour is the typical measure for receiving and despatch; cartons per hour for picking, replenishment, put away and overall throughput; and service levels are calculated by dividing cartons requested by cartons shipped. A more sophisticated operation will generate additional meas…
This paper studies the storage yard management problem in a busy transshipment hub, where intense loading and unloading activities have to be considered at the same time. The need to handle huge volumes of container traffic and the scarcity of land in the container port area pose serious challeng for the port operator to provide efficient services. A consignment strategy with a static yard temp…
This paper studies a yard storage allocation problem in a transshipment hub where there is a great number of loading and unloading activities. The primary challenge is to efficiently shift containers between the vessels and the storage area so that reshuffling and traffic congestion is minimized. In particular, to reduce reshuffling, a consignment strategy is used. This strategy groups unloaded…
Both postponement and outsourcing have been identified as important characteristics of modern and competitive supply chains. The implementation of postponement may require extensive (spatial) reconfiguration of the supply chain. Presents findings from interviews with managers of food, electronics, automotive and clothing manufacturers in The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. Findings reveal tha…
Following a general discussion on port pricing policies and structures the author explores the argument that price in itself provides an inadequate focus of needs and preferences of port users, especially users of container terminals, and suggests a system of input pricing related to the sale of terminal capability on a time basis.
The purpose of this paper is to analyse the interaction of two topics: supply chain management (SCM) and the internet. Merging these two fields is a key area of concern for contemporary managers and researchers. They have realised that the internet can enhance SCM by making real time information available and enabling collaboration between trading partners.
Using the literature on innovation research, this paper proposes to establish and empirically test a prediction model which consists of four major factors in the adoption of online retailing by organisations, namely relative advantage, competitive pressure, channel conflict and technical resource competence.
The paper's aim is to replicate and compare Huo et al.'s study to better understand performance drivers of third‐party logistics (3PL) in mainland China and to disseminate Hong Kong 3PL providers' experience to mainland China's peers.