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Volume 14, Issue 4, 2021

  1. Identifying the Relation Between a Supply Chain Network’s Structure and Its Overall Financial Performance
    • Penina Orenstein
    • Hongfei Tang
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0470311
    We construct a data set using financial performance data spanning forty publicly traded companies across several industry sectors over a three-year time-period to identify key structural features of supply networks. The data set for this study allows us to explore supply chain relationships beyond the first tier. For each network within the data set, we examine the network topology via several key structural parameters including node and edge counts, average degree, network diameter, average path length and the power law exponent. We observe that the emergent structure of supply networks is similar (inter-industry), although dominant supply networks are apparent, in some, yet not all the industry sectors. We then link the structural parameters with financial metrics and observe that higher average degree results in decreased overall financial performance of the supply network. Average degree is indicative of how many connections a firm has. A high average degree implies strong inter-connectivity among the firms in the network. Historical analysis of the data (2013-2015) points to an overall decrease in the average degree, especially at the higher tiers. Our analysis suggests that to increase the overall supply network’s financial performance, a low average degree should be targeted.
    @article{peninaorenstein-2021-1523,
  title={Identifying the Relation Between a Supply Chain Network’s Structure and Its Overall Financial Performance},
  author={Penina  Orenstein and Hongfei  Tang},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2021},
  volume={14},
  number={4},
  pages={399--409},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0470311}
}
    Penina  Orenstein, Hongfei  Tang (2021). Identifying the Relation Between a Supply Chain Network’s Structure and Its Overall Financial Performance. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 14(4), 399-409. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0470311
  2. Additive Manufacturing: Currently a Disruptive Supply Chain Innovation?
    • Per Engelseth
    • Maryam Salman
    • Waqas Mushtaq
    • Fahad Awaleh
    • Remiguisz Kozlowski
    • Richard Glavee-Geo
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0470312
    Directs attention to additive manufacturing in a supply chain context. Analysis questions the degree it currently is a disruptive innovation. A case study consisting of interviews with 15 companies, including observations of some of these companies, providing a varied set of subcases. The research describes individual companies’ histories of using 3D printing tools, its current use and future prospects, as perceived by various informants. In the supply chain, additive manufacturing moves production closer to the product user, albeit currently on a small scale. Some firms are already specializing in providing additive manufacturing as a service. Networking and sourcing emerge as increasingly important issues to govern the development and use of additive manufacturing technology in the value chain of each studied company. Findings reveal how additive manufacturing at current is in its infancy and has limited impact on the networked production structure: it has not yet reached the stage of being a disruptive innovation. Investigation also reveals perceptions on how additive manufacturing in the near future may change the logistics flow structure in global supply chains, then becoming a disruptive innovation.
    @article{perengelseth-2021-1524,
  title={Additive Manufacturing:  Currently a Disruptive Supply Chain Innovation?},
  author={Per  Engelseth and Maryam  Salman and Waqas  Mushtaq and Fahad  Awaleh and Remiguisz  Kozlowski and Richard  Glavee-Geo},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2021},
  volume={14},
  number={4},
  pages={410--422},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0470312}
}
    Per  Engelseth, Maryam  Salman, Waqas  Mushtaq, Fahad  Awaleh, Remiguisz  Kozlowski, Richard  Glavee-Geo (2021). Additive Manufacturing:  Currently a Disruptive Supply Chain Innovation?. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 14(4), 410-422. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0470312
  3. Supply Chain Efficiency in the Discount Store Industry Post COVID-19: Applying the Supply Chain Efficiency Ratio
    • Kevin Forehand
    • Juan Roman
    • Thomas Schaefer
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0470313
    Over the course of calendar year 2019, businesses around the globe have experienced supply chain disruption due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The strategic significance of the supply chain has been thrust into the forefront for businesses, economies, and society at large. It has become recognized by researchers and industry that there is a need for higher efficiency within the supply chain while remaining responsive to consumer needs. However, the fragmented and diverse nature of supply chain management, coupled with the complex accountancy and financial outputs of the supply chain, has resulted in limited development of a theoretical foundation specific to supply chain management. The aim of this investigation was to develop a new model (the Supply Chain Efficiency Ratio) that measures supply chain efficiency using financial ratios and by extending the Efficiency Model. Data for this investigation were obtained from U.S.-based public discount stores in the United States. The results of the multiple regression performed indicated that the Supply Chain Efficiency Ratio holds predictive value of an organization’s supply chain efficiency p<.0005. From the study it was found that the Supply Chain Efficiency Ratio can be used as an indicator of supply chain efficiency in discount stores.
    @article{kevinforehand-2021-1525,
  title={Supply Chain Efficiency in the Discount Store Industry Post COVID-19: Applying the Supply Chain Efficiency Ratio},
  author={Kevin  Forehand and Juan  Roman and Thomas  Schaefer},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2021},
  volume={14},
  number={4},
  pages={423--430},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0470313}
}
    Kevin  Forehand, Juan  Roman, Thomas  Schaefer (2021). Supply Chain Efficiency in the Discount Store Industry Post COVID-19: Applying the Supply Chain Efficiency Ratio. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 14(4), 423-430. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0470313
  4. Key Components and Critical Success Factors for Project Management Success: A Literature Review
    • Sarath Herath
    • Siong Choy Chong
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0470314
    This paper aims to comprehensively identify the key project components and their associated critical success factors (CSFs) contributing to project management success in the context of the construction industry. Although the CSFs have been documented in the literature, insofar there has been no attempt to consolidate them. An extensive search of literature was conducted on the Internet and publication databases using multiple keywords which include, inter alia, ‘project management success’, ‘critical success factors in construction projects’ and ‘key project components’. As a result, this paper proposes five key project components (project human resources management, project design package, project management efficiency, project stakeholder management and project budget) and their unique CSFs contributing to project management success specifically for construction projects, along with some common CSFs such as top management support and commitment in terms of clear direction, communication, technical and skills development, as well as providing a conducive cultural work environment and friendly environmental factors which apply to all types of projects. The resulting outcomes fetch research and managerial implications which are detailed in the body of the paper.
    @article{sarathherath-2021-1526,
  title={Key Components and Critical Success Factors for Project Management Success: A Literature Review},
  author={Sarath  Herath and Siong Choy  Chong},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2021},
  volume={14},
  number={4},
  pages={431--443},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0470314}
}
    Sarath  Herath, Siong Choy  Chong (2021). Key Components and Critical Success Factors for Project Management Success: A Literature Review. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 14(4), 431-443. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0470314
  5. Raw Material Order Allocation Problem Using Mixed Integer Linear Programming and Simulation
    • Ary Wibowo
    • Niniet Arvitrida
    • Erwin Widodo
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0470315
    This study aims to provide a conceptual model and to develop a mathematical model to determine order allocation in multi products, multi suppliers, multi carriers, and multi periods problem under uncertainty. The conceptual model describes the connection between related variables. The problem is formulated in mixed integer linear programming (MILP) model. MILP model objective function is to minimize supply chain costs which are purchasing cost, ordering cost, inventory holding cost, carrier cost, late delivery penalty cost, and low-quality penalty cost. In order to illustrate the applicability of the MILP model, a real-world case in cement industry is demonstrated. Based on historical data, the most common uncertainty factor is supplier delivery performance and product quality. Those factors are experimented in MILP model using Monte Carlo simulation. The integration between MILP model and Monte Carlo simulation shows that the proposed model resulted a global optimum solution.
    @article{arywibowo-2021-1527,
  title={Raw Material Order Allocation Problem Using Mixed Integer Linear Programming and Simulation},
  author={Ary  Wibowo and Niniet  Arvitrida and Erwin  Widodo},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2021},
  volume={14},
  number={4},
  pages={444--455},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0470315}
}
    Ary  Wibowo, Niniet  Arvitrida, Erwin  Widodo (2021). Raw Material Order Allocation Problem Using Mixed Integer Linear Programming and Simulation. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 14(4), 444-455. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0470315
  6. Sustainable Supply Chain Practices (SSCPs) and Organizational Performance: A Mediating Role of Functional Constructs
    • Eliza Sharma
    • Jagdeep Singla
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0470316
    The research aims to develop a mid-way approach for the adoption of Sustainable Supply Chain Practices (SSCPs) by an organization while managing its functional constructs and organizational performance both. The study undertook the analysis of 100 plus research papers published between 2000 and 2019 to unravel some functional constructs and the relationship between the application of sustainable supply chain practices and overall organization performance. The research highlighted the positive linkage between the application of sustainable supply chain practices and the organization's performance in the long run. Moreover, the functional constructs were reckoned as key to mediate the relationship between the sustainable supply chain practices and the long run organization performance.
    @article{elizasharma-2021-1528,
  title={Sustainable Supply Chain Practices (SSCPs) and Organizational Performance: A Mediating Role of Functional Constructs},
  author={Eliza  Sharma and Jagdeep  Singla},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2021},
  volume={14},
  number={4},
  pages={456--466},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0470316}
}
    Eliza  Sharma, Jagdeep  Singla (2021). Sustainable Supply Chain Practices (SSCPs) and Organizational Performance: A Mediating Role of Functional Constructs. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 14(4), 456-466. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0470316
  7. The State of Cold Logistics Supply Chain in a Developing Asian Country - A Preliminary Insights
    • Mohd Faizal Abu Hassan
    • Abdul Hafaz Ngah
    • Mohamed Syazwan Ab Talib
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0470317
    The increasing demand for cold chain logistics services in Malaysia has shown positive development. Food and beverages (F&B) industries dominate the demand and demand for pharmaceuticals and chemicals products are also on the rise. However, the under-supply of cold chain services could lead to a supply shortage in the future. Hence, this study aims to understand the reasons to adopt cold chain services among the providers from the perspectives in Malaysia. This exploratory study utilised a qualitative design and approach to gathering information on cold chain adoption. A purposive sampling method was applied, followed by interviews with the respondents who hold managerial positions. The results in this study showed that income diversification, higher profit margins, customer demand, company’s capabilities in terms of expertise, and resources were among the enablers that offered cold chain services. Furthermore, these enablers agreed that cost, lack of expertise and resources, customers location, and lack of government support were the barriers to these services. Later, the respondents agreed that the future of the cold supply chain in Malaysia had shown a positive trend driven by demand. Moreover, this study’s outcome can be a preliminary work to confirm the future findings and become a reference for non-providers for evaluation in their decision-making to become a cold chain provider.
    @article{mohdfaizalabuhassan-2021-1529,
  title={The State of Cold Logistics Supply Chain in a Developing Asian Country - A Preliminary Insights},
  author={Mohd Faizal  Abu Hassan and Abdul Hafaz  Ngah and Mohamed Syazwan  Ab Talib},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2021},
  volume={14},
  number={4},
  pages={467--475},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0470317}
}
    Mohd Faizal  Abu Hassan, Abdul Hafaz  Ngah, Mohamed Syazwan  Ab Talib (2021). The State of Cold Logistics Supply Chain in a Developing Asian Country - A Preliminary Insights. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 14(4), 467-475. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0470317
  8. Barriers to Adoption of Supply Chain Management in India: A Theoretical Model and Scale Development
    • Srichandan Sahu
    • K.V.S.S. Narayana Rao
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0470318
    The diffusion of Supply Chain Management (SCM) is low in India despite its many benefits. The purpose of the present study is to create a theoretical model and develop a new scale for investigating the factors that hinder the adoption of SCM in India. The theoretical model has been created based on literature from organizational innovation adoption, organizational decision making, barrier framework, and expert opinion. The scale development followed established practices. The data for scale purification was collected through a survey conducted among 250 large manufacturing firms in India. The present study has created the first theoretical model to investigate barriers to SCM adoption in India. The model comprises four groups of factors: SCM attributes, top management factors, organizational factors, and business environment factors. A new scale was also developed that is reliable and valid. The theoretical model and the scale provide an avenue for researchers and practitioners to study the factors impacting SCM adoption in India. The model may also be useful for firms in other developing economies where SCM diffusion is low, and for barrier studies in other disciplines.
    @article{srichandansahu-2021-1530,
  title={Barriers to Adoption of Supply Chain Management in India: A Theoretical Model and Scale Development},
  author={Srichandan  Sahu and K.V.S.S. Narayana  Rao},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2021},
  volume={14},
  number={4},
  pages={476--495},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0470318}
}
    Srichandan  Sahu, K.V.S.S. Narayana  Rao (2021). Barriers to Adoption of Supply Chain Management in India: A Theoretical Model and Scale Development. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 14(4), 476-495. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0470318
  9. A Study on Transfer Pricing Considering Fairness and Profitability
    • Qian Huang
    • Shunichi Ohmori
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0470319
    Transfer pricing is the setting of the price for goods or services sold among related subsidiaries within an organization. This is an important financial and business issue that has been ignored in many studies concerning supply chain network designs. Some studies have considered transfer pricing into production and supply chain planning; however, total profit optimization is single-objective and does not consider the satisfaction of individual subsidiary from a fair perspective. Considering sustainable development as fairness is also extremely important for a long-term strategy for an organization; therefore, this study focuses on balancing the trade-off between fairness and total profit on the design problem of supply chain network using transfer pricing. Meanwhile, a multi-item, multi-subsidiary, and multi-stage problem is solved by the integrated method of mixed-integer linear programming and fuzzy programming proposed by this study. From the experimental results, we verify that the transfer pricing can maximize the total profit of the supply chain network. In addition, the proposed multi-objective optimization model that considers fairness can benefit subsidiaries with minimal satisfaction while acquiring adequate total profit.
    @article{qianhuang-2021-1531,
  title={A Study on Transfer Pricing Considering Fairness and Profitability},
  author={Qian  Huang and Shunichi  Ohmori},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2021},
  volume={14},
  number={4},
  pages={496--506},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0470319}
}
    Qian  Huang, Shunichi  Ohmori (2021). A Study on Transfer Pricing Considering Fairness and Profitability. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 14(4), 496-506. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0470319
  10. Operational Coordination in Intermodal Hinterland Transport as Support for Managing Operational Disruptions – An Information Processing Perspective
    • Per Wide
    • Dan Andersson
    • Violeta Roso
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0470320
    Intermodal solutions, compared to the use of only road, in port hinterland transport involve numerous actors and activities that increase operational uncertainty. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of information, through an information processing perspective, for operational coordination in supporting operational disruption management in intermodal hinterland transport. A qualitative case study approach is adopted to obtain an in-depth understanding of operational coordination in a hinterland transport system. The results provide insights into how the actors use information processing for coordination to influence the mitigation of the impact from operational disruptions. The paper supports managers in improving disruption management by understand the processing of real-time information in the coordination for intermodal hinterland transport solutions. This paper provides input for operational disruptions using information for coordination on a day-to-day basis via an information processing perspective in contrast to the predominant coordination at a strategic level in the literature.
    @article{perwide-2021-1532,
  title={Operational Coordination in Intermodal Hinterland Transport as Support for Managing Operational Disruptions – An Information Processing Perspective},
  author={Per  Wide and Dan  Andersson and Violeta  Roso},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2021},
  volume={14},
  number={4},
  pages={507--519},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0470320}
}
    Per  Wide, Dan  Andersson, Violeta  Roso (2021). Operational Coordination in Intermodal Hinterland Transport as Support for Managing Operational Disruptions – An Information Processing Perspective. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 14(4), 507-519. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0470320
  11. Integrating a Voice of Customer to Create the Customer Needs Quality Function Deployment (CN-QFD) for a Sustainable New Product Development
    • Thanyatorn Fongsatitkul
    • Yasutaka Kainuma
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0470321
    Questionnaires are effective tools which are commonly used for collecting survey data regarding the actual customer needs. On-line questionnaire/satisfaction surveys are indispensable to obtain accurate results concerning the customer needs. Such information is required to develop the customer needs quality function deployment (CN-QFD) for creating a new sustainable one-handed lipstick packaging. Such surveys use a combination of Telrad’s questionnaire procedure to include or exclude the questionnaire in accordance with the mission requirements and the Hybrid QFD Framework to develop a new product. A detailed analysis of the satisfaction survey results reveals the actual customer needs which can be further incorporated into the engineering characteristics. After excluding a number of the questionnaires, the remaining ones could be further modified and become the critical parts to construct the final QFD to form the House of Quality (HoQ). In this study, several designed alternatives were considered and the best resolution alternative for the sustainable one-handed lipstick packaging was selected and prototyped accordingly with the supports of SolidWorks Software and 3D Printer. The round-shape casing encourages keeping the lipstick in the palm of the hand, thus enabling the easy use of the slide-up and -down mechanism. The cap lid flips up conveniently using only one-hand, which provides a better opportunity to be used suitably and effectively at all times. Finally, the lipstick casing can be reused and the severed ring at the sleeve can also be twirled and removed conveniently which minimizes the waste of lipstick content.
    @article{thanyatornfongsatitkul-2021-1533,
  title={Integrating a Voice of Customer to Create the Customer Needs Quality Function Deployment (CN-QFD) for a Sustainable New Product Development},
  author={Thanyatorn  Fongsatitkul and Yasutaka  Kainuma},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2021},
  volume={14},
  number={4},
  pages={520--535},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0470321}
}
    Thanyatorn  Fongsatitkul, Yasutaka  Kainuma (2021). Integrating a Voice of Customer to Create the Customer Needs Quality Function Deployment (CN-QFD) for a Sustainable New Product Development. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 14(4), 520-535. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0470321
  12. Designing Clusters of Distribution Area and Delivery Route for Maximizing the Vehicle Utilization and Minimizing the Workload Gap and Transportation Cost
    • Amelia Santoso
    • Joniarto Parung
    • Dina Prayogo
    • Winardi
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0470322
    This paper deals with determining vehicle routes in product distribution from a distributor to a large number of retailers in a vast distribution area. To determine the vehicle routes in a vast distribution area and a large number of retailers that have to be served causes the VRP model to become complicated. Therefore, this paper applies the cluster first-route second concept to design a distribution system in two stages. The first stage is to cluster the distribution area based on the distance between retailers. The second stage is to determine a vehicle route for each cluster using the multi-objective vehicle routing problem with time window and balanced driver workload (VRPTWBW) approach. The proposed VRPTWBW model has three objectives, i.e., (i) to minimize the number of assigned vehicles, (ii) to minimize the total delivery time, and (iii) to balance the driver workload. This second stage starts once the clusters of the distribution area are set. Contrasted with the current practice in the company, this proposed model offers the significant impacts: (i) the reduction of workload gap among driver about 29% (from 2.59 hours to 1.83 hours); (ii) the increased of vehicle utility by 44% (from 30% to 43%), and (iii) the increase savings of two-week course fees of IDR. 11 million (about 23.84%).
    @article{ameliasantoso-2021-1534,
  title={Designing Clusters of Distribution Area and Delivery Route for Maximizing the Vehicle Utilization and Minimizing the Workload  Gap and Transportation Cost},
  author={Amelia  Santoso and Joniarto  Parung and Dina  Prayogo and Winardi},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2021},
  volume={14},
  number={4},
  pages={536--544},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0470322}
}
    Amelia  Santoso, Joniarto  Parung, Dina  Prayogo, Winardi (2021). Designing Clusters of Distribution Area and Delivery Route for Maximizing the Vehicle Utilization and Minimizing the Workload  Gap and Transportation Cost. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 14(4), 536-544. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0470322
  13. Critical Factors for Food Safety in Global Commodity Flows with a Focus on Logistics – A Case Study on Mycotoxin Contamination of Agri-Bulk Commodities
    • Milena Zupaniec
    • Helmut-A. Schafft
    • Ann-Kathrin Lindemann
    • Robert Pieper
    • Anneluise Mader
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0470323
    Logistics as the link between the different stages of the food supply chain can, due to its complexity, provide multiple opportunities for food / feed contamination along global commodity flows. Considering comprehensive international food safety regulations, such as the Regulation (EU) 2019/1381, risk assessment in the field of consumer health protection requires specific approaches determining the impact of logistics on food safety. To identify critical dimensions and corresponding critical factors for food safety in global commodity flows and map complex interactions, we conducted a case study on mycotoxin contamination of agricultural commodities. Accordingly, we interviewed 24 stakeholders directly or indirectly involved in the European and global purchasing and logistics sector of agricultural commodities. Based on the outcome of the interviews, the most relevant dimensions are Logistical processes, Food safety measures, Human factor, Disruptions and shifts, Logistics related conditions, Cooperation, Main Characteristics of the procurement sector and Port characteristics. Food safety risks along global commodity flows are not solely attributable to the logistics sector per se. In particular, Food safety measures (e.g. Quality management and Sampling) that are not adapted to the logistics sector, as well as varying Logistics related conditions (e.g. Infrastructure and Standards) have proven to be major food safety challenges. By providing an overall picture of global commodity flows, the study contributes to reduce current uncertainties in risk assessment. The identified food safety challenges in the logistics sector need to be addressed holistically throughout the entire supply chain and in cooperation with food safety authorities.
    @article{milenazupaniec-2021-1535,
  title={Critical Factors for Food Safety in Global Commodity Flows with a Focus on Logistics –  A Case Study on Mycotoxin Contamination  of Agri-Bulk Commodities},
  author={Milena  Zupaniec and Helmut-A.  Schafft and Ann-Kathrin  Lindemann and Robert  Pieper and Anneluise  Mader},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2021},
  volume={14},
  number={4},
  pages={545--563},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0470323}
}
    Milena  Zupaniec, Helmut-A.  Schafft, Ann-Kathrin  Lindemann, Robert  Pieper, Anneluise  Mader (2021). Critical Factors for Food Safety in Global Commodity Flows with a Focus on Logistics –  A Case Study on Mycotoxin Contamination  of Agri-Bulk Commodities. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 14(4), 545-563. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0470323
  14. Agility in Humanitarian Response Operations for Water Based Disasters
    • Joshin John
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0470324
    The purpose of this paper is to explore relationships between two dimensional components of agility i.e. flexibility and responsiveness in humanitarian response operations with special reference to water based disasters such as cyclones and floods. Empirical data from four case-studies on cyclones and floods were collected to study and analyze humanitarian response operations. This includes data from 142 interviews, participant observation and documents obtained during field visits. The analysis revealed that supply chain visibility had a positive influence on both reactivity and volume flexibility. However, in-station last mile logistical capabilities mediated the relationship between reactivity and velocity of the supply chain. Delivery flexibility was observed to be dependent on reactivity. The results suggest that humanitarian organizations should focus on enhancing last mile delivery capabilities, communication and infrastructural resilience, and improve training of field forces for disaster-specific operations. Community involvement was observed to have a positive effect on response operations. This paper is the first to study agility of response operations for water based disasters. The insights will be useful for practitioners and researchers to build models that are more realistic. The theoretical contribution is the development of model capturing relationships between flexibility and responsiveness dimensions of supply chain agility.
    @article{joshinjohn-2021-1536,
  title={Agility in Humanitarian Response Operations for Water Based Disasters},
  author={Joshin  John},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2021},
  volume={14},
  number={4},
  pages={564--575},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0470324}
}
    Joshin  John (2021). Agility in Humanitarian Response Operations for Water Based Disasters. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 14(4), 564-575. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0470324
  15. Managing the Risks in the Clothing Supply Chain Considering the Coronavirus Pandemic
    • Eli Sumarliah
    • Kamila Usmanova
    • Fauziyah Fauziyah
    • Kawther Mousa
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0470325
    This paper examines the systemic and complex influences of the 2020 Coronavirus epidemic on the supply chains (SCs) of international clothing companies through a global business risk management perspective. The Coronavirus pandemic has triggered supply and demand disturbance risks that strongly affect supply chain (SC) management, signifying a necessity to develop the agility to alleviate such risks. This study revealed that the lean-SC management model is inadequate due to the dearth of transparency in the SCs caused by the growing demand uncertainty detected even before the Coronavirus pandemic. Although agile-SC management copes with this issue by improving the purchaser-supplier relations and communication to enhance information exchange, this model also requires a related rise in business stock and inventory costs. Hence, the paper provides several strategies that companies can implement to manage the risks and identify main fields for future studies, including the parties in the clothing SCs both downstream and upstream.
    @article{elisumarliah-2021-1537,
  title={Managing the Risks in the Clothing Supply Chain Considering the Coronavirus Pandemic},
  author={Eli  Sumarliah and Kamila  Usmanova and Fauziyah  Fauziyah and Kawther  Mousa},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2021},
  volume={14},
  number={4},
  pages={576--587},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0470325}
}
    Eli  Sumarliah, Kamila  Usmanova, Fauziyah  Fauziyah, Kawther  Mousa (2021). Managing the Risks in the Clothing Supply Chain Considering the Coronavirus Pandemic. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 14(4), 576-587. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0470325
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