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Volume 17, Issue 4, 2024

  1. A Novel Prescriptive Supply Chain Analytics Model for Monitoring the Relationship Between Influential Variables Across the Supply Chain Network
    • Mohammad Khajehzadeh
    • Farhad Pazhuheian
    • Farima Seifi
    • Alireza Ghorbani
    • Golshan Madraki
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0590441
    The goal of supply chain monitoring is to provide an efficient tracking system for ensuring a secure flow of goods and services throughout the supply chain. Supply chain monitoring helps identify and address unexpected events early. There are five main components in supply chain networks including manufacturing, warehousing, procurement, logistic / transportation and demand. Numerous factors in each of the five components of the supply chain have direct impacts on sales and production. This paper presents a comprehensive method to monitor and analyze the impacts of these factors on both sales and production, ultimately aiming to identify areas for cost reduction and improvement. To achieve this goal, the sales and production are modeled and evaluated. Then, products with out-of-control behavior are simultaneously identified. Finally, to optimize out-of-control products, we considered the most influential factors affecting sales and production. The optimal values for out-of-control products are selected, which minimize operating costs while simultaneously maximizing operating profits within the supply chain. A case study in the personal care industry shows that the method increases the operation profit rate for out-of-control products.
    @article{mohammadkhajehzadeh-2024-1653,
  title={A Novel Prescriptive Supply Chain Analytics Model for Monitoring the Relationship Between Influential Variables Across the Supply Chain Network},
  author={Mohammad  Khajehzadeh and Farhad  Pazhuheian and Farima  Seifi and Alireza  Ghorbani and Golshan  Madraki},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2024},
  volume={17},
  number={4},
  pages={267--282},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0590441}
}
    Mohammad  Khajehzadeh, Farhad  Pazhuheian, Farima  Seifi, Alireza  Ghorbani, Golshan  Madraki (2024). A Novel Prescriptive Supply Chain Analytics Model for Monitoring the Relationship Between Influential Variables Across the Supply Chain Network. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 17(4), 267-282. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0590441
  2. Supplier Development and the Adoption of Sustainable Supplier Practices – A Power Perspective
    • Cees Gelderman
    • Frank Hubers
    • Jos Schijns
    • Fokke Steenhuisen
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0590442
    Although supplier development is a mature tool to increase performance and capabilities, little is known about the impact on sustainable supplier practices and the role of buyer power use. This study investigates the relationships between buyer power, supplier development and sustainable supplier practices. We developed and tested a conceptual model with survey data from 130 managers in Dutch supplying companies. The results indicate a positive impact of direct (active involvement) and indirect (communication) supplier development on sustainable supplier practices. Furthermore, we found paths that run from coercive and non-coercive power and (direct and indirect) supplier development to the adoption of sustainable supplier practices. Apparently, companies stimulate sustainable supplier practices through supplier development, further enhanced by the use of their buying power.
    @article{ceesgelderman-2024-1654,
  title={Supplier Development and the Adoption of Sustainable Supplier Practices – A Power Perspective},
  author={Cees  Gelderman and Frank  Hubers and Jos  Schijns and Fokke  Steenhuisen},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2024},
  volume={17},
  number={4},
  pages={283--294},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0590442}
}
    Cees  Gelderman, Frank  Hubers, Jos  Schijns, Fokke  Steenhuisen (2024). Supplier Development and the Adoption of Sustainable Supplier Practices – A Power Perspective. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 17(4), 283-294. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0590442
  3. Sustainable Healthcare Supply Chain Innovations: A Systematic Literature Review
    • Salma Elabed
    • Abdulrahim Shamayleh
    • Abdelkader Daghfous
    • Linda Angell
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0590443
    The concept of sustainability-oriented innovation (SOI) requires intentionally applying new or improved changes at both organizational and process levels to create social and environmental value and promote economic returns. Within the healthcare sector, however, organizational priorities are often directed toward short-term goals and easily accessible resources, and responsibilities relating to sustainable development tend to be disregarded. Due to the complexity of the sustainability concept within the healthcare context, research explicitly focused on this topic remains scarce. This research presents a systematic literature review (SLR) of SOI sustainable healthcare supply chain innovations, revealing current research themes in the field. The content-based conceptual guide analysis identifies the current research and knowledge gaps by analyzing collected literature and developing an understanding of sustainable healthcare supply chain innovations. The findings encompass both technological and organizational practices and models in healthcare. The conceptual guideline for future practices and research is presented through building on two theoretical concepts: circularization and the diffusion of innovation. Furthermore, the SLR reveals potential future research avenues which improve both the practical implementation and theoretical understanding of SOI within the healthcare supply chain.
    @article{salmaelabed-2024-1655,
  title={Sustainable Healthcare Supply Chain Innovations: A Systematic Literature Review},
  author={Salma  Elabed and Abdulrahim  Shamayleh and Abdelkader  Daghfous and Linda  Angell},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2024},
  volume={17},
  number={4},
  pages={295--310},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0590443}
}
    Salma  Elabed, Abdulrahim  Shamayleh, Abdelkader  Daghfous, Linda  Angell (2024). Sustainable Healthcare Supply Chain Innovations: A Systematic Literature Review. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 17(4), 295-310. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0590443
  4. Development-or-Switching Decisions Under Uncertainty for Dealing with Problematic Suppliers Considering the Strategic Potential
    • Mahdi Jafarian
    • M. Lotfi
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0590444
    This study investigates managing the relationship with problematic suppliers. Three options are supposed, development, switching, or bearing the current situation. We consider a two-dimensional supplier evaluation structure to develop an analytical formulation for resolving the issue. The proposed solution is presented in two sections: the first section utilizes the lost market share considering the supplier performance and the second section examines the role of strategic potential as a critical indicator of suppliers besides the performance using the earned market share to make the development-or-switching decision. Results revealed that strategic potential plays a critical role in the considered decision. We develop a decision map based on the strategic potential of the incumbent and alternative suppliers. We realize that the effectiveness of the development decision is independent of the performance and relies mainly on the strategic potential of the incumbent supplier. Furthermore, besides the strategic potential of the incumbent supplier, the performance of the alternative supplier has a double effect on the optimality area of switching in the decision map. Finally, our work is numerically compared to a well-known model in the literature.
    @article{mahdijafarian-2024-1656,
  title={Development-or-Switching Decisions Under Uncertainty for Dealing with Problematic Suppliers Considering the Strategic Potential},
  author={Mahdi  Jafarian and M.  Lotfi},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2024},
  volume={17},
  number={4},
  pages={311--328},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0590444}
}
    Mahdi  Jafarian, M.  Lotfi (2024). Development-or-Switching Decisions Under Uncertainty for Dealing with Problematic Suppliers Considering the Strategic Potential. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 17(4), 311-328. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0590444
  5. Theorizing Supply Chain Management and Logistics Research: A Comprehensive Review of Trends, Gaps, and Future Directions
    • Thomas Goertler
    • Marcel Papert
    • Isabel Fischer
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0590445
    This study aims to explore the development and application of theory in logistics and supply chain management (SCM) research from 2010 to 2022. It examines the frequency and diversity of theory to uncover trends and patterns in academic discourse. A broad systematic review of five prominent journals in the field of logistics and SCM was conducted. The objective was to determine the frequency of theory application and to categorize the specific theories used. The paper presents an analysis of these theory categories to highlight the nature and frequency of theory application. The study shows that certain theories have become more prevalent over time, while others have become less relevant. It highlights the diversity of theories in use and illustrates how their use has evolved in the context of changing global and technological trends. Our findings underscore the importance of theoretical foundations for effective logistics and SCM strategies and advocate the application of relevant theories in practice. The article provides a unique perspective on the evolution of discipline and serves as a guide for future research directions in the field.
    @article{thomasgoertler-2024-1657,
  title={Theorizing Supply Chain Management and Logistics Research: A Comprehensive Review of Trends, Gaps, and Future Directions},
  author={Thomas  Goertler and Marcel  Papert and Isabel  Fischer},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2024},
  volume={17},
  number={4},
  pages={329--343},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0590445}
}
    Thomas  Goertler, Marcel  Papert, Isabel  Fischer (2024). Theorizing Supply Chain Management and Logistics Research: A Comprehensive Review of Trends, Gaps, and Future Directions. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 17(4), 329-343. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0590445
  6. Evaluating MTO Order Economic Performance for Parts Processing and Machining Production
    • Jason Lee
    • Angela Chen
    • Che-An Wu
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0590446
    In a Taiwan metal parts processing company, orders often involve customization, tight deadlines, and small quantities, leading to additional costs that can distort profit assessment during quoting and production. This case study employs Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to assess how different types of make-to-order (MTO) orders impact costs and profits. Mass production type benefit from operational experience, enabling efficiency improvements. However, research and development (R&D) orders pose challenges due to unforeseeable factors like production failures and rework processes. We suggest classifying R&D orders based on complexity, customer requirements, and material types. Three key approaches for assessing order benefits include evaluating cost-effectiveness between in-house production and outsourcing, streamlining processes for efficiency, and integrating risk considerations into quotation accuracy and manufacturing cost analysis.
    @article{jasonlee-2024-1658,
  title={Evaluating MTO Order Economic Performance for Parts Processing and Machining Production},
  author={Jason  Lee and Angela  Chen and Che-An  Wu},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2024},
  volume={17},
  number={4},
  pages={344--357},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0590446}
}
    Jason  Lee, Angela  Chen, Che-An  Wu (2024). Evaluating MTO Order Economic Performance for Parts Processing and Machining Production. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 17(4), 344-357. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0590446
  7. Overcoming Barriers to Supply Chain Involvement in Supplier Integration into New Product Development
    • Thomas Scannell
    • Sime Curkovic
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0590447
    A strategic imperative for supplier integration into new product development (SINPD) is driven by the ever increasing demand for innovative products and global competition. SINPD leverages cross functional knowledge and external supplier capabilities to achieve innovation and quality, reduce costs, and accelerate market introduction. This paper examines expected supply chain management (SCM) personnel contributions to SINPD and the barriers to be overcome for SCM professionals to be strategic partners in such efforts. Significant barriers include misaligned supply strategy, unsupportive culture, limited capabilities, and lack of integrated processes. Survey methodology is used to develop a framework for overcoming such barriers based on insights from SCM professionals. The findings suggest that simultaneous top-down and bottom-up approaches to eliminating barriers is warranted. This research extends the discussion on SINPD by empirically examining the operational and strategic dimensions of organizational structures and processes that limit the contributions of SCM personnel toward the success of SINPD.
    @article{thomasscannell-2024-1659,
  title={Overcoming Barriers to Supply Chain Involvement in Supplier Integration into New Product Development},
  author={Thomas  Scannell and Sime  Curkovic},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2024},
  volume={17},
  number={4},
  pages={358--366},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0590447}
}
    Thomas  Scannell, Sime  Curkovic (2024). Overcoming Barriers to Supply Chain Involvement in Supplier Integration into New Product Development. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 17(4), 358-366. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0590447
  8. The Impact of Trust on Opportunism Across Different Stages of Buyer-Supplier Relationships: A Process Perspective
    • Thoa Xuan Thi Pham
    • Nguyen Ngoc Anh
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0590448
    Opportunism poses a significant challenge in business-to-business exchange relationships, particularly when companies aim for sustainable relationships. While trust is known to influence opportunism, its role across different stages of buyer-supplier relationships remains unclear in the existing literature. This study empirically investigates (1) the occurrence of opportunism before and after formal contract signing, specifically ex-ante and ex-post opportunism, and (2) the relational mechanisms for mitigating these types of opportunism. This study draws on transaction cost economics, contingency theory, and a process view of trust to explain the mechanism of how, when, and why trust influences opportunism throughout the different stages of a buyer-supplier relationship. An inductive theory-building approach through exploratory interviews methods was employed to address these theoretical issues. Data were collected through 25 semi-structured interviews conducted from April 2020 to November 2021 in both Japan and Vietnam. Our findings reveal the evolution of trust across different stages of buyer-supplier relationships: (1) in the initial stage, trust is formed by empirical evidence and relational assessment; (2) in the mature stage, trust is sustained by emotional connections and personal experiences. This dynamic interplay between trust and opportunism creates a powerful mechanism for mitigating opportunistic behavior. By understanding this process, managers can foster trust to safeguard against opportunism and build more collaborative and sustainable supplier relationships.
    @article{thoaxuanthipham-2024-1660,
  title={The Impact of Trust on Opportunism Across Different Stages of Buyer-Supplier Relationships: A Process Perspective},
  author={Thoa Xuan Thi  Pham and Nguyen Ngoc  Anh},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2024},
  volume={17},
  number={4},
  pages={367--383},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0590448}
}
    Thoa Xuan Thi  Pham, Nguyen Ngoc  Anh (2024). The Impact of Trust on Opportunism Across Different Stages of Buyer-Supplier Relationships: A Process Perspective. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 17(4), 367-383. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0590448
  9. There is No Chain Without Supply: Strategic Supply Chain Resilience Through Infrastructure Initiatives and Global SDGs
    • Margaret Takeda
    • Marilyn Helms
    • Caleb Watkins
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0590449
    We explore the research on supply chain resilience in severe multi-dimensional crises, focusing on geopolitical institutions, infrastructure initiatives, and strategic approaches to analysis and planning. A recent response to global supply chain shocks resulting from crises, including the worldwide pandemic and Russia-Ukraine conflict, has accelerated the growth of global and regional alliances, specifically targeting infrastructure, transparency, connectivity, trade, and transportation resilience building. This research provides a comprehensive summary of this new institutional dynamic in the context of strategic analysis and planning for supply chain resilience. As global crises expand in scope, multinational enterprises (MNEs) should increasingly rely on geopolitical institution support, especially downstream supply chain sources. Without such support, access to critical resources, infrastructure, transportation, and connectivity is at a high risk of being cut off. Since 2021, there has been a rapid expansion of geopolitical infrastructure initiatives, United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) reporting and support services, and global adoption of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into corporate strategic planning, all tied to building more crisis-resilient global supply chains.
    @article{margarettakeda-2024-1661,
  title={There is No Chain Without Supply: Strategic Supply Chain Resilience Through Infrastructure Initiatives and Global SDGs},
  author={Margaret  Takeda and Marilyn  Helms and Caleb  Watkins},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2024},
  volume={17},
  number={4},
  pages={384--401},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0590449}
}
    Margaret  Takeda, Marilyn  Helms, Caleb  Watkins (2024). There is No Chain Without Supply: Strategic Supply Chain Resilience Through Infrastructure Initiatives and Global SDGs. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 17(4), 384-401. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0590449
  10. Trends and Insights in Supply Chain Risk Management: A Comprehensive Review of Literature
    • Soukaina Sahab
    • Salah Oulfarsi
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0590450
    Supply chains are exposed to risk due to their complicated structure; therefore, improving their resilience is a crucial goal. This paper examines risk management studies with an aim to address the most critical issues in supply chain risk management and supply chain resilience. The research employed a systematic literature review approach to examine and categorize a selection of articles published between 2000 and 2023. The analysis of results shows that, over the last decade, supply chain risk management has progressed from an emerging to an established practice. Indeed, six main themes have been emerged as hot research areas. Additionally, significant research gaps have been pinpointed through a multi-perspective descriptive and content analysis of the data.
    @article{soukainasahab-2024-1662,
  title={Trends and Insights in Supply Chain Risk Management: A Comprehensive Review of Literature},
  author={Soukaina  Sahab and Salah  Oulfarsi},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2024},
  volume={17},
  number={4},
  pages={402--416},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0590450}
}
    Soukaina  Sahab, Salah  Oulfarsi (2024). Trends and Insights in Supply Chain Risk Management: A Comprehensive Review of Literature. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 17(4), 402-416. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0590450
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