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Volume 18, Issue 1, 2025

  1. Integrating Smart Supply Chain with Green Practices to Enhance Sustainable Supply Chain Performance
    • Saif Ur Rehman
    • Rosli Mahmood
    • Naseem Abidi
    • Wan Fadzillah Wan Yusoff
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0600460
    This study focuses on how Smart Supply Chain (SSC) contributes to enhancing Sustainable Supply Chain performance (SSCP) in the context of multinational enterprises (MNEs) in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and examines whether the relationship is mediated by Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) practices. This analysis is based on an empirical study involving 302 completed questionnaires collected from multinational enterprises in the logistics and supply chain management sector. The results reveal no direct effects of SSC on SSCP. Furthermore, SSC influences external and internal GSCM practices, and institutional pressures moderate the relationship. Likewise, external and internal GSCM practices significantly influence SSCP. Nevertheless, although a significant direct effect of SSC on SSCP is not found, GSCM indirectly affects SSCP through internal GSCM. The impact of SSC on SSCP is also sequentially mediated through external and internal GSCM practices. Additionally, the study reveals that internal GSCM is the most prioritized factor, followed by institutional pressure when using the ANN approach. The findings reveal important implications for stakeholders. They provide rational arguments that should motivate MNEs in the GCC region. In an emerging context, MNEs can leverage the recommendations from this study to enhance their sustainable supply chain performance.
    @article{saifurrehman-2025-1671,
  title={Integrating Smart Supply Chain with Green Practices to Enhance Sustainable Supply Chain Performance},
  author={Saif Ur  Rehman and Rosli  Mahmood and Naseem  Abidi and Wan Fadzillah  Wan Yusoff},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2025},
  volume={18},
  number={1},
  pages={1--18},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0600460}
}
    Saif Ur  Rehman, Rosli  Mahmood, Naseem  Abidi, Wan Fadzillah  Wan Yusoff (2025). Integrating Smart Supply Chain with Green Practices to Enhance Sustainable Supply Chain Performance. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 18(1), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0600460
  2. Matching Digital Technologies with Lean Practices in Production
    • Robin Haartman
    • Jasna Prester
    • Lars Bengtsson
    • Camilla Niss
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0600452
    Lean production has been the most prominent method for improving operational performance in manufacturing companies. Recently, research has shifted to examining how digital technologies can make Lean more effective. The purpose of this paper is to explore which digital technologies used in production are associated with which internal Lean practices. The paper is based on a large-scale survey of manufacturing plants in Sweden and Croatia, and the data is analysed using correlation-, principal component- and regression analysis. Eight commonly used technologies in production were selected and linked to six internal dimensions of Lean. Statistically significant associations were found between around half of the digital technologies and the six dimensions of Lean. The overall conclusion is that the internal dimensions of Lean are highly intertwined with the usage of digital technologies in production. The paper thus offers insights for managers in Lean organisations that seek to implement digital technologies in production. The paper contributes to the digital Lean discussion by providing quantitative evidence on specific links between Digital technologies and specific Lean dimensions in manufacturing.
    @article{robinhaartman-2025-1663,
  title={Matching Digital Technologies with Lean Practices in Production},
  author={Robin  Haartman and Jasna  Prester and Lars  Bengtsson and Camilla  Niss},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2025},
  volume={18},
  number={1},
  pages={19--33},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0600452}
}
    Robin  Haartman, Jasna  Prester, Lars  Bengtsson, Camilla  Niss (2025). Matching Digital Technologies with Lean Practices in Production. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 18(1), 19-33. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0600452
  3. A Bibliometric Analysis of Industry 4.0 Literature in the Operations Management Domain
    • Vijaya Dixit
    • Ankita Prasad
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0600453
    It has been exactly a decade since the term “Industry 4.0” was coined. Researchers have been fascinated with this term and have since explored different areas of Industry 4.0. This study uses bibliometric tools to conduct an in-depth, year-wise analysis of Industry 4.0 literature in operations management. A detailed year-wise keywords cluster analysis highlights the evolution of the intellectual structure of Industry 4.0. Two new aspects namely the morphological study of keywords and the year-wise new keywords analysis are included in the keyword analysis. The analysis identifies the most significant studies, influential contributors (authors), and the countries that have majorly contributed to the body of knowledge of Industry 4.0. Since the research on Industry 4.0 is relatively new and attracts the heightened focus of scholars worldwide, the timely in-depth bibliometric review provided in this study will help future scholars explore multiple research directions in Industry 4.0.
    @article{vijayadixit-2025-1664,
  title={A Bibliometric Analysis of Industry 4.0 Literature in the Operations Management Domain},
  author={Vijaya  Dixit and Ankita  Prasad},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2025},
  volume={18},
  number={1},
  pages={32--44},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0600453}
}
    Vijaya  Dixit, Ankita  Prasad (2025). A Bibliometric Analysis of Industry 4.0 Literature in the Operations Management Domain. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 18(1), 32-44. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0600453
  4. Development and Assessment of Maturity Models for Industry 4.0 in the Indian Manufacturing MSME Sector
    • Surajit Bahulikar
    • Arundhati Chattopadhyay
    • Manoj Hudnurkar
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0600454
    Maturity models are vital for organisations in the Industry 4.0 age, facilitating assessing and improving their technological and procedural competencies. They assist in identifying areas of proficiency and establishing explicit objectives, allowing organisations to prioritise investments in technology, infrastructure, and talent efficiently. In an era where cyber risks and data security are crucial, these models are essential for risk mitigation, enabling firms to maintain competitiveness and resilience. A novel maturity model is presented for the Indian MSME sector, grounded in Baker's systematic approach and Nolan's Stage theories. The model delineates five maturation phases across ten dimensions, assessed using seventy-nine elements. The model underwent evaluation in a purposive sample study of 102 units from major manufacturing hubs to examine the maturity of manufacturing units in the MSME sector. The article presents the maturity results on multiple parameters like turnover, generation running the business, years of operation and types of manufacturing setup. The model serves as a thorough instrument for assessing an organisation's maturity level while also assisting practitioners in pinpointing essential areas for improvement and monitoring progress over time. It provides scholars with a comprehensive catalogue of dimensions and factors for assessing technological change, encompassing both the adoption of new technologies and the facilitation of substantial transition.
    @article{surajitbahulikar-2025-1665,
  title={Development and Assessment of Maturity Models for Industry 4.0 in the Indian Manufacturing MSME Sector},
  author={Surajit  Bahulikar and Arundhati  Chattopadhyay and Manoj  Hudnurkar},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2025},
  volume={18},
  number={1},
  pages={45--64},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0600454}
}
    Surajit  Bahulikar, Arundhati  Chattopadhyay, Manoj  Hudnurkar (2025). Development and Assessment of Maturity Models for Industry 4.0 in the Indian Manufacturing MSME Sector. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 18(1), 45-64. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0600454
  5. Analysis of Supply Chain Performance Under the Influence of Social Sustainability Initiative of Organizations
    • Ashutosh Srivastava
    • Amulya Gurtu
    • Vidhisha Vyas
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0600455
    This study investigates the impact of organization’s social sustainability initiatives on supply chain performance, with organization’s size as a moderating factor. Data was collected via a survey of supply chain management professionals and analyzed using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM), with performance measured through the On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) metric. The findings reveal that social sustainability initiatives, particularly those focused on employee welfare, significantly enhance supply chain performance. This supports the theory that social sustainability directly influences supply chain costs and performance, independent of organizational size. The study offers practical insights for supply chain professionals, emphasizing the role of employee welfare in improving operational outcomes and contributing to sustainable development goals. This research fills a critical gap in the literature by quantitatively linking social sustainability with supply chain performance, providing new insights into how these initiatives can drive organizational success.
    @article{ashutoshsrivastava-2025-1666,
  title={Analysis of Supply Chain Performance Under the Influence of Social Sustainability Initiative of Organizations},
  author={Ashutosh  Srivastava and Amulya  Gurtu and Vidhisha  Vyas},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2025},
  volume={18},
  number={1},
  pages={65--78},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0600455}
}
    Ashutosh  Srivastava, Amulya  Gurtu, Vidhisha  Vyas (2025). Analysis of Supply Chain Performance Under the Influence of Social Sustainability Initiative of Organizations. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 18(1), 65-78. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0600455
  6. Parcel Locker as a Solution for Sustainable Operations and a Contactless Self-Service Solution for Last-Mile Delivery
    • Siti Norida Wahab
    • Nusrat Ahmed
    • Samsul Farid Samsuddin
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0600456
    In recent years, technical diffusion, globalization, and the internet revolution have accelerated the growth of e-commerce and transformed business operation systems. Due to the phenomenon, the logistical procedure, including the last-mile deliveries, has become more burdensome. Furthermore, a new requirement for a sustainable contactless alternative in last-mile delivery has emerged due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Although self-service parcel lockers could be a solution in this context, none of the literature provides a comprehensive overview. Thus, this paper aims to determine the factors affecting consumers' perspectives of parcel locker adoption, sustainability considerations as well as the effect of COVID-19 outbreaks on the adoption process throughout published literature. The paper's objectives were accomplished via a systematic literature review method using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) approach, and 28 peer-reviewed journal articles were chosen. The overall review has found that customers' attitudes towards parcel locker adoption are changing for the better over time, indicating that the service has great potential to become a sustainable contact-free solution last-mile delivery alternative. The paper's additional value stems from its holistic approach to parcel lockers, which not only considers consumers' perceptions, sustainability considerations, and the impact of COVID-19 but also highlights issues that must be addressed to make it a sustainable last-mile delivery option.
    @article{sitinoridawahab-2025-1667,
  title={Parcel Locker as a Solution for Sustainable Operations and a Contactless Self-Service Solution for Last-Mile Delivery},
  author={Siti Norida  Wahab and Nusrat  Ahmed and Samsul Farid  Samsuddin},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2025},
  volume={18},
  number={1},
  pages={79--88},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0600456}
}
    Siti Norida  Wahab, Nusrat  Ahmed, Samsul Farid  Samsuddin (2025). Parcel Locker as a Solution for Sustainable Operations and a Contactless Self-Service Solution for Last-Mile Delivery. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 18(1), 79-88. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0600456
  7. Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability Amid Crisis in the Electric and Electronics Industry: A Comprehensive Systematic Literature Review
    • Suharti Ishak
    • Mohd Rizaimy Shaharudin
    • Siti Norida Wahab
    • Wissawa Aunyawong
    • Natpatsaya Setthachotsombut
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0600457
    The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the inherent limitations of conventional supply chain management practices, particularly in their ability to address and mitigate disruptions effectively. These deficiencies have triggered significant consequences across multiple social, political, financial, and environmental domains. The crisis has highlighted the need for more resilient and adaptive supply chain strategies to safeguard against such widespread disruptions in the future. Moreover, it has sparked interest in sustainable supply chain approaches, prompting research into COVID-19's impact on supply chain sustainability (SCS) and mitigation strategies. This study aims to understand the factors influencing SCS in the electric and electronics industries during crises. A systematic literature review using the population, interest, context, and outcome (PICO) framework identifies forthcoming experimental studies. The findings highlighted three key factors affecting SCS: crisis mitigation strategies, adaptive strategies, and collaborative strategies. These factors promote environmental responsibility and offer benefits such as cost savings, risk reduction, enhanced brand reputation, stakeholder engagement, and innovation. Integrating sustainability into supply chain strategy can generate value, drive positive outcomes, and position firms for long-term success in a complex global market. Future research could extend to other industries, such as services and food, healthcare, etc.
    @article{suhartiishak-2025-1668,
  title={Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability Amid Crisis in the Electric and Electronics Industry: A Comprehensive Systematic Literature Review},
  author={Suharti  Ishak and Mohd Rizaimy  Shaharudin and Siti Norida  Wahab and Wissawa  Aunyawong and Natpatsaya  Setthachotsombut},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2025},
  volume={18},
  number={1},
  pages={89--99},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0600457}
}
    Suharti  Ishak, Mohd Rizaimy  Shaharudin, Siti Norida  Wahab, Wissawa  Aunyawong, Natpatsaya  Setthachotsombut (2025). Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability Amid Crisis in the Electric and Electronics Industry: A Comprehensive Systematic Literature Review. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 18(1), 89-99. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0600457
  8. Safety Design Framework for Short Shelf-Life Food Products in SMEs Using HACCP and FMEA Methods
    • Danar Agus Susanto
    • Mokh Suef
    • Putu Dana Karningsih
    • Bambang Prasetya
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0600458
    This study aimed to develop a safety design framework for short shelf-life food products using HACCP and FMEA methods. This framework is divided into four main stages. The first stage involves identifying the condition of the business premises to obtain an overview and gather information about the production process. The second stage focuses on collecting primary data regarding potential hazards in the production process and determining critical control points (CCP) based on HACCP principles 1-3. In the third stage, the identified potential hazards are controlled at the critical control points. The final stage involves prioritizing the CCPs using the FMEA method through the calculation of the Risk Priority Number (RPN) score. A trial of the proposed framework has been conducted on an SME that produces wet noodles. The results showed that the potential hazard of wet noodle production process comes from biological, chemical, and physical contaminants. Potential food safety hazards that are significant and become CCP based on the prioritized Risk Priority Number (RPN) are the packaging process (RPN: 144), steaming process (RPN: 60), and storage process (RPN: 36). Under conditions in which the control of hazards cannot be carried out at once, then priority controls may be carried out using this sequence. This research focuses on determining CCPs and prioritizing strategies to control these hazards through FMEA. This is especially important for SMEs with limited resources to control all CCPs. The balance between available resources, processes, and results from managing risks is important and ideal for SMEs.
    @article{danaragussusanto-2025-1669,
  title={Safety Design Framework for Short Shelf-Life Food Products in SMEs Using HACCP and FMEA Methods},
  author={Danar Agus  Susanto and Mokh  Suef and Putu Dana  Karningsih and Bambang  Prasetya},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2025},
  volume={18},
  number={1},
  pages={100--112},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0600458}
}
    Danar Agus  Susanto, Mokh  Suef, Putu Dana  Karningsih, Bambang  Prasetya (2025). Safety Design Framework for Short Shelf-Life Food Products in SMEs Using HACCP and FMEA Methods. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 18(1), 100-112. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0600458
  9. Impact of Disruptive Innovations on Supply Chain Coordination, Robustness, and Logistics Performance: A Study of Korean Automotive Industry
    • Changjoon Lee
    • Young-Kyou Ha
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0600459
    Disruptive innovation helps develop new trends, including the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and block chain technology, which influence supply chain management. This research proposes a conceptual framework to assess the relationship between cause and effect of the concept of disruptive innovation, supply chain coordination, supply chain robustness, and the variable of logistics performance within the Korean automotive sector. Through a comprehensive analysis of the literature and theoretical reasoning, this study confirms that: 1) disruptive innovation has a positive relationship with supply chain coordination, which helps achieve coordinated sharing of real-time information in various organizations; 2) disruptive innovation has a positive relationship with supply chain robustness, which helps in anticipation and response to disruption; 3) supply chain coordination has a positive relationship with logistics performance, which helps in efficiency and cost reduction; and 4) supply chain robustness has a positive relationship with logistics performance, which helps ensure the continuum without any barriers. The findings of the research have implications for managerial, theoretical, policy, and society-wide perspectives. However, the research has several limitations, such as focusing on the Korean automotive sector; future studies should empirically validate the dynamic concept of disruption across various sectors.
    @article{changjoonlee-2025-1670,
  title={Impact of Disruptive Innovations on Supply Chain Coordination, Robustness, and Logistics Performance: A Study of Korean Automotive Industry},
  author={Changjoon  Lee and Young-Kyou  Ha},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2025},
  volume={18},
  number={1},
  pages={113--122},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0600459}
}
    Changjoon  Lee, Young-Kyou  Ha (2025). Impact of Disruptive Innovations on Supply Chain Coordination, Robustness, and Logistics Performance: A Study of Korean Automotive Industry. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 18(1), 113-122. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0600459
  10. Cost and Sustainability Optimization of Desalinated Water Supply Chains
    • Sami Freihat
    • Moncer Hariga
    • Rami As'ad
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0600461
    The growing demand for freshwater coupled with the decline in traditional water sources is driving the increased consumption of desalinated water. This paper introduces a comprehensive mathematical model that seeks to jointly optimize a multitude of strategic and tactical decisions within desalinated water systems while accounting for environmental alongside economic considerations. These decisions include the installation of new desalination plants, replacement of obsolete units, selection of desalination technologies, and the expansion of existing facilities as well as the location of new ones. Additionally, the model determines annual production levels in each plant, allocates water to various demand zones, and manages water levels in storage tanks. In order to validate the model, a realistic case study drawn from the United Arab Emirates is utilized. It is found that the operational cost components of desalination, transportation pipelines, and storage facilities are more significant than their capital cost counterparts. In addition, all replaced and new units employed Reverse Osmosis technology, which is in line with the emerging trend worldwide. Finally, the effect of increasing the capacity of new units and varying the carbon emissions tax on the relevant decisions as well as the overall cost is studied as part of the sensitivity analysis.
    @article{samifreihat-2025-1672,
  title={Cost and Sustainability Optimization of Desalinated Water Supply Chains},
  author={Sami  Freihat and Moncer  Hariga and Rami  As'ad},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2025},
  volume={18},
  number={1},
  pages={123--144},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0600461}
}
    Sami  Freihat, Moncer  Hariga, Rami  As'ad (2025). Cost and Sustainability Optimization of Desalinated Water Supply Chains. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 18(1), 123-144. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0600461
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