1. OSCM Publications
  2. Volume 2, Issue 2, 2009

Volume 2, Issue 2, 2009

  1. Table of Content
    • OSCM Team
    Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm040016 
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    OSCM  Team (2009). Table of Content. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 2(2), 0-0. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm040016
  2. Business Environment Factors, Incoterms Selection and Export Performance
    • Nicolas Hien
    • Gilbert Laporte
    • Jacques Roy
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm040017
    The objective of this study is to identify the main factors taken into consideration when deciding which Incoterms to use and to analyze the impact of the choices of Incoterms on export performance. The results highlight the importance of considering both the internal and external business environments in the selection process for Incoterms and its contribution to improved export performance. In addition, this article shows the importance of training to increase the awareness of the strategic dimension of Incoterms and to promote the utilization of Incoterms which also enhance export performance.
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  title={Business Environment Factors, Incoterms Selection and Export Performance},
  author={Nicolas  Hien and Gilbert  Laporte and Jacques  Roy},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2009},
  volume={2},
  number={2},
  pages={63--78},
  doi={10.31387/oscm040017}
}
    Nicolas  Hien, Gilbert  Laporte, Jacques  Roy (2009). Business Environment Factors, Incoterms Selection and Export Performance. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 2(2), 63-78. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm040017
  3. A Study of Supply chain Management Practices in Finland and the United States
    • Karen Spens
    • Joel Wisner
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm040018
    Although for the past ten years there has been an abundance of research generally investigating various aspects of supply chain management (SCM), a lack of globally-based empirical studies examining actual SCM practices still exists. In this study, the overall objective was to identify, compare, and assess a number of SCM implementation and operating practices among firms in Finland and the United States. A survey identifying SCM experiences and practices in use among several industries was conducted and similarities and differences in supply chain management implementation experiences and operating practices were discovered. This research thereby develops a deeper understanding of the practice of SCM by looking at SCM attitudes and experiences among managers in firms from two advanced yet geographically dispersed economies. An associated practical objective of the study was to identify a set of supply chain management-oriented activities that will allow firms and their trading partners to enhance their overall effectiveness and value.
    @article{karenspens-2009-1263,
  title={A Study of Supply chain Management Practices in Finland and the United States},
  author={Karen  Spens and Joel  Wisner},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2009},
  volume={2},
  number={2},
  pages={79--92},
  doi={10.31387/oscm040018}
}
    Karen  Spens, Joel  Wisner (2009). A Study of Supply chain Management Practices in Finland and the United States. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 2(2), 79-92. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm040018
  4. Going Green through Green Supply Chain Initiatives Toward Environmental Sustainability
    • Tarig Khidir Eltayeb
    • Suhaiza Zailani
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm040019
    Recently, the environment has emerged as a hot issue for governments, societies, as well as business organizations. This importance emanates from increasing environmental problems such as global warming, ozone depletion, solid wastes, and air pollution. Business organizations are considered to be the source of most of the environmental problems. This paper is an attempt to clarify the path towards that end and highlight steps to be taken by business organizations through green supply chain to make sustainable development a reality. Specifically the paper is interested to investigate the adoption of green supply chain initiatives e.g. green purchasing, eco-design, and reverse logistics. The survey data was obtained from ISO 14001 certified manufacturing firms in Malaysia. The results showed that eco-design is the most adopted green supply chain initiative followed by green purchasing, while reverse logistics showed the lowest level of adoption. The result of the t-test revealed that there are no significant differences in green supply chain initiatives between firm ages and type of product. The result of the t-test disclosed also that firms that participate in green-interested associations have significantly higher level of adoptions of green supply chain initiatives than firms that do not participate. Green supply chain initiatives can play significant role in achieving the “triple bottom line” of social, environmental, and economic benefits and, therefore, contributing to sustainable development of the society.
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  title={Going Green through Green Supply Chain Initiatives Toward Environmental Sustainability},
  author={Tarig Khidir  Eltayeb and Suhaiza  Zailani},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2009},
  volume={2},
  number={2},
  pages={93--110},
  doi={10.31387/oscm040019}
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    Tarig Khidir  Eltayeb, Suhaiza  Zailani (2009). Going Green through Green Supply Chain Initiatives Toward Environmental Sustainability. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 2(2), 93-110. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm040019
  5. A Theory and Tools for Collaborative Demand-to-Supply Management in SCM Age
    • Akihiko Hayashi
    • Nobuaki Ishii
    • Masayuki Matsui
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm040021
    In recent years, collaborative demand-to-supply management, which strategically supplies products to the market in order to maximize profit, has played a critical role in establishing a sustainable company. However, the sales function and the production function do not always work together for profit optimization. In most cases, the sales function is responsible for maximizing sales. On the other hand, the production function is responsible for minimizing production cost. In the SCM age, this situation causes production of excess inventory as well as long order fulfillment time. For the collaboration of both functions, a strategic demand-to-supply map has been developed. The strategic map consists of a row and a column indicating the demand speed and the smoothing factor for demand forecasting. This paper presents a theory and a planning tool, called the planner, for collaborative demand-to-supply management based on the strategic map. The planner consists of demand forecasting, aggregate planning, the strategic map, the scheduler, and progressive analysis. The effectiveness of the planner is demonstrated with a numerical example. In addition, this paper shows that the planner is a useful tool for staff in the sales department and the production department for training or understanding collaborative demand-to-supply management. This paper also presents the potential areas of future research and development of collaborative demand-to-supply management and the planner.
    @article{akihikohayashi-2009-1266,
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  author={Akihiko  Hayashi and Nobuaki  Ishii and Masayuki  Matsui},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2009},
  volume={2},
  number={2},
  pages={111--124},
  doi={10.31387/oscm040021}
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    Akihiko  Hayashi, Nobuaki  Ishii, Masayuki  Matsui (2009). A Theory and Tools for Collaborative Demand-to-Supply Management in SCM Age. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 2(2), 111-124. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm040021
  6. Architecture and Functionality of a Supply Chain Enterprise Resources Planning System
    • Richard Lackes
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm040123
    The supply chain management (SCM) aims to improve the material flow between linked enterprises by installing information systems and procedures that provide a better coordination in the logistic chain. Planning production and order quantities is a fundamental and decisive process for material flows in a supply chain. Therefore, the coordination of strategies and decisions is of great importance to the efficiency and economy of the latter. One way to improve the coordination is the construction of a central supply chain ERP system. This should complement existing ones used in diverse enterprises in order to attain better coordination of all. This way, too, the distinct scheduling systems used keep their autonomy to a large extent. Akin to “service providers,” they are used by the central supply chain-oriented enterprise resources planning system (SC-ERPS), which in this respect aids an information system that loosely links different ERP systems. The required architecture, as well as the needed data and functionality are introduced and discussed here. In particular, problems related to how to handle the intersection parts in a supply chain – the parts that are produced and consumed in different enterprises of the supply chain - are analysed and solutions are discussed. These parts are physically identical but they are also different planning objects in different planning and information systems. The paper will focus on the module for the production planning process because it determines the material flow in the complete supply chain.
    @article{richardlackes-2009-1360,
  title={Architecture and Functionality of a Supply Chain Enterprise Resources Planning System},
  author={Richard  Lackes},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2009},
  volume={2},
  number={2},
  pages={125--135},
  doi={10.31387/oscm040123}
}
    Richard  Lackes (2009). Architecture and Functionality of a Supply Chain Enterprise Resources Planning System. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 2(2), 125-135. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm040123
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