Volume 9, Issue 2, 2016

Demand-oriented Supply Chain Strategies – A Review of the Literature

Chuda Basnet
Stefan Seuring

Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0240162

This paper presents a review of the research literature on supply chain strategies linked to product demand. Fisher (1997), in his seminal article, has argued that efficient supply chain (SC) strategies are appropriate for functional products and responsive strategies are needed for innovative products. The purpose of this article is to review articles which have been published after Fisher (1997), and which relate market demand for a product to the respective supply chain design, in an effort to synthesise these articles and suggest future research directions. A literature review is carried out using content analysis, following the qualitative research paradigm. Both deductive and inductive coding has been carried out, followed by a descriptive analysis and a synthesis of the literature. The contribution of the article is a critical review, a synthesis of the literature, and directions for future research.

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@article{chudabasnet-2016-1385,
  title={Demand-oriented Supply Chain Strategies – A Review of the Literature},
  author={Chuda  Basnet and Stefan  Seuring},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2016},
  volume={9},
  number={2},
  pages={73--89},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0240162}
}

Chuda  Basnet, Stefan  Seuring (2016). Demand-oriented Supply Chain Strategies – A Review of the Literature. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 9(2), 73-89. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0240162

World Views and the Evaluation of NGO Supply Chains: Thirteen Cases from Guatemala

Stephen A. LeMay
Michael J. Dwyer
Marilyn M. Helms

Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0240163

The city of Antigua, Guatemala is a frequent destination for volunteer tourism and home to numerous non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including many international charities and humanitarian aid organizations. The area is ideal for studying disaster relief and humanitarian supply chains as well as the problems these supply chains face operating at the center of clashes between world views and cultures. In this research, we assess the impact of these world views on NGO supply chain practices, evaluate NGOs understanding of supply chain theory and practices and present 13 cases of potential, growing, and successful NGO relief examples. From the field research, we developed a classification framework and identified nine specific criteria that NGOs must meet to sustain success. We discuss the implications of the framework for future research.

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@article{stephena.lemay-2016-1386,
  title={World Views and the Evaluation of NGO Supply Chains:   Thirteen Cases from Guatemala},
  author={Stephen A.  LeMay and Michael J.  Dwyer and Marilyn  M. Helms},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2016},
  volume={9},
  number={2},
  pages={90--104},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0240163}
}

Stephen A.  LeMay, Michael J.  Dwyer, Marilyn  M. Helms (2016). World Views and the Evaluation of NGO Supply Chains:   Thirteen Cases from Guatemala. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 9(2), 90-104. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0240163

Dynamics of coordination for return policy contracts with warranty

Shirsendu Nandi

Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0240165

The purpose of this paper is to determine the relationship among different variables and contract parameters in order to achieve coordination for buyback contract and quantity flexibility contract with warranty. The paper analyses the dynamics of coordination and performs numerical analysis to compare the results obtained for different demand distributions. The paper makes use of analytical model and optimization techniques to investigate the dynamics of coordination. This study finds relationship among different exogenous variables and contract parameters to achieve channel coordination through warranty period optimization. The study also finds that with increase in mean of the distribution the optimal warranty length decreases. It provides the graphical nature of the risk and profit allocation for both the parties in the supply chain with increase in flexibility, buyback rate. It is found that in case of exponential demand distribution with higher variance, the manufacturer is required to offer a higher flexibility to the retailer in terms of quantity ordered by fixing a relatively larger flexibility parameter to ensure that both the parties in the supply chain have a positive profit. Using the demonstrated guidelines the coordinator of the supply chain may optimally design the contract parameters, warranty length etc. The study contributes to the existing literature by deriving necessary conditions for achieving supply chain coordination in case of a buyback contract and a quantity flexibility contract with warranty. The study helps the channel coordinator to understand the dynamics of coordination.

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@article{shirsendunandi-2016-1387,
  title={Dynamics of coordination for return policy contracts with warranty},
  author={Shirsendu  Nandi},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2016},
  volume={9},
  number={2},
  pages={105--118},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0240165}
}

Shirsendu  Nandi (2016). Dynamics of coordination for return policy contracts with warranty. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 9(2), 105-118. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0240165

Is Supply Chain Management Replacing Operations Management in the Business Core Curriculum?

Gurkan I. Akalin
Zhentu Huang
John R. Willems

Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0240166

This study reviews the core requirements in 447 business departments accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in order to understand the current status and changes of Operations Management and Supply Chain Management offerings in the business core. The field of SCM continues to grow in the 21st century in terms of both industry demand and academic offerings. After the 2000s, many institutes of higher education realized the importance of SCM and the demand for trained individuals in the area. SCM became a common elective course for many business schools. This study is interested in exploring the next stage of implementing SCM into business education curriculum. This study seeks to determine if SCM is becoming a core business class for the majority of the business schools, or, more dramatically, if SCM is on the path of replacing OM. We report our survey results in order to understand the motivation for the changes related to SCM in the business core curriculum, the student and faculty reaction to these changes, and its effect on student enrollment, internships and employment.

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@article{gurkani.akalin-2016-1388,
  title={Is Supply Chain Management Replacing Operations Management in the Business Core Curriculum?},
  author={Gurkan I.  Akalin and Zhentu  Huang and John R.  Willems},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2016},
  volume={9},
  number={2},
  pages={119--130},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0240166}
}

Gurkan I.  Akalin, Zhentu  Huang, John R.  Willems (2016). Is Supply Chain Management Replacing Operations Management in the Business Core Curriculum?. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 9(2), 119-130. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0240166

Teaching the Mechanism of Horizontal and Vertical Supply Chain Coordination

Xun Xu

Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0240167

Coordinating stakeholder’s actions in a supply chain provides an efficient approach to enhance supply chain performance and win today’s fierce competition in the market. Using quantitative examples is proved to be an efficient pedagogical methodology to motivate students learning and facilitate students’ in-depth knowledge in supply chain management education. This study provides six quantitative supply chain horizontal and vertical coordination examples, which aim to increase the profit of the whole supply chain. Each example describes the supply chain coordination model with the background of certain supply chain features. Numerical examples and sensitivity analysis are provided to illustrate the benefits of supply chain coordination visually. These examples serve as supplements of an introductory operations management / supply chain management course when the supply chain management fundamentals are taught. They offer a unique viewpoint and roadmap for instructors teaching operations management / supply chain management related courses.

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@article{xunxu-2016-1389,
  title={Teaching the Mechanism of Horizontal and Vertical Supply Chain Coordination},
  author={Xun  Xu},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2016},
  volume={9},
  number={2},
  pages={131--147},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0240167}
}

Xun  Xu (2016). Teaching the Mechanism of Horizontal and Vertical Supply Chain Coordination. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 9(2), 131-147. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0240167

Supply Chain Performance and Resilience of Japanese Firms

Yasutaka Kainuma

Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0240168

This paper proposes a causal model of the SCM implementation method and SCM performance by referring to several research investigations. This study shows that there are factors similar to those derived through our proposed causal model and questionnaire survey. Their influences on SCM also revealed performance metrics. In particular, the improvement of the practice of business-critical matter factor, which includes the capability of inventory management and flexibility to customer demand, is efficient in improving SCM performance. As a result of the analysis, we identified the existence of an undisclosed factor related to the ambiguous interpretation of the definition of SCM. A few firms experienced a reduction in SCM performance and a deterioration of the index of ability of inventory management, the reduction of lead time, and the level of on-time delivery. The Great East Japan Earthquake was thought to have had an adverse effect on SCM performance, thereby highlighting the importance of creating supply chain resiliency.

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@article{yasutakakainuma-2016-1390,
  title={Supply Chain Performance and Resilience of Japanese Firms},
  author={Yasutaka  Kainuma},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2016},
  volume={9},
  number={2},
  pages={148--153},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0240168}
}

Yasutaka  Kainuma (2016). Supply Chain Performance and Resilience of Japanese Firms. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 9(2), 148-153. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0240168

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