1. OSCM Publications
  2. Volume 8, Issue 1, 2015

Volume 8, Issue 1, 2015

  1. Customer-Responsive Supply of Local Foods
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0210148
    To attain sustainable logistics in food production, shortening transport from food production source to the place of consumption, is emerging as a major topic in food supply. First literature on local food distribution is reviewed. Based on this review a single case study of local food supply in the Norwegian town of Narvik is described. The case concerns accordingly a municipality. Inquiry involves a case study including a triangulation of in-depth interviews with producers, retailers and a consumer survey. Findings provide understanding of how to define “local foods” as well as the importance of this form of food distribution. The study underpins the growing importance of this form of food distribution. It also reveals how local foods involve using complex marketing channels even though distance is small. This means that a wide range of logistics solutions is feasible. Other than the "short transport" feature, there is accordingly no clear-cut form of logistics for the distribution of local foods.
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  2. Supply Chain Synergies in Post-merger Environments: The Case of the UK Food Industry
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0210149
    Mergers are a complex phenomenon with a high failure rate inspite of the increased and more frequent mergers in companies today. This paper investigates the various factors that affect supply chain efficiency in post-merger environments and provides with a framework of requirements for a successful post-merger supply chain. The main aim is to assess the motives or initial expectations regarding value creation from mergers and analyse the post-merger effects of mergers on supply chain, also shedding some light on the major difficulties for the merging firms in achieving synergies regarding supply chains and managing key supply chain players in a way that maximum value can be extracted from the merger. Study is focused on the food industry in the UK. A questionnaire with 10 questions was sent out to supply chain managers of 600 people merged firms, representing approximately 40% of the overall mergers occurred in the UK Food and Beverages Industry between 2008 and 2012. 188 responses were received, representing 31% of the sample and 12% of the overall mergers between 2008 and 2012. It is found that mergers do not necessarily have a negative impact on the firms and their operational performance. In fact, this process can help in extracting many benefits by merging the two supply chains into one. Proper management, right strategy, trained workforce and good integration along the merger process can result in an efficient post-merger supply chain performance.
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     (2015). Supply Chain Synergies in Post-merger Environments: The Case of the UK Food Industry. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 8(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0210149
  3. An Empirical Study of Logistics Strategy for Service Quality at Retail Malls at Thane City and Suburban Mumbai in India
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0210150
    The present study is a survey approach to measure service quality with reference to current thinking of consumers and their future requirements. It is an analysis of evaluating the gap between customer perceptions and expectations of service quality in selected agglomerated retail shopping centres in Thane and eastern suburbs of Mumbai in India. Data were collected from 600 customers of large retail shopping stores using structured questionnaire. Basic framework of SERVQUAL model has been adapted and seven customer quality dimensions were introduced to suit the purpose.The scores have been further analysed by using Inferential Statistical Test. The study showed distinctive results for the relationship between service quality dimensions and service quality. The result shows that at group level, all logistic dimensions of service quality such as Access, Architecture, Assortment and Alignment positively influences the service quality as the customer perceived service are high to their expectations. The result also indicates that gap in specific attributes in the subgroups like safety and security arrangements are statistically significant.This paper serves a model mapping for retail managers and provides valuable information that may help them to better understand the customers’ preferences and the business.
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     (2015). An Empirical Study of Logistics Strategy for Service Quality at Retail Malls at Thane City and Suburban Mumbai in India. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 8(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0210150
  4. Raspberry Pi and Sensor Networking for African Health Supply Chains
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0210151
    Many medicines in Sub-Saharan Africa lose their effectiveness along the supply chain. Some of the reasons are poor information flows, lack of temperature control systems as well as missing standardized processes including the measurement through performance indicators. Studies from the World Health Organization – executed in 70 countries – report that only 29% of these countries meet the minimum recommended standards for temperature control and levels. In order to meet these challenges, efficient and effective ways need to be found. Frequent power outages, low level of education of personnel and a high rate of warehouses without any IT-infrastructure need to be taken into account. This paper focuses on the usage of Raspberry Pis and Arduino (small, simple and low priced computers) in combination with sensor networking. An in-depth literature analysis as well as an on-location inspection in Cameroon helped to detect the challenges African health supply chain managers face. The study of the possibilities of a Raspberry Pi in combination with Arduino and sensor networking is currently conducted in order to see if these hardware components could help to improve the cold chain challenges of high priced medicines (e.g. vaccines) in developing countries, e.g. in Sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of our research is to identify a fast, low-cost temperature control system in warehouses in developing countries and health supply chains which is easy to implement, to use, to maintain and works effectively (e.g. fast and reliable).
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     (2015). Raspberry Pi and Sensor Networking  for African Health Supply Chains. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 8(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0210151
  5. Asset Integrity Knowledge Management: A Case Study from the Petroleum Industry
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0210152
    The practice of knowledge management in the petroleum industry is motivated by the HSE, technical and business requirements. Aligned with the development of knowledge management, various advancements in information systems are used to maintain the asset integrity of petroleum installations. However, the advancement also poses its own risks. With the increasing use of advanced technology in the petroleum installations, there are potential threats that can affect the installation´s integrity. This paper aims to identify knowledge management and information system practices and challenges in maintaining the asset integrity of petroleum installations. This study is part of a larger-scale case study that analyzes current asset integrity management (AIM) practices in the petroleum industry. The study is based on a literature study and face-to-face interviews with industry practitioners in Houston, Texas, and Singapore. The main findings revealed seven groups of AIM challenges; knowledge management and information technology are part of these.
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     (2015). Asset Integrity Knowledge Management: A Case Study from the Petroleum Industry. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 8(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0210152
  6. Purchasing Social Responsibility Activities in Malaysia: A focus in Labour, Health, and Safety
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0210153
    Globalisation of companies has led to international purchasing trend with multiple suppliers worldwide. However there were many issues pertaining to labour and health & safety of Asian suppliers. The purchasing function or professionals (purchasing managers) have the most interfaces and influences to suppliers and they are capable to play the most important role in suppliers’ labour issues. This qualitative, transcendental phenomenological study describes the experience of purchasing managers with regard to purchasing social responsibility (PSR) activities in labour, health and safety. In depth interviews were conducted with 16 purchasing managers working in electrical and electronics multinational corporations located in northern region of Malaysia. There are eight core themes described the nature of PSR activities experienced by purchasing managers. First, EICC code enhances PSR activities but labour standards are new and less priority than health and safety. Second, purchasing managers working in American based electrical and electronics multinational corporations are more experience in PSR activities compared with purchasing managers working in corporations with headquarters in other countries. Third, supplier audit is the most common PSR activity but it was only conducted for critical suppliers. Fourth, supplier self-assessment triggers supplier audit or improvement plan. Fifth, supplier selection only requires basic compliance in labour, health and safety standards. Sixth, short training of labour, health and safety standards is commonly arranged for all suppliers. Seventh, corrective actions are used to manage suppliers’ labour violations in occupational safety, wages, working hours, dormitories and holding of migrant passports. Eighth, issues encountered with suppliers on PSR activities included labour standards increase material pricing, suppliers reluctant to adhere to labour standards and workers preferred longer work hours in order to gain higher wages.
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  7. Table of Contents
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0210154
    No abstract available
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     (2015). Table of Contents. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 8(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0210154
  8. Cover
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0200134
    No abstract available
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     (2015). Cover. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 8(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0200134
  9. Table of Contents
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0200135
    No abstract available
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     (2015). Table of Contents. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 8(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0200135
  10. Research on Manufacturer’s Price and Service Strategy Under Gray Market Considering Government Supervision
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0200138
    This paper considers a supply chain system consisting of a manufacturer with her authorized retailers, an unauthorized intermediary and the regional government. Aim at the problem of the manufacturer’s price decision and service strategy in two markets under gray market, the demand function influenced by the consumer acceptance of gray goods and the manufacturer and the unauthorized intermediary’s profit model are established. By analyzing and discussing the effects of government supervision on manufacturer’s pricing decision and service strategy, this paper proposes the manufacturer’s optimal price and service strategy. The results show that if the government increases supervision the manufacturer will benefit while products demand and profits of the unauthorized intermediary will decrease. Thus, the government will achieve the target of combating gray market transaction. Besides, the manufacturer’s service level when the government does not provide any protection against the gray market is as same as the level when the government provides complete protection. The service level will be higher when the government provides incomplete protection. Furthermore the results are examined by numerical examples.
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     (2015). Research on Manufacturer’s Price and Service Strategy Under Gray Market Considering Government Supervision. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 8(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0200138
  11. Relocation of Car Manufacturers: Wise Solution or Costly Setback?
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0200139
    The paper outlines the current concern of relocation in automotive industry in order to adapt to market conditions by shifting production towards emerging countries. Car manufacturers strive to reduce their operational costs to compensate weak sales in an attempt to overcome the slow market revival and remain globally competitive. The paper focuses on the Dacia-Renault low-cost car policy and uses the case research method to describe differences in consumer behaviour on the French, Romanian and Moroccan car markets. Relevant data and indicators for automotive industry from these 3 countries are analysed and compared by using linear interpolation providing an aggregate indicator with an overview on market dynamics and perspectives. Preliminary results show that drivers of relocation are mainly related to market opportunity, workforce costs and infrastructure. Macroeconomic indicators, acquiring needed skills by local workforce and a good management capacity seem to be more delicate issues. Moreover authorities from emerging countries provide fiscal advantages for car manufacturers willing to relocate their activity or build a new factory as they are a source of wellbeing for its population and economic growth for the country. The research conducts an analysis of advantages and disadvantages of relocation and provides recommendations to improve competitiveness and assure sustainable development of both car manufacturing companies and their supply chain.
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  12. Can an Underachiever Become Competitive? The Case of the Romanian Food Industry
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0200144
    The paper outlines current challenges in Romanian food industry, its potential to overcome them and be competitive on both the national and international market using a key performance indicator (KPI) methodology. Although it has the capacity to assure internal consumption and competition on the market is high the Romanian food sector is struggling to meet internal demand, imports heavily exceed exports while food consumption is decreasing. The retail sector is an important part of the supply chain, but the harsh competition among the different stores has made them pass the risks only towards the upstream links which is straining food processors and producers and threatening the sustainable development of the food supply chain. High taxation, unfair competition and delayed payments towards food processors add extra pressure on the weaker links of the chain. Moreover authorities are inefficient in assuring duly market conditions whereas scandals further degrade industry image and cause important losses. The lack of synergic efforts within the industry and the scarce collaboration efforts between business partners affect individual company performance and thus global industry competitiveness. The research provides solutions that address its structural issues and develops performance indicators to improve the efficiency of companies in order to assure their sustainable development within the supply chain and become more competitive on the global food.
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  13. A Mathematical Optimization Approach to Supply Chain Disruptions Management Considering Disruptions to Suppliers and Distribution Centers
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0200145
    We develop an analytical framework of a multiproduct supply chain system composed of multiple suppliers, multiple distribution centers and multiple customers considering disruptions risk. Unlike traditional single sourcing strategy which is mostly discussed in supply chain literature, we apply multi-sourcing strategy in both procurement and distribution of commodities. The model thus developed determines the location of distribution centers from a set of potential location, shipment decisions from multiple suppliers to multiple distribution centers and shipment decisions from multiple distribution centers to multiple customers. Moreover, the model evaluates potential amount of products shortages in the event of disruptions. In our work, we consider disruptions at candidate locations for distribution centers and to the suppliers. The analytical framework is formulated as a mixed integer programming (MIP) model which minimizes the sum of investment cost, the transportation cost and the expected shortage cost. We consider several numerical instances to examine the benefit and practicability of the proposed model. Finally, we compare the results of the risk concern optimization framework to the basic optimization framework. From the results, it is expected that risk concern model would outperform the basic model in the case of disruptions.
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     (2015). A Mathematical Optimization Approach to Supply Chain Disruptions Management Considering Disruptions to Suppliers and Distribution Centers. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 8(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0200145
  14. A Vendor-Buyer Inventory Model for Food Products Based On Shelf-Life Pricing
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0200146
    Research on coordinated inventory policy for perishable items between a manufacturer and a retailer has been extensively done. The majority studies however assumed that the stored item starts to deteriorate instantaneously once its production process completed. This may be suitable for representing the characteristic of certain perishable items such as alcohol or radioactive materials. In many cases, particularly for food products such as fruits, vegetables, meat and bakeries, over the shelf-life the quantity remains constant while the value does degrade once the product is approaching its expiration date. Despite this phenomenon, less research addresses this issue, particularly in a multi-echelon supply chain system. Therefore, this research deals with inventory policy for a manufacturer-retailer system considering value degradation for food products. A mathematical model representing the system is proposed. A shelf-life based pricing function is applied to represent the value degradation of the product. The objective function is to maximise the joint profit per unit time which is achieved by optimising the length of manufacturer’s production cycle (T) and the ordering frequency of finished goods (n) over the production cycle. The numerical test for the established model demonstrates that the model outperforms the existing model in terms of its potential capability of returning a significant profit improvement.
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     (2015). A Vendor-Buyer Inventory Model for Food Products  Based On Shelf-Life Pricing   . Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 8(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0200146
  15. A Macro and Micro-Level Evaluation of Stakeholders’ Collaboration for Sustainable City Logistics Operations
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0200147
    City logistics involves movement of city goods in urban areas respecting the municipal and administrative guidelines. The key goals of city logistics planning are maximizing vehicle movement and utilization, while minimising vehicle emissions and traffic congestion. Collaboration is vital to managing city logistics operations efficiently. Collaboration can take place in the form of goods consolidation, sharing of resources, information sharing, and so on. Two categories of models are proposed to evaluate these collaboration strategies. At the macro level, we present the collaboration matrix model; and at the micro level, we present the operational level model. The macro-level model focuses on the strategic decision making process necessary for stakeholders’ collaboration given the socio-cultural characteristics, economic, and environmental constraint factors, while the micro-level model applies the collaboration decision-making criteria derived from the macro-level analytic result to improve the activities of the city logistics operators. Results of the computational testing of our methodology on vehicle selection, goods to vehicle assignment, goods distribution and environmental impact assessment are discussed, showing that the collaboration strategies of stakeholders, if optimized, can improve city logistics operations. The proposed work is novel and has strong practical applicability for logistics planners and decision makers in planning right collaboration strategies for sustainable city logistics operations.
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     (2015). A Macro and Micro-Level Evaluation of Stakeholders’ Collaboration for Sustainable City Logistics Operations . Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 8(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0200147
  16. Cover
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0190124
    No abstract available
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     (2015). Cover. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 8(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0190124
  17. Integration of Real-Time Demand Information and Spare Parts Distribution Planning for the Optimization of Spare Parts Supply in After-Sales Service Networks
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0190126
    Accurate spare parts demand planning and effective distribution planning is essential for providers of after-sales services in the machine and plant engineering industry to ensure high spare parts availability for maintenance and failure orders (callouts) at a reasonable cost. Low spare parts availability is primarily the result of high uncertainty in spare parts demand, leading to misallocation of parts within after-sales service networks. The lack of spare parts availability causes equipment downtime, resulting in customer dissatisfaction and possible penalty costs for after-sales service providers, if response times are contractually fixed. This paper proposes an approach and planning methods for integrating real-time status information about equipment utilization and service conditions to determine optimal spare parts stocking strategies. For this purpose, spare parts stocking strategies and ordering policies for application in after-sales service networks are analyzed. Furthermore, a binary linear optimization model is developed for the assignment of stocking strategies to spare parts based on real-time demand information of the equipment to be serviced. This method uses data provided by an internationally operating elevator company
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     (2015). Integration of Real-Time Demand Information and Spare Parts Distribution Planning for the Optimization of Spare Parts Supply in After-Sales Service Networks. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 8(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0190126
  18. Table of Contents
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0190127
    No abstract available
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     (2015). Table of Contents. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 8(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0190127
  19. A Supply Chain Product Delivery and Distribution Planning Model
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0190129
    We propose a mixed integer program (MIP) based product distribution planning model for optimizing the transportation and distribution cost of a supply chain. The model takes into account production/procurement centers (PCs) and plans product delivery to customers either directly from the PCs, or through distribution centers (DCs) considering the available distribution modes. To cover the customer requirements at diverse geographic regions, the model selects optimum regions for DCs, and determines the capacities and the number of DCs to be used in each region to achieve optimum cost. Within the possible distribution modes, the model explores options of using distribution contractors (e.g., the U.S. post office; FedEx, UPS, etc.). A numerical example illustrates the applicability of the model.
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     (2015). A Supply Chain Product Delivery and Distribution Planning Model . Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 8(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0190129
  20. Improvements in Movement of Empty Containers: The Case of the Port of Gothenburg
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0190130
    Capacity increase only at seaport facilities without improvements in seaports’ inland access is not enough for the entire container transport chain to function properly. With constantly growing container transports, efficiency of rail and flexibility of road are increasingly needed for inland access to/from the seaports, however not always sufficient. Therefore the purpose of this study is to compare movement of empty containers by barge and long and heavy vehicles (LHV) to the reference situation done by regular trucks, on the case of port of Gothenburg and one of its nearby depots; with regard to economy, environment, flexibility and time efficiency. Currently the transportation of containers between the container terminal in the port of Gothenburg and the container depot located 6,5 km at Risholmen is carried out by trucks of a maximum capacity of three TEUs. The data for the study were collected through interviews, observation and literature review. The literature in general claims that barge is a very cost efficient and low polluting mode of transportation but in which circumstances? The findings of the study are focusing on how the studied modes are performing with respect to suggested criteria and show LHV to be the most suitable mode of transport for given route. Not only that the proper choice of the mode has an economic effect, but it also has an environmental impact due to reduced fuel consumption resulting in lower emissions.
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  21. Construction of Green Supply Chain for Organic Products
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0190132
    The literature indicates that green supply chain is not only dedicated for organic products. Rather, the authors take a focus on the analysis of processes, organizational and law issues and the implementation of innovations that include, among others, the green aspects (manufacturing, production, transportation). Connection of green supply chain with organic products seems to be very important, among other reasons, because the development of the market for these products is dynamic. The interest of these products is growing worldwide. Production of organic products is legally regulated. The final result of this work will identify the basis for building a model of green supply chain for organic products (with emphasis on agricultural products), the identification of the factors forming the basis for the construction, relationships between stakeholders and indicate which of the factors determine the greening supply chain and whether they are necessary or sufficient factors for the role of ecological products of the market.
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  year={2015},
  volume={8},
  number={1},
  pages={0--0},
  doi={http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0190132}
}
     (2015). Construction of Green Supply Chain for Organic Products. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 8(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0190132
  22. Mobile-Apps Development for Biodiesel Distribution Tracking System and Supply Chain Monitoring
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0190133
    Biodiesel is considered as the most prominent alternative to replacing or complement petroleum-diesel in the future. It is slowly gaining its importance in our daily life. Nevertheless, there are several problems emerged in the biodiesel supply chain, e.g. biodegradability, quality control, disturbance in the distribution of biodiesel, interrupted feedstock, supply and lack of governance. A new approach of biodiesel supply chain management has been developed based on mobile-application to overcome such problems. Determining the fact that biodiesel is degradable over time, the system also possessed by feature to maintain the biodiesel quality during transport, besides bringing-out simple and user-friendly supply-trading application on hand to hand. A wide range of biodiesel supply chain monitoring, distribution tracking and quality checking are demonstrated during the process of ordering, stocking, buying and sending biodiesel. The mobile-application has been tested for performance analysis on processor, battery and data usage. All menus, performance test and survey show good responses although at the security aspect is found the necessity of extra-development. Further analysis indicates that such system also fit for feedstock plantation, cultivation, harvesting and procurement. Overall, this method is worthy suggested to be implemented on the accreditation board of biodiesel that manages the entire supply, orders, trades and quality of biodiesel from upstream to the downstream.
    @article{oscm-2015-323,
  title={Mobile-Apps Development for Biodiesel Distribution Tracking System and Supply Chain Monitoring },
  author={},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2015},
  volume={8},
  number={1},
  pages={0--0},
  doi={http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0190133}
}
     (2015). Mobile-Apps Development for Biodiesel Distribution Tracking System and Supply Chain Monitoring . Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 8(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0190133
  23. Development of a Purchasing and Supply Management Maturity Framework
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0190142
    The goal of this contribution is to present a Purchasing and Supply Management Maturity Framework based on the findings of a comprehensive literature and empirical research and a comparative analysis of maturity models published between 1983 and 2014 as well as (management) frameworks published between 1998 and 2014 in Purchasing and Supply Management (PSM). In total 20 maturity models published from authors with an academic or scientific background, 18 maturity models offered from consulting firms and 19 management frameworks of purchasing management were examined. In this research the following eight modules that contribute to a mature and professional PSM were detected: (1) strategy & plans, (2) controlling & performance management, (3) organization & internal interfaces, (4) supplier management & external interfaces, (5) process excellence & information and communication technology (ICT), (6) talents & skills, (7) innovation & methods and (8) sustainability & ethics. Based on these findings, the concept of an original Purchasing Maturity Framework will be presented. Contrary to the large part of the published maturity models in PSM, this model is rather designed as a management model for (I) the assessment of the PSM maturity in a company and (II) the display of standard improvement paths that should lead to higher maturity than an assessment tool for evaluating the maturity at a certain point in time. Moreover, aspects of professional project and change management will be addressed that are necessary for an effective and efficient advancement of the PSM function in a company.
    @article{oscm-2015-324,
  title={Development of a Purchasing and Supply Management Maturity Framework },
  author={},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2015},
  volume={8},
  number={1},
  pages={0--0},
  doi={http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0190142}
}
     (2015). Development of a Purchasing and Supply Management Maturity Framework . Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 8(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0190142
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