1. OSCM Publications
  2. Volume 6, Issue 1, 2013

Volume 6, Issue 1, 2013

  1. Cover
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0150091
    No abstract available
    @article{oscm-2013-348,
  title={Cover},
  author={},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={0--0},
  doi={http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0150091}
}
     (2013). Cover. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0150091
  2. Table of Contents Vol 6 No 3, 2013
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0150092
    No abstract available
    @article{oscm-2013-349,
  title={Table of Contents Vol 6 No 3, 2013},
  author={},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={0--0},
  doi={http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0150092}
}
     (2013). Table of Contents Vol 6 No 3, 2013. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0150092
  3. Truck Drivers – The Under-Respected Link in the Supply Chain : A Quasi-Ethnographic Perspective Using Qualitative Appreciative Inquiry
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0150093
    Long-distance truckers are the lifeblood of complex supply chain networks. Thus, it is important to analyze ways to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of these professionals. In particular, what factors contribute to their job satisfaction, quality of life, and overall success? These questions are partially answered in this study using the framework of appreciative inquiry to construct a comprehensive sketch of the day-to-day lives of long-distance truckers. While other aspects of the supply chain have been studied extensively, relatively less research has been directed toward understanding the nuances of the trucking way of life. The current paper offers some partial solutions, research directions, and managerial guidance.
    @article{oscm-2013-350,
  title={Truck Drivers – The Under-Respected Link in the Supply Chain : A Quasi-Ethnographic Perspective Using Qualitative Appreciative Inquiry},
  author={},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={0--0},
  doi={http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0150093}
}
     (2013). Truck Drivers – The Under-Respected Link in the Supply Chain : A Quasi-Ethnographic Perspective Using Qualitative Appreciative Inquiry. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0150093
  4. To Evaluate Cost Savings in a Supply Chain : Two Examples from Ericsson in the Telecom Industry
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0150094
    An accurate cost analysis is necessary to evaluate changes in a supply chain; this article shows how a rather simple framework can be used when evaluating changes in a supply chain. The framework is built on a Supply Chain Cost (SCC) model and customer service measurements, delivery precision and lead-time. Both suggested changes in a supply chain and already executed changes can be evaluated by the framework. Two different examples from the company Ericsson are presented to illustrate the framework, which is a 5 step analysis model. The existing, or pre-existing, supply chain is analysed, described and defined. The SCC and performance measures are mea-sured and/or estimated. Improvements are designed and defined. The same measures as before are measured again. The measures from before and after the change of the supply chain are evaluated to decide if the changes are improvements or not. Cutting costs in one area of the supply chain can be a mistake if not the total supply chain is considered and the total SCC. Considering both the SCC part and customer service measures present a wider understanding of the change. It is shown that SCC can be used as a tool to identify cost savings and evaluate if a change project will, or has, resulted in the cost savings the project aims for. Rough standard costs measures should be avoided instead actual costs should be used as much as possible. The used framework hopefully stimulate to similar analyses in other companies with other supply chains.
    @article{oscm-2013-351,
  title={To Evaluate Cost Savings in a Supply Chain : Two Examples from Ericsson in the Telecom Industry},
  author={},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={0--0},
  doi={http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0150094}
}
     (2013). To Evaluate Cost Savings in a Supply Chain : Two Examples from Ericsson in the Telecom Industry. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0150094
  5. Stock Pre-positioning Model with Unsatisfied Relief Demand Constraint to Support Emergency Response
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0150095
    Stock prepositioning is one of the most important issues in preparedness stage of emergency logistics response. In a previous research, a stock prepositioning model to support an emergency disaster relief response in the event of earthquake has been proposed. Since the results contained zero proportion of some type of item, which is not allowed in a real system, an improvement of the model is needed. Hence, in this paper we focus on how to prevent the result of zero proportion of a single item type stored in distribution centers, which is the proportion of relief demand satisfied of disaster areas. We propose a new model by adding new variable of proportion of unsatisfied relief demand. Thus, we apply this model to a real case with 33 disaster areas and 16 distribution centers in Indonesia. Finally, the sensitivity analysis is performed to show the effect of different upper bound of the proportion of unsatisfied relief demand.
    @article{oscm-2013-352,
  title={Stock Pre-positioning Model with Unsatisfied Relief Demand Constraint to Support Emergency Response},
  author={},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={0--0},
  doi={http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0150095}
}
     (2013). Stock Pre-positioning Model with Unsatisfied Relief Demand Constraint to Support Emergency Response. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0150095
  6. Joint Replenishment Problem in Multi-Item Inventory Control with Carrier Capacity and Receiving Inspection Cost
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0150096
    In the present paper, a multi-item inventory problem with the capacity to replenish carriers is considered. In the present study, we propose a model that considers truck capacity, truck cost, and receiving inspection cost with inventories and shortages in inventory management simultaneously. A number of studies have examined the minimum total cost while considering the ordering cost as fixed and not considering the carrier capacity or receiving inspection cost. However, we consider the stepwise ordering cost, which changes in a stepwise manner according to the ordered quantity and the capacity of the carrier. In addition, we consider a receiving inspection cost that is defined not only by ordered quantity but also by ordered item variety. The problem considered herein was formulated as a mathematical programming problem in a finite planning period, and valid inequalities were considered. We could consider individual objective functions for ordering, holding, lost sales, and receiving inspection cost together. We can observe that the receiving inspection cost could be reduced by aggregating the order quantity.
    @article{oscm-2013-353,
  title={Joint Replenishment Problem in Multi-Item Inventory Control with Carrier Capacity and Receiving Inspection Cost},
  author={},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={0--0},
  doi={http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0150096}
}
     (2013). Joint Replenishment Problem in Multi-Item Inventory Control with Carrier Capacity and Receiving Inspection Cost. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0150096
  7. Table of Contents Vol 6 No 2, 2013
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0140086
    No abstract available
    @article{oscm-2013-354,
  title={Table of Contents Vol 6 No 2, 2013},
  author={},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={0--0},
  doi={http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0140086}
}
     (2013). Table of Contents Vol 6 No 2, 2013. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0140086
  8. An Approach of Purchasing Decision Support in Healthcare Supply Chain Management
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0140087
    The aim of this study is to develop a conceptual approach of supplier selection decision support that promotes in-house methods of decision-making in the healthcare purchasing. Our approach is based on a decision support system (DSS) solution principle in which each selection component is assessed and supported by a new type of DSS model previously developed for rural industries. The study uses survey data to structure a decision model evaluated by a hypothetical case of procuring a hospital x-ray machine. We further demonstrate case data through the features of the DSS model. We believe that the proposed approach addresses a complex supplier selection decision in healthcare purchasing.
    @article{oscm-2013-355,
  title={An Approach of Purchasing Decision Support in Healthcare Supply Chain Management},
  author={},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={0--0},
  doi={http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0140087}
}
     (2013). An Approach of Purchasing Decision Support in Healthcare Supply Chain Management. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0140087
  9. Improvement Strategy Selection in FMEA – Classification, Review and New Opportunity Roadmaps
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0140088
    Failure risk reprioritization and improvement strategy selection are two inseparable parts in FMEAmethodology. Nevertheless, the previous studies on the new research opportunities provide veryscanty discussions on the latter part. This paper presents an initial survey to classify literature related to improvement strategy selection methodology inFMEA. Systematic literature review using various reference databases is undertaken. Driven by new paradigms and recent trends on managing business operation,many studies have been dedicated to advance improvement strategy selection based on FMEA. The result of our survey, however, indicated that all those previous endeavors do not seem to be sufficient. Based on some observable gaps from the previous references, new research roadmaps in selecting improvement efforts are presented.
    @article{oscm-2013-356,
  title={Improvement Strategy Selection in FMEA – Classification, Review and New Opportunity Roadmaps},
  author={},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={0--0},
  doi={http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0140088}
}
     (2013). Improvement Strategy Selection in FMEA – Classification, Review and New Opportunity Roadmaps. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0140088
  10. Skilled Manpower Selection for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: A Fuzzy Decision Making Approach
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0140089
    Supply of skilled manpower is a major strategy for entrepreneur to run the production process smoothly. Skilled manpower categorization, selection and performance evaluation are decisions of strategic importance to micro, small and medium enterprises. Global competition, mass customization, high customer expectations and harsh economic conditions are forcing enterprises to rely on external skilled manpower to contribute finished products and to manage a growing number of processes and functions that were once controlled internally. Thus skilled manpower performance evaluation is very important to choose the right manpower for the right enterprises. In this paper a fuzzy manpower selection algorithm (FMSA) is implemented to rank the technically efficient manpower according to the both predetermined performance criteria and additional skilled-related performance criteria. The algorithm is based on calculating fuzzy suitability indices for the efficient manpower alternatives, and then, ranking the fuzzy indices to select the best skilled manpower alternative. A comprehensive example is provided to illustrate the decision making procedure.
    @article{oscm-2013-357,
  title={Skilled Manpower Selection for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: A Fuzzy Decision Making Approach},
  author={},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={0--0},
  doi={http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0140089}
}
     (2013). Skilled Manpower Selection for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: A Fuzzy Decision Making Approach. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0140089
  11. The Effects of e-Business on Supply Management
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0140090
    The exploitation of e-business has become one of the primary conditions of doing business in the current business environment. Companies have moved to web-based business to business platforms where transactions are done efficiently and in a fast pace. The importance of e-business technology has grown significantly in supply management as well. Therefore, this study examines the effects of e-business on supply management using data collected from 100 Finnish firms. Moreover, light is shed on the targets of e-business and the changes caused by e-business in supply management and how these changes have influenced the firm’s competitive and bargaining positions. The results of the study show that the main targets of e-business in supply management are cost and time savings and process development. It was also found that e-business has caused changes in supply chains and networks in terms of bargaining and competitive position.
    @article{oscm-2013-358,
  title={The Effects of e-Business on Supply Management},
  author={},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={0--0},
  doi={http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0140090}
}
     (2013). The Effects of e-Business on Supply Management. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0140090
  12. Table of Contents Vol 6 No 1, 2013
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0130081
    No abstract available
    @article{oscm-2013-359,
  title={Table of Contents Vol 6 No 1, 2013},
  author={},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={0--0},
  doi={http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0130081}
}
     (2013). Table of Contents Vol 6 No 1, 2013. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0130081
  13. International Outsourcing of Research and Development: A Model of Leadership and Culture
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0130082
    As innovation has been outsourced globally, it has joined manufacturing organizations consisting of diverse cultures, geographies, and partnerships. The use of third-party resources to manage design and innovation has resulted in a new system of knowledge management. As the industry’s organizational and financial boundaries have attenuated, a new type of leadership challenge has emerged, creating the research question: Are there leadership practices or styles that effectively guide organizations that rely on the outsourcing of innovation and manufacturing to Taiwan and China in the computing industry? A qualitative case study method was used to investigate the differing leadership practices applied within a dialectic global production network in which a system of innovation and manufacturing has emerged. The analysis considers a full range of leadership behaviours used when facing the challenges of outsourcing R&D.
    @article{oscm-2013-360,
  title={International Outsourcing of Research and Development: A Model of Leadership and Culture},
  author={},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={0--0},
  doi={http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0130082}
}
     (2013). International Outsourcing of Research and Development: A Model of Leadership and Culture. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0130082
  14. Risks and Risks Mitigations in the Supply Chain of Mangosteen: A Case Study
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0130083
    Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) is the highly demanded fruit for export commodity from Indonesia. The biggest mangosteen production center in Indonesia is West Java Province. The development of the mangosteen supply chain in Indonesia, particularly in West Java Province is heavily affected by uncertain potential risks for the chain. This paper identifies potential risks of the supply chain and studies the interrelationships between strategies for mitigating those risks. Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was utilized to identify the main risks then Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) was used to illustrate the interrelationship of those risks mitigations. Data were gathered through questionaires guided interviewing the experts of mangosteen business. Results show that the main risks of the chain to reach its goal are business relationships between partners and return on investment uncertainty. Horizontal coordination and trust building between partners should be considered to mitigate those risks as these strategies are found to have a strong driving power to influence others risks mitigation strategies. Improved coordination and trust building may advocate the Indonesian government to facilitate the provision of soft loans to agricultural businesses, which enables the farmers’ cooperative to buy mangosteen in cash therewith improving their return on investment.
    @article{oscm-2013-361,
  title={Risks and Risks Mitigations in the Supply Chain of Mangosteen: A Case Study},
  author={},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={0--0},
  doi={http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0130083}
}
     (2013). Risks and Risks Mitigations in the Supply Chain of Mangosteen: A Case Study. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0130083
  15. Evaluation of Lead Logistics Provider Using the SMART Process: A Case Study in a Taiwan Automotive Industry
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0130084
    Taiwan’s automotive industry has undergone tremendous changes during the past decades as a result of joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2002. This membership has affected the operating costs and the competitive advantage of automotive companies. The selection of an effective logistics service provider is a key strategy to reinforce competitiveness. This type of selection is a multi-attributes decision-making problem that includes both qualitative and quantitative attributes. This study presents a comprehensive methodology for evaluating a lead logistics provider (LLP). The evaluation of an LLP is the precondition and foundation of logistics operation; it is the important task of choosing the best logistics service provider for logistics management. The proposed methodology consists of 2 parts: (a) using a decision-making analysis framework to structure the objective hierarchy and to identify the evaluation attributes; and (b) applying the simple multi-attribute rating technique-rank order centric (SMART-ROC) method to drive the weights by ranking and rating. After they are identified, the evaluation attributes are used to construct a SMART model. This SMART model is subsequently applied for the final evaluation of a provider, as demonstrated in the case study presented here. The results of this case study indicate that quality is the most important criterion for the user and the provider companies because this factor influences the final evaluation process. The proposed method also enables decision makers to understand the complex relationships between relevant attributes, thereby improving the reliability of their decisions.
    @article{oscm-2013-362,
  title={Evaluation of Lead Logistics Provider Using the SMART Process: A Case Study in a Taiwan Automotive Industry},
  author={},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={0--0},
  doi={http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0130084}
}
     (2013). Evaluation of Lead Logistics Provider Using the SMART Process: A Case Study in a Taiwan Automotive Industry. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0130084
  16. Investigating Supply Chain Management Practices in Iranian Manufacturing Organizations
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0130085
    The aim of this article is threefold, firstly to investigate the extent of supply chain management (SCM) practices implementation in Iranian manufacturing organizations, secondly, given contextual factors of the country to identify benefits and barriers of SCM implementation and thirdly, to survey if there is any relationship between SCM practices and organizational performance of Iranian manufacturing organizations, mainly based on a descriptive analysis. Based on the review of literature main practices and also benefits and barriers of SCM implementation was identified. A self administered questionnaire was designed and distributed among 127 logistics and manufacturing managers of Iranian manufacturing organizations, of which 97 complete questionnaires returned, yielding a response rate of about 76 percent. Through descriptive statistical analysis the extent of SCM practices, main benefits and barriers in the surveyed organizations and their ranking orders were determined. Results revealed that holding safety stock is the most implemented practice of SCM. Also, increased customer satisfaction and inadequate information sharing in the chain were ranked as the major benefit and barrier of SCM implementation respectively. The result of chi-square test showed that the implementation of SCM practices is positively and significantly related to organizational performance of Iranian manufacturing companies.
    @article{oscm-2013-363,
  title={Investigating Supply Chain Management Practices in Iranian Manufacturing Organizations},
  author={},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={0--0},
  doi={http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0130085}
}
     (2013). Investigating Supply Chain Management Practices in Iranian Manufacturing Organizations. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0130085
  17. International Outsourcing of Research and Development: A Model of Leadership and Culture
    • Cliff Allen
    • Harm-Jan Steenhuis
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0130082
    As innovation has been outsourced globally, it has joined manufacturing organizations consisting of diverse cultures, geographies, and partnerships. The use of third-party resources to manage design and innovation has resulted in a new system of knowledge management. As the industry’s organizational and financial boundaries have attenuated, a new type of leadership challenge has emerged, creating the research question: Are there leadership practices or styles that effectively guide organizations that rely on the outsourcing of innovation and manufacturing to Taiwan and China in the computing industry? A qualitative case study method was used to investigate the differing leadership practices applied within a dialectic global production network in which a system of innovation and manufacturing has emerged. The analysis considers a full range of leadership behaviours used when facing the challenges of outsourcing R&D.
    @article{cliffallen-2013-1322,
  title={International Outsourcing of Research and Development: A Model of Leadership and Culture},
  author={Cliff  Allen and Harm-Jan  Steenhuis},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={1--10},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0130082}
}
    Cliff  Allen, Harm-Jan  Steenhuis (2013). International Outsourcing of Research and Development: A Model of Leadership and Culture. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0130082
  18. Risks and Risks Mitigations in the Supply Chain of Mangosteen: A Case Study
    • Retno Astuti
    • Marimin Marimin
    • Machfud Machfud
    • Yandra Arkeman
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0130083
    Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) is the highly demanded fruit for export commodity from Indonesia. The biggest mangosteen production center in Indonesia is West Java Province. The development of the mangosteen supply chain in Indonesia, particularly in West Java Province is heavily affected by uncertain potential risks for the chain. This paper identifies potential risks of the supply chain and studies the interrelationships between strategies for mitigating those risks. Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was utilized to identify the main risks then Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) was used to illustrate the interrelationship of those risks mitigations. Data were gathered through questionaires guided interviewing the experts of mangosteen business. Results show that the main risks of the chain to reach its goal are business relationships between partners and return on investment uncertainty. Horizontal coordination and trust building between partners should be considered to mitigate those risks as these strategies are found to have a strong driving power to influence others risks mitigation strategies. Improved coordination and trust building may advocate the Indonesian government to facilitate the provision of soft loans to agricultural businesses, which enables the farmers’ cooperative to buy mangosteen in cash therewith improving their return on investment.
    @article{retnoastuti-2013-1323,
  title={Risks and Risks Mitigations in the Supply Chain of Mangosteen: A Case Study},
  author={Retno  Astuti and Marimin  Marimin and Machfud  Machfud and Yandra  Arkeman},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={11--25},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0130083}
}
    Retno  Astuti, Marimin  Marimin, Machfud  Machfud, Yandra  Arkeman (2013). Risks and Risks Mitigations in the Supply Chain of Mangosteen: A Case Study. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 11-25. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0130083
  19. Evaluation of Lead Logistics Provider Using the SMART Process: A Case Study in a Taiwan Automotive Industry
    • Jheng-Dan Huang
    • Michael H. Hu
    • Hui-Ming Wee
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0130084
    Taiwan’s automotive industry has undergone tremendous changes during the past decades as a result of joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2002. This membership has affected the operating costs and the competitive advantage of automotive companies. The selection of an effective logistics service provider is a key strategy to reinforce competitiveness. This type of selection is a multi-attributes decision-making problem that includes both qualitative and quantitative attributes. This study presents a comprehensive methodology for evaluating a lead logistics provider (LLP). The evaluation of an LLP is the precondition and foundation of logistics operation; it is the important task of choosing the best logistics service provider for logistics management. The proposed methodology consists of 2 parts: (a) using a decision-making analysis framework to structure the objective hierarchy and to identify the evaluation attributes; and (b) applying the simple multi-attribute rating technique-rank order centric (SMART-ROC) method to drive the weights by ranking and rating. After they are identified, the evaluation attributes are used to construct a SMART model. This SMART model is subsequently applied for the final evaluation of a provider, as demonstrated in the case study presented here. The results of this case study indicate that quality is the most important criterion for the user and the provider companies because this factor influences the final evaluation process. The proposed method also enables decision makers to understand the complex relationships between relevant attributes, thereby improving the reliability of their decisions.
    @article{jheng-danhuang-2013-1324,
  title={Evaluation of Lead Logistics Provider Using the SMART Process: A Case Study in a Taiwan Automotive Industry},
  author={Jheng-Dan  Huang and Michael H.  Hu and Hui-Ming  Wee},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={26--35},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0130084}
}
    Jheng-Dan  Huang, Michael H.  Hu, Hui-Ming  Wee (2013). Evaluation of Lead Logistics Provider Using the SMART Process: A Case Study in a Taiwan Automotive Industry. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 26-35. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0130084
  20. Investigating Supply Chain Management Practices in Iranian Manufacturing Organizations
    • Changiz Valmohammadi
    Abstract Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0130085
    The aim of this article is threefold, firstly to investigate the extent of supply chain management (SCM) practices implementation in Iranian manufacturing organizations, secondly, given contextual factors of the country to identify benefits and barriers of SCM implementation and thirdly, to survey if there is any relationship between SCM practices and organizational performance of Iranian manufacturing organizations, mainly based on a descriptive analysis. Based on the review of literature main practices and also benefits and barriers of SCM implementation was identified. A self administered questionnaire was designed and distributed among 127 logistics and manufacturing managers of Iranian manufacturing organizations, of which 97 complete questionnaires returned, yielding a response rate of about 76 percent. Through descriptive statistical analysis the extent of SCM practices, main benefits and barriers in the surveyed organizations and their ranking orders were determined. Results revealed that holding safety stock is the most implemented practice of SCM. Also, increased customer satisfaction and inadequate information sharing in the chain were ranked as the major benefit and barrier of SCM implementation respectively. The result of chi-square test showed that the implementation of SCM practices is positively and significantly related to organizational performance of Iranian manufacturing companies.
    @article{changizvalmohammadi-2013-1325,
  title={Investigating Supply Chain Management Practices in Iranian Manufacturing Organizations},
  author={Changiz  Valmohammadi},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={36--42},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0130085}
}
    Changiz  Valmohammadi (2013). Investigating Supply Chain Management Practices in Iranian Manufacturing Organizations. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 36-42. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0130085
  21. Table of Contents Vol 6 No 1, 2013
    • OSCM Team
    Full PDF Cite DOI: 10.31387/oscm0130081 
    @article{oscmteam-2013-1321,
  title={Table of Contents Vol 6 No 1, 2013},
  author={OSCM  Team},
  journal={Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={6},
  number={1},
  pages={0--0},
  doi={10.31387/oscm0130081}
}
    OSCM  Team (2013). Table of Contents Vol 6 No 1, 2013. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 6(1), 0-0. https://doi.org/10.31387/oscm0130081
Other links