Abstract
A move towards integrated supply chain management (ISCM) in the various manufacturing industries, with the integration of the different associated processes involved, is gaining prominence as a tool for achieving competitive advantage over rival companies. Various studies have been carried out on ISCM globally, with possible problems affecting competitiveness and effective customer service identified as nonintegration, ranging from internal processes to suppliers. This paper reviewed literature on the application of ISCM in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Manufacturing industry in Nigeria. This involved collecting, sorting, grouping and analysing of available papers to identify strengths and weaknesses and suggest the direction for future research. The review shows that, although some research has been conducted onISCM in the manufacturing industry, little has been done in the FMCG manufacturing industry globally, and in particular, ISCM is still in the initial stages of adoption in Nigeria. The aim of this review is to unearth the extent of application and implementation of ISCM in the FMCG industry in Nigeria, and advise on the status of ISCM and problems confronting its implementation and use. This paper posits that, based on the reviewed literature, there is a need for the FMCG manufacturing industry in Nigeria to implement ISCM, considering its importance as iterated by both academics and business managers. This review was carried out focusing on literature relating to ISCM in the FMCG Manufacturing industry and does not cover the entire manufacturing industry.
Highlights
Global competition and the urge to provide effective service delivery to customers has been on the increase globally, thereby drawing much attention from various stakeholders on the need to integrate their supply chain processes, both upstream and downstream (Van Der Vaart& Van Donk, 2008)
This paper contributes to the practice of supply chain theory, thereby identifying gaps in relation to the implementation and adoption of Integrated Supply Chain Management (ISCM) in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturing industry in Nigeria
Since there is no empirical evidence, a need exists for further research to ascertain whether and to what extent ISCM implementation can be found in the FMCG industry
Summary
Global competition and the urge to provide effective service delivery to customers has been on the increase globally, thereby drawing much attention from various stakeholders on the need to integrate their supply chain processes, both upstream and downstream (Van Der Vaart& Van Donk, 2008). Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturing companies are beginning to adopt ISCM as a result of global competition, greater demand for effective customer service, and with the intention of reducing cost and waste, and enhancing performance. Companies are implementing ISCM in order to become more responsive to demands for the supply of raw materials arising from their production processes (Pamela and Pietro, 2011, Lambert, 2008; Fantazy et al, 2010). Companies are implementing ISCM in order to become more responsive to demands for the supply of raw materials arising from their production processes (Pamela and Pietro, 2011, Lambert, 2008; Fantazy et al, 2010). Frohlich and Westbrook, (2001) argued that integration that takes both upstream and downstream into consideration is perceived to be more adequate than when integration is only carried out between customers and suppliers
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