Benefits Of Supply Chain Management Research Articles

Penerapan Supply Chain Management di PT Nippon Indosari Corpindo Tbk

This research discusses the application of Supply Chain Management (SCM) at PT Nippon Indosari Corpindo Tbk., one of the leading companies in the bakery industry in Indonesia. Focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and reducing production costs, this study explores how PT Nippon Indosari Corpindo Tbk. integrates advanced technology and Supply Chain Management strategies to maintain product quality while minimizing losses. Through the use of the Just In Time (JIT) concept, Advanced Planning & Optimization (APO) tool, and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), the company has successfully improved inventory management, expedited distribution, and maximized customer satisfaction. The research findings show that effective SCM implementation has reduced the bullwhip effect, increased transparency in the flow of raw materials and finished products, and supported the sustainability of the company's operations. Thus, this study provides important insights into the benefits of SCM in the food and beverage industry, especially for companies operating on a large scale with dynamic market demands

The effect of supply chain learning on flexibility performance: an empirical study

Today’s intensely competitive business is undergoing significant shifts, which render it a challenging environment to compete in. Production processes are evolving as customer demands change, which leads to greater variability. Firms must respond to changing environmental conditions to remain sustainable. Companies today look for ways to overcome their problems not only on their own but also with their supply chains. Reduced cost and improved performance are two significant benefits of supply chain management. Because companies can work together in the face of challenging market conditions throughout their supply chains, it makes sense for them to collaborate. When companies work together, they can collaborate to produce better-designed products and more efficient manufacturing processes. Learning, supply chain integration, and flexibility throughout the supply chain are critical to successful supply chain management. In this study, the effect of supply chain learning on supply chain integration and production flexibility has been investigated. The mediating role of supply chain integration on the impact of supply-chain learning on production flexibility has been tested. For this purpose, survey data was collected from the 144 companies selected out of Turkey's largest exporting companies. The data were analyzed via structural equation modeling and process macro methods. As a result of the structural equation model analysis, it was found that supply chain learning significantly affects the chain’s integration and its production flexibility. As a result of the intermediation test, it was determined that the integration of the supply chain has a vital intermediary role regarding the effect of supply chain learning on the flexibility of production.

RFID in textile and clothing manufacturing: technology and challenges

AbstractIn the field of textile and clothing, radio frequency identification (RFID), which is one of the most promising technological innovations, is used in manufacturing, inventory control, warehousing, distribution, logistics, automatic object tracking and supply chain management. Various retailers and manufacturers (of clothing as well as consumer goods) such as CVS, Tesco, Prada, Benetten, Wal-mart and Procter & Gamble, are now implementing the technology and exploring the impact of the technology on their business. RFID technologies may improve the potential benefits of supply chain management through reduction of inventory losses, increase of the efficiency and speed of processes and improvement of information accuracy. The basic of success lies in understanding the technology and other features to minimize the potential problems. Although the technology existed for several years, the technological challenges and cost issues are the major hurdles for the widespread use of RFID. In this paper, the authors have addressed the technology of RFID and various applications related to inventory management, production control, retail management, brand segregation etc. in textile and clothing industry. In addition, the disadvantages, challenges and future directions of RFID technology have also been highlighted.

Supply chain management practices in small retailers

PurposeThe aim of this research is to investigate the adoption and implementation of SCM practices by small retail firms. Past research has established the benefits of SCM practices on performance of large enterprises, but the impact of these practices on small retailers merits attention due to the importance of this sector in the economy and organizational difference due to scale.Design/methodology/approachA survey instrument based on existing scales is developed and distributed to small retailers in Upstate New York. A total of 79 valid responses were received. A theoretical model is developed relating implementation of supply chain management practices to performance at both retail and supplier levels. The theoretical model was tested using partial least squares (PLS) methods.FindingsThis research suggests that supply chain management practices are positively related to performance at both the retail and suppler levels. Moderate implementation levels of supply chain management practices are reported among the small retailers studied.Research limitations/implicationsThis research employed perceptual performance measures. Future studies can expand on this research by examining objective data on performance metrics at both the retail and supplier level to better quantify costs and benefits of supply chain management in this context.Originality/valueThis research is the first paper to attempt to empirically test supply chain management practices among small retailers, thus generalizing our understanding of the supply chain management practices in a context not previously studied. Implications for suppliers and retailers are discussed.

Supply chain management in an uncertain economic climate: a UK perspective

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to consider whether the benefits that construction organisations achieve by adopting a supply chain management approach to their specialist partners outweigh those that are derived from a market‐driven approach.Design/methodology/approachThis editorial adopts a transaction economics perspective to evaluate the external environment facing contracting organisations within the UK, especially as a result of the recent economic downturn. One of the consequences of the reduced demand for construction work is that clients now prefer a market‐based approach to the procurement of their contractors; this assertion is supported by analysis of recently published survey data on client procurement approaches and price and cost data.FindingsThe transactional economic implications of these changes to the supplier/contractor relationship are presented for discussion. The research implications of this indicate that further empirical data is required on: the economic benefits of supply chain management, how the benefits are derived from the different sub markets that exist in construction, and the influence the external economic environment has upon the contractor/subcontractor transaction interface.Originality/valueThis work seeks to encourage researchers to empiricise the theoretical constructs of new institutional economics in line with the dynamics of the subcontracting/supplier market. In doing so, a better understanding of the economic factors that can influence the bilateral dependencies that exist between large and small organisations may result.

Implementation of regulation-based e-procurement in the Eastern Cape provincial administration

The study focuses on e-procurement as government is currently in the process of transforming procurement practices in line with national economic strategy. In order to address various socio-economic challenges, government is turning to technology to address issues such as outdated procurement practices. E-procurement promises the introduction of internationally accepted best practices to help government deliver on its mandate to its constituency. An in-depth background of South African legislation that governs the procurement practices in line with National Economic Development Initiatives is sought to give an insight into this paper. The paper explores how best Eastern Cape Provincial Administration can succeed in achieving the national and provincial socio-economic growth objectives. Reports and other primary sources of data were consulted, and expert interviews were conducted to answer this question. It was found that measurable benefits of supply chain management have not yet been realized due to general limited understanding of how supply chain management concept works within government environment. Other limitations to mention but a few include lack of understanding in the implementation of policy and legal framework that govern procurement, obsolete, disparate procurement systems and ICT infrastructure. Key words: E-procurement practices, e-government, supply chain management.

Strengthening Supply Chain Relationships for Enterprise Growth: The Case of Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya

The core goal of any enterprise is to grow both in assets and profitability. Such growth is critical to the wellbeing of individual firms and the economy in general. Sound supply chains that offer strong reliable relationships have been found to play a critical role in the growth and sustainability of firms. Studies show that enterprises that exploit the benefits of supply chain management improve performance by up to 80 percent depending on the extent of adherence to key supply chain requirements. However, Small firms have largely remained far removed as far as structured growth and development of supply chain relationships is concerned. Although significant levels of success has been reported among larger firms with regard to supply chain relationships, such success has not been widely replicated among smaller firms. It is largely appreciated that competition is no longer based on just the bare company-versus-company business models but also on the extended virtual enterprise of supply chain-versus-supply chain. This underpins the importance of optimizing an enterprise’s performance within the wider context of strong inter-firm and firm-market relationships. Many studies have been conducted to try and understand the supply chain scenario. Most of these studies have concentrated on European and American firms. However, the social, economic, cultural and other fundamentals that influence the success of supply chains for small firms in developed economies are largely different from those in developing countries and on this account these studies, although important as reference points for further study, may not be representative of the scenario in developing economies.There is, therefore, need to examine the supply chain relationship gaps that characterize small firms in developing economies. This would help develop recommendations that can be used to strengthen these relationships and so improve business performance among small firms in these economies.

COMPARING BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS OF HORTICULTURAL FIRMS IN SUPPLY CHAINS BETWEEN CHINA AND AUSTRALIA

Supply chain related problems are a major impediment to doing business with China, especially where perishable products are concerned. Previous research attributes much of the blame to unsophisticated Chinese logistics and distribution systems, or difficulties in implementing supply chain management (SCM) practices as defined by western literature. One suggestion is that Chinese firms have not yet realized the benefits of SCM, or are not yet at a stage where they can implement them. By comparison, in western countries SCM principles and practices are better understood, in particular the need for strong relationships among supply chain members. Thus as trade with China opens up under WTO agreements, it will become more important to understand the differences in how relationships with others in the supply chain are managed between Chinese and western firms. This research compared the management of business relationships among firms in supply chains between China and Australia. Data were gathered from detailed surveys of 84 food firms in China and 22 Australian food exporters. Most were involved in trade in horticultural produce. Results indicate that both Chinese and Australian firms clearly understand the benefits that can flow from good SCM practices. However Chinese firms essentially act in the belief that their key suppliers and customers are not honest, while Australian firms assume the opposite. As a result, Chinese firms show less trust and commitment to their key suppliers and key customers than Australian firms do. Australian firms therefore have a limited range of chain- building strategies open to them and should adopt a conservative approach. These lessons could apply equally well to horticultural exporters in any western country wishing to establish supply chains with Chinese importers.

Information Sharing in Global Supply Chain Alliances

ABSTRACT The post–WWII economic expansion of economies such as Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and more recently China and India was enabled to a significant degree by the increasingly complex, global supply chain networks of large Original Equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the United States, European Union, and Japan. By linking buyers and suppliers across countries and industries, supply chain management (SCM) practices have a large impact on the economic fortunes of companies and countries throughout the world. Nowhere has the effect of this mutual interdependence been felt more strongly than between the U.S. companies and the Asia-Pacific market. Although the benefits of SCM are well documented, some evidence suggests that the reality of SCM implementation can create additional pressures for suppliers. We identify key problem areas experienced by suppliers and their link to the type of information shared by buying firms. The problem area experienced by most suppliers relates to issues of dependence in the alliance. Mere information sharing is insufficient for a successful alliance, and more information can be associated with a number of problems. For example, lack of information sharing can be associated with a supplier's perception of the buyer expecting excessive support. However, greater information sharing can be associated with a supplier's perception of the buyer passing on an excessive burden. Sharing of financial information is perceived as intrusive and controlling. These apparent contradictions uncover the complexity of the supply chain alliance. The moderating factors appear to be open communication and joint sharing of problem solving procedures—factors identified by suppliers that define a world-class buyer.

Unleashing the Potential of SCM

This article argues that with the present state of enterprise resource planning (ERP) adoption by the companies, the potential benefits of supply chain management (SCM) and integration is about to be unleashed. This article presents the results and the implications of a survey on ERP adoption in the 500 largest Danish enterprises. The study is based on telephone interviews with ERP managers in 88.4% of the “top 500” enterprises in Denmark. Based on the survey, the article suggests the following four propositions: (i) ERP has become the pervasive infrastructure; (ii) ERP has become a contemporary technology; (iii) ERP adoption has matured; and (iv) ERP adoption is converging towards a dominant design. Finally, the article discusses the general implications of the surveyed state of practice on the SCM research challenges. Consequently we argue that research needs to adjust its conceptions of the ERP concept towards ERP II in order to accommodate to the emerging practices.

Maximising competitiveness through the supply chain

Discusses how retailers can best deal with a potential issue of a retail downturn. States that if retailing enters a downturn retailers will need to make the most of their supply chains in order to safeguard their competitiveness. Reveals that, in order to realise fully the benefits of supply chain management, retailers will have to develop end‐to‐end integration of systems from manufacturers to shop floor which will reduce costs, improve distribution and inventory management and thus customer loyalty. Concludes that these advances are essential for all businesses now since the technology boosted supply chain is a natural area for retailers to increase efficiency and, potentially, market share.

INTERNET ORTAMINDA DAĞITIM KANALI YÖNETİMİ

Supply Chain Management (SCM) can be considered as a "value collaboration", which unites the SC Partners (supplier, producer, subcontractor and distributor) under one structure. Together with the Internet und ERP systems becoming widespread, SCM benefits more from data processing and communication technologies, especially in the processes of order-taking, purchasing and stock management. SCM creates integration between its Partners and serves as an effective tool for decrease in costs, producing common benefits, synergy creation by specialization, establishment of effective systems and long range planning. This article provides the reader with a definition of SCM, Internet based SCM systems and an application from BAYMAK-one of the leading durable goods producer in Turkey.

A Research Model for the Redesign of Food Supply Chains

ABSTRACT This paper presents a research model for logistical chain redesign, which can assist organisations in identifying and quantifying the potential benefits of Supply Chain Management in their particular supply chain network. The model comprises three elements: (1) the identification of sources of decision-making uncertainties in the supply chain that act as a guide for the specification of relevant chain redesigns; (2) a conceptual logistical framework for chain analysis to identify the relevant redesign variables; and (3) a methodology, consisting of simulation and pilot studies, for evaluating the impact of alternative designs on the individual organisation and on chain performance. All three elements applied together result in a profound analysis of potential chain performance improvements and of possible restrictions within the investigated supply chain. The applicability of the research model is evaluated in a case study in a food supply chain.

Creating a manufacturing environment that is in harmony with the market—the ‘how’ of supply chain management

Abstract The inherent instabilityof complex supplychains is well understood and documented; the potential benefits of taking time out of the chain in terms of reduced inventory and lower operating costs are clearly substantial. There is now a broad community of managers and practitioners who know ‘what’ in principle needs to be done. The issue for all is ‘how’ to go about it for their particular business. This paper builds on an organizational trade-off model through which logistics moderates the conflicting demands and culture of manufacturing on the one hand and marketing on the other. The paper introduces three practical techniques for securing the benefits of supply chain management: time-based simulation; cost-to-serve; and piloting change. Used together these methodologies can deliver breakthrough in supply chain effectiveness.