Business Establishments Research Articles

The Relationship between Business Excellent Model and Business Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Malaysia

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been identified as a critical economic development engine globally, including Malaysia. SMEs' contribution to the economy includes their share of total establishments, employment, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and total export. SMEs comprise 97.4 percent of business establishments, provide 59 percent of total employment, and are the major contributor to economic growth. Despite SMEs' significant proportion and pivotal roles in economic development, their business performance is still debatable. The SMEs' business performance has shown slow growth while recording low productivity compared to large firms. Thus, this paper seeks to develop a broadly-based Business Excellent Model (BEM) that is exclusively and mutually for the business performance of SMEs by investigating each criterion of the Business Excellent Model. The development of the BEM was done based on the findings by reviewing literature from the local and global context concerning the issue. Previous studies revealed that SMEs need the necessary BEM to act as a catalyst for their business performance. The SMEs need to have seven criteria which comprise (a) leadership, (b) strategy, (c) information, (d) customer, (e) workforce, (f) process, and (g) results that are exclusively and mutually for SMEs' business performance. Finally, the conclusion from the literature help to assess the critical issues of slow-growing and unproductive SMEs in Malaysia. Furthermore, understanding every criterion of the BEM would also ascertain which criteria should be included in the BEM for SMEs. Keywords: Small and Medium Enterprises, business performance, Business Excellent Model

Research of Innovative Solutions for Updating Existing Business Models and Modern Service Technologies in Restaurant Business

Topicality. The relevance of the chosen research centers in the specifics of the restaurant business as a part of the service industry, which involves not only improving the quality of human life, but the introduction of modern service technologies by updating existing business models as well.
 The aim of the study is to analyse the current situation of innovative solutions for updating existing business models, and the usage of modern service technologies in order to improve the efficiency of restaurant business establishments abroad and in Ukraine.
 Research methods combine the systematisation of information causing the restaurant business industry formation and development. The theoretical and methodological basis of the study is formed by scientific concepts and theoretical elaborations of blighty and foreign scholars in the field of analysis of enterprises activity, service technologies, and laws of Ukraine.
 Results. The article highlights the tendencies of updating existing business models and modern service technologies of Ukrainian companies in the restaurant business sphere. The advantages of innovative and updated business models range in the restaurant business field, such as reducing manual labour and improving the quality and speed of customer service, creating strong brands, developing key business areas, amendment of the life quality, elaborating promising business concepts have been indicated.
 Conclusions and discussion. The scientific novelty of the article bases on identifying the necessity of innovative solutions in order to update existing business models and use innovative service technologies for improving the efficiency of restaurant business establishments. The practical significance consists in determining the basic principles of modern technologies implementation depending on the type of innovation and the model of establishment.

THE ROLE OF FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR SMEs OWNERS : STUDY ON RIBBON EMBROIDERY SMEs IN SEMARANG

The purpose of this study was to determine the understanding and role of business owners' financial literacy in terms of female gender in their business management, to explore any information that plays a role in increasing their business financial literacy intelligence, where Semarang City has ribbon embroidery SMEs whose ownership is dominated by the female gender. The number of ribbon embroidery SMEs in Semarang is not as many as Batik Semarangan SMEs but the results of the work and the results of the National Financial Literacy Survey (SNLIK) conducted by the Financial Services Authority (OJK) in 2019, the financial literacy of male owners is greater than that of women. The financial literacy of business actors (MSMEs), especially those of the female gender, is said to be still low below the male gender, this needed more attention so that these female business actors can improve their financial literacy intelligence, so they can be more effective in managing their businesses so that they continue to grow. survive and thrive. The research method used is qualitative with a narrative approach. to get a description of the data in the form of the level of understanding of the financial literacy of the owner as a business actor in managing his business and trying to capture interpretations from various perspectives of people who will be used as objects of research. The results of the study indicate that the indicators of education and length of business have a very significant role in business management. Based on the results of the research and discussion described above, it can be concluded that the level of education and the length of the business establishment have a major influence on the understanding of business owners. Because the higher one's education, the more open the mastery of one's knowledge in managing a good business from a financial perspective. While the length of business indicates that a person will be more skilled in managing his business both in terms of finance and production because they will be more honed in managing their business. The new variable used in this research is to include a cost-efficiency-based feminism variable which is a novelty as a development for this research.Keywords: Financial Literacy, Education, Income Level, Business Time, and Owner’s Age, a cost-efficiency-based feminism

DEVELOPMENT OF LAMBANOG (COCONUT VODKA) BASED CONCOCTION AS AUTHENTIC COCKTAIL DRINK IN THE PROVINCE OF THE PHILIPPINES

The purpose of the study is to develop Quezon’s authentic cocktail drink to promote the local product in Quezon Province using lambanog based and local ingredients in selected municipalities of 1st and 2nd districts in Quezon province specifically Mauban, Pagbilao, Sampaloc, Tayabas, Infanta, Sariaya and Lucena City. This is a Research and Development type of study which focuses on developing products that would contribute to the industry of the province. Owners, managers, and bartenders were the respondents of the study.
 
 The methodology used in the study was Research and Development using a developed lambanog based concoction focused on three phases; generating phase where all ingredients/materials for the development of local lambanog concoction were gathered, followed by the development phase where the concoction according to the acceptance of the taste and physical attributes of the lambanog cocktail were created and developed and lastly is the field try-out phase where the acceptability of the lambanog based concoction to the market were tested. As to the result of the study, among the varieties of the different types of ingredients in Quezon province gathered by the researchers as modifiers, the tanglad, butterfly dried ternate, bignay, mulberry fruit, katmon, liputi, and passion fruit were proven to have a good blend with the lambanog concoction when it comes to its appearance, taste/flavor, and odor/smell. Among the three cocktail drinks Cocktail 2 with concoction of lambanog, bignay, mulberry fruit, katmon, liputi and simple syrup got the highest acceptance level when it comes to its appearance. While to its taste/flavor and smell/odor cocktail 1 with the concoction of lambanog, buko, tanglad, and butterfly dried ternate got the highest acceptance level.
 
 For the study to be more beneficial to the community as well as the lambanog and hospitality industry, further study is recommended which will focus on the marketability of the lambanog cocktails to be participated by the business establishment owners, staff and customers.

Inclusiveness of Financial Activities of Hotel Institutions during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Scientific work on “Inclusiveness of Financial Activities of Hotel Institutions During the Covid-19 Pandemic” aims to conduct a financial analysis of the state of the hotel services market in Ukraine and the world during the period of active progression of the Covid-19 virus infection.
 The purpose of the article. The aim of the work was to study the peculiarities of the financial development of the hotel industry in the pandemic in the world and in Ukraine.
 The methodology. The totality of research methods is a methodology for analyzing and organizing the main legislative acts and laws, namely the methods of generalization, comparison, chronology, analysis and generalization. Segment diagramming, elements of financial analysis, as a digital display of the state of the economic level of development are used to visualize the state of the hotel business market.
 The results of the research. The study analyzes the level of change in sales revenue from the hotel business in Ukraine. The regions of Ukraine were divided into the main tourist regions and the structure of accommodation facilities by types and specialized accommodation facilities have been developed.
 The scientific work considers the hotel industry as elements of the market of services of Ukraine, so the distribution of accommodation is divided into in the following regions: central region, northern region and western and southern regions. The location of hotel business establishments is appropriately structured.
 Conclusions that were made indicate the need to improve the quality of services while expanding their range, which is due to the ever-increasing demands of consumers in accordance with the requirements of advanced technologies. A significant expansion of the range of accommodation (apartments, villas, holiday homes, country and guest houses, chalets, etc.) will best guide different groups of tourists and diversify the types of recreation.
 The presented paper depicts relevant and necessary research that will help hotel business leaders to respond in a timely manner to financial threats. During the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important to monitor the state of the Ukrainian services market, timely implement all possible security measures and prevent the impact of adverse factors on the development of the hotel business.

Сучасні тенденції менеджменту ресторанного бізнесу

Abstract. Introduction. The restaurant industry is one of the most competitive businesses in the world. To succeed in an industry where competition is high and profit margins are low, you need to manage your restaurant business effectively. It consists of interrelated variables of both internal and external environment. They are characterized by the complexity of connections, the rapid change of information, and the mobility of factors. The restaurant industry is a complex branch of the economy that has its own specific features. This means that the management of restaurant establishments should be based on taking into account both the peculiarities of the restaurant industry and the characteristics of the environment in which the restaurant business operates. In turn, the solution to this problem is possible thanks to taking into account modern trends in the management of restaurant establishments, understanding its essence, principles, approaches, and technologies of modern management science. A dialectical method of cognition, a comprehensive approach to the study of economic phenomena, and a systemic vision of management issues were used for the theoretical and methodological justification of the main provisions of the study. They made it possible to formulate scientific results and provide practical recommendations. Purpose. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the theoretical provisions of the essence of restaurant management, to identify trends in its development, and to develop practical proposals for effective management in the restaurant business. Results. The author justified the concept of management in the restaurant industry. The need for a practical approach to the management of restaurant business establishments has been proven. The main areas of restaurant business management are highlighted, including personnel management, kitchen management, business reputation management, service management,customer relationship management and customer experience management, marketing management, financial management, supply management, technical and technological service management. The main trends in the development of management in the restaurant industry have been formed, which are based on modern aspects of the functioning of the industry, taking into account world experience. Practical proposals for implementation of management in restaurants have been developed. Conclusions. The author proved that management in the restaurant industry is a specific type of activity that is carried out in order to achieve goals in this business through the effective use of all resources. It should be based on modern trends in the development of the restaurant business and its features, taking into account the significant influence of external factors.

Pandemic Poverty Governance: Neoliberalism under Crisis

Prevailing theories of poverty governance emphasize how political and economic constraints associated with urban neoliberalism have led to the retraction of protective welfare commitments and an increased criminalization of poverty. While research on this “disciplinary turn” has been generative, it tells us little about countervailing trends or how institutional responses to poverty change over time. Addressing these gaps, this article offers a case study of the emergence and acceptance by the business community of a supportive Housing First and harm reduction initiative called JustCARE—a distinct technique of poverty governance not readily explicable within existing theoretical frameworks. By situating JustCARE within a wider strategic action field of poverty governance, we reveal the macro-, meso-, and micro-level dynamics that together facilitated its inception, growth, and eventual embrace by members of the formerly hostile business establishment. Specifically, we underscore how two exogenous shocks (COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter [BLM] uprisings) enabled a well-positioned advocacy organization to articulate and implement a non-punitive homelessness response alternative. We conclude that field-based scholarship centering “theoretically deviant” cases can reveal how the contradictions and failures of neoliberal poverty management can generate unique opportunities for meaningful institutional change.

Linguistic Analysis of Trademarks of Selected Buffet Restaurants in SM Mall of Asia, Manila

Trademarks are important for business establishments because they express the origin and quality of the companies, but it is not always easy to know and employ linguistic elements to craft good trademarks. Thus, to see the linguistic characteristics and strength of trademarks, the study has an objective to examine the trademarks of selected buffet restaurants at SM Mall of Asia, in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. The data were taken from nine buffet restaurants. The analysis was done by referring to Shuy’s (2002) linguistic tools and Butters’ (2010) framework. The findings reveal that the linguistic characteristics mainly used by the buffet restaurants were lexicography, phonetics, morphology, and semantics. In terms of lexicography, most trademarks have their etymological meaning and historical development in the dictionaries, except Charaptor and Yakimix, which are coined words. In phonetics, the trademarks have phonetic characteristics of 1-3 syllables. Then the morphological analysis shows that the trademarks consist of noun phrases, affixation, and word formation (clipping). In semantics, five trademarks do not have synonyms and polysemy; three have synonyms, and two have polysemy. In terms of strength, the trademarks were classified from the weak to the strongest as follows: Buffet 101 (descriptive); Cabalen, La Fiesta, Oceana (suggestive); Four Seasons, Vikings (arbitrary); and Charaptor, GEN, Yakimix (fanciful). The findings imply that business owners need to create their companies’ trademarks in arbitrary or fanciful categories.

Generation “Z” willingness to participate in crowdshipping services to achieve sustainable last-mile delivery in emerging market

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide trilogy in the emerging market for the establishment of business, economy and environment which is the new word for the development of any nation to attain sustainable development. This research explores the prospective crowdshipper's willingness to participate in crowdshipping services through a motivational factor.Design/methodology/approachTo understand the trend and future of this concept, Google Trends Analysis (GTA) has been used. The theoretical model has been validated empirically using a survey of 287 Indian (Generation Y and Z) urban participants, but focused is on Generation “Z” participants and subsequent analysis have been carried out using structural equation modelling.FindingsA theoretical framework has been developed connecting the various factions of the crowdsourcing process thus providing an overall view of the process strategy for logistics start-ups. This conceptual framework of sharing economy in emerging market can benefit the prospective suppliers and their target receivers. Particularly trust in crowdshipper plays a significant mediating role between subject factors and next generation user willingness to participate in crowdshipping services for sustainable last-mile delivery.Originality/valueThe present theoretical foundations and frameworks have been studied to get an idea of the main aspects of the field. It has the potential to provide the impetus for collaboration with the various stakeholders thus achieving the sustainable development process. The practical inference of this study is the usability in terms of the plugin application for e-retailer in emerging markets.

Adaptability Measures of Newly Established Businesses: A Case in the Philippines during the Covid 19 Pandemic

Establishing a business in the midst of the pandemic is very challenging since there are more factors and regulations to be considered leading to inevitable changes in the business operation to adapt with the current situation. This study aims to analyze the adaptability measures implemented by newly established food and beverage businesses. This study utilizes a quantitative approach specifically, a correlational research design to investigate the relationships between the variables with the use of a researchers’ made survey questionnaire. The instrument was distributed to twenty-three (23) respondents chosen through a convenience sampling technique based on their availability and their willingness to take part in the study. Chi-square of independence, T-test, frequency and percentage were used for data analysis. From the result, the business profile of the respondents does not affect its capability and choice of what adaptability measures it implements. In addition, the respondents were able to implement effectively the measures that they planned beforehand, as there was no significant difference with the adaptability measures during the planning and operations stage. Financial adaptability measures had the highest aggregate mean, which means it is highly implemented and highly extensive to profitability as well. This study concludes that adaptability measures regarding finance both during the planning and operations stage are significant as it affects how a business generate sales, cost, expense, and ultimately profit. Most of the other adaptability measures do not affect the profitability of the business although it is still important to be adaptable in terms of marketing and human resource.

Barbarians inside the gates: how private equity firms create value

Purpose Facing increased asset prices and growing competition, private equity firms needed to innovate their established business model and shift from focusing on financial engineering to creating operating value. Yet, the authors understand little about how private equity firms increase the value of companies in their portfolios. This paper aims to shed light on organizational strategies, activities and governance principles that private equity firms use to create value. Design/methodology/approach This investigation combines several qualitative research approaches. Using in-depth interviews with executives in 35 private equity firms, the authors define industry-specific design principles for value creation using a Gioia methodology. They then use the Eisenhardt methodology to make in-depth case comparisons among sample firms. Findings Private equity firms employ one of four strategies – labeled “Infiltrator,” “Consultant,” “Organizer” or “Investor” – to create value in portfolio companies, each with a different organizational structure, level of cooperation between investor and portfolio firm and specific configuration of design elements. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first to focus on private equity value creation strategies from an organizational perspective. To their knowledge, no other publication has tapped this deeply into the interface between the private equity firm and the portfolio company to define the exact approach taken by the firm. This study contributes to the emerging discussion around the nonfinancial inputs to value creation. In addition, this qualitative research design is underrepresented in private equity research.

The Impact of Financial Accounting in Decision Making Processes in Business

Purpose: This Study aims to test the impact of financial accounting on the decision made by business managements. As well as to analyse the relation among the business management decision and the financial accounting. Theoretical framework: This research is theoretically covered by accounting knowledge by testing the relationship between the accounting information and decision-making process. Design/methodology/approach: Data was collected from the tehrantimes.com and it was observed that, there are total 33,800 active small and medium organization operating in Iraq in 2019. For simplifying the survey and data collection as well as to reduce the time and costing of survey, an online survey method is used to get the votes of all responders. In this survey, 836 responders were invited, participated and interviewed using a prepared using well questionnaire. Findings: The result shows that the business accepts the fact that the financial accounting information, helps in analysing the factors which affect start-ups in the early state of business establishment, the also shows that financial accounting information helps in analysing competitor, and it satisfactorily defines the study of alternative options which buyers may have with respective product or service. The study also shows that financial accounting information does not helps in defining the bargaining capacity of supplier or buyers. Research, Practical & Social implications: This study helps accounting regulators and process decision maker by having more understanding of this relationship. In addition, it increases the knowledge of the companies regarding the decision making and accounting information by developing the accounting information system to increase the quality of accounting. Originality: This research contributes to accounting felid and accounting knowledge as well as to accounting practice by understanding the relationship between the financial information and decision making.

Spatial and cross-sectoral relationships in business entry dynamics around a highway corridor

Inter-business networks are important components of business dynamics and spatial clusters. Extensive literature proclaims the existence of a variety of networks and benefits of diversity within. However, the literature falls short to exhibit the subsistence of connections between economic activities which invariably contribute towards entry decisions of business establishments. In this paper, using National Establishment Time Series (NETS) database, we analyse establishments entering the region around U.S.-400, largely in Kansas, across a period of 20 years (1992–2011). The establishments are categorised into 20 industrial sectors based on their economic activities. Using spatial econometric models and partial least squares regression, yearly relationships (attraction/impedance) among these categories are estimated. The results provide evidence that relationships amidst pre-existing and new-entrants are indeed significant in business entry. This can be critical in understanding and rationale of freight vehicle flows and guide towards corridor utilisation aspects. The inferred relationships could be used to understand how alterations in one sector may perturb other sectors and to inform about upgrading regional attraction, retention and growth-related policies.

The Contextual Analysis of HRM Practices in Multinational Companies in the Czech Republic

This paper aims to analyze the current state of the Czech Republic’s socioeconomic environment and the HRM practices of MNCs. The Contextual Analysis was made by using data records from 2015 to 2020 from the Czech Statistical Office, Santander Trade’s website, and CzechInvest. By using Hofstede’s six dimensions, the Czech Republic was compared with its neighbor countries: Germany, Poland, and Slovakia. Literature review was done by using articles from the prestigious scientific journals. The study found that the Czech Republic is an attractive foreign investment market because of the followings: it has one of Europe's most strategic geographical locations. Its excellent infrastructure contributes to the Czech Republic's positioning as an important crossroads for European business corridors; its FDI policies and investor-friendly regulations, which offer a number of advantages for foreign investors; and its socioeconomic environment, which is also suitable for the establishment of new businesses in the country. At the end, the study recommends further research on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on MNCs, FDI, and the Czech Republic’s policies on how to eliminate these effects.

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Abstract. Introduction. In modern conditions in the hotel and restaurant business market, the question of increasing competitiveness and finding solutions to retain consumers and attract the attention of new ones is gaining relevance. This is possible on the basis of accurate market segmentation and determination of the consumer groups that will become the target audience, i.e. market segmentation and selection of the target segment. The dialectical method of cognition, a systematic approach to the study of economic phenomena, which made it possible to obtain scientific results, as well as to formulate conclusions and practical recommendations, became the theoretical and methodological basis of the research. Purpose. The purpose of the article is to develop theoretical and practical recommendations for target audience segmentation for hotel and restaurant businesses on the market in modern conditions of intense competition, using modern methods of target marketing. Results. Stages of marketing processes for hotel and restaurant business establishments are highlighted: establishment positioning; target audience segmentation; search for competitors; formation of a plan of marketing activities; structuring of the marketing budget; formation of feedback and communication with guests; optimization of the menu in a restaurant or hotel; optimization of serving dishes; pricing in the hotel and restaurant business; service optimization; interior. The concept of segmentation of the target audience as a component of target marketing is characterized, as well as the methods of segmentation of the target audience are provided, which allow obtaining high-quality information about the actual needs of consumers and the formation of solutions and new offers to satisfy them. Practical recommendations are provided that can be used for both complex and individual hotel and restaurant businesses. Conclusions. Based on the analyzed information, segmentation methods have been identified that are suitable for achieving greater research results, that is, high competitive advantages, increasing profits and the level of recognition and loyalty of consumers of hotel and restaurant establishments.

Cara Menggali Ide-Ide Bisnis Yang Bisa Diterapkan Pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19

The Covid-19 Pandemic period greatly affected the income of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and the decline in economic growth had an impact on the sluggish growth of new business establishments. The Bina Amanah Cordova Entrepreneurship School (SKBAC), is an institution that provides entrepreneurship education and training, for example: stalls, workshops, tailors, food vendors, salons, embroidery etc. The purpose of this activity is to provide and share information, ideas about business/business opportunities, which are adapted to minimal capital during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The method of service with counseling by providing information and related knowledge about exploring business ideas during the Covid-19 Pandemic for prospective / MSME actors who are students at SKBAC. The results of the service for SKBAC students, namely MSME actors and prospective actors, better understand how to explore business ideas and add product variety and innovation, including how to market products in the conditions of the online Covid-19 Pandemic in carrying out sales. Students begin to be more confident in developing their business ideas and marketing with social media

Analisis Penentuan Strategi Bersaing pada Bisnis Usaha Kafe Omah Koempoel

Omah Koempoel is one of the cafes in Batu Tourism City that has many customers because it provides a natural and contemporary cafe concept through neatly arranged joglo-joglo buildings. Because it has many competitors and must be able to satisfy every customer who comes, Omah Koempoel needs to find a strategy to help win the cafe business in Batu Tourism City. The method that used in this study is a strategic management matrix formulation consisting of 3 stages or stages, namely the Input Stage with the Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) Matrix and the External Factor Evaluation (EFE) Matrix; the Matching Stage using Internal External Matrix (IE) analysis, and the Decision Stage using the QSPM Matrix (Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix). The results of this study get alternative strategies that Omah Koempoel can use is a development strategy by expanding its market share, expanding business locations, expanding business in other sectors, finding suitable and appropriate locations for the establishment of new businesses, maximizing digital media that is currently developing this, as well as being more active and aggressive in promoting the products offered.

Impact of Financial Digitalization on Organizational Performance

Digitalization profoundly affects organizational performance, especially in the financial industry, by disrupting established business models and providing new opportunities for value creation. The combination of advanced internet technology and financial services—namely financial technology (fintech)—has become the most inflammatory component of financial digitalization. However, there is limited knowledge in academia about the effect of fintech on traditional financial intermediation. Using panel data of China's bank sector from 2013 to 2019, the researchers found that financial digitalization is negatively associated with the performance of banks. In addition, further research on the moderating effect shows that the monetary policy easing cycle, the high financial friction environment, and the risk-taking preference of banks could mitigate the negative effect of fintech development on bank performance. These findings contribute to the literature on financial digitization and traditional financial intermediation and have implications for banking practitioners and regulators.

Peningkatan Pengetahuan dan Keterampilan Berwirausaha Melalui Pelatihan Pendirian Bisnis Baru

This training aims to provide knowledge, understanding, and skill to participants about preparing business plans and starting new businesses by utilizing social media. Participants are expected to be able to find breakthroughs in creating job opportunities for themselves and others during the Covid-19 pandemic. This training was attended by 24 participants consisting of members of the Tangerang Mandiri Student Community and housewives. The method of implementing the activities includes the stages of preparation, implementation, and reporting. While the technique of implementing training activities is online. The results of this training activity indicated that the participants were quite satisfied with this training activity. This activity is sufficient to contribute to participants in increasing knowledge, understanding, and skills in establishing new digital-based MSMEs businesses, compiling simple business plans, and being able to find business opportunities. Therefore, in the future, further activities are needed, namely assistance activities for the establishment of new businesses (MSMEs) based on digital and how to design digital marketing using social media.

A Review of Supply Chain Uncertainty Management in the End-of-Life Vehicle Industry

Various uncertainties exist in the End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) industry, which further complicates the ELV business’s growth. In order to pursue greater progress in the ELV business establishment, a comprehensive analysis of previous ELV studies with regard to the supply chain uncertainty perspective is essential. The objective of this study is aimed at categorising the existing supply chain uncertainty sources according to their end-of-life (EoL) strategies, identify the management approaches adopted to analyse the prominent research trends, and conduct a regional analysis of ELV supply chain studies for the past years, from 2016 until 2022. The content analysis method was used to extract all the essential information from previous research, and an analysis was performed to obtain the latest research trends and identify the relationship between the gathered data. The findings show that the past research focuses on three main supply chain uncertainties, namely, uncertainty in logistics and network facilities (31.8%), production and operations (30.7%), and environmental (25.0%). Furthermore, the regional analysis shows that 83% of the studies were conducted in developing countries over the past years. Lastly, several research gaps were presented to provide researchers with potential directions and the way forward to explore ELV supply chain research from the uncertainty management context.