Logistics Management Practices Research Articles

The Path from Green Innovation to Supply Chain Resilience: Do Structural and Dynamic Supply Chain Complexity Matter?

At the heart of supply chain innovation lies the challenge of complexity, a pivotal force shaping the pathways to resilience and sustainable success in today’s business environment. Drawing from the resource-based view, dynamic capabilities, and contingency theories, this study examines the impact of green innovation strategies on supply chain resilience through the mediation role of green logistics management practices and the moderation effects of dynamic and structural supply chain complexity. Leveraging a quantitative approach, this study surveyed 404 managers from manufacturing firms in Turkey using a combination of physical and electronic questionnaires. Our analysis robustly supports the interconnected roles of green innovation strategy and logistics management practices in bolstering supply chain resilience. A green innovation strategy significantly enhances green logistics management practices and supply chain resilience. Further, green logistics practices contribute positively to supply chain resilience, acting as a crucial mediator in translating green innovation strategies into heightened supply chain resilience. Additionally, the effectiveness of green innovation strategies in improving green logistics management practices is amplified in less structurally complex supply chains. In contrast, the impact of green logistics practices on supply chain resilience becomes more pronounced in environments with lower dynamic complexity, highlighting the nuanced influence of supply chain complexity on sustainability efforts. The study’s findings contribute a novel perspective to the sustainability discourse, emphasizing complexity’s nuanced role as a determinant of supply chain resilience.

Humanitarian Logistics and Emergency Response in Humanitarian Organizations in Kenya.

Disasters were unpredictable and unavoidable, necessitating adequate disaster response plans. Humanitarian logistics, which gained prominence after the 2004 Asian tsunami, played an important part in crisis prevention. Despite weak links in relief chain management, issues remained. Humanitarian logistics had a huge impact on disaster relief efforts, as studies revealed a variety of challenges, including a lack of sufficient SCM software and poor facilities. Despite its importance, few studies have explored the impact of disaster assistance on humanitarian organizations, particularly in Kenya. The study sought to address this gap by evaluating the impact of humanitarian logistics on emergency response in Nairobi, Kenya. Humanitarian groups, policymakers, and NGOs profited from the research, which informed strategic planning and policy creation to strengthen disaster response operations. The Resource Dependency Theory (RDT) proposed that organizations rely on external resources for survival and growth. It underlined the importance of forming strategic alliances to secure resources. In humanitarian settings, logistics were critical in procuring and allocating resources for successful emergency response. The research methodology used a cross-sectional descriptive design to investigate the association between humanitarian logistics management techniques and emergency response in Kenyan humanitarian organizations. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to obtain data from 64 Nairobi-based firms. Data analysis required the use of both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, such as regression and correlation analysis. The study found a significant positive association (β = 0.732, p < 0.001) between logistics management practices and emergency response, indicating that improving logistics leads to better response outcomes. The study recommended prioritizing logistical development and resource allocation to improve emergency response capabilities.

Logistics Management Practices and Performance of Government-Owned Sugar Companies In Kenya.

In the recent past, the Kenyan government has not been able to ensure the provision of affordable food. Structural bottlenecks have made it difficult for food produced in the country to reach its intended recipients. This study investigated the effect of logistics management practices on performance of government owned sugar companies in Kenya. It was premised on the proposition that in order to increase competitiveness of government-owned sugar companies, it is important to have a sound understanding of their logistics management practices. Underpinned by resource-based view theory, theory of constraints, systems theory and transaction cost theory, this study provided insights into managing logistics to enhance performance within the context of government owned sugar companies in Kenya. Four specific objectives emanated from this main objective: one, to determine the extent to which inventory management affects performance, two, to assess how order management affects performance, three, to establish how transportation management affects performance, four to determine the extent to which packaging management practices affects performance. Out of these objectives, hypotheses were stated for testing. Through structured questionnaires, data was obtained from 5 government-owned sugar companies. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data and test hypotheses of the relationships stated earlier. The target sample population of the study was 256 supply chain personnel from five Government-owned sugar Companies in Kenya. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 29 using both descriptive and inferential analysis. The study finding revealed that inventory, order, transport, and packaging management significantly influence government-owned sugar manufacturing firms' performance in Kenya, explaining 73.9% of performance variation. ANOVA results confirmed the model's statistical significance (p < 0.05). Further analysis demonstrated positive relationships between inventory, order, transport, and packaging management practices and firm performance. The study suggests government and policymakers allocate resources for collaborative research to enhance state-owned sugar manufacturing firms' logistics management. Researchers should focus on cost reduction, quality control, and technology adoption. Sugar firms need to invest in order processing systems, equipment, and sustainable packaging. Logistics service providers should adopt advanced technologies and collaborate with sugar firms. Further studies should explore additional logistics practices and cross-industry collaborations.

Determinants of the transition towards circular economy in SMEs: a sustainable supply chain management perspective.

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) increasingly know the benefits of improving resource efficiency and closing loops. These benefits include lowering material costs, establishing competitive advantages, and gaining access to new markets. As a consequence of implementing new regulations, manufacturing companies, particularly those in the automobile industry, are compelled to modify and change their business practices related to the circular economy (CE). More stringent the implementation of environmentally responsible policies and strengthening environmental regulations. CE is the most important factor in improving environmental conditions since it reduces waste and boosts output. This facet calls for the attention of fresh academics and policymakers with years of relevant expertise. Recent studies have investigated how green logistics management might improve a company's overall performance in terms of environmental responsibility. However, we believe that the connection between environmentally responsible companies is not a direct one but rather one that is mediated by the practices of circular economies. We investigate the direct and indirect effects of the environmentally responsible impact of proper logistics management on organizations' overall environmental performance via the application of circular economy practices. Our theoretical underpinnings are the resource-based viewpoint and the resource dependence theory. This research also investigates whether or not the traceability of the supply chain has a mitigating influence on the connections. We evaluated the hypotheses using the PLS-SEM method, drawing on the empirical data provided by 245 Chinese factories considered modest or medium size. The results demonstrate that the management of green logistics has a constructive effect on circular economy practices and businesses' sustainability performance. In addition, although it greatly impacts circular economy practice among SMEs, supply chain traceability does not attenuate the connection between eco-friendly supply chain management and environmental impact. Green logistics management in SMEs is linked to improved sustainability performance via the circular economy practice. To further verify the efficacy of the mediation, we also ran the sober test. Our results strengthen knowledge of circular economy, environmentally friendly logistics management practices, and sustainability performance while advancing natural resource-based planning and the resource dependence theory, which are the two approaches. Given the scarcity of information research analyzing the interplay between these factors, our results are very significant.

Effect of logistics management practices on marketing performance of small and medium scale enetrprises in Calabar, Cross River

The study examined the effect of logistics management practices in Calabar. The specific objectives were to investigate the effect of warehouse management, inventory, transportation and order processing on marketing performance of SMSEs in Calabar, Cross River State. The research design used for this study is the survey method. Primary data were collected from small and medium scale enterprises (SMSEs) in Calabar using questionnaire. The data were analysed using inferential and descriptive statistical tools. Based on the results, it was revealed that warehouse management, inventory management, transportation management and order processing have a significant effect on marketing performance of SMSEs in Calabar. On the basis of the findings, it was concluded that logistics and supply chain managers should encourage effective and efficient logistics management practices in their organizations to enhance their marketing performance.

Logistics Planning Practices and Performance of Electoral Systems in Kenya.

Elections are becoming democracy's bedrock. Even before the great development of African states were created, antagonists attempted to corrupt, undermine, or otherwise disrupt democracy by seeking to subvert elections. The threats on the electoral process are as old as the vote itself: from adversarial governments, terrorist organizations, strikers for the Boss Tweed vote, people who try to wreak havoc hence the survival of democracy demands for the protection of elections. As a consequence, after the 90s Election Administration in African nations, the tendency of some individuals to impede elections has not changed, mentioning a number of electoral fraud cases in the history of African States. In recent years, some of the tactics of such attempts to overthrow democracy have become distinct. Attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in digital networks today improve conventional approaches and have become an increasingly successful strategy. Therefore, the study sought to determine the role of Logistics planning practices on the performance of electoral systems in Kenya. The research design that was used in this study was a longitudinal research design. The population for this study consisted of 373 Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer (CS/CEO), Deputy Commission Secretary (DCS), Directors, Managers, County Election Managers, and Constituency Election Coordinators within 290 constituencies of Kenya's August 2017 election. A total of 373 respondents were used as the sample size for the study. Data was used as primary and secondary. While self-administered questionnaire and interview guide were used to collect primary data, the study reviewed the previous evaluation reports to seek the secondary data on General election performance. The data was collected and then analyzed by both descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The results of this study benefited policy makers, managers, administrators, citizens all whole, researchers, consultants, scholars, and trainers involved in Election Administration. This study tested the null hypotheses that Logistics planning practices had no significant role in the performance of electoral systems in Kenya. Pragmatism paradigm approach and mixed method research were adopted in this study. The questionnaire tested both validity and reliability. Quantitative and qualitative techniques were used to analyze the collected data with the assistance of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 25. Multiple regression and correlation analysis were carried out. The results revealed a moderate positive correlation (R = 0.565) between logistics planning and electoral system performance, with approximately 31.9% of the variance explained by logistic planning. The consequences of these findings are relevant for electoral authorities and policymakers that aim to improve the dependability, participation rate, uniformity, and trustworthiness of election systems through the use of strategic logistical planning. The study's findings on the significance of logistics planning strategies in Kenyan electoral systems suggest recommendations for improvement, including implementing robust logistics planning procedures to optimize resource allocation and minimize delays, prioritizing voter-friendly environments at polling locations, establishing a responsive logistical communication system, and developing cost-effective logistics planning approaches. Additionally, the study indicates a need for further research to identify additional factors influencing electoral system performance and to assess logistics management practices in different contexts, such as the East African region, for a more comprehensive analysis

Logistics Management Practices and Performance of Agricultural Processing Firms in Laikipia County, Kenya

The general objective of this project was to establish the effect of logistic practices and performance of agricultural processing firms. The study was guided by the following specific objectives; material handling, inventory management, transport management, and logistics communication.The study adopted resource based view theory, game theory, firm theory and the theory of constraints. The study used descriptive design because it enhances systematic description that is as accurate, valid, and reliable as possible regarding the responses. The study was limited to agricultural processing firms in Laikipia County, Kenya. The researcher used questionnaires and secondary data as the research instrument to gather the relevant information needed relating to the study. The study involved the use of professionals and experts to test the validity of the questionnaire by trying to assess what concept the instrument was trying to measure and the accuracy of the representation of the concept under research. The quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics. Inaddition; the study used multiple regression analysis to analyse the data. This study provided evidence that material handling significantly and positively influences the performance of agricultural processing firms in Laikipia County, Kenya. Concerning inventory management; the study established a significant positive relationship between inventory management and firm performance. This study also provided evidence that transport management significantly and positively influences the performance of agricultural processing firms in Laikipia County, Kenya.Finally, information flow management was found to have a positive significant influence on the performance of agricultural processing firms in Laikipia County, Kenya. The study recommends that agricultural processing firms must have adequate storage facilities with modern materials handling equipment. The study also recommends the inclusion of inventory management in the strategic plans of the agricultural processing firms in Laikipia County, Kenya. The study further recommends the inclusion of inventory management in the strategic plans of the agricultural processing firms in Laikipia County, Kenya.Finally,the study recommends that internal structures and systems that allow a free and timely flow of information between individuals and departments should be put in place. This will allow real-time flow of information between the organization and key stakeholders.

Role of Humanitarian Logistics Management Practices on Drought Management Response in Kenya

Role of Humanitarian Logistics Management Practices on Drought Management Response in Kenya

Role of Humanitarian Logistics Management Practices on Drought Management Response in Kenya

Humanitarian Logistics is a critical set of actions that takes place during natural or man-made disasters to save lives and property. However, the subject is under-researched in comparison to business logistics in profit-making firms where profit is the primary motivation for existence. The main goal of this study was to examine the role of humanitarian logistics management practices on drought management response in Kenya, with the following specific objectives of the study: to examine the role of transport management drought management response in Kenya, to evaluate the role of inventory management drought management response in Kenya, to examine the role of order processing drought management response in Kenya, and to establish the influence of information flow on drought management response in Kenya. The study used a cross-sectional survey. The study's target population was 270 personnel from the National Drought Management Authority in 23 Arid and Semi-Arid Lands counties. A semi-structured questionnaire was distributed via e-mail survey and hand delivery. Secondary data was gathered from both public and unpublished records. The questionnaire's validity and reliability were assessed. The data was analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies with the help of the SPSS software program version 25. The study discovered that both transport management practices, inventory management practices, order processing, and information flow as humanitarian logistics management practices played a significant role in drought management response in Kenya; thus, the study recommended that managers in humanitarian organizations. Kenya should include humanitarian logistics management practices in their strategic plan, particularly investment in transport management practices, inventory management practices, order processing, and information flow, which may make it easier to bring about innovation in the organization and good information sharing to both suppliers and clients.

Greening the Vietnamese supply chain: The influence of green logistics knowledge and intellectual capital

Green logistics has recently received considerable attention because of its practical benefits to businesses and the environment, particularly in developing countries. However, there is a lack of empirical evidence regarding the motivations behind green logistics practices and environmental performance. This study explores the impact of green logistics knowledge exploitation on green logistics management practices and green logistics performance. In addition, this study explains the moderating role of green intellectual capital in the relationship between green logistics knowledge exploitation and green logistics management practices. Based on responses from 142 Vietnamese logistics business managers, the data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling. To our knowledge, this is the first study to confirm 1) the influence of green logistics knowledge exploitation on green logistics performance through the mediating role of green logistics management practices, and 2) the moderating effect of green intellectual capital on the relationship between green logistics knowledge exploitation and green logistics management practices. These results have implications for environmental management practices in logistics operations and could help promote green logistics practices through green logistics knowledge exploitation and its subsequent enhancement of green logistics performance.

Factors in critical management practices for construction projects waste predictors to C&DW minimization and maximization

There has been a significant increase in the amount of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) produced over the past few decades, posing challenges to the construction industry and endangering environmental and sustainable development. Therefore, the present study is conducted with an objective to determine the association among factors in critical management practices that contribute in waste maximization and minimization in construction projects. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a structured questionnaire. The population of this study comprised of project managers, field engineers, consultants, civil engineers, working in the construction industry in Pakistan. The ‘confirmatory factor analysis’ (CFA) was applied to validate the measurement model, based on five latent factors and 27 observed variables for construction waste maximization (case study- I), and five latent factors and 28 observed variables for construction waste minimization (case study- II). The Cronbach's alpha value < 0.05 was set to determine the association among factors. The results demonstrated a significant correlation between each of the five parameters connected to construction waste maximization and minimization. The results of the study concluded that critical management practices such as contract management, materials logistics management, materials reuse, waste segregation, and onsite practices are strongly correlated with each other and are contributing factors in the minimizing the waste in the construction sites. The study is novel in terms of identifying the contributing factors in construction waste maximization and minimization, as well as determining the relationship among these factors. The study carries some important practical implications in terms of illustrating the two proposed models on factors influencing to construction waste minimization and maximization.

Achieving zero hunger in Kenya: logistics management practices for enhancing organizational performance in agriculture and food authority

This study sought to determine logistics management practices that may be leveraged to enhance the organizational performance of the Agriculture and Food Authority in Kenya (AFA). The study was motivated by Sustainable Development Goal 2, which advocates for zero hunger in the United Nations member states. The study was grounded in the lean theory that advocates the pull approach. The research design adopted by the study is the explanatory research design that is anchored in the post-positivist research philosophy. The study targeted 623 staff of the AFA, drawn from fifteen silos under its management. Stratified and simple random sampling techniques were used to select a sample of 380 employees. Structured questionnaires were developed and used to collect data. The standard multiple regression approach was used to analyze the collected data. The analysis results confirmed that the three components of logistics management, namely; inventory management, transport management, and warehouse management, were positive and significant predictors of operational efficiency of the AFA tested at the 95% level of confidence. The study concluded that inventory management, transport management, and warehouse management are practices that could place the AFA in a good position to realize zero hunger in Kenya. However, the study adopted appropriate measures in both policy and managerial recommendations that the food agencies should embrace in enhancing the implementation of the best and most efficient supply chain management practices at the disposal of organizations’ performance. Future studies endeavor to identify other logistic management practices that can be complementary to the three identified in this study in enhancing the AFA's potential to achieve the zero hunger goal.

Beneficiary-centric decision support framework for enhanced resource coordination in humanitarian logistics: A case study from ASEAN

The growing frequency, impact, and complexity of natural- and human-made- disasters have resulted in an increased attention toward humanitarian logistics management practices. With most disasters having a global scale due to the high level of interconnectedness between supply chains, the adequate provision of humanitarian assistance through streamlined logistics systems has become paramount. Correspondingly, the traditional organization- and execution-centric approaches are no longer sufficient, and greater attention to beneficiary- and ecosystem-centric supply chain networks with equal emphasis on planning and execution are necessary. Accordingly, this work proposes a multi-method decision support framework to analyze, visualize, optimize, and simulate supply networks to address the key challenge of resource coordination in disaster response operations. A real-world application to the Disaster Emergency Logistics System for ASEAN (DELSA), the network of pre-positioned stockpiles managed by the ASEAN Humanitarian Agency in ASEAN, is also presented. Results of the analyses show that with the introduction of inventory management policies with safety stock, the DELSA network improves its performance in service level by +41%. Unlike the current practice where inventory decisions are, in most cases, supply-and funds-driven, the findings of this work bring about a paradigm shift for beneficiary-centric policies. More importantly, the analyses of this study could generate practical insights for proper humanitarian logistics planning not only in ASEAN but throughout the world.

A GENERAL EVALUATION OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT IN TERMS OF ORGANIZATIONS

Today's world is in a period where globalization activities and commercial applications are experienced rapidly. For this reason, logistics is an important business function to offer all kinds of products and services that all global consumers need, at the right time, at the right place, at the right cost, under the right conditions, to the right customer. In terms of businesses, logistics has strategic importance in providing inputs to the business, information flow in the processes of the business and ensuring the appropriate distribution of business outputs in target markets, and it is important both in the planning of operating costs and in terms of gaining value of the business. In addition, logistics enables the realization of the structure defined as the supply chain by providing product and information flow between businesses. In the last quarter of the century, where globalization is gaining momentum day by day, businesses are developing their logistics practices day by day and including them in company processes in order to ensure continuity in their activities and not to lose their customers, who are the most important part of their earnings. However, logistics has generally been tried to be defined as numerical applications made with a pure transportation process and sometimes with computer software. However, although logistics has a financial aspect that includes many numerical operations, there is also a managerial aspect that requires planning, organization and control at every step. By mentioning the emergence and development of logistics activities, which are critical for businesses, the logistics management practices of these activities in businesses, their benefits to businesses and the working areas of logistics management in businesses are examined.

Impact assessment of logistics management practices on supply chain management performance in the automobile industry in India

Logistics is the core and backbone of the supply chain management (SCM) in any business. Currently, automobile and related businesses are struggling to optimise inventory and warehouse activities, error proof warehouse operations, properly optimised transport and distribution with customised vehicles, all-time damage free deliveries and real-time visibility, business processes integrations through right technology to minimise procedural wastes, and real-time information sharing across the stakeholders. The aim of the study was to understand the impacts of logistics management (LM) practices on SCM performance and the results imply that logistics management practices have high correlation and direct impact on SCM performance. The research concluded that proper use and optimisation of LM practices result improved supply chain performance which is desired for each business as it increases the overall profitability and customer satisfaction.

Impact assessment of logistics management practices on supply chain management performance in the automobile industry in India

Impact assessment of logistics management practices on supply chain management performance in the automobile industry in India

Features of logistics enterprises management

The article discusses the features of management of logistics enterprises. The need for logic, practical approaches and a scientific approach coincided with the beginning of Kazakhstan’s transition to market relations. The possibilities and dynamics of a logical approach in domestic business are inseparable from the current socioeconomic and political situation in Kazakhstan and the forecast of economic reforms. The introduction of logistics management practices into business practice allows many firms to reduce all inventories in production, supply and sales, accelerate working capital, reduce production costs, reduce distribution costs and ensure complete satisfaction of consumers with goods and services. A set of economic effects when using logistics is obtained from the sum of the effects of improving these indicators. This is due to the emergence of integrative properties of logistic systems, that is, properties specific to the entire system, but not specific to its elements. Today, the development of logistics in Kazakhstan is based on the laws and principles of the market, the development of logic and its integration with the enterprise management system reflects the level of development of the market economy. The industry must pursue a well-thought-out and long-term growth strategy based on national diversification and the search for new markets. They use our transport and communication services. This strategy will reduce the cost of transport, tourism, services, roads and capital construction, as well as domestic goods.

LOGISTICS STRATEGY OF THE ENTERPRISE: THE ESSENCE OF THE CONCEPT

The article considers the current achievements of leading scientists and scholars in the field of strategic logistics management on the understanding of the essence of the term "logistics strategy" of the enterprise. A thorough analysis of the relevant scientific and practical literature revealed that this area is at an early stage of its development now. This fact causes the lack of identity and common views of experts in the interpretation of the meaning of this term, the authors provide different definitions. Existing developments in the theory and practice of logistics management, including the essence of the concept of logistics strategy need research and refinement.&#x0D; The main purpose of the article is to formulate the definition of logistics strategy by identifying and streamlining its essential features (the ones each of which is necessary, but all together are sufficient to distinguish this term from all the others).&#x0D; The existing interpretations of the essence of logistics strategy used in modern literature are studied. Their exhaustive analysis allowed us to conclude that, along with the available theoretical developments, they have certain limitations and shortcomings. Based on the application of basic logical techniques (analysis, comparison and synthesis), the essential features of this term are identified with regard to the content of actions and essential certainty: a set of actions, decisions and methods of effective enterprise management; long-term strategic plan (profile) of the enterprise in the logistics sphere; management of material, information and financial flows; coordination, allocation and efficient use of resources.&#x0D; The basis for the formation of the concept of logistics strategy is established: firstly, the inclusion of the above four essential features of logistics strategies; secondly, clarification of the feature regarding the compliance of logistics strategies not only with the type of corporate strategy, but also with business strategies, as it is aimed at achieving its goals; thirdly, the inclusion of a sign of compliance with the long-term goals of the enterprise; fourthly, basing on (among others) ​​the definition of strategy and logistics.&#x0D; Based on the above provisions, the essence of the concept of logistics strategy of the enterprise is formulated, which, in contrast to the existing ones, most fully takes into account the essential features of this term in its essential definition and content of actions. The main differences of the proposed definition are the joint inclusion of the concept of the relevant components in the content.

Logistics quality management practices and performance of international distribution centre operators

This study quantitatively examines the enabler and performance outcomes of logistics quality management in the context of international distribution centre operators based on absorptive capacity theory. A total 110 usable surveys were collected by the questionnaire survey and a two-step structural equation modelling (SEM) approach including confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was subsequently employed to evaluate the values of logistics quality management. The results of SEM show that logistics information integration is positively related to the implementation of logistics quality management, which in turn has a positive impact on logistics services and organisational performance. Findings also confirm the mediating roles of logistics quality management and logistics service performance in this study.

Logistics quality management practices and performance of international distribution centre operators

This study quantitatively examines the enabler and performance outcomes of logistics quality management in the context of international distribution centre operators based on absorptive capacity th...