Logistics Supply Chain Management Research Articles

Logistics Coordination Management Mechanisms

Order to improve competitiveness in the logistics supply chain management of fisheries has become an increasingly important fishery enterprise, especially fisheries major retail enterprises. Logistics supply chain management has become part of the agenda of senior management in fisheries production and the retail industry to improve organizational efficiency and improve customer value, better use of resources and improve profitability and achieve organizational goals. In this article, the fisheries supply chain coordination problems. Multi-agent system, it can effectively deal with the distributed large-scale data, the coordination of fisheries development of retail logistics supply chain, warehouse and cross-pier is open, in this paper operation. To meet the individual needs of different participants in the proposed multi-agent system architecture for an efficient, responsive logistics supply chain coordination methods. The proposed multi-agent system can adaptively change over time, when the new organization is involved and the other disappeared. Proposed multi-agent systems, improve the level of the fisheries supply chain flexibility, the more sensitive members of the fisheries supply chain.

Major Retailing Logistics Management Mechanisms

Due to the emergence of the global economy and increased competition, many of the modern fishing companies have recognized that their fisheries rapid product introduction and service innovation to market the importance of supply chain management. To improve their competitiveness, many modern fishing companies have accepted supply chain management to improve organizational effectiveness and achievement of organizational objectives, increase customer value, better use of resources, and improve profitability. Consider adhere to enterprise operational efficiency to improve collaboration and client response in the modern fisheries management advocated by business partners, an additional thrust towards a successful competitive strategy. Supply chain management in the fisheries industry has become part of the agenda of the senior management of the fishery production and the retail industry. Appropriate mechanism to optimize fisheries logistics supply chain design and effective fisheries management method is a reference to the fisheries in this article the major retail logistics supply chain management. Soft computing technology based on the proposed new program, and effectively solve the problems by a variety of dynamic segment of the logistics supply chain of the fisheries of the major retail companies.

A fuzzy QFD approach to determine supply chain management strategies in the dairy industry

The aim of this study is to identify the crucial logistics requirements and supply chain management (SCM) strategies for the dairy industry. For product or service development, quality function deployment (QFD) is a useful approach to maximize customer satisfaction. The determination of design requirements and supply chain management strategies are important issues during QFD processes for product or service design. For this reason, a fuzzy QFD methodology is proposed in this study to determine these aspects and to improve customer satisfaction. Qualitative information is converted firstly into quantitative parameters, and then this data is combined with other quantitative data to parameterize two multi-objective mathematical programming models. In the first model, the most important logistic requirements for the company are determined based on total technical importance, total cost, total feasibility and total value increment objectives, and in the second model, based on these objectives, appropriate supply chain management strategies are determined. Finally, a case study from the Turkish dairy industry is given to illustrate the proposed approach.

Design and Operating for the Logistics Systems

Logistics supply chain system management is the integration of key business processes from end user through original logistics suppliers that provides products, services, and information that add value for customers and other stakeholders. Due to the emergence of the global economy and intensified competition, many modern firms in the industry have recognized the importance of managing their logistics supply chains for fast product introduction and service innovations to the markets since the introduction of the term logistics supply chain management. For improved competitiveness, many modern firms in the industry have embraced the logistics supply chain management to increase organizational effectiveness and achieve such organizational goals as improved customer value, better utilization of resources, and increased profitability, through suitable design and effective operating of logistics supply chain system.

Supply chain management and logistics complexity: a contingency approach

By empirically exploring the correlation between logistics complexity-related contextual conditions and supply chain management (SCM) objectives and decision areas/practices, this study aims to investigate whether, and the means by which, supply chain managers of large manufacturing companies adopt a contingency approach in their supply chain decisions. This study involves a comprehensive literature review followed by an analysis of survey data using cluster analysis, factor analysis and binary logistic regression. Statistically significant relationships were found between logistics complexity-related contextual conditions and supply chain objectives and decision areas. Although some prescriptive context-dependent models for supply chain management can be found in the literature, this research tries to fill a gap by empirically demonstrating that large manufacturing companies actually tend to make their supply chain choices contingent upon their logistics complexity-related context.

Establishing the relationship between logistics complexity and supply chain objectives and decision areas in large companies operating in Brazil

This paper reports an attempt to explore the relationships between logistics complexity and supply chain management (SCM) objectives and decision areas in large manufacturing companies operating in Brazil. Literature review is conducted, followed by survey research data (using a sample of 108 large companies operating in Brazil) analysis using cluster analysis, factor analysis and binary logistic regression. Results suggest that the level of logistics complexity of companies is a driver of management choices in supply chain objectives and decision areas, confirming our initial proposition that a contingency approach for supply chain management would be more appropriate than the "best practice" one. At the end of the article some further conclusions are drawn and opportunities for further research are discussed.

Modelling, analysis and optimisation of supply chains by using Petri net models: the state-of-the-art

Driven by fierce global competition, reducing costs while improving customer services by effective supply chain logistics management has become one main concern of most companies. This has created needs for modelling, performance analysis and optimisation tools that can help these companies to improve their logistics networks and operations. In this paper, the advantages of Petri nets as modelling and analysis tools for logistics systems are demonstrated, the recent developments of using Petri net based approaches for modelling, performance analysis, and optimisation of supply chains are reviewed, and future research directions for this important area are explored.

Supply Chain Logistics Management, 3rdEdition

Book Review| July 01 2009 Supply Chain Logistics Management, 3rdEdition Supply Chain Logistics Management, 3rdEditionBowersox, Donald J.; Closs, David J.; Cooper, M. Bixby Harash J. Sachdev Harash J. Sachdev Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Transportation Journal (2009) 48 (3): 57–58. https://doi.org/10.2307/25702534 Cite Icon Cite Share Icon Share Twitter Permissions Search Site Citation Harash J. Sachdev; Supply Chain Logistics Management, 3rdEdition. Transportation Journal 1 July 2009; 48 (3): 57–58. doi: https://doi.org/10.2307/25702534 Download citation file: Zotero Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All Scholarly Publishing CollectivePenn State University PressTransportation Journal Search Advanced Search The text of this article is only available as a PDF. Copyright © 2009 American Society of Transportation and Logistics2009American Society of Transportation and Logistics Article PDF first page preview Close Modal You do not currently have access to this content.

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Developing supply chains in disaster relief operations through cross‐sector socially oriented collaborations: a theoretical model

PurposeThis study seeks to provide insights into corporate achievements in supply chain management (SCM) and logistics management and to detail how they might help disaster agencies. The authors aim to highlight and identify current practices, particularities, and challenges in disaster relief supply chains.Design/methodology/approachBoth SCM and logistics management literature and examples drawn from real‐life cases inform the development of the theoretical model.FindingsThe theoretical, dual‐cycle model that focuses on the key missions of disaster relief agencies: first, prevention and planning and, second, response and recovery. Three major contributions are offered: a concise representation of current practices and particularities of disaster relief supply chains compared with commercial SCM; challenges and barriers to the development of more efficient SCM practices, classified into learning, strategising, and coordinating and measurement issues; and a simple, functional model for understanding how collaborations between corporations and disaster relief agencies might help relief agencies meet SCM challenges.Research limitations/implicationsThe study does not address culture‐clash related considerations. Rather than representing the entire scope of real‐life situations and practices, the analysis relies on key assumptions to help conceptualise collaborative paths.Practical implicationsThe study provides specific insights into how corporations might help improve the SCM practices by disaster relief agencies that continue to function without SCM professional expertise, tools, or staff.Originality/valueThe paper shows that sharing supply chain and logistics expertise, technology, and infrastructure with relief agencies could be a way for corporations to demonstrate their good corporate citizenship. Collaborations between corporations and disaster agencies offer significant potential benefits.

The impact of logistics performance on organizational performance in a supply chain context

PurposeThe paper's aim is to theorize and assess a logistics performance model incorporating logistics performance as the focal construct with supply chain management strategy as antecedent and organizational performance, both marketing and financial, as consequences.Design/methodology/approachData from a national sample of 142 plant and operations managers are analyzed using a structural equation modeling methodology.FindingsThe results indicate that logistics performance is positively impacted by supply chain management strategy and that both logistics performance and supply chain management strategy positively impact marketing performance, which in turn positively impacts financial performance. Neither supply chain management strategy nor logistics performance was found to directly impact financial performance.Research limitations/implicationsTo compete at the supply chain level, manufacturers must adopt a supply chain management strategy. Such a strategy requires integration and coordination of key external processes such as purchasing, selling, and logistics with supply chain partners. In this study the focus is limited to the impact of logistics performance on organizational performance within a supply chain context.Practical implicationsAs manufacturers work to improve the logistics processes, they support their organization's supply chain strategy, resulting in improved performance for the overall supply chain and ultimately their manufacturing organizations.Originality/valueOrganizational managers are being asked to focus directly on supply chain functions such as logistics to bolster the competitiveness of the supply chains in which their organizations are integral partners. Does such a supply chain focus ultimately result in improved organizational performance? This study provides evidence that a supply chain focus will enhance logistics performance, which will ultimately result in improved organizational performance.

Effect of industry type and ownership status on supply chain operational performance in a developing country

This research investigates the Supply Chain Operational Performance (SCOP) of Thailand's manufacturing sector through the use of a supply chain management Logistics Scorecard (LSC). The LSC was developed as a self-evaluation tool for companies and focuses on four key areas. Over 150 companies from five industries in Thailand participated in this study by providing their LSC self-evaluation data. This data was analysed to identify determinants of SCOP in terms of industry type and ownership status. The results indicate that different industries have focused on different areas of SCOP. Furthermore, it was observed that multinational companies in Thailand significantly outperform domestic companies in terms of SCOP level in several industry sectors. Also, dissimilarity between multinational and local companies was found in terms of their approach to supply chain management. The findings of this research may be useful as guidelines for investigating and enhancing SCOP in other newly industrialised or developing countries.

Principle and benefits of third party logistics approach when managing logistics supply chain

Abstract The principle of third party logistics has grown into a very important and a well‐functioning logistics concept, mainly due to outsourcing trends in transport business. Providers of 3PL services complemented the effectiveness of logistics supply chain management extending the performance of hauliers and forwarders to what might be called outsourced logistics services providers. The main driver for this was large transportation companies that have striven to render their limited services to the whole transport chain. Firstly, this extended to what now is called forwarding services, i.e. responsibility and transport service was extended from only physical transportation to additional services. Then some transport and forwarding companies continued enlarging their responsibility so that it included an increased part of the transport chain up to a total responsibility for the entire transportation, from production to consumption. A nature of transportation services became more and more the nature of ...

PRINCIPLE AND BENEFITS OF THIRD PARTY LOGISTICS APPROACH WHEN MANAGING LOGISTICS SUPPLY CHAIN

The principle of third party logistics has grown into a very important and a well‐functioning logistics concept, mainly due to outsourcing trends in transport business. Providers of 3PL services complemented the effectiveness of logistics supply chain management extending the performance of hauliers and forwarders to what might be called outsourced logistics services providers. The main driver for this was large transportation companies that have striven to render their limited services to the whole transport chain. Firstly, this extended to what now is called forwarding services, i.e. responsibility and transport service was extended from only physical transportation to additional services. Then some transport and forwarding companies continued enlarging their responsibility so that it included an increased part of the transport chain up to a total responsibility for the entire transportation, from production to consumption. A nature of transportation services became more and more the nature of logistics. Companies started offering complete logistics solutions, instead of only isolated physical transportation services. This allowed a customer to concentrate on the core business instead of paying much attention to material flows.

Decision Sciences Research in China: Current Status, Opportunities, and Propositions for Research in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Quality Management*

ABSTRACTAs China becomes increasingly important to the global economy, it is critical to conduct high‐quality research on important decision sciences issues there. This article provides an extensive review and critique of the extant China‐based literature on supply chain management, logistics, and quality management, based on the foundation established by Zhao, Flynn, and Roth (2006). In general, decision sciences research in China is in its infancy. Although there have been some very interesting and well‐executed articles, the majority are descriptive and focus on status updates. We provide a set of propositions to guide future research in logistics, supply chain management, and quality management in China, as well as guidelines for dealing with some of the unique challenges of conducting empirical research in China.

A Study on the Potential and Requirements in Shipping Companies with RFID Technology

This study intends to surveyrequirements for port and logistics supply chain management with RFID {Radio Frequency IDentification)technology. Port and logistics supply chain management has become a critical issue due to the necessity of efficiency, visibility, trace-ability, etc. Since the introduction of RFID technology, its performance, reliability, validity, and safety have been a concern in most industries. Particularly, in port and logistics supply chain management, RFID has the potential to track the movement of containers and to provide in-transit visibility toward customers. In thispaper we consider some critical issues related to port and logistics supply chain management, which previously adopted RFID technology. In order to successfully design and adopt RFID technology and utilize it as optimally as is possible in the port and logistics industry, it is necessary to understand the potential of shipping companies and their requirements in adopting RFID technology in port and logistics.

A general methodology for determining a fit between supply chain logistics and five stages of strategic management

A framework for comparing supply chain logistics and the strategic orientation of the firm is explored. Seventeen attributes of supply chain logistics management are investigated along with five stages of strategic evolution of firms. Specific findings note management challenges when it is either below or beyond the strategic level of the firm. In addition, this research highlights how supply chain logistics managers can prioritize training, development, and purchasing activities.

Logistics management and costs of biomass fuel supply

Discusses part of a project conducted by the authors into the logistics planning and management and costs of supplying biomass fuels to biomass‐fired power stations in the UK. Defines biomass fuels and the reasons for the growth in interest in their use for electricity generation. The activities and parties involved in the biomass fuel supply chain are discussed together with the management of the chain in order to achieve smooth and consistent flow of biomass fuel to power stations. Explains the approach used to modelling the delivered costs of biomass fuels for four types of biomass fuel included in the project: forest fuel, short rotation coppice, straw and miscanthus. Comments are given on the environmental impacts of the fuel supply chains. The results indicate that straw supply systems are capable of producing the lowest delivered costs of the four fuels studied. Short rotation coppice and miscanthus, two new energy crops, are likely to have the highest delivered costs at present. This is due to the cost of growing these fuels and the financial incentives required by farmers to persuade them to grow these crops. Logistics costs (i.e. transport, storage and handling) are shown to represent a significant proportion of total delivered cost in biomass supply. Careful supply chain planning and logistics management will be of central importance to the success of the biomass industry.