Supply Chain Management Practices Research Articles

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONTRIBUTION TO ORGANISATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability is an element that is increasingly considered within the organisation. Therefore, the aim of this scientific article is to explore the contributions of supply chain management (SCM) to organisational sustainability. The study was based on a closed-ended question distributed to strategic managers from eleven business sectors, and the answers to this question were selected according to our objectives and grouped to generate six questions that were applied through a questionnaire to a total of 220 companies from the three economic sectors, companies that have implemented sustainable SCM practices. The main findings from the descriptive analysis used for the data show that sustainability practices integrated into SCM, such as sustainable sourcing, green design, and supply chain loop. Improving relationships with suppliers and customers by promoting closed-loop corporate social responsibility (CSR) values has a positive impact on organisational sustainability. These practices reduce environmental impact, improve financial performance, enhance reputation, and increase stakeholder satisfaction. The main conclusion of this study is that the adoption of sustainable SCM practices is critical to organisational sustainability. Organisations must prioritise sustainability in their SCM decisions to ensure their long-term success.

Greening the manufacturing firms: do green supply chain management and organizational citizenship behavior influence firm performance?

The spontaneous organizational citizenship behavior towards environment (OCBE) of employees in the workplace is crucial to businesses' green development and low-carbon transition. However, it was not considered how such behavior could be encouraged for enhanced firm performance. From the natural resource-based view theory perspective, this study tests a model that investigates how green supply chain management practices, green culture, top management commitment, and OCBE, and influences firm performance. A structural equation model (SEM) was utilized to test the hypotheses using 600 survey questionnaires collected from manufacturing firms. The results show that green supply chain management indirectly affects firm performance through green culture and top management commitment. The results reveal that green culture and top management commitment positively and significantly mediate the relationship between green supply chain management and firm performance. Furthermore, the findings show that OCBE has a direct effect on firm performance. Moreover, the results highlight that OCBE has a positive moderating effect on the association between green supply chain management and firm performance. Finally, the study's findings and implications are disclosed to be useful policy instruments for organizations, administrations, and other stakeholders.

Impact of Supply Chain Integration, Supplier Collaboration, and Quality Management on the Performance of Manufacturing Companies in Indonesia (Case Study of a Manufacturing Company in West Java)

This study aims to examine the impact of supply chain integration, supplier collaboration, and quality management on the performance of manufacturing companies in Indonesia, with a particular focus on companies located in West Java. A survey was conducted on 150 manufacturing companies, and the data were analyzed using quantitative methods. The results showed that these three factors positively and significantly impacted the company's performance. In particular, supply chain integration substantially affects company performance, followed by supplier collaboration and quality management. These findings have important implications for supply chain management practices in Indonesia's manufacturing sector.

Assessment of Green Supply Chain Management Practices on Sustainable Business in Ethiopia

Evaluating organisational performance from the perspective of green paradigms is essential as "green" issues continue to gain global attention. This study evaluated organisational performance and green supply chain practices in Ethiopian Telecom. A mixed approach was considered to meet the study's aims. Structured interview questions and a questionnaire were used as a data gathering tool. Workers of Ethiopian Telecom who held managerial positions and were either directly or indirectly in charge of the business's supply chain operations made up the study's population. 386 of the 426 given questionnaires were correctly completed and used in the study, yielding an 87% response rate. AMOS; Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze, interpret, and display the data collected via questionnaire. The methods of percentage, means, standard deviation, correlation, regression, and narrative analysis were used for inferential and descriptive analysis. Regarding survey results, conducted correlation analysis revealed a statistically significant positive association between the dimensions of green supply chain management and organizational performance, except eco design and operational performance; however, the overall survey result indicates that except for investment recovery, all of the dimensions of green supply chain management, including organizational commitment, eco-design, green purchasing. According to the SEM regression's findings, organizational dedication, eco-design, green purchases, and environmental practices all statistically influence how well an organization performs.

Role of green innovation, green internal, and external supply chain management practices: a gateway to environmental sustainability

Amid rising environmental woes, this study investigates the influence of green innovation, green supply chain management (GSCM), and total quality management (TQM) on ecological sustainability. It also inspects the moderating effect of internal environmental management using primary data collected from 358 respondents from China’s manufacturing industry. The findings exhibit that GSCM (cooperation with the customers and green procurement) significantly and positively influences ecological performance. Besides, green innovations reassure environmental practices, while TQM illustrates an insignificant impact on environmental performance. The outcomes strongly support that internal environmental management significantly moderates the connection between customer cooperation and environmental performance. It offers a valuable suggestion for firms and policymakers.

Effect of Green Supply Chain Management Practices on environmental Performance of Sugar Firms in Western Kenya

Effect of Green Supply Chain Management Practices on environmental Performance of Sugar Firms in Western Kenya

Supply Chain Performance in the Wooden Furniture Industry: The Effect of Institutional Pressures and Supply Chain Integration in a Developing Country Context

ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between institutional pressures, supply chain integration and supply chain performance in the wooden furniture industry. Cross-sectional survey data collected from 86 registered wooden furniture firms in Uganda were analyzed using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling. The study revealed that institutional pressures are positively and significantly related with supply chain performance and that supply chain integration plays a partial mediating role in the institutional pressures-supply chain performance relationship. Further, our component level analysis of institutional pressures reveals that whereas coercive pressure has a discernible positive influence on both supply chain integration and supply chain performance, mimetic pressure does not, while normative pressure positively influences only supply chain integration. These results underline the need to understand the role of individual components of institutional pressures and integration requirements in strategic supply chain management practice in order to boost supply chain performance of the wooden furniture firms.

Organizational capabilities and SSCM: a bibliographic review and cluster analysis

Purpose The purpose of the study is to perform a scientific mapping and detect the evolution pattern of two emerging fields, organizational capabilities and sustainable supply chain management (SSCM), to detect and visualize the existing conceptual domains and identify less-explored areas.Design/methodology/approach This study uses a methodological combination involving systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis. The methodology was implemented in the following order: definition and selection of the material using an electronic database, descriptive analysis of the material, category selection using bibliographic coupling analysis by VOSviewer (clusterization), material evaluation and content analysis.Findings The research results clarify the intellectual structure within the academic field. The authors’ identified three main clusters: (1) sustainable capabilities and practices in supply chain management (SCM), (2) green SCM and performance and (3) information technology and innovation. The findings reveal that there is a rich field to be explored, especially regarding issues involving sustainable technological capabilities, sustainable initiatives and key resource development.Practical implications This study facilitates researchers’ and practitioners’ understanding and their ability to map the different paths and evolution of SSCM and organizational capabilities. It can encourage managers and policymakers alike to conceive new approaches to engage in the adoption of SSCM.Originality/value This work employs a singular approach to identify the intellectual knowledge and topics related to the implementation of SSCM by adopting the theoretical approach of sustainable organizational capacity. It contributes to the debate on distinguishing specific sustainable organizational capabilities from traditional capabilities.

Impact of green supply chain management practices on the triple bottom line: a study on apparel manufacturers of Sri Lanka

PurposeThis paper aims to assess the impact of green supply chain management (GSCM) practices on the triple bottom line’s economic, social and environmental performance of Sri Lankan apparel manufacturers.Design/methodology/approachThis quantitative study uses a deductive approach. The practice-based view is used to support the conceptual framework. The partial least square structural equation modelling technique empirically assessed the conceptual model using 164 responses from Sri Lankan apparel manufacturers through a structured survey questionnaire. Apart from examining the direct effects of GSCM practice on the triple bottom line, the study also investigated the moderating effects of firm size and duration.FindingsThe results show that GSCM practices positively affect the organisation’s triple bottom line while business size and duration moderate the said relationship.Research limitations/implicationsThe fact that this study is based on Sri Lankan apparel producers may impact the generalizability of the findings across different industries and countries. Furthermore, the survey only looked at export manufacturers. This raises questions about the results’ relevance to other non-export groups of the current population with distinct characteristics.Practical implicationsThe paper provides insights for both academia and practitioners on the importance of adopting GSCM practices for the business performance of apparel manufacturers in Sri Lanka. The paper includes implications for devising strategic solutions for organisational performance and sustainability by using GSCM practices in apparel manufacturers in Sri Lanka.Originality/valueThe research contributes to the body of knowledge in the GSCM field in general. This research also contributes to the limited literature on GSCM practices in Sri Lanka. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first attempt to explain how apparel manufacturers in Sri Lanka are organised.

Supply chain agility and sustainability performance: A configurational approach to sustainable supply chain management practices

The sustainable supply chain management literature points to a positive relationship between sustainability practices and firm performance. However, firms have limited resources to apply toward competing strategies and initiatives and managers are therefore challenged with making decisions about which sustainability initiatives to pursue. Two potential solutions to this challenge include combining supply chain agility with sustainability practices and utilising the resource orchestration theory framework (ROT) to help supply chain managers make more informed sustainability-related decisions. The purpose of this study is to investigate the different potential combinations of firm and supply chain sustainability practices and supply chain agility which result in high firm performance. This study uses ROT and applies a configurational approach and qualitative comparative analysis methodology. The findings indicate that high sustainability performance can be reached through different paths (equifinality) entailing both high and low values of each proposed sustainability initiative and supply chain agility (asymmetry). The findings also reveal that results are dependent on how practices are combined, rather than on their single effects.

Digital transformation of supply chain management in retail and e-commerce

PurposeThe purpose of studying digitization transformation of the supply chain is to understand how digital technologies and processes are changing the way supply chains operate and to identify the opportunities and challenges associated with this transformation. Studying digitization transformation of the supply chain is important because it can help global businesses in identifying the best practices in supply chain management (SCM) systems and enhance supply chain performance. Hence, this research study is contributing in revealing the outcomes of digital inclusiveness in overall SCM for the growth of retail and e-commerce based platforms.Design/methodology/approachThis research is using both descriptive and explanatory research designs to provide a comprehensive understanding of the problems in SCM. Descriptive research provides a detailed description of the characteristics of the population under study, while explanatory research identifies the causal relationships between the variables. Descriptive research has helped us to develop hypotheses about the relationships between variables that can be tested using explanatory research. Explanatory research has been used to validate the findings of descriptive research. By using both descriptive and explanatory research designs, our research design has increased the generalizability of our findings.FindingsAccording to this study, businesses intend to change their supply chain strategies after the wake of competitive era to make them more robust, sustainable and collaborative with suppliers, customers and stakeholders by investing more in SCM technology like Blockchain, AI, analytics, robotic process automation and data control centers. This study evaluates the impact of digitization on supply chain systems. This includes assessing the benefits of digitization and identifying the factors that contribute to successful implementation. This research is studying the role of data analytics in SCM and how it can be leveraged to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase transparency.Research limitations/implicationsThe study highlights the importance of adopting digitization in supply chain systems to improve supply chain robustness, sustainability and collaboration with stakeholders. This study's emphasis on data analytics in SCM presents an opportunity for businesses to gain insights into their supply chain systems and make data-driven decisions. This can enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve overall supply chain performance. The study's focus on SCM technology and data analytics may overlook other factors that contribute to successful SCM, such as organizational culture, human resources and supply chain governance.Originality/valueThis study will complement to the existing body of information, management theory and practice and will benefit all. The research work is original and can be implemented worldwide to promote digitization in SCM for smooth transactions in the entire chain of wholesalers, retail distributors and customers.

THE CHANGING ROLE OF CUSTOMS: ALIGNMENT OF CUSTOMS SERVICES WITH INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAINS

The role of Customs in international trade has been crucial for many years, and with the ongoing changes in the trade landscape, their role has become even more significant. The article underlines the importance of customs logistics approach in increasing the quality of customs authorities' services. The essence of customs logistics, its basic aspects, and methodologies were researched in order to identify state-foreign trade interactions during customs service provision and to identify the main issues of developing this sector under modern settings. Explores the changing role of Customs in adapting supply chain management practices to improve trade facilitation, increase security and compliance, and reduce costs and delays. The current role of Customs in international trade and supply chain management, challenges, and opportunities facing Customs in adapting to the changing trade environment are discussed. The study concludes that aligning Customs authorities with supply chain management practices is essential to meet the evolving demands of international trade and achieve a more efficient, secure, and compliant global trade environment. Keywords: customs logistics, customs service, Supply chain management, reliability, the supply chain, risks.

Linking Supply Chain Management Practices of Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises to Customer Relationship Management Objectives: A Proposed Framework

Highlighting the importance of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) for economic development and growth, and the appearance of their supply chain vulnerability due to the pandemic attack. Thus, the aim of this research is to propose a framework linking the supply chain management practices (SCMPs) of MSMEs to CRM objectives for the purpose of improving MSMEs’ operational performance. This article conducted a systematic review of all available publications from two prominent databases (WoS and Scopus) through PRISMA guidelines to explore the relationship between variables upon which the theoretical framework will be identified. Followed by semi-structured interviews with MSMEs’ eco-system stakeholders to validate the proposed framework using content analysis based on NVivo software. The findings revealed the relationship between SCMPs and CRM objectives through MSMEs’ operational performance, and a set of indicators has been determined for each variable, upon which a theoretical framework has been developed. Moreover, content analysis for interviews validates the key determinants for SCMPs, operational performance, customer satisfaction, and loyalty for MSMEs, upon which a proposed framework has been developed. This research provides a framework that can be used by academics and practitioners to assess the impact of SCMPs on CRM objectives through improving MSMEs’ operational performance and corrective action for MSMEs’ procedures.

The implementation of green supply chain management (GSCM) and environmental management system (EMS) practices and its impact on market competitiveness during COVID-19.

Despite great academic interest in global green supply chain management (GSCM) practices, its effectiveness for environmental management systems (EMS) and market competitiveness during COVID-19 remains untapped. Existing literature suggests that a fundamental link between GSCM, EMS, and market competitiveness is missing, as supply management is critical to maintain market competitiveness. To fill this gap in the literature, this study examines whether environmental management systems influence the link between GSCM practice and market competitiveness in China. We also propose the articulating role of big data analytics and artificial intelligence (BDA-AI) and environmental visibility toward these associations in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. We evaluated the proposed model using regression-based structural equation modeling (SEM) with primary data (n = 330). This result provides empirical evidence of the impact of GSCM on EMS and market competitiveness. Moreover, the results show that the BDA-AI and the environmental visibility enhanced the positive relationship between GSCM-EMS and EMS and market competitiveness in China. Recent research shows that supply chain professionals, policymakers, managers, and researchers are turning to formal EMS, BDA-AI, and environmental visibility to help their organizations achieve the competitiveness that the market indicates they need.

Integrating eye care in low-income and middle-income settings: a scoping review

ObjectivesIntegrated people-centred eye care has been recommended as a strategic framework for reducing global vision impairment and blindness. The extent to which eye care has integrated with other services has...

Effect of the Green Supply Chain Management on the Environmental Performance: The Moderating Effect of Institutional Pressure

For sustainable growth and development, it is time for eco-friendly efforts as well as pursuing economic performance. This study first identified the relationship between green supply chain management practices and environmental performance. In addition, it was of key significance to examine the differences in the influence of green supply chain management practices on environmental performance through moderating variables of institutional pressure.BR The results showed that among the green supply chain management practices, internal environmental management system, investment recovery, and buyer management have a positive impact on environmental performance. Previous studies argued that institutional pressure increases the willingness of companies to implement and improve green supply chain management and affects the efficiency of resources used for environmental management. However, contrary to the arguments suggested in the institutional theory, our study found that the higher the institutional pressure, the weaker the positive influence of green supply chain management practices on environmental performance. In particular, concerning green design, it has been statistically significantly demonstrated that the higher the institutional pressure, the weaker the positive influence of green design on environmental performance.

Implementasi Green Supply Chain Management untuk Pasokan Telur Ayam Menggunakan Metode Fuzzy AHP

The need for chicken eggs is inseparable from the supply chain network. Green aspects in fulfilling supply chain networks have an impact on the environment such as market cleanliness and egg quality. The current condition of Kemang Market in supply chain management has not led to environmental aspects. The purpose of this study is to identify priority criteria that can be applied to green supply chain management activities in Kemang Market, Bogor Regency. The method used is Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to determine the main criteria in applying green supply chain management practices to chicken eggs in Kemang Market, Bogor Regency. The results showed that the main criteria used in the GSCM practice of chicken eggs are top management support in implementing supply chain operational activities, namely through clean market environment programs and monitoring systems related to egg arrival and dispensing systems in the market.

The role of sticky cost behavior in supply chain management: Evidence from Jordan

This study aims to examine the relationship between sticky cost behavior and supply chain management of Jordanian manufacturing firms. The data are collected using a questionnaire targeting 25 Jordanian manufacturing firms. The data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis and correlation. The results reveal a positive relationship between supply chain management and sticky cost behavior (the correlation factor is 81.2%), indicating that the higher the level of sticky costs, the higher the supply chain management level. Moreover, the study found a positive and significant link between target costing and supply chain management (the correlation factor is 68.1%). The findings suggest that manufacturing companies in Jordan should consider the impact of sticky cost behavior on their supply chain management practices and that target costing can be an effective approach to improve supply chain management. The study adds to the previous studies on cost behavior and supply chain management, providing insights for manufacturing companies in Jordan and beyond on improving their supply chain management practices. Acknowledgment I want to thank Amman Arab University for funding this study.

Digital approach toward environmental sustainability in supply chains: Evidence from Vietnamese firms

AbstractDespite substantial efforts to examine the factors driving green supply chain management practices and environmental performance in emerging markets, the roles of green digital learning orientation and digital transformation facilitating these practices are still not fully understood. Utilizing the resource‐based view strategy, we investigated how green digital learning orientation impacts environmental performance through green supply chain management practices, while also exploring the moderating effect of digital transformation in the green digital learning orientation and green supply chain management practices link. Our findings, based on data collected from 212 Vietnamese enterprises, indicate that green digital learning orientation has a positive impact on green supply chain management practices, which in turn leads to improved environmental performance. Additionally, the study reveals that digital transformation plays a significant moderating role in the relationship between green digital learning orientation and green supply chain management practices. These findings make a notable contribution to the existing digital transformation and sustainable supply chain literature. The study provides both theoretical and managerial implications, which are discussed in detail.

Sustainable Supplier Selection and Order Allocation Using an Integrated ROG-Based Type-2 Fuzzy Decision-Making Approach

The sustainable Supplier Evaluation and Selection and Order Allocation (SSOA) problem has received significant attention in supply chain management due to its potential to enhance a company’s performance, improve customer satisfaction, and reduce costs. In this study, an integrated methodology is proposed to address the SSOA problem. The methodology combines multiple techniques to handle the uncertainties associated with supplier evaluation, including a new ranking method based on the concept of Radius of Gyration (ROG) for interval type-2 fuzzy sets. The methodology also incorporates both subjective weights obtained using the Simple Multi-Attribute Rating Technique (SMART) and expert preferences, and objective weights calculated using the Method based on the Removal Effects of Criteria (MEREC) method to determine the weights of evaluation criteria. Some criteria for sustainable development are used to evaluate supplier performance, resulting in type-2 fuzzy sets, which are evaluated using the Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assessment (WASPAS) method. The ROG-based ranking method is employed to calculate the relative scores of suppliers. Finally, a multi-objective decision-making (MODM) mathematical model is presented to identify suitable suppliers and allocate their order quantities. The methodology is demonstrated in a sustainable SSOA problem and is shown to be efficient and effective, as the ROG-based ranking method allows for more accurate supplier performance evaluation, and the use of the criteria highlights the importance of sustainability in supplier selection and order allocation. The methodology’s practicality is further supported by the analysis conducted in this study, which demonstrates the methodology’s ability to handle the uncertainties associated with supplier evaluation and selection. The proposed methodology offers a comprehensive approach to the SSOA problem that can effectively handle the uncertainties in supplier evaluation and selection and promote sustainable practices in supply chain management.