Supply Chain Management Strategies Research Articles

The Impact of Green Supply Chain Management on Long-term Effectiveness of Enterprises

Due to the expansion of the economy and society, higher standards have been proposed for the growth of enterprises. More and more attention has been paid to the sustainable development of enterprises. The shortage of resources and environmental pollution are another challenge for manufacturing enterprises, requiring businesses to give environmental issues more consideration modern management practices such as green supply chain management take the entire supply chain into account when making decisions. It incorporates suppliers, manufactures, sellers and users and is based on the principle of green manufacturing and supply chain management technologies. Its goal is to reduce environmental impact of the entire process of purchasing, processing, packing, storing, moving, using, and discarding products. This article begins with the meaning of supply chain management, examines the fundamental components of a green supply chain, elaborates on the implementation of a green supply chain, discusses the challenges a green supply chain faces in China, and then proposes green supply chain management strategies.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Manufacturing Industry: A Case Study of 3M Company

The 2019 coronavirus pandemic is the largest impact on manufacturing since the 2008 financial crisis. The impact on the manufacturing supply chain is particularly prominent. Much of the research by economists on the impact of the pandemic on industries has focused on risk transmission and macroeconomics. However, there is a lack of research on the financial status of individual companies and the adjustment strategies of companies in the face of shocks. Through a case study of 3M company, this paper aims to explore the impact of COVID-19 on the manufacturing industry. By analyzing the company's internal financial situation and external environmental impact, this paper illustrates whether the company's adjustment strategy is useful during the pandemic. The results show that large manufacturing companies have the ability to internalize the impact of risks. At the same time, backward integration of supply chain management strategy is one of the best ways for companies to improve the robustness of the supply chain.

Pengaruh Faktor Lingkungan Eksternal dan Internal terhadap Strategi Supply Chain Management Agroindustri

The agricultural product processing industrial sector, particularly the agro-industry in the food and beverage sector, significantly contributes to Indonesia’s national income. The consumption pattern of the agro-industrial community has changed over the past ten years. Previously, consumers’ preference for purchasing food and beverages was 38.9%, but this reduced to 36.7% in 2018. Due to shifting customer demand trends, this consumption issue is one that the environment outside the organization is to blame for. The supply chain management plan is one of the environmental concerns the organization has considered in its strategy. In the food and beverage agro-industry in Malang City, this study aims to ascertain the impact of ecological factors on supply chain management strategies and the existence of mediating variables, specifically internal factors that have an indirect relationship between external factors and supply chain management strategies. With a path coefficient of 0.212 0.688 and a P-value of <0.001, the WarpPLS SEM analysis method produced results that showed both internal and external factors had an impact on the supply chain management strategy despite internal factors having a more minor effect than external factors. To sustain client loyalty, internal variables must continue to match customer demand when there is an increase in the number of customers. The priority for company improvement is more on the system within the company.

Assessing the lean-green practices in the automotive industry: Perspectives from academia and industry

Since the emergence of rising environmental issues, firms urgently require a supply chain strategy that will allow them to compete effectively in the marketplace. Implementing lean and green supply chain management strategies have been recommended to achieve sustainability and competitiveness. Yet, there is some ambiguity about how these practices must interact with one another. While lean practices have been around for a while and are widely adopted by businesses, the green movement is still evolving in the supply chains for most industries. This paper aims to identify the most important lean-green practices in supply chain management and their relative importance to firms’ sustainable performance in automotive industry context using Best Worst Method. The results reveal that green related practices are the most important to achieve environmental, economic, and social performance respectively. Whereas most lean practices remain the least important. As mentioned by the results three green practices, namely Environmental Management System (EMS), Green Purchasing (GP), and Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (3R), are the most important, while Small Lot Sizing (SLZ) is the least important lean practice. These practices contribute to the improvement of environmental, economic, and social performance respectively. The findings of this research offer a theoretical and empirical roadmap for decision makers seeking to identify key practices that are most likely to contribute to improving various aspects of sustainable performance in automotive context.

The Influence of Supply Chain Management Strategies on Organizational Performance in Hospitality Industry

The Influence of Supply Chain Management Strategies on Organizational Performance in Hospitality Industry

Supply Chain Management in the Modern Era: Trends, Challenges, and Strategies

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, supply chain management has emerged as a critical discipline that directly impacts a company's competitiveness and overall success. This research paper explores the complexities, trends, challenges, and strategies in supply chain management in the modern era. By analyzing recent developments and synthesizing empirical evidence, this paper provides insights into how organizations can optimize their supply chain processes to achieve operational efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability. The paper also delves into the integration of technological innovations, sustainability considerations, and the role of data analytics in enhancing supply chain practices. Supply chain management (SCM) plays a pivotal role in today's globalized and interconnected business environment. As companies strive for efficiency, sustainability, and resilience, SCM has evolved significantly to meet the demands of the modern era. This research paper examines the challenges, innovations, and best practices in supply chain management in the context of the contemporary business landscape. It explores the impact of technology, sustainability concerns, and global disruptions on SCM practices and outlines strategies for organizations to thrive in this dynamic environment. Keywords: Supply Chain Management, Modern Era, Trends, Challenges, Strategies, Globalization, Digital Transformation, Sustainability, Agile Supply Chains, Collaboration, Technology Integration, Data Analytics, Case Studies, Future Outlook.

Analysis of the Reasons for the Success of Kao (Thailand) During COVID-19

This case study analyzes the reasons for the success of Kao (Thailand)Company during the COVID-19. This study examines how Kao (Thailand)Company effectively responded to the challenges caused by the epidemic and implemented effective measures, enabling the company not only to survive in the Thai market, but also to achieve certain development. By taking proactive and effective measures to adapt to the new market environment, Kao (Thailand)Company has been able to maintain operations, maintain customer trust, and achieve significant business results in this unprecedented crisis. The case study analyzes the specific actions taken by Kao (Thailand)Company, such as supply chain management, digital transformation, product diversification, and customer engagement strategies. Analyzed the impact of these measures on the company's financial performance, market position, and customer loyalty. In addition, this study revealed the key lessons and practices of Kao (Thailand)Company in successfully responding to the epidemic, providing valuable experience for other enterprises facing similar challenges. The purpose of this case study is to analyze the strategy and methods of a company not only to survive but also to thrive during times of crisis, contributing to the knowledge system of restoring enterprise capabilities and ensuring business continuity in adversity.

Research on international logistics supply chain management strategy based on deep reinforcement learning

Abstract The use of deep reinforcement learning algorithms for strategy formulation in supply chain management enables the nodes in the supply chain to better improve their management strategies. In this paper, a supply chain model is constructed as a starting point, and deep reinforcement learning algorithms are introduced on this basis. Firstly, the decision problem of uncertainty is handled by the reinforcement learning method of functions, and the DQN algorithm (deep neural network algorithm) is divided into two parts for iterative rules. Then the target network is established to make the iterative process more stable, to improve the convergence of the algorithm, evaluate the loss function in the training process of the network, and to determine its influence factor. Then the neural network is used to improve the iteration rule, improve the output layer, select the final action, and define the model expectation reward. Finally, the Bellman equation is fitted to the function by a deep neural network to calculate the final result. The experimental results show that by analyzing and constructing the cost of international logistics under supply chain management, the capacity utilization rate of ocean freight link is 57% The unloading link is 74% and the total capacity utilization rate is calculated as 76%. It shows that using deep reinforcement learning algorithms under international logistics supply chain management is feasible and necessary for improving the management strategy research of supply chains.

Supply chain management strategies, types and tactics for circular economy transitions

Supply chain management strategies, types and tactics for circular economy transitions

An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Supply Chain Management Strategies in Improving Business Performance – An Analytical Study

An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Supply Chain Management Strategies in Improving Business Performance – An Analytical Study

Green supply chain innovation management strategy based on the combination of low carbon economy and e-commerce with big data technology

Abstract In recent years, cloud computing, Internet of Things, mobile Internet and other emerging technologies have emerged and developed continuously, prompting various kinds of data to gradually show an explosive growth trend, and the resulting impact has penetrated into all levels of industry, scientific research, education, family and society, which marks that mankind has entered the era of big data comprehensively. At the same time, with the arrival of the era of big data, the concept of decarbonizing and greening of the supply chain is deeply rooted in the hearts of people, and it has become an inevitable trend for enterprises to promote the development and innovation of green supply chain. The supply chain of e-commerce is inseparable from big data technology. This paper intends to effectively combine low carbon economy and e-commerce from the perspective of big data-based application, and explore the green supply chain innovation management strategy based on the combination of low carbon economy and e-commerce under big data technology, so as to effectively promote the innovation and development of green supply chain management strategy in the era of low carbon economy.

Fish Supply Chain Management Strategy Analysis for Warung Tegal (WarTeg) while Covid-19 Policy is Enforced in the Administrative City of South Jakarta

Warung Tegal is a small, lower-middle class restaurant in Indonesia. The name Warung Tegal, comes from Bahasa Indonesia, where "Warung" translates to "food stall" and Tegal refers to a city in Central Java. Warung Tegal, like many other small businesses, has been affected by the impact of the Covid-19 policies. In order to recover, Warung Tegal need to focused on improving supply chain management strategies especially for fish as one of the menus. This study aims to analyze supply chain management strategies in order to understand FSCM at Warung Tegal in the Administrative City of South Jakarta. The research method used was qualitative descriptive. The data was collected from ten respondents through structured interviews and observation. The sample for this study was the Warung Tegal managers in the Administrative City of South Jakarta. The results of the study showed that the fish at Warung Tegal is usually sourced from the nearest market, but the menu does not take into account the requests of the consumers and is never marketed through digital marketing due to the lack of knowledge in this field. The manager of Warung Tegal also stated that the restaurant's income has been reduced as a result of the Covid-19 policies. The study is limited by the time available for research and only covers the Administrative City of South Jakarta and not the entire DKI Jakarta area. Earlier study only identifies the influence of supply chain management strategies on the buying interest, with a positive result. While this study analyzes supply chain management strategies both before and after the enforcement of the Covid-19 policies.

STOCKPILING IN A PANDEMIC: HOW COVID-19 HAS CHANGED CONSUMER’S FOOD PURCHASING BEHAVIOUR

COVID-19 pandemic has been a massive disruption to the way of life and has forced people to adapt to new norms and changes in daily activities. The pandemic has also had a significant impact on consumer behaviour, particularly in the way people purchase food. One of the most notable changes observed is the rise in stockpiling behaviour where people are purchasing more food than they would normally need. Based on the literature review, three aspects were recognised as COVID-19 situational factors that could potentially impact consumers’ stockpiling behaviour, namely health and safety concerns, perception of current food product supply, and technological adaptation. To understand the impact of COVID-19 on consumers’ food stockpiling behaviour, this study was conducted among 400 Malaysian consumers through the distribution of questionnaires. The results found that all three factors had a positive and significant impact on consumer stockpiling behaviour. In particular, people became increasingly concerned about the pandemic and the potential for food shortages, and as they became more technologically savvy, they were more likely to purchase food products and stockpile them. This study provides valuable insights into how COVID-19 has affected consumer behaviour in relation to stockpiling food. It is a starting point for understanding how consumer behaviour has been impacted by the pandemic and how it can help shape future strategies for managing food supply and distribution. The findings of the study could be used to inform food supply chain management strategies, particularly in terms of consumer behaviour and demand for food products during the pandemic. Future research could aim to replicate the study in different locations and with larger sample sizes to further understand the impact of COVID-19 on consumer behaviour.

How to enhance the effects of the green supply chain management strategy in the organization: A diffusion process perspective

Although green supply chain management strategy (GSCMS) plays an important role in the development of firms, there is still uncertaintyabout how to achieve a win–win between environmental and financial performance during the GSCMS diffusion process (e.g., the preparation stage and development stage). Thus, this study firstly examines whether the effects of the GSCMS on firm profits in different diffusion stages vary. Then, we test the moderating effect of the green initiatives (i.e., internal green certification, green cooperation improvement with the suppliers, green recovery with governments and green improvement with customers), operational process and business strategy on the effectiveness of GSCMS during the diffusion process. Based on 140 event samples over a time span of 19 years (i.e., 2001–2018), this study finds that the firms’ financial benefits decreased in GSCMS preparation stage and then increased in the development stage. Two green initiatives (i.e., green recovery with governments and green cooperation with suppliers), the differentiation strategy and process standardization, have positive influence on GSCMS diffusing in preparation stage. So, wisely using appropriate green initiatives, operational process and business strategy can mitigate the dark side of GSCMS in short-term and achieve a win–win between environmental and financial performance in the long term. These findings enrich the green supply chain literature and diffusion theory, and provide practical implications for firms to adopt environmental management strategies and offer some guidelines for governments to formulate environment management policies.

Typologies of hotel green supply chain management strategy

ABSTRACT The aim of this paper was to develop typologies of hotel green supply chain management (HGSCM) strategy. The typologies were developed through tracing the practices of nine best-performing hotels from various regions over the period 2017–2019. The data were retrieved from the global reporting initiatives database. The cases were classified according to their shared actions categories along the supply chain. Next, the cases were reclassified according to the number of their shared green performance dimensions. Then the typologies matrix of the relevant HGSCM strategy was developed. This matrix has two dimensions: the extension of the supply chain and the number of green indicators. From the intersection between the matrix dimensions twelve typologies were generated, but the number of typologies adopted by the best-performing hotels was five. This is the first study to have developed typologies of the HGSCM strategy.

Evolutionary dynamics of supervision-compliance game on optimal pre-positioning strategies in relief supply chain management

Emergency supply reserves are indispensable material bases in relief supply chain management. However, limited in-kind relief resources stockpiled in government-managed depositories may fail to meet the surging demand following the disaster. This paper develops an optimal pre-positioning strategy for emergency supplies with pre-purchasing contracts between local governments (LGs) and emergency supply manufacturers (ESMs) to properly address demand uncertainty in different disaster scenarios. Physical materials and production capacity are integrated into a holistic and hybrid reserve model to mitigate overstock or stock-out risks. Applying an evolutionary game-theoretic framework, contract enforcement has been extensively analyzed to avoid LGs dereliction of duty and ESMs’ breach of contract. A novel dynamic penalty mechanism is proposed to control the fluctuations in strategy choices and effectively improve ESMs’ compliance without LGs’ excessive inputs on supervision. The numerical simulation results, along with sensitivity analyses on major cost-accounting, demand characteristics, and environmental parameters, show that safety stock is the primary guarantee in most cases, while reactive stock acts as an important supplement for disasters with long-term consequences. The joint reserve policy (except for no action strategy) outperforms the price-only contract on the total reserved quantity of emergency supplies at a lower long-term average cost. The initial state and cost-benefit structures dominate the complex interplay and periodical fluctuations in the supervision-compliance game. The doomed cycle of order, disorder, and reorder in contract performance management can be well managed under the proposed dynamic penalty mechanism, which appears much more efficient and incentive-compatible in promoting both parties to fulfill their obligations.

Supply Chain Management (SCM) Breakdowns and SCM Strategy Selection during the COVID-19 Pandemic Using the Novel Rough MCDM Model

Supply chain management (SCM) is deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic besides breakdowns occurred in all sectors. Nowadays, managers need techniques for protecting supply chains from serious and costly disruptions, establishing permanent relationships with the customers and partners and preventing breakdowns throughout the process. Each firm needs to determine SCM strategies to be prepared for breakdowns in an intense competitive environment. With COVID-19, the change in business and trade environments has taken a different dimension, and it has revealed a new relationship between the efforts to perpetuate supply chains and strategies for supply chain management and enabled new models. In this study, it is aimed to prioritize the factors that lead to SCM breaks needed in project management and the realization of projects, and to choose the most successful SCM strategy considering COVID-19. For this purpose, rough SWARA was used for weighting factors and rough MARCOS was used for the alternative selection. According to the findings, the transportation capacity factor was found to be the most important factor leading to SCM breakdowns. The most ideal supply chain management strategy has been the “collaborative supply chain management strategy.” In the food manufacturing sector, the study can be considered as a roadmap in terms of preventing supply chain management breaks during the COVID-19 process and helping to ensure a sustainable production. As another theoretical and practical importance of the study, it is aimed to propose a robust, powerful, and practical decision-making model that can cope with the current uncertainties.

Optimizing decisions for post‐harvest ripening agricultural produce supply chain management: a dynamic quality‐based model

AbstractFresh agricultural produce, which is characterized by post‐harvest ripening and is required for long‐term transportation in cross‐regional trade, is commonly harvested at the unripe stage and undergoes a routine process of natural ripening followed by senescence. A model based on the dynamic quality of post‐harvest ripening agricultural produce (PRAP) was proposed to optimize decisions to improve supply chain profits. To verify its effectiveness and robustness, the model is applied to a real banana supply chain. The theoretical derivations and simulation results show that, first, the optimal retail price and presentation timing based on the model can maximize the supply chain profit. Second, the proper choice of the combination of picking maturity and preservation temperature based on the time from picking to the retailer can effectively improve the on‐shelf quality and supply chain profit. Third, supply chain management strategies for PRAP and fully ripened agricultural produce should be developed based on the different quality change characteristics of these two produce types.

The construction of enterprise's financial supply chain management under blockchain technology

AbstractThis paper uses the advantages of blockchain technology to help construction enterprises obtain low‐interest bank loans, effectively reduce financing costs, thus improving the level of financial supply chain, innovating financial management (FM) of construction enterprises, solving the FM transformation problem of construction enterprises and promoting the sustainable development of construction enterprises, and thus doing the following work. First, this paper describes the concept and characteristics of BT and the motivation of FM of construction enterprises to use BT. Second, it analyses BT's three main application advantages in construction enterprise financing: reducing financial risks, improving the credit penetration of core enterprises, and reducing financing costs. Meanwhile, this paper summarizes the problems that should be paid attention to in implementing the current financial supply chain management strategy in enterprises. It provides a solid theoretical foundation for the research of FM transformation in construction enterprises. Finally, the overall design and functional analysis of the BT FM platform are carried out. The functions of the BT FM platform are divided into four modules: system management, credit management, contract management, and information management. Besides, their specific business processes are analysed. The research results show that BT is applicable in enterprises, and the value of each participant's financing platform can be clearly defined from the construction of BT‐based financing platform. The income quota of the owner's individual operation is 33%, and the income quota of the tripartite cooperation is also 33%, which further illustrates the effectiveness of the financial financing model of construction enterprises based on BT and the feasibility of its actual implementation in the future. In this paper, the related issues of financial supply chain management are systematically and comprehensively summarized, which has theoretical guiding significance for the research of FM transformation of construction enterprises based on BT.

Role of Green Supply Chain Management strategies in Environmental Sustainability of sugar Firms in Western Kenya

Role of Green Supply Chain Management strategies in Environmental Sustainability of sugar Firms in Western Kenya