Supply Chain Management In Industry Research Articles

Application of E-SCM in the Automotive Industry

Technological developments have shaped internet-based markets around the world. This internet- based market has supported many industries, one of which is the automotive industry. The automotive industry is an important component in the country's economic growth. This paper focuses on electronic supply chain management or e-SCM in the automotive industry and the impact of implementing e-SCM on organizations. The method used by the author is a literature review method where the author searches and studies journals, both national and international on the internet. The results of several journals found that ease of use and perceived usefulness influence the adoption of e-SCM systems in organizations. It was concluded that, perceived usefulness and ease of application of e-SCM technology can improve performance in the automotive industry.

Lean practices and supply-chain competitiveness in the steel industry in Gauteng, South Africa

Background: The steel industry in South Africa suffered significantly when imported steel took over the market and collapsed big players in the industry in the last decade. The industry requires new business models and paradigms to improve its supply-chain strategies and adopt international standards such as lean supply-chain management practices to become competitive.Aim: In the study the relationships are investigated between lean supply-chain management practices, lean culture, and supply-chain competitiveness in the steel industry in Gauteng Province.Setting: The study was conducted in the steel manufacturing industry in the Gauteng Province, South Africa.Methods: In the study a quantitative method involving 265 supply-chain and operations managers and practitioners was employed. The Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS version 27.0) was used to analyse the data in which correlations and regression analysis were employed to test the research hypotheses.Results: The results of the study showed that four lean practices, namely Just in Time, Total Quality Management, Strategic Partnerships and Waste Elimination, all predict the establishment of a lean culture. However, Human Resource Management was statistically insignificant. The results further showed that a lean culture predicts competitiveness in the steel supply chain.Conclusion: The adoption of lean supply chain management in the steel industry is an essential contributor to its success.

Importance of Sustainability Indicators in Construction SSCM

For ongoing review in the strategic planning of the construction industry, numerous complex categories such as ecological, social, and economic are necessary. The present research and analysis look at sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) in the construction industry from a holistic viewpoint, focusing on the construction company's long-term sustainable decision-making tools rather than only SCM for building projects. This article specifies a number of sustainability measures for assessing supplier networks of construction companies. By analyzing their use in prior literature and agreeing to the explanation, those indicators were grouped and assigned to the categories which better reflect the SSCM principle of their application in the construction sphere. For sustainable policymakers and construction business managers, the use of indicators can aid in the development of policies for the construction sector.

Does circular economy affect financial performance? The mediating role of sustainable supply chain management in the automotive industry

The implementation of stricter sustainable policies and the tightening of environmental laws are forcing manufacturing companies, particularly those that make up the automotive industry, to make changes and improvements involving Circular Economy (CE) practices. However, CE practices do not always lead to an improvement in firm performance. This study analyzes the effects of the implementation of CE practices on the financial performance (FIP) of manufacturing companies in the automotive industry of Mexico, considering the mediating effect exerted by sustainable supply chain management (SSCM). The proposed model is validated through PLS-SEM using a sample of 460 companies. The results show that the FIP is strengthened through the implementation of the CE and that this effect is mediated by the commitment of the company to promote a better SSCM. This study contributes to the CE and SSCM theories by providing evidence about the positive effect that the implementation of these activities has on the performance of the automotive industry and how a SSCM equally exerts a direct and indirect effect on this. In the same way, managers can use this study and its results to make their operations more efficient and to demonstrate the effects of sustainability on the financial performance of the company.

Impact of covid-19 on supply chain management in construction industry in Kashmir

The building industry has become a critical economic sector for country’s development. Due to covid-19, world’s most industrialised countries saw significant declines in their GDP. An effective supply chain system ensures higher efficiency rates, better customer relationship and service, reduced production costs and an overall improvement in the financial performance of a construction company. The entry of covid-19 in Kashmir has adversely impacted the supply chain of construction industry and the economy. So, there is a need to mitigate the impact of covid-19 pandemic on the supply chain management for the better future of construction industry. The aim of this paper is to capture the issues, challenges and implications of the covid-19 pandemic on supply-chain activities in Kashmir, India. This also provides strategies and insights on mitigating the risks and impact of the pandemic on supply chain management. Based on the issues identified, a questionnaire survey was conducted to assess the impact of these factors on supply chain management. Exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modelling was used to analyse the factors. The problematic causes include reduction in supply chain flexibility and difficulties in supply chain collaboration. There is a need to diversify the supply chains and avoid the single source of supply.

Impact of Sustainable Supply Chain Management in the Construction Industry

This paper aims to introduce the impact of sustainable supply chain management in the Pakistani construction industry and how it helps with the performance and Development of the construction industry. It aims to elaborate on and emphasize how a sustainable supply chain will be more effective the traditional construction management and its supply chains. A quantitative research method with a deductive approach was used to test research hypotheses. A sample of 154 respondents using a questionnaire responded for data analysis. In Pakistan, the market for a construction company is primarily local based and highly volatile. The assessment is carried out to determine the level of significance and degree of impact of supply chain management (SCM) and sustainability on the construction industry's performance. The results derived from the test show that SCM has a moderate impact leading to leading to increased performance. The lack of time and budget limited the focus to Karachi-based construction businesses, leaving other construction businesses in Pakistan as not relevant. The paper primarily focused on the Pakistan-based construction industry, and the articles that are a source for this study generated knowledge regarding various issues and opportunities associated with supply chain management in the Karachi-based construction industry.

The Construction of Intelligent Supply Chain System for Agricultural Products Based on Improved Ant Colony Algorithm

With the rapid development of China itself, the supply chain system has become an effective tool to enhance economic competitiveness, and the intelligent supply chain system integrates innovative technologies such as the Internet, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and big data into the industrial supply chain management. The ant colony algorithm shows super flexibility and robustness at the level of optimizing many combination problems; the intelligent supply chain architecture of agricultural products is essentially the rational allocation of resources, which is a dynamic combination of resources and tasks that combines a variety of combinations to select the most appropriate and optimal performance. In this paper, the architecture of the intelligent supply chain of agricultural products is studied in combination with the improved ant colony algorithm, and some improvement strategies are adopted to avoid falling into local optimization or local convergence in order to avoid falling into local optimization or local convergence. The improvements of the algorithm mainly include the following: improving the path search of individual ants, improving the pheromone update strategy, improving the selection probability, and improving the dynamic growth mechanism of ants. In this paper, the VRPTW mathematical model, the dataset TSPLIB, and the operation data of the intelligent supply chain of agricultural products are used for test verification; the results can be obtained by verifying the results of the experiment closer to the optimal solution, and the efficiency of the algorithm is significantly improved. Therefore, through the improvement and optimization of the ant colony algorithm, it is very suitable for solving and optimizing the intelligent supply chain system of agricultural products.

Twenty-year application of logistics and supply chain management in the construction industry

The last decades have seen a growing interest in construction management amongst scholars, particularly, in how to apply supply chain management (SCM) strategies to improve logistics efficiency and project performance. Nevertheless, there is a lack of systematic literature reviews (SLRs) which integrate multiple quantitative methods to synthesise the literature on construction logistics and supply chain management (CLSCM) and analyse their trends during the last two decades. In this work, we concurrently deploy the rigorous six-step SLR protocol together with co-citation analysis, factor analysis, multidimensional scaling-based fuzzy k-means clustering, and keyword extraction and co-occurrence analysis to ascertain and examine clusters of CLSCM application. The results show that there are six established research clusters in CLSCM, namely, logistics and SCM for prefabricated construction, construction procurement, construction supply chain integration, green construction SCM, reverse logistics in construction and onsite construction logistics. Amongst these clusters, construction supply chain integration plays the most integral role. Informed by this ascertained knowledge structure, we explore the research trends during the period reviewed, propose a conceptual framework for CLSCM and suggest research avenues.

Sustainable Supply Chain Management in the Food Industry: A Conceptual Model from a Literature Review and a Case Study.

The purpose of this study is twofold: firstly, to provide a literature review of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) critical factors, practices and performance; and secondly, to develop a comprehensive and testable model of SSCM in the food industry. The research conducted comprises a literature review and a case study. The literature review findings propose a theoretical framework linking SSCM critical factors, practices and performance. The case study comprises two sustainability leaders in the Greek food supply chain in order to investigate the three SSCM constructs. A new set of pioneering SSCM practices in the Greek food industry is identified, including daily conversation, local sourcing and HR investments. The end result of this research proposes a testable model that sheds light on SSCM in the food industry and is based on a set of propositions.

The impact of pandemic in supply chain management in an electronic industry

The logistics, social and economic impact caused by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has unprecedentedly affected the supply chain of the electronics industry. Logistics was in high demanded during this pandemic period, and it was key actor for chain balance, even faced so many challenges. The objective of this case study is to demonstrate the supply chain of an electronics industry in the industrial pole of Manaus, evaluating the scenario before and during the pandemic, its main difficulties, from the shortage of raw materials up to the high costs of international freights. The final good industry is totally dependent on component industries, the complicating factor is that in general the components are supplied by Asia, and arrive in Manaus by sea and air transport. At the height of the pandemic, ports were closed and flights were canceled, causing impacts on the supply chain. Some components are produced by local industries, however they also suffered shortages of virgin raw materials for processing, triggering consequences on the entire supply chain. The method used was a case study, and used a strategic tool such as SWOT analysis, a quality tool such as ISHIKAWA, and a risk mapping tool such as GUT Matrix and 5W2H action plan. Data were collected through interviews, observations and archival information, allowing the researcher free to walk in the direction of construct solutions, with the author's own experience, who works in the area, an important component of contextualizing the research. From the observation of the data, it was evidenced that the analyzed industry started a crisis management, and actions to mitigate and manage the impacts of the pandemic on its logistics chain and despite the challenges faced, the company's business continuity results were achieved, and bringing maturity to the integrated logistics chain management process.

Comparative Study of the Potential of the Halal Industry in Developed Countries vs Developing Countries

The purpose of this study is to compare the halal industry in developed countries with developing countries. By using research indicators of Muslim Tourist Visits, Halal Industry Market Area, Halal Certification, and Supply Chain Management. Countries that are the object of research are Japan and Singapore as developed countries, Indonesia and Thailand as developing countries. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with reference to secondary data and previous research related to the halal industry in developed and developing countries. The results of the study show that Japan and Singapore as objects of developed countries still have superior values ??in the development of the halal industry. Where in Muslim minority countries such as Japan and Singapore have considerable potential in the halal industry sector which is able to support halal tourism activities with the guarantee of adequate Islamic facilities, when compared to Indonesia and Thailand as developing countries. Even though Indonesia is a country with a Muslim majority population, this has not shown that the halal industry in Muslim countries cannot necessarily develop well. As for the results of the wide market, developing countries have superior results but the market value only covers the range of providing the halal industry in the country, especially in halal food.

Sustainable supply chain management in the leather industry: a systematic literature review

ABSTRACT As a global manufacturing sector, the leather industry has been a critical player in the international commerce market. With growing concerns about its sustainability, there tends to be an increasing number of studies in academic literature as well as grey literature (e.g. industry reports) focusing on leather supply chain management. However, there is a lack of a comprehensive review of the current research that illustrates the relationships between sustainable leather supply chain governance practices and their antecedents and consequences. This paper aims to identify the main themes of sustainable leather supply chains through a systematic literature review of 61 studies published between 1992 and 2022 identified from the Scopus and WoS databases and industry reports and propose a theoretical framework based on the thematic findings for future research. In these contexts, five themes were identified from the literature: drivers, practice, barriers, enablers and outcomes of sustainable supply chain governance in the leather industry. Ultimately, a conceptual framework identifying the themes and their linkages was developed. The article also suggests future research directions and managerial implications.

EBDF: The enterprise blockchain design framework and its application to an e-Procurement ecosystem

Blockchain technologies have seen a steady growth in interest from industries as the technology is gaining maturity. It is offering a novel way to establish trust amongst multiple stakeholders without relying or trusting centralised authorities. While its use as a decentralised store of value has been validated through the emergence of cryptocurrencies, its use case in industrial applications with multiple stakeholder ecosystems such as industrial supply chain management, is still at an early stage of design and experimentation where private blockchains are used as opposed to public blockchains. Many enterprise blockchain projects failed to gain traction after initial launches, due to inefficient design, lack of incentives to all stakeholders or simply because the use of blockchain was not really necessary in the first place. There has been a need for a framework that allows blockchain designers and researchers to evaluate scenarios when a blockchain solution is useful and design the key configurations for an enterprise blockchain solution. Literature on blockchain architectures are sparse and only applicable to specific use cases or functionalities. This paper proposes a comprehensive Enterprise Blockchain Design Framework (EBDF), that not only identifies the relevant use cases when a blockchain must be utilised, but also details all the characteristics and configurations for designing an enterprise blockchain ecosystem, applicable to multiple industries. To validate the EBDF, we apply the same to the Vortal e-Procurement ecosystem allowing for multiple platforms to interoperate with greater transparency and accountability over the proposed blockchain framework. In this use case, many vendors bid for procurement procedures, often for publicly managed funds where it is extremely vital that full transparency and accountability is ensured in the entire process. Ensuring that certain digital certification functions, such as timestamps are independent from e-Procurement platform owners has been a challenge. Blockchain technology has emerged as a promising solution for not only ensuring transparency and immutability of records, but also providing for interoperability across different platforms by acting as a trusted third-party. The applied framework is used to design a Hyperledger based blockchain solution with some of the key architectural elements that could fulfil these needs while presenting the advantages of such a solution.

An Overview on Applications of Supply Chain Management in Industries

Management of the supply chain is essential for running any kind of business. We give a summary of supply chain management's developments in this article. Alternative definitions and important topics pertaining to supply chain management are presented in the first section, which is followed by a discussion of the difficulties in managing supply chains. Then, we talk about substantial supply chain management inefficiencies. Lastly, a quick synopsis of the research supply chain management effort to date and a discussion of upcoming difficulties are presented. Key words: Supply Chain Management; Operations Management; Manufacturing; Service; Logistics; Sourcing; Outsourcing; Procurement; Competition; Information; Technology; Globalization; Sustainability.

Analysis of barriers of sustainable supply chain management in electronics industry: An interpretive structural modelling approach

In the past, industries were solely concerned with the financial aspects of a company's operations. In order to address the social and environmental impact of their supply chain, many organisations are implementing sustainability principles in their operations. Their supply chain is an example of this. There will be some obstacles to overcome in the process of transforming to a sustainable supply chain. It is necessary to eliminate or mitigate these risks. It is critical to understand and research these obstacles in order to successfully manage them. Stumbling blocks in a specific context The purpose of this research is to identify and analyse the most significant obstacles to long-term sustainability.

Smart supply chain management in Industry 4.0: the review, research agenda and strategies in North America.

The emerging information and communication technologies (ICT) related to Industry 4.0 play a critical role to enhance supply chain performance. Employing the smart technologies has led to so-called smart supply chains. Understanding how Industry 4.0 and related ICT affect smart supply chains and how smart supply chains evolve with the support of the advanced technologies are vital to practical and academic communities. Existing review works on smart supply chains with ICT mainly rely on the academic literature alone. This paper presents an integrated approach to explore the effects of Industry 4.0 and related ICT on smart supply chains, by combining introduction of the current national strategies in North America, the research status analysis on ICT assisted supply chains from the major North American national research councils, and a systematic literature review of the subject. Besides, we introduce a smart supply chain hierarchical framework with multi-level intelligence. Furthermore, the challenges faced by supply chains under Industry 4.0 and future research directions are discussed as well.

Critical solutions to the lapses of supply chain management in Nigeria's construction industry

PurposeRecent studies on construction supply chain management (CSCM) evaluated its vulnerability and challenging factors, but studies that have identified and examined the possible corrective measures of CSCM are rare. This study sets out to bridge this gap by identifying and evaluating the most effective CSCM corrective measures that will benefit the global construction industry.Design/methodology/approachA methodology was designed to obtain the corrective measures of CSCM. Data were collected from 68 experts who served as research participants in this study, through a questionnaire survey and were analyzed statistically using the severity index analysis, Mann–Whitney test and factor analysis which includes KMO and Barlett's test, commonalities, total variance pattern matrix.FindingsThe findings of the study revealed that free exchange of information between parties from both suppliers and site/firm is the best CSCM corrective measures, according to the research participant's opinion using the severity index analysis. Further analysis revealed seven underlying factors of CSCM corrective measures.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study have identified the most critical solutions to the lapses of CSCM. These will serve as adequate corrective measures to the challenges of CSCM and benefit the global construction industry.Originality/valueThis study contributed seven underlying factors of CSCM corrective measures which can be adopted as adequate corrective measures to the lapses of CSCM. The study further contributed to CSCM research theory.

Analysis of Supply Chain Management in the Automotive Industry

Over the years, there has been a plethora of changes in the international automotive world. The advancement in production and management systems have revolutionized the automobile industry. Several marketplaces have opened up and grown since the industry started. Now, the auto industry is facing new and crucial problems. The industry is changing because of globalisation, digitalization, and more competition in the market. The purpose of this study is to understand the development of supply chain management in the automotive industry. This study analyses the developments and the problems faced by the automotive industry from the year 1995 to 2022 in supply chain management. We see it develop from using traditional techniques such as built to stock method to transitioning to build to order technique using advanced technology, planning systems and operations research techniques. The industry uses a wide array of methods to create an integrated pipeline to streamline the flow of goods. They also incorporate Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) procedures and green supply chain management techniques into the conventional supply chain to create a sustainable supply chain and reduce the carbon footprint. This review paper contributes to the literature by analysing existing research, identifying existing research gaps and proposing new future research opportunities in the area of supply chain management in the automotive industry. Keywords: Supply Chain Management, Automotive Industry, Sustainable, Blockchain, Automotive Industry

Blockchain applications in the supply chain management in German automotive industry

The automotive industry appears to be a particularly attractive application case for blockchain technology adoption. Blockchain is one of the innovations that has much potential to change current business processes in German original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and enable new services for their customers. This paper combines collective case study and in-depth interviews to explore the potentials and existing challenges of blockchain technology-based applications at German OEMs. The results suggest that blockchain applications have advantages in aggregating product information, securing transaction information, and establishing a reliable supply chain. Based on the TOE (technology, organisation and environment) model, our case study shows that the biggest obstacles for blockchain technology adoption in the automotive supply chain include: technology immaturity, lack of guidance and industry standards, non-cooperation of chain members, and legislative ambiguity. Based on auto manufacturers investigated, blockchain technology is perceived to have great potentials in reducing process costs, ensure product quality, and enhance the automotive supply chain’s visibility and digitisation.

Sustainable supply chain management in the fast fashion Industry: A comparative study of current efforts and best practices to address the climate crisis

In 2018, the fashion sector was responsible for approximately 2.1 billion metric tons of GHG emissions, half of which were created by fast fashion. Fast fashion brands produce high volumes of synthetic, petroleum-based garments in developing countries, creating high levels of emissions and textile waste. In recent years, fast fashion leaders have adopted sustainability initiatives, including sustainable supply chain management (SSCM). However, even with current strategies in place, fast fashion is on a trajectory that will contribute to irreparable damage to the environment by 2030. The following study analyzes how fast fashion brands currently implement SSCM, identifies weaknesses in current initiatives, and outlines key actions brands can take to significantly reduce the environmental impact of their supply chains in the long term.To analyze SSCM in the fast fashion industry, this study compares the sustainability reports of H&M and Everlane, industry leaders with strong sustainability messaging. This comparison reveals that fast fashion has failed to sufficiently engage upstream and downstream stakeholders in their SSCM strategies. Moving forward, fast fashion companies should incentivize collaboration towards more comprehensive SSCM policies throughout the supply chain. To significantly reduce their impact, brands must invest in long-term decarbonization and energy infrastructure, engage with suppliers and consumers, and re-evaluate the design standard for products. If adopted at the industry level, these reforms will significantly mitigate fast fashion’s impact on the planet.