Supply Chain Management Practices Research Articles

How Do Supply Chain Management Practices Influence Organizational Performance? A Case Study of Bangladesh's Agro-Food Industry

Introduction: Supply chain management practices are essential for enhancing organizational performance, particularly in the Agro-food industry. This study examines the impact of specific SCM factors—Strategic Supplier Partnership, Customer Relationship, Level of Information Sharing, and Quality of Information Sharing—on organizational performance in Bangladesh. Methodology: Data were collected via a structured questionnaire targeting key stakeholders in Bangladesh's Agro-food industry, using a 5-point Likert scale to measure responses. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was utilized to analyze the relationships between SCM practice factors and organizational performance factors such as marketing and financial performance. Findings: The analysis revealed that customer relationships, quality of information sharing, and strategic supplier partnerships have significant positive relationships with organizational performance, particularly in terms of financial and marketing outcomes. However, the level of information sharing did not show a significant impact on both financial and marketing performance. Managerial Implications: The study emphasizes the significance of prioritizing strategic supplier partnerships, customer relationships, and high-quality information sharing for improving organizational performance in Bangladesh's Agro-food industry. Strengthening these SCM practices can lead to better financial and marketing performance, providing valuable insights for managers to develop targeted strategies.

Ghanaian Institutions and Supply Chain Management Practices: A Systematic Review of Evidence

Ghanaian Institutions and Supply Chain Management Practices: A Systematic Review of Evidence

Innovators and Transformers Is wasted food just waste? Reconceptualising food loss and waste in operations and supply chain management research and practice

PurposeFood waste is generated along the entire agricultural supply chain. From farm overproduction to lack of cold chain infrastructure, waste occurs for multiple reasons and negatively impacts the environment and society while generating economic losses. Although various supply chain actors and institutions have made attempts to reduce it, the activity is often confined to a single farm or to a retailer and charity dyad, without a systematic resolution of the problem. The environment is not only negatively impacted by the reduction of soil, water and biodiversity but also human beings suffer from malnutrition and food insecurity and finally, the entire supply chain faces considerable economic losses. Various supply chain actors have attempted to reduce this waste, but the results are often limited. The purpose of this paper is to consider systematic resolution by proposing a reconceptualisation from an alternative Operations and Supply Chain Management (O&SCM) perspective.Design/methodology/approachThe proposed paper is problem-based research, which merges the research and industry perspectives derived from the authors’ field experience interviewing different supply chain stakeholders in Italy, the UK, the USA and France with an analysis of O&SCM literature related to food loss and waste.FindingsIn order to address the food waste problem, we propose a new perspective in dealing with food loss and waste through the lens of O&SCM. By reconceptualising O&SCM theories and methods with the unique aspects of food loss and waste and taking into account the multitude of stakeholders involved, we propose five research avenues.Originality/valueThe perspective of O&SCM management is missing when dealing systematically with food loss and waste, as researchers neglect its unique characteristics.

Aerospace supply chains using blockchain technology: implications for sustainable development goals

PurposeThe interconnectedness of supply chain processes in the aerospace industry requires companies to operate with excellence and the ability to provide robust technologies such as blockchain technology (BCT) to aid supply chain productivity. This paper aims to examine the existing practices of aerospace supply chain management, identify how BCT is used in the aerospace supply chain and whether it affects environmental sustainability.Design/methodology/approachThe qualitative research approach was used, and an online interview with informants was undertaken to collect data.FindingsThe findings demonstrate that BCT has a diverse function in achieving sustainable development goals.Practical implicationsThe manufacturing sector can be strengthened by successfully deploying BCT in aerospace supply chain management. It contributes to achieving sustainable development objectives by introducing transparency to the system and bolstering market position. BCT enables organisations to gain a competitive edge by attaining innovative operational excellence in the face of the complexity of the supply chain environment.Originality/valueThe findings can serve as a guide for anticipating the effectiveness of BCT in aerospace supply chain management.

Sustainable practices and firm competitiveness: an empirical analysis of the Saudi Arabian energy sector

In pursuit of reducing dependence on oil, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made significant efforts to advance sustainability under the strategic framework known as Saudi Vision. This initiative encompasses a range of activities aimed at promoting sustainability within the energy sector. This paper aims to analyze the existing sustainable practices of companies, employees, and the broader community in the supply chain. The objective is to evaluate current progress toward the sustainability goals of the Kingdom and assess the competitiveness of firms in the energy sector based on the effectiveness of sustainability management in their supply chain. Based on data collected from Saudi energy companies, structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques are utilized to investigate sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) practices and their influence on CP in Saudi Arabian energy companies. This study examines the influence of several practices on competitiveness (CP), including environmental practices (EMPs), social practices for employees (SPEs), social practices for the community (SPCs), operational practices (OPs), and supply chain integration practices (SCIs). The study incorporates five distinct independent variables, namely, EMP, SPE, SPC, OP, and SCI, where the dependent variable under investigation is denoted as CP. The findings from the SEM analysis show that three variables—SPE, SPC, and OP—demonstrate statistical significance, while EMP and SCI do not. These findings enhance the continuing academic discussion about balancing economic growth and environmental preservation through sustainable practices in the energy sector.

Evaluating and Prioritizing the Sustainable Supply Chain Management Practices in Food Industry

The companies are now aiming to integrate the concept of Sustainability Supply Chain Management (SSCM) into their work to improve operational and financial performance. The current study seeks to present and define the concept of the Supply Chain (SC) importance. The problem of this research it’s to determine the importance of sustainability criteria is that most companies face. A fuzzy Analytic Hierarch Process (FAHP)was used to find the relative importance of the main and sub-criteria for sustainability by establishing a program on Microsoft office Excel (MSEXCEL) to find the results and determine the importance of the main and sub-criteria based on the binary comparison list that was done by the five experts in The General Company for Food Products and Al-Mamoun Factory affiliated to the Ministry of Industry and Minerals in Iraq. The main objective of this study is to arrange the importance of the main criteria the economic, environmental, and social, thirteen sub-criteria distributed main criteria. The study concluded that the economic criterion came at (73%), followed by the environmental criterion at (16.2%), and the social criterion in third place at (10.8%), and this shows the extent of priority followed by the company in economic matters. In addition, the sub-criterion net profit was (29%), and interest in purchasing friendly materials at (8%) was in the environmental dimension, while the sub-criterion of employee satisfaction received (4%) from the criteria of the social dimension which helps the decision-maker to take the appropriate decision and improve the development of sustainable supply chains and their applicability.

ROLE OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES: INDIAN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES PERSPECTIVE

The supply chain of the manufacturing sectors is one of the most important elements that helps any particular organisation maintain a competitive advantage. SCM techniques are used by businesses to manage their supply chains. Organizational performance refers to a company's capacity to make the most use of its distribution and raw material resources while reducing the time it takes to produce finished items, the time it takes to make purchases, the price of its inventory, and the leading to significant. The study's goal was to comprehend the numerous SCM methods and their function in the Indian manufacturing sector's corporate culture. Samples of two hundred employees working in SCM for fifty organisations across five Indian manufacturing sectors were gathered using the questionnaire. To produce findings, descriptive analysis and ANOVA are used. The researcher discovered a variety of SCM methods employed in the industries and discovered that SCM practices play a crucial role and, if effectively implemented, can enhance industry performance.

Role of supply chain management in improving competitive advantage of Indonesian small and medium enterprises

Global competition has forced companies, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to improve their competitive advantage. Supply chain management practices are the ways to improve the competitive advantage, particularly in the global competition context. However, there is still doubt SMEs can compete globally, considering they face limited resources, skilled workforce, and business networks. Therefore, this study aims to examine the influence of supply chain management practices, covering cross-functional integration, partnership, responsiveness, and resilience. Moreover, this study has examined which practices dominate in improving competitive advantage. The quantitative study involved 445 SMEs located in East Java, Indonesia. The respondents are supervisors or higher levels and work in departments related to supply chain management, as they can provide the relevant information and possess complete knowledge of management practices. The data were collected via a questionnaire designed with a five-point Likert scale. The responses were analyzed using SmartPLS software 4.0. The results show that cross-function integration improves supply chain partnership, responsiveness, and resilience (β = 0.705, 0.382, 0.324; t-value = 25.177, 6.697, 5.783). Supply chain partnerships affect supply chain responsiveness, resilience, and competitive advantage (β = 0.327, 0.257, 0.249; t-value = 5.933, 4.536, 5.651). Moreover, supply chain responsiveness improves supply chain resilience and competitive advantage (β = 0.285, 0.106; t-value = 5.690, 2.099). Supply chain resilience improves competitive advantage (β = 0.435 and t-value = 8.987). SMEs can enhance their competitive advantage by integrating their internal cross-functional integration and adopting supply chain partnership, responsiveness, and resilience. Acknowledgments The authors would like to thank DIKTI 2023 and Research and Community Outreach Petra Christian University for providing the grant to fund this research.

The Impact of Green Supply Chain Management Practices on Return on Equity : A Comparative Study between the United States and China

The primary aim of this study is to assess the relationship between Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) practices and the Return on Equity (ROE) of industrial sector firms in the United States and China during the implications of the US-China Trade War. Principal Component Analysis and Random Effects Regression Analysis are employed to empirically test the impact of four Green Supply Chain Management practices which are: Internal Environmental Management, Green Purchasing, Eco Design, and Customer Cooperation on ROE. A sample of 50 firms in the US and 50 firms in China is employed to test the hypothesized relationships. Findings suggest that there is a significant positive relationship between Eco Design and ROE in both countries. However, a significant negative relationship between Internal Environmental Management and ROE is concluded in China only. This research contributes to identifying out and classifying the reported practices of the Green Pillar in firms’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reports under their related Green Supply Chain Management practices to provide a theoretical framework and facilitate future research. This paper proposes that policy makers, managers, and practitioners should accept sustainability as a strategic priority prior to implementing Green Supply Chain Management and suggests that firms should be confident of the long-term profitability of implementing Green Supply Chain Management practices.

The Effect of Supply Chain Management Practices on Competitive Advantage in Manufacturing Industry in Pakistan: The Moderating Role of Big Data Analytics

The purpose of the current study is to examine that what big data analytics (BDA) may have a moderating effect on the relationship between supply chain management practices (SCMPs) and competitive advantage (CA) in Pakistani manufacturing companies. Data was gathered quantitatively from several manufacturing businesses located industrial in Karachi. The study hypothesis was tested using SPSS method and linear regression analysis, sample size is 154 persons working in small, medium and large sized manufacturing companies with multiple categorizations based on enterprise size, job & experience. The findings demonstrate that SCMPs have a major favorable impact on competitive advantage (CA). In particular, information quality (IQ), customer relationship management (CRM), and strategic supplier partnerships (SSP) all significantly improve competitive advantage (CA), information sharing (ISh) not significantly on competitive advantage (CA). Furthermore, investigates the association between SCMPs and CA in Pakistani manufacturing enterprises, as well as the moderating effect of big data analytics (BDA). The findings validate H1, H2, and H3 and demonstrate the beneficial effects of Supplier Strategic Partnership (SSP), customer relationship management (CRM), and information quality (IQ) on competitive advantage (CA). This study is to look at how big data analytics (BDA) may be able to moderate the relationship between supply chain management practices (SCMPs) and competitive advantage (CA) in Pakistani manufacturing companies. The findings demonstrate that SCMPs significantly improve CA. Information quality (IQ), customer relationship management (CRM), and strategic supplier partnerships (SSP) in particular significantly improve competitive advantage (CA). Information sharing (ISh), on the other hand, had no effect on competitive advantage (CA). Some flaw in the way the firms under investigation handle big data analytics (BDA). It emphasizes that for big data analytics (BDA) systems to produce the intended outcomes, managers must integrate them with other business systems and capabilities.

Green Supply Chain Management and Sustainability: A Proposed Model of Stakeholder Pressure

The aim of the study is to investigate the relationship between green supply chain management practices, stakeholder pressure and sustainability and its dimensions (economic, social and environmental). For this purpose quantitative survey was used. Data was collected form 200 firms in which manufacturing and services industry were included. Nonprobability sampling technique was used. SPSS was sued for analysis of the data. It was found that 200 completed questionnaires were analyzed. Highest mean score was recorded for economic performance followed by the GSCM. Moreover there is significant correlation found between GSCM, stakeholder pressure and sustainability. It is concluded that firms should produce the eco-friendly products and services if concerns are shown by the stakeholders such as customers, creditors, suppliers, employees.

The Moderating Effect of Greenwashing between Green Supply Chain Management Practices and Green Brand Association: A Study of Pakistani Fashion Brand applying the NRBV

The Moderating Effect of Greenwashing between Green Supply Chain Management Practices and Green Brand Association: A Study of Pakistani Fashion Brand applying the NRBV

Mediating Effect of Green Brand Association on the Relationship between Green Supply Chain Management Practices and Green Brand Satisfaction: A Study of Pakistani Apparel Brand

Mediating Effect of Green Brand Association on the Relationship between Green Supply Chain Management Practices and Green Brand Satisfaction: A Study of Pakistani Apparel Brand

A Review of Leveraging Big Data Analytics for Sustainable Supply Chain Management

As organizations aim to drive sustainability in their supply chain management practices, big data analytics has emerged as one of the effective approaches. However,data security and privacy challenges remain since big data analytics continue evolving in the supply chain. These challenges need to be addressed by organizations to ensure business performance. This paper conducts systematic literature reviews of the potential of big data analytics in driving sustainability in supply chain management. The findings show that big data analytics enables organizations to make data-driven decisions, optimize business processes, and enhance sustainability through techniques like machine learning, predictive, and prescriptive analysis. Future research directions are suggested, focusing on addressing the challenges with appropriate strategies and exploring the impact of other Industry 4.0 technologies on sustainable supply chain management.

A comparative analysis of supply chain management between Portugal and Ireland

PurposeThis study investigates how insurance intermediaries in Portugal and Ireland evaluate supply chain management (SCM) practices within the insurance industry, specifically focusing on potential regional variations in their assessments.Design/methodology/approachA comparative research design was employed, collecting data through surveys administered to insurance brokers in Portugal and Ireland. These countries were chosen due to their well-developed intermediary-based insurance markets.FindingsThe results show that some dimensions of supply chain management are significantly different between Portugal and Ireland. Nevertheless, the insurance brokers from the two countries also share similar views on key aspects of supply chain management.Practical implicationsThis study offers valuable insights for insurance industry management, particularly regarding the dynamics of the insurer-intermediary relationship and the importance of catering to intermediary needs. The findings also highlight potential areas for European Union policy consideration, such as addressing potential asymmetries within the insurance sector across member states.Social implicationsImproved relationships and collaboration within the insurance supply chain can lead to enhanced access to insurance products and more tailored services for consumers.Originality/valueThis research addresses two key gaps in the literature. Firstly, it examines the insurer-intermediary relationship from the intermediary perspective, a viewpoint often neglected in prior research. Secondly, the study investigates and confirms the existence of regional variations in insurance SCM practices across two European countries.

Resilient and sustainable semiconductor supply chain network design under trade credit and uncertainty of supply and demand

Supply Chain (SC) performance appraisal extends beyond economic evaluation to encompass environmental and social impacts, as well as resilience to supply and demand disruptions. Thus, SC network design decisions should simultaneously optimize all these performance metrics as a primary objective. However, existing studies optimized these objectives independently or in a limited scope, failing to comprehensively address the interconnected nature of these performance metrics. Therefore, this study proposes a mixed integer linear programming (MILP) model with four objectives to address a multi-tier resilient and sustainable semiconductor SC network design problem under trade credit, supply, and demand uncertainties. The model aims to determine the optimal number and location of various facilities, the amount to order from suppliers, economic production quantities, quantity allocation between SC entities, and ideal supplier selections. The proposed supply chain network contributes to the global effort to reduce carbon emissions and enhance the circular economy by considering carbon trading, recycling, and the proper disposal of end-of life products. Uncertainties in input parameters are addressed using a fuzzy programming approach, while lexicographic optimization and the ɛ-constraint method are used to solve the proposed model. This paper presents a numerical example to illustrate the applicability of the proposed model and provide managerial insights. The numerical analysis results show that provided an appropriate confidence level for the uncertain parameters, the sets of Pareto optimal solutions can be generated. And it also shows that the total SC cost increases with decreasing carbon emissions level and increasing job opportunities created. This research advances sustainable and resilient supply chain management practices while offering practical guidance for decision-makers in real-world contexts.

Unlocking new opportunities in the industry 4.0 era, exploring the critical impact of digital technology on sustainable performance and the mediating role of GSCM practices

In the context of industry 4.0, digital technology has become one of the core drivers of production and operations for enterprises, promoting the transformation of businesses towards more sustainable development models. Concurrently, green supply chain management (GSCM) practices contribute to the development of sound business strategies for driving sustainable development. This study examines the impact of digital technology on sustainable performance in the context of industry 4.0, from the perspective of practice-based view (PBV) theory and information processing theory (IPT). It also focuses on the mediating role of GSCM practices in the influence of digital technology on sustainable performance. Data was collected from 486 manufacturing enterprises in China for empirical analysis using the PLS-SEM method. The results indicate that: (1) Under the industry 4.0 context, digital technology (IDT) has a significant positive impact on environmental performance (EP), economic performance (ECP), and social performance (SP). (2) IDT has a significant positive effect on green manufacturing (GM), green purchasing (GP), green design (GD), green information systems (GIS), reverse logistics (RL) and investment recovery (IR). (3) GM, GP, GD, GIS, RL, IR have significant positive effects on EP, ECP and SP. (4) Among the six different dimensions of GSCM practices, IDT has a partially mediating effect through CM on EP, a partially mediating effect through GM on ECP and SP, a partially mediating effect through GP on EP and SP, a partially mediating effect through GD on EP, ECP, and SP, a partially mediating effect through GIS on ECP and SP, a partially mediating effect through RL on EP, ECP, and SP. Finally, IDT has a partially mediating effect through IR on EP and SP. It is noteworthy that GP does not have a mediating effect between IDT and ECP, GIS does not have a mediating effect on EP, and IR does not have a mediating effect between IDT and ECP. By conducting in-depth research on the impact of digital technology on the economic, environmental, and social performance of enterprises in the industry 4.0 environment, this study aims to promote the enhancement of sustainable performance for businesses. It also aims to provide specific strategies and practical guidance for enterprises to promote sustainable development in the industry 4.0 era.

Evaluating supply chain management practice among micro and small manufacturing enterprise in southwest, Ethiopia

The aim of this study was to assess the supply chain management practices of micro and small scale manufacturing enterprise operated in Bench-Sheko zone, southwest, Ethiopia. This examination utilized the realistic investigation plan to overview the appraisal of store network the board rehearses on the miniature and limited scope fabricating endeavors worked in Bench-Sheko zone. The assessment has accepted qualitative investigation approach. The study uncovered that just 38%, 26%, 32%, 49%, 15%, 43%, 36%, 38%, 32%, 27% and 34% of assembling endeavors in the zone consolidate natural prerequisites in choosing suppliers, reuse side-effect, squander reusing strategy, utilized crude materials that needs less energy, give impetuses to the possible providers, share data oftentimes to the providers, advance vital provider relationship, advance store network joining, quality coordination’s, electronic coordination’s the executives and coordination’s timetable alone. The after effect of this study has some significant ramifications to the miniature and limited scope producing undertakings. In such manner to remain serious and make due over the long haul the assembling ventures should zero in additional on accepting green supply chain network, supplier relationship and logistics management.

Examining Public Sector Availability and Supply Chain Management Practices for Malaria Commodities: Findings From Northern Nigeria.

Nigeria accounts for substantial proportions of global malaria infections and deaths, with children aged younger than 5 years being the most affected group. This suggests that access to lifesaving malaria interventions could be suboptimal, especially at public health facilities where most rural dwellers seek health care. We conducted this study to ascertain if public health facilities have the commodities and the robust supply chain management (SCM) system required to deliver malaria interventions to children younger than 5 years. We conducted a cross-sectional survey in 1,858 health facilities across 7 states in Nigeria. Using structured questionnaires, we assessed the availability of selected malaria commodities required by children aged younger than 5 years. We also interviewed health workers to evaluate other core SCM activities. More than 50% of health facilities in 5 states were stocked out of malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs), and stock-out rates for artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) were over 50% for almost all assessed ACTs across all states. The percentage of health facilities that received malaria commodities within the recommended lead time was below average across most states (71%). States with a higher percentage of health workers who were aware of and placed orders following the national reporting timeline and those that delivered commodities to the last mile predominantly through third-party logistics service providers tended to have higher availability of mRDTs and artemether/lumefantrine combinations. The top 2 logistics challenges were insecurity and inadequate funding. The availability of lifesaving malaria commodities across the health facilities visited was suboptimal, possibly due to several SCM challenges. The results from this study underscore the urgent need to implement effective interventions to address the observed gaps. This will contribute to reducing malaria morbidity and mortality among children aged younger than 5 years in Nigeria.

Unearthing the pressures: An assessment of the sustainability focus and supply chain management practices adopted by global oil and gas titans

This study aims to explore the influence of institutional pressures on the global oil and gas industry's prioritisation of sustainability and supply chain management (SCM) practices. This study conducted a thorough analysis of 15 prominent oil and gas companies across Europe, Asia and America over a span of 10 years. The study employed a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative content analysis of annual reports with quantitative analysis of variance to assess the companies’ commitment to sustainability practices in response to different institutional pressures. The findings uncovered notable variations in the prioritisation of economic, social, environmental and stakeholder sustainability across different continents. The study also highlighted various institutional pressures that impact these companies, including regulatory demands, Paris Agreement objectives and non-governmental organisation expectations. Notably, these companies displayed different levels of responsiveness to these pressures, which impacted their SCM and sustainability strategies. This research also highlights the intricate relationship between institutional pressures and sustainability within the oil and gas industry. This implies that companies should develop strong sustainability strategies that align with external pressures to improve their competitive advantage. For policymakers, the study suggests the development of more robust regulatory frameworks that consider the varying sustainability practices across different regions. Furthermore, it promotes the need for additional research to investigate the effectiveness of these strategies in real-world applications, establishing a foundation for well-informed policy choices that support a sustainable future in the oil and gas industry.