International Journal of Supply Chain Management
International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM) is a peer-reviewed indexed journal, ISSN: 2050-7399 (Online), 2051-3771 (Print), that publishes original, high quality, supply chain management empirical research that will have a significant impact on SCM theory and practice. Manuscripts accepted for publication in IJSCM must have clear implications for Supply chain managers based on one or more of a variety of rigorous research methodologies. IJSCM also publishes insightful meta-analyses of the SCM literature, conceptual/theoretical studies with clear implications for practice, comments on past articles, studies concerning the SCM field itself, and other such matters relevant to SCM.
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Implementing Peer Group Analysis within a Track and Trace System to Detect Potential Fraud(s)
Foo Chi Hui;
Venkaiah Chowdary Koneru;
Norazman Mat Ali;
Safurah Harun
International Journal of Supply Chain Management Vol 3, No 1 (2014): International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM)
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Tracking and tracing of goods movement is a key requirement for supply chain management and analysis. Data collection can be broad and large in volumes. Goods can moves in complex supply chain distributions, where disputes, frauds and thefts can happens. This paper aimed to develop a practical method to analyze the incoming data and employ unsupervised potential fraud detection in near real-time. The method is designed and discussed around peer group analysis (PGA) approach which is commonly used in financial market. The paper shall focus on two steps. First, monitor and groups good movements and categorize vendors or suppliers with similar trend / behaviours into dedicatedpeers. Second build a tool / services that detect anomalies in event transactions. The monitoring serviceshalldetect the outlier orindividual objects that distinct from peers whichpotentially fraud /alerts.
Evaluation on Enterprises’ Service Flexible Capability Based on Reverse Supply Chain
Xu Chang;
Li Jiujin;
Yang Donghong
International Journal of Supply Chain Management Vol 3, No 1 (2014): International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM)
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Due to the characteristics such as complexity and uncertainty etc., there are many difficulties during the performing of reverse supply chain. In order to effectively play the role of reverse supply chain, obtain lasting economic, ecological and social benefits, this paper introduces the concept of service flexible capability, and contributes an evaluation index system of it for enterprises. Due to fuzziness of the indicators, combined with AHP, this paper takes a real enterprise for example, evaluates the enterprises service flexible capability by fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method. According to the evaluation process and evaluation results, the enterprises service flexible capability can be mastered better.
The Information Technology in Supply Chain Integration: Case Study of Reda Chemicals with Elemica
Waleed Rashad;
Roman Gumzej
International Journal of Supply Chain Management Vol 3, No 1 (2014): International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM)
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The main objective of this article is to highlight the role of information technology in the supply chain, specifically in the B2B business automation, which is helping supply chains to achieve global integration. The benefits of this approach to improve the performance of supply chains are explained in this article through a case study of Reda chemicals using Elemica supply chain integration solutions for B2B automation. A qualitative approach is used to evaluate nodes in the supply chain integration and the results of the case study as well. The findings of this research are mainly comprised by two facts: (1) the information technology is essential for supply chain integrations and (2) it was established by our case study that using B2B business automation has led to significant improvement of the supply chain. The main contribution of this research lies in developing best practices of supply chain integrations using B2B automation. Keywords information technology, supply chain integration, B2B business, collaboration, logistics.
A Process Driven Dynamic Model for Petroleum Product Demand in Transportation Sector of India
Uttiya Bhattacharyya;
R S Dhalla
International Journal of Supply Chain Management Vol 3, No 1 (2014): International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM)
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This paper proposes a dynamic process to identify factors influencing the demand of transport fuel in India. Factors like inter-fuel substitution by CNG, environmental concerns, economic outlook and price sensitivity must be incorporated in the demand estimation model. Differential subsidy in India on diesel and petrol affects its demand and the choice of vehicle ownership. A self designed questionnaire is used to survey and identify the factors affecting the demand for petrol and diesel. Multiple regression models are formulated for demand estimation of petrol and diesel with principal factors. Models are validated with real time data.
Diagnosis of Synergy Versus SCM Improvement
Olfa Jellouli
International Journal of Supply Chain Management Vol 3, No 1 (2014): International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM)
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Faced with globalization and competition, leaders are looking for new concepts allowing them to keep the improvement of part of the market. Synergy is a way for his last in the case of multi- sites. It has now become a key factor of competitiveness. The question is then how to diagnose a plan of action in order to achieve excellence in industrial management. This is the subject of the following article. Its a contribution for prcising typology of synergy.
Improving Volunteer Productivity and Retention during Humanitarian Relief Efforts
Lassiter, Kyle;
Alwahishie, Abdelwahab;
Taaffe, Kevin
International Journal of Supply Chain Management Vol 3, No 2 (2014): International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM)
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In the aftermath of a disaster, humanitarian organizations quickly assemble a workforce that can immediately serve a communitys needs. However, these needs change over time, and the volunteer base (and their skill sets) also changes over time. In this paper, a mathematical programming model is formulated to solve a volunteer assignment problem in which beneficiaries needs are addressed based on how many volunteers are assigned to each of the levels of needs. In addition, we also examine the changes in these volunteer assignments based on several key cost parameters, need likelihood scenarios, and volunteer training opportunities. Under various demand scenarios, the optimum decision is to begin training some unskilled volunteers early in the response period even when the short-term, unskilled task demands are still high, in preparation for the more skilled, long-term task demands that are yet to come. Humanitarian relief organization managers who generally feel as though a peak of long-term/skilled volunteer task demands will come at some point during the disaster response should strongly consider allowing volunteer training assignments.
Sustainability in Food Retail Industry through Reverse Logistics
Gowri Vijayan;
Nitty Hirawaty Kamarulzaman;
Zainal Abidin Mohamed;
Amin Mahir Abdullah
International Journal of Supply Chain Management Vol 3, No 2 (2014): International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM)
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The food retail sector is known for its supply chain dependency. The delicate nature of its products emphasizes smooth movement of forward supply chain. The size of this industry however results in clogging of its supply chain from backward movement of packaging and food materials. The management of these products required adaptation of the supply chain to returns and waste management. This resulted in development of reverse logistics process, which has been successfully accepted by industries across the globe. Studies on reverse logistics adoption across global industries and its complete immersion into global supply chains have been widely conducted. The situation of research on reverse logistics adoption in Malaysian food retail industry is however restricted. The limited number of studies conducted on recent developments in Malaysian food retail industry and reverse logistics indicate a major gap in sustainable logistics studies. Considering the importance given to green movement by the government of Malaysia, it is necessary to understand this sustainable logistics practices. This study aims to investigate the level of reverse logistics adoption by retailers in Malaysia. The results highlight present scenario of reverse logistics processes of return and waste management, determinants to reverse logistics adoption, benefits obtained by retailers from reverse logistics and barriers to adoption of reverse logistics. The indifference of consumers to greening of retail operations acts as a major inhibitor to adoption of reverse practices by retailers. This study could be used as a precursor for further detailed studies on this issue.
Performance Measurement Systems for Supply Chain Management: How to Manage Its Maturity
Guilherme Francisco Frederico;
Roberto Antonio Martins
International Journal of Supply Chain Management Vol 3, No 2 (2014): International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM)
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Supply chains have gained important focus after 2000s due to not only the opportunities that it can provide but also the complexity involved on its management. Into this context, the implementation of different management practices can help companies to achieve better performance in their supply chains. As part of these practices it can be considered the Performance Measurement System (PMS). The theory for PMS has been concentrated on only organization perspective. At the same time the theory about PMS for SCM is focused more on scope of measurementleaving a lack with regards other dimensions that must be considered on the PMS maturity development. Therefore, this paper aims to present the findings from the literature review about PMS for SCM and maturity of PMS. As contribution an theoretical model is proposed to help practitioners and researchers on the maturity management of PMSs for SCM.
Global Supply Chain Capabilities in Malaysian Textile and Apparel Industry
Khai Loon Lee;
Zulkifli Mohamed Udin;
Mohamad Ghozali Hassan
International Journal of Supply Chain Management Vol 3, No 2 (2014): International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM)
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In todays dynamic business environment, the competition is no more between firms; however, between supply chains to gain competitive advantages. This leads to global supply chain. In the global supply chains, the potential of global supply chain capabilities for growth is very promising. Despite the incredible expansion of the industry, particularly Malaysian textile and apparel supply chain, there has been relatively a handful academic study that looked specifically in the area of global supply chain capabilities and performance. This resulting in very little attention has been paid to the power of global supply chain capabilities by researchers and practitioners. This study is derived from the concept of resource based view in supply chain management. This study aims to investigate the relationship between global supply chain capabilities and supply chain performance in Malaysian textile and apparel industry. By thorough reviewing the supply chain management literatures, this study found that there is a relationship between global supply chain capabilities, namely relational capability, technological capability, and organizational culture capability, and supply chain performance. From the underpinning theory and thorough literature review of the study area, this study provides a unique theoretical framework intended to aid researchers and practitioners to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the linkages between global supply chain capabilities and supply chain performance.
Cooperative OEM Supply Chains with Multiple EOQ Delivery and Profit Sharing
Tzu-Su Li;
C.P. Jonas Yu
International Journal of Supply Chain Management Vol 3, No 2 (2014): International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM)
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This study develops a mathematical inventory model of a cooperative manufactuer-retailer supply chain for deteriorating items which experience continuous decrease in unit price. This invertory model, from the perspective of OEM (original equipment manufacturer) supplier, proposes an efficient replenishment policy for a single supplier-buyer partnership in which the retailer conducts just-in-time through a realization of multiple deliveries. In the system, the contract in the two-echelon supply chain aims to benefit both players through a profit-sharing mechanism. This study maximizes the total profit of the manufacturer using a heuristic search algorithm. A numerical example and snesitivity analysis illustrate the model and its application.