Showing papers by "Bhaskar B. Gardas published in 2017"

To identify the critical success factors of sustainable supply chain management practices in the context of oil and gas industries: ISM approach

Abstract: The concept of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) has been considered as an important organizational philosophy to achieve profits by reducing environmental risk and impact while improving the economic and social efficiency factors (ESEF). The objective of this paper is to present an approach to identify the critical success factors (CSFs) of motivation and encouragement, for the successful implementation of SSCM practices in Indian oil and gas industries. 32 CSFs were identified from the literature and opinions of academicians and industry practitioners. The Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) methodology was used for establishing the mutual relationships among the drivers, which not only helps in understanding the relative relationship between the CSFs but also in determining their interdependence while implementing sustainability. Further, the importance of CSFs with respect to sustainability was identified based on their driving and dependence power by using MICMAC analysis. “Global Climatic Pressure and Ecological Scarcity of Resources” was determined to be the most influential criterion that may force industries to implement sustainable practices. An example of Indian oil and gas industry has been presented to show the real-world applicability of the proposed model. This study may help academicians, government regulators, and practitioners to emphasize their efforts towards implementation of SSCM at various levels of organization.

Modeling causal factors of post-harvesting losses in vegetable and fruit supply chain: An Indian perspective

Abstract: The crops of vegetables and fruits help farmers in generating employment, and increasing their income. This sector also provides nutritional security to the people in the remote as well as urban areas. The objective of this paper is to identify and model the causal factors of the post-harvesting losses in the Indian context. Through exhaustive literature survey and expert opinions, fourteen critical factors were identified, and the interpretive structural modeling (ISM) approach was used to establish an interrelationship among the defined factors and to determine the key criteria having high driving power. The research work is carried out in two parts, in Part- I inputs were taken from the experts of academia, and in Part-II inputs from the field experts were considered. Results obtained from both the cases were compared and discussed. After analyzing the factors, in two parts it was found that three factors, namely lack of linkages between industry, Government, and institution (B8), lack of technology and advanced technique in food processing (B10), and lack of linkage between farmers and processing unit (B6), were found to be the most significant factors. The developed ISM model is intended to guide the supply chain members at various stages and levels to achieve sustainability in social, economic, & ecological dimensions and increase efficiency of the vegetable and fruit supply chain by eliminating the crucial factors causing post-harvesting losses.

Selection and evaluation of third party logistics service provider (3PLSP) by using an interpretive ranking process (IRP)

Abstract: Purpose The concept of third-party logistics service provider (3PLSP) has been considered as an essential organizational philosophy to achieve profits. The purpose of this paper is to analyze and examine the contextual relationship among the critical success factors (CSF) of 3PLSPs practices in the cement manufacturing industry. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, the total 20 critical selection criteria with nine processes for the 3PLSPs, of an Indian cement manufacturing industry have been identified through an exhaustive literature review and opinions of the experts i.e. academics and industries. Interpretive ranking process (IRP) methodology has been presented to find out the rankings of the individual criteria and the mutual influence in the selection process. Findings The proposed model establishes the dominance of relationship among identified criteria, which plays a vital role in the 3PLSPs selection process which are experience in similar product, quality of management, information technology capacity, flexibility in operation and delivery, compatibility with the users. Research limitations/implications An empirical research approach has not been used to collect primary data to rank different criteria for effective 3PLSPs implementation in the Industry. In this paper, an example of Indian cement industry is presented to show the real world applicability of the proposed model. Originality/value This model would help a decision maker to decide the issues related to a selection of 3PLSPs. The third party service provider comprises the use of external companies who controls and delivers logistic activities. The paper discusses very practical issues in an analytical manner, using the case base method.

A state-of the-art survey of interpretive structural modelling methodologies and applications

Abstract: In this paper, a comprehensive review is projected to unfold, categorise and interpret the present research on interpretive structural modelling (ISM) approach, for this 126 scholarly papers are collected from journals, conference proceedings, PhD thesis out of which 88 papers are found useful and relevant to theme of this paper. All these papers are classified into three categories, non-application areas, application areas and other topics. The scholarly papers are also categorised into four categories such as: 1) year of publication; 2) journal of publication; 3) country in which research work is carried out; 4) the cost and quality criteria. This review paper covers the ISM approach in detail and highlights the areas/sectors to which it is applied successfully. The aim of the present paper is to meet the requirements of academicians and practitioners for references of ISM methodologies and applications, and hence promote the future of ISM research.

Multi-criteria decision making approach: a sustainable warehouse location selection problem

Abstract: The selection of a strategic location of a sustainable warehouse is a multi-criteria decision making problem and has a great importance for many companies as it improves efficiency of the overall supply chain. The aim of the present research work is to identify the crucial, sustainable selection criteria for the chemical industry warehouse, along with the potential sites and to select the most appropriate site for the same. Eleven crucial selection parameters are identified from the literature review and opinions of experts, then analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is employed for ranking the criteria and selecting the best location among the four potential sites. After analysing the 11 selection parameters, it finds that governmental policies and regulations (C1), climatic conditions of the region (C2) and strategic location (C4) are the most significant factors. Site 'A' is found to have the highest relative weight amongst all four potential sites. The developed AHP hierarchical model is intended to guide the managers of the organisation in understanding the importance of the sustainability criteria in the process of warehouse selection.