Samadhan Deshmukh

Bio: Samadhan Deshmukh is an academic researcher from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies. The author has contributed to research in topics: Supply chain & Raster graphics. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 9 publications receiving 49 citations.

Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) for Green Supplier Selection in Indian Industries

Abstract: The supplier selection has a significant impact on the manufacturing industries. Selecting the best green supplier among many alternatives is a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) problem. This research aims to survey current green activities in supplier selection in India and to evaluate best green supplier. Various environment factors affecting in the manufacturing sectors are considered in this study. Fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) based on Chang’s extent analysis, is utilized in order to select best green supplier. The data from pairwise evaluation of all criterions are given in triangular fuzzy numbers. The uncertainties of decision problem can be dealt with, and a more effective decision can be reached. A case study is conducted to illustrate the utilization of the model for the green supplier selection problem.

Validation of Performance Measures for Green Supplier Selection in Indian Industries

Abstract: An environmentally conscious supply chain, also called a green supply chain, is a new concept appearing in recent literatures. The purpose of this study is to identify the critical green manufacturing factors considered during supplier selection in the Indian manufacturing sector. The relationship between green supplier selection management practices and environmental performance is studied. The criteria are differentiated for evaluating traditional suppliers and green suppliers. The major activities of the green supply chain; namely green procurement, green manufacturing, green costs, quality, green packaging, customer co-operation are being covered throughout the research. From these above factors best factors for green supplier selection are selected and which can be implemented in any individual manufacturing industry. In this study, factor analysis is done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software to help decision makers understand the important environmental dimensions. The study demonstrates use of factor analysis to evaluate the relative importance of various environmental performance measures. This study also aims to develop a decision support tool which should help companies to integrate environmental criteria into their green supplier selection process.

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.

Sustainable supply chain management: A review of literature and implications for future research

Abstract: The business enterprises are increasingly focusing on buying and supplying of products and services in a manner to reduce the adverse impacts on the environment, society, and economy. In view of the above, the concept of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) has received attention of the industry and academia due to its importance on environmental, social and corporate responsibility through economic performance. The paper aims to discuss these issues.,The structured literature review attempts to map the various theories in the SSCM literature from the perspectives of economic performance, environmental dimensions, and social values and ethics.,As supply management is vital for enhancing organizational competitiveness, the present work attempts to investigate the theoretical perspectives in SSCM to develop an understanding of the current research activities and future potentials.,This work aims to gain a number of valid insights for the practitioners and the researchers. It also focuses on the perspectives of governance mechanisms for successful implementation SSCM practices in the business enterprises.,As the theory building initiatives with implications on the conceptualization of SSCM is limited in literature, this work has also been able to identify the trends and relevant research gaps to define the potential areas for future research.