Showing papers on "Supply chain management published in 2021"
TL;DR: In this paper, a comprehensive overview of barriers for adopting blockchain technology to manage sustainable supply chains is provided using technology, organizational, and environmental framework followed by inputs from academics and industry experts and then analyzed using the Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL).
472 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors systematically reviewed existing research on the COVID-19 pandemic in supply chain disciplines and identified 74 relevant articles published on or before 28 September 2020, and the synthesis of the findings reveals that four broad themes recur in the published work: namely, impacts of the CO VID-2019 pandemic, resilience strategies for managing impacts and recovery, the role of technology in implementing resilience strategies, and supply chain sustainability in the light of the pandemic.
Abstract: The global spread of the novel coronavirus, also known as the COVID-19 pandemic, has had a devastating impact on supply chains. Since the pandemic started, scholars have been researching and publishing their studies on the various supply-chain-related issues raised by COVID-19. However, while the number of articles on this subject has been steadily increasing, due to the absence of any systematic literature reviews, it remains unclear what aspects of this disruption have already been studied and what aspects still need to be investigated. The present study systematically reviews existing research on the COVID-19 pandemic in supply chain disciplines. Through a rigorous and systematic search, we identify 74 relevant articles published on or before 28 September 2020. The synthesis of the findings reveals that four broad themes recur in the published work: namely, impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, resilience strategies for managing impacts and recovery, the role of technology in implementing resilience strategies, and supply chain sustainability in the light of the pandemic. Alongside the synthesis of the findings, this study describes the methodologies, context, and theories used in each piece of research. Our analysis reveals that there is a lack of empirically designed and theoretically grounded studies in this area; hence, the generalizability of the findings, thus far, is limited. Moreover, the analysis reveals that most studies have focused on supply chains for high-demand essential goods and healthcare products, while low-demand items and SMEs have been largely ignored. We also review the literature on prior epidemic outbreaks and other disruptions in supply chain disciplines. By considering the findings of these articles alongside research on the COVID-19 pandemic, this study offers research questions and directions for further investigation. These directions can guide scholars in designing and conducting impactful research in the field.
372 citations
TL;DR: The current and potential AI techniques that can enhance both the study and practice of SCM were determined and the subfields that have high potential to be enhanced by AI were identified.
219 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors reinterpret the supply chain as a social-ecological system and leave behind a modernist view of SCM, replacing it with a more contemporary vision of "dancing the supply chains".
Abstract: Most of the theories that have dominated supply chain management (SCM) take a reductionist and static view on the supply chain and its management, promoting a global hunt for cheap labor and resources. As a result, supply chains tend to be operated without much concern for their broader contextual environment. This perspective overlooks that supply chains have become both vulnerable and harmful systems. Recent and ongoing crises have emphasized that the structures and processes of supply chains are fluid and interwoven with political‐economic and planetary phenomena. Building on panarchy theory, this article reinterprets the supply chain as a social–ecological system and leaves behind a modernist view of SCM, replacing it with a more contemporary vision of “dancing the supply chain.” A panarchy is a structure of adaptive cycles that are linked across different levels on scales of time, space, and meaning. It represents the world’s complexities more effectively than reductionist and static theories ever could, providing the basis for transformative SCM.
161 citations
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29 Jun 2021
TL;DR: The sixth edition of this established book has evolved to represent the current trends, best practice and latest thinking in global logistics as mentioned in this paper and serves as a forum allowing the contributors, a range of acknowledged sector specialists, to discuss key logistics issues and share their authoritative views.
Abstract: The world of logistics is constantly evolving and in the same way, the sixth edition of this established book has evolved to represent the current trends, best practice and latest thinking in global logistics. It serves as a forum allowing the contributors, a range of acknowledged sector specialists, to discuss key logistics issues and share their authoritative views. To keep its contemporary focus new chapters have been added covering subjects including: agile supply chains, creating shareholder value, IT, performance measurement, internet trading and humanitarian supply chains. The remaining chapters have all been updated.
160 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food retail supply chains and their resilience and proposed several directions and practical implementation guidelines to improve the food retail SC resilience.
Abstract: In this study, we examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food retail supply chains (SCs) and their resilience. Based on real-life pandemic scenarios encountered in Germany, we develop and use a discrete-event simulation model to examine SC operations and performance dynamics with the help of anyLogistix digital SC twin. The computational results show that food retail SC resilience at the upheaval times is triangulated by the pandemic intensity and associated lockdown/shutdown governmental measures, inventory-ordering dynamics in the SC, and customer behaviours. We observe that surges in demand and supplier shutdowns have had the highest impact on SC operations and performance, whereas the impact of transportation disruptions was rather low. Transportation costs have spiked because of chaotic inventory-ordering dynamics leading to more frequent and irregular shipments. On bright side, we observe the demand growth and utilization of online sales channels yielding higher revenues. We propose several directions and practical implementation guidelines to improve the food retail SC resilience. We stress the importance of SC digital twins and end-to-end visibility along with resilient demand, inventory, and capacity management. The outcomes of our study can be instructive for enhancing the resilience of food retail SCs in preparation for future pandemics and pandemic-like crises.
153 citations
TL;DR: This study investigates a supply chain system consisting of a capital-constrained manufacturer and a well-funded supplier facing uncertain demand, in which the manufacturer may seek GCF from banks, and designs a GCF model by imposing a hard constraint on carbon emissions.
152 citations
TL;DR: Traceability has become a critical element in supply chain management, particularly in safety-sensitive sectors like food, pharmaceuticals, etc as mentioned in this paper, where traceability is a critical requirement.
Abstract: Traceability has become a critical element in supply chain management, particularly in safety-sensitive sectors like food, pharmaceuticals, etc. Upstream (manufacturers, producers, etc.) and downst...
149 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the potentials of Industry 4.0 related potentials in the context of the triple bottom line with respect to supply chain management have been summarized in a systematic literature review, based on 55 academic articles.
137 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors proposed a hybrid model by IVIF (interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy) DEMATEL (decision making trial and evaluation laboratory) and IVIF MOORA (Multi-Objective Optimization by Ratio Analysis) respectively.
Abstract: This study aims to analyze the innovation strategies for the green supply chain management with QFD (quality function deployment) multidimensionally. The novelty of the study is to define the criteria of green supply chain for each stage of QFD and propose a hybrid model by IVIF (interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy) DEMATEL (decision making trial and evaluation laboratory) and IVIF MOORA (Multi-Objective Optimization by Ratio Analysis) respectively. The results demonstrate that understanding the customer expectations with customer relation management is the most important innovation strategy for the green supply chain management in energy industry with the consecutive stages of QFD whereas benchmarking the competitive market environment has relatively the last seat in the ranking. Hence, it is recommended that energy companies should have an effective customer relationship management. In this context, these companies should make a detailed analysis to learn what their customers directly expect from them. With the help of this issue, these companies should generate their product and services based on these expectations. Additionally, it is also stated that new service and product development is also essential for energy companies to improve their innovativeness. For this purpose, a research and development department should be created, and the qualified people should be employed. Additionally, different opinions should be collected from various parties, such as customers, employees, and suppliers. Since customers who are satisfied will prefer these companies, the energy companies can catch the opportunity to increase their market share.
134 citations
TL;DR: This paper proposes the integrated Triple Retry framework for designing circular blockchain platforms and highlights blockchain's role as a technological capability for improving control in the movement of wastes and product return management activities.
TL;DR: Awareness of environmental issues is increasing, which is also putting pressure on firms, requiring their supply chain operations to be green as mentioned in this paper, and the objective of this article is to examine the impact of these environmental issues.
Abstract: Awareness of environmental issues is increasing, which is also putting pressure on firms, requiring their supply chain operations to be green. The objective of this article is to examine the impact...
TL;DR: The adoption of technologies by the operations and supply chain management (OSCM) field is leading to extraordinary disruptions as mentioned in this paper. And with the rapid emergence of cutting-edge and more disruptive tec...
Abstract: The adoption of technologies by the operations and supply chain management (OSCM) field is leading to extraordinary disruptions. And with the rapid emergence of cutting-edge and more disruptive tec...
TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of circular economy practices on firm performance for a circular supply chain and explores the moderating role that big-data-driven supply chain plays within these relationships, using data collected through an online survey distributed to managers of 378 Italian firms that have adopted circular economy principles.
Abstract: This paper analyzes the effect of circular economy practices on firm performance for a circular supply chain and explores the moderating role that big-data-driven supply chain plays within these relationships.,This study uses data collected through an online survey distributed to managers of 378 Italian firms that have adopted circular economy principles. The data are processed using multiple regression analysis.,The results indicate that the three categories of circular economy practices investigated – namely circular economy supply chain management design, circular economy supply chain relationship management and circular economy HR management – play a crucial role in enhancing firm performance from a circular economy perspective. A big-data-driven supply chain acts as a moderator of the relationship between circular economy HR management and firm performance for a circular economy supply chain.,This study makes a number of original contributions to research on circular economy practices in a big-data-driven supply chain and provides useful insights for practitioners. First, it answers the call to capture digital transformation trends and to extend research on sustainability in supply chain management. Second, it enhances the literature by investigating the relationships between three different kinds of circular economy supply chain practices and firm performance. Finally, it clarifies the moderating role of big data in making decisions and implementing circular supply chain solutions to achieve better environmental, social and economic benefits.
TL;DR: In this article, a Delphi-based grey decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) methodology was used to analyze the data and identify the major supply chain recovery challenges from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the grey DEMATEL approach helped categorize the causal relationships among these challenges.
TL;DR: A fuzzy logic-based I4.0 MM for OSCM is developed through a transparent and rigorous procedure, built on a multi-method approach comprising a literature review, interviews, focus groups and case study, from model design to model evaluation.
TL;DR: This study shows that blockchain technology has the potential to improve supply chain sustainability performance, and it expects blockchain technology to rise in popularity in supply chain management.
Abstract: Improving supply chain sustainability is an essential part of achieving the UN’s sustainable goals. Digitalization, such as blockchain technology, shows the potential to reshape supply chain management. Using distributed ledger technology, the blockchain platform provides a digital system and database to record the transactions along the supply chain. This decentralized database of transactions brings transparency, reliability, traceability, and efficiency to the supply chain management. This paper focuses on such novel blockchain-based supply chain management and its sustainability performances in the areas of environmental protection, social equity, and governance efficiency. Using a systematic literature review and two case studies, we evaluate whether the three sustainability indicators can be improved indirectly along supply chains based on blockchain technology. Our study shows that blockchain technology has the potential to improve supply chain sustainability performance, and we expect blockchain technology to rise in popularity in supply chain management.
TL;DR: The design of the AURA (Active Usage of Resilience Assets) framework for post-COVID-19 supply chain management is conceptualised and its two major advantages are reduction of disruption prediction efforts and value creation from resilience assets.
Abstract: Purpose: Supply chain resilience capabilities are usually considered in light of some anticipated events and are as passive assets, which are “waiting” for use in case of an emergency This, however, can be inefficient Moreover, the current COVID-19 pandemic has revealed difficulties in the timely deployments of resilience assets and their utilization for value creation We present a framework that consolidates different angles of efficient resilience and renders utilization of resilience capabilities for creation of value Design/methodology/approach: We conceptualise the design of the AURA (Active Usage of Resilience Assets) framework for post-COVID-19 supply chain management through collating the extant literature on value creation-oriented resilience and practical examples and complementing our analysis with a discussion of practical implementations Findings: Building upon and integrating the existing frameworks of VSC (Viable Supply Chain), RSC (Reconfigurable Supply Chain) and LCNSC (Low-Certainty-Need Supply Chain), we elaborate on a new idea in the AURA approach – to consider resilience as an inherent, active and value-creating component of operations management decisions, rather than as a passive “shield” to protect against rare, severe events We identify 10 future research areas for lean resilience integrating management and digital platforms and technology Practical implications: The outcomes of our study can be used by supply chain and operations managers to improve the efficiency and effectiveness by turning resilience from passive, cost-driving assets into a value-creating, inclusive decision-making paradigm Originality/value: We propose a novel approach to bring more dynamics to the notion of supply chain resilience We name our approach AURA and articulate its two major advantages as follows: (1) reduction of disruption prediction efforts and (2) value creation from resilience assets We offer a discussion on ten future research directions towards a lean resilience © 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited
TL;DR: In this paper, the impact of supply chain mapping on a firm's supply chain visibility and resilience was investigated and the findings of the study strongly suggest firms adopt a supply-chain mapping strategy to improve supplychain visibility and supply chain resilience, and also suggest maintaining closer ties with key suppliers in order to increase SC visibility.
TL;DR: A systematic literature review of quantitative models of SCND under disruption risks in industrial SCM and logistics focuses on different costs induced by the planning of proactive investments in robustness and through parametrical/structural adaptation at the recovery stage.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used the Stackelberg game theory to propose the green supply chain model with a dual-channel structure, in which consumer green preference and channel preference are considered.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present lessons learned from humanitarian supply chains that help mitigate and overcome supply chain disruptions, which not only relate to preparedness and mobilization, but also relate to standardization, innovation and collaboration.
Abstract: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak affects not just populations but also global and local economies and supply chains The outbreak itself has impacted on production lines and manufacturing capacities In response to the outbreak, policies have been put in place that blocks the movement of people and materials, causing supply chain disruptions Mainstream supply chain management has been at a loss in responding to these disruptions, mostly due to a dominant focus on minimizing costs for stable operations, while following lean, just-in-time, and zero-inventory approaches On the other hand, pandemic response supply chains, and their related supply chain disruptions, share many characteristics with disaster response and thereby with humanitarian supply chains Much can thus be learned from humanitarian supply chains for managing pandemic-related supply chain disruptions What is more, facing, and managing, supply chain disruptions can be considered the new norm also in light of other disruptive forces such as climate change, or financial or political crises This article therefore presents lessons learned from humanitarian supply chains that help mitigate and overcome supply chain disruptions These lessons not only relate to preparedness and mobilization, but also relate to standardization, innovation, and collaboration Together, they brace organizations, supply chains, and societies, to manage current and future disruptions © 2020 The Authors Journal of Supply Chain Management published by Wiley Periodicals LLC
TL;DR: In this paper, an integrated conceptual framework is proposed which includes a broad set of performance dimensions discussed in the literature: efficiency, flexibility, responsiveness, food quality, and transparency of supply chains.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors proposed a framework highlighting policy-related barriers for a supply chain in the transition to the circular economy and discussed potential implications on enhancing corporate environmental performance of a business.
Abstract: The transition to the circular economy (CE) creates value through the closed‐loop systems, reverse logistics, product life cycle management, and clean production in terms of corporate environmental management. During this transition process, the organization faces many barriers such as financial, organizational, technology‐based, social, policy‐related, market‐based, and logistics‐based barriers. The objectives of this study are to propose a framework highlighting policy‐related barriers for a supply chain in the transition to CE and finally discuss potential implications on enhancing corporate environmental performance of a business. Further, this study evaluates the causal relationships between the policy‐related barriers using fuzzy Decision‐Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) method. The application was conducted in an apparel firm in Turkey. From findings, lack of legislation for efficient CE (C4), lack of mandatory requirements and responsibilities for manufacturers/suppliers for the CE (C17), and lack of government support for environmentally friendly policies (C2) are revealed as the most important barriers, respectively. It is found that lack of attitude and awareness about CE in government institutions (C19) is the most influencing factor, whereas lack of effective recycling policies to achieve quality in waste management (C8) is the most influenced factor. The recommendations were developed for enhancing the corporate environmental performance of businesses through incentives and unique rewards, improving communication among stakeholders, the government's perception of CE and current linear economy, cooperation with nongovernmental organization (NGOs) and civil actions, the vision of government towards circular principles, the circular public procurement, the local governments in circular policymaking, and awareness of bureaucracy and government officials.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present the widespread challenges, along with some of the responses, and then list research opportunities for supply chain management in extreme conditions, which pertain to retailers' survival in the face of highly successful e-commerce giants and the mixed use of robots and human workers.
Abstract: Large companies were concerned about their supply chains with environmental and social sustainability and disruption from natural disasters, conflict, and trade disagreements even before the advent of Covid-19. The additional challenges presented by Covid-19 in 2020 are “extreme” in being distinct from supply chain risk in that not just particular companies, but also entire societies are affected. Therefore, it is appropriate to rethink supply chain management (SCM) for research and practice to cope with extreme conditions, now and in the future, whether due to pandemics, war, climate change, or biodiversity collapse. In this essay, we first present the widespread challenges, along with some of the responses. We then list research opportunities for supply chain management in extreme conditions. These opportunities pertain to retailers’ survival in the face of highly successful e-commerce giants and the mixed use of robots and human workers. There are also opportunities to share supply-chain capacity in distribution and coopetition regarding medically necessary items such as anti-virals or vaccines. The growing role of government in supporting business, including the creation of industry commons, also presents avenues for further research.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated the role of Big Data Analytics (BDA) as a mediator between sustainable supply chain business performance and key factors, namely, lean practices, social practices, environmental practices, organisational practices, supply chain practices, financial practices, and total quality management.
Abstract: The effect of big data on the lean, agile, resilient, and green (LARG) supply chain has not been explored much in the literature. This study investigates the role of ‘Big Data Analytics’ (BDA) as a mediator between ‘sustainable supply chain business performance’ and key factors, namely, lean practices, social practices, environmental practices, organisational practices, supply chain practices, financial practices, and total quality management. A sample of 297 responses from thirty-seven Indian manufacturing firms was collected. The paper is beneficial for managers and practitioners to understand supply chain analytics, and it addresses challenges in the management of LARG practices to contribute to a sustainable supply chain.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors proposed a framework for complex supply chain networks based on blockchain for the oil industry in Pakistan, and empirically analyzed the impact of these practices on operational performance.
TL;DR: This study uses an exploratory approach to capture the implementation of industry 4.0 concepts across multiple tiers of the supply chain, and proposes a multistage implementation framework that highlights the organizational enablers such as culture, cross-functional approach, and the continuous improvement activities.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated the need of blockchain in Industry 4.0 environment from Big Data perspective in supply chain management and investigated the application in a liquid chemical logistics company serving to petroleum industries.
Abstract: Blockchain appears to still be nascent in its growth and a relatively untapped asset. This research investigates the need of blockchain in Industry 4.0 environment from Big Data perspective in supply chain management. The research method used in this study involves a combination of an Action Research method and Case Study research. More specifically, the action research method was applied in two industry case studies that implemented and tested the designed architecture in a global logistics environment. Case Study A examined the blockchain application in cross-border cargo movements whereas Case Study B investigated the application in a liquid chemical logistics company serving to petroleum industries. Our research analysis has identified that the Case A subject had disconnected systems and services for blockchain wherein the big data interactions had failed (failure case). Whereas in Case B, the company has achieved nearly 25% increase in revenue through its customer service after the blockchain implementation and thereby reduction in paperwork and carbon emissions (success case). This research contributes to the advancement of the body of knowledge to big data and blockchain by identifying key implementation guideline and issues for blockchain in supply chain management. Further, action-based research coupled with a case study approach has been used to evaluate the application aspects of the architecture's scalability and functionality of bigdata and blockchain in supply chain management.
TL;DR: In this paper, a fundamental question in supply chain resilience is identifying its antecedents and investigating the relative importance of each antecedent in improving resilience to supply chain disruptions, and a solution to this problem is proposed.
Abstract: A fundamental question in supply chain resilience is identifying its antecedents and investigating the relative importance of each antecedent in improving resilience to supply chain disruptions. In...