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Supply chain management
About: Supply chain management is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 39055 publications have been published within this topic receiving 1082949 citations. The topic is also known as: SCM.
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TL;DR: In this article, the basic requirements of Halal food supply chains in order to ensure the integrity of halal food at the point of consumption, which is an obligation for Muslims, are described.
Abstract: Purpose – The paper aims to describe the basic requirements of Halal food supply chains in order to ensure the integrity of Halal food at the point of consumption, which is an obligation for Muslims.Design/methodology/approach – This exploratory research paper is based on in‐depth interviews to better understand what is Halal, the Islamic sources that are essential for Halal supply chains, and identify the guidelines and principles which are essential for the integrity of Halal supply chains.Findings – Halal supply chain management is based on avoiding direct contact with Haram, addressing the risk of contamination and ensuring that it is in line with the perception of the Muslim consumer. In particular, the product and market characteristics are important variables in the supply chain management of Halal supply chains. Further empirical research is needed to measure the perception of the Muslim consumer. A better understanding is also required into the principles in organising the Halal supply chain for ...
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TL;DR: The problem of determining the safety stock level to use to meet a desired level of customer satisfaction is addressed using a simulation based optimization approach and an industrial-scale case problem is presented to demonstrate the utility of the proposed approach.
298 citations
TL;DR: An objective framework for effective supplier sourcing is proposed, which considers multiple strategic and operational factors in the evaluation process and assists managers in identifying candidates for strategic long-term partnerships, supplier development programs, and pruning.
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TL;DR: Examines the historical definitions of both terms, looks at current practitioner views of the terms, and proposes a hierarchy for the relationship between logistics and supply chain management.
Abstract: Over the past few years there has been confusion and disagreement among general business practitioners and operations professionals concerning the terms “logistics” and “supply chain management”. Various formal definitions have been offered for both terms. In addition, the common usage of each term in industry varies. Business terms are often defined over time, by the common use or application of the term. Examines the historical definitions of both terms, looks at current practitioner views of the terms, and proposes a hierarchy for the relationship between logistics and supply chain management.
298 citations
01 Jan 2006
TL;DR: In this paper, a framework for strategic environmental sourcing is proposed to support green purchasing strategies in Chinese large and medium-sized state-owned enterprises (SMEs) by integrating quality, environmental, and supply chain management systems into the learning organization.
Abstract: Part 1 - Conceptual Overviews and Frameworks: Framework for Strategic Environmental Sourcing.- Effects of Green Purchasing Strategies on Supplier Behavior.- New Paths to Business Value: Linking Environment, Health and Safety Performance to Strategic Sourcing.- Integrating Quality, Environmental, and Supply Chain Management Systems into the Learning Organization.- Network Dynamics of an Energy Supply Chain.- Strategic Business Operations, Freight Transport and Eco-efficiency: A Conceptual Model.- Reverse Logistics for Recycling: Challenges Facing the Carpet Industry.- Part 2 - Empirical Studies: Customer and Supplier Relations for Environmental Performance.- Horses for Courses: Explaining the Gap Between the Theory and Practice of Green Supply.- Green Purchasing in Chinese Large and Medium-sized State-owned Enterprises.- Greening of Suppliers/In-bound Logistics - In the South East Asian Context.- Environmental initiatives in the manufacturing supply chain: A story of light-green supply.- Part 3 - Case Studies: Environmental Supply Chain Innovation.- Greening Supply Chains: A Competence-Based Perspective.- A Total Product System Concept: A Case Study of the smart(TM) Automobile.- Environmental Management in Automotive Supply Chains: An Empirical Analysis.- Green Supply Chain Management at Advanced Micro Devices.- Part 4- Tools and Technology for Aiding Green Supply Chain Management: Environmental Quality in the Supply Chain of an Original Equipment Manufacturer: What does it mean?.- Creating a Green Supply Chain.- Computer Aided Resource Efficiency.- E-commerce Solutions to Environmental Purchasing.
298 citations