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Facilitating the circular economy: insights from novel supply network actors 促进循环经济:新型供应网络参与者的见解
Pub Date : 2024-06-25 DOI: 10.1108/scm-01-2024-0067
Anne Ratsimandresy, Joe Miemczyk

Purpose

This research studies circularity brokers, the economic actors facilitating the transition of companies towards circular operations. The purpose of this paper is to extend the understanding of “circular brokerage”, deriving from the concept of brokerage existing in network theory and applied to the specific context of the circular supply network. Recent papers have been devoted to particular facets of circular brokerage, with studies dedicated to circular incubators or platforms. This study proposes how these new actors can have a significant role in facilitating circular economy in general.

Design/methodology/approach

The methodology is qualitative using 17 semi-directed interviews with circularity brokers. The theoretical approach draws on the network view and builds on recent developments of the theory in the context of circular economy.

Findings

Circularity brokers support organisations and their networks, helping them to overcome the problems that stand in their way of adopting circular economy at different levels (micro, meso and macro). To do this, circularity brokers deploy a wide range of activities involving technical, methodological and relational skills. The study extends previous research by elaborating on the relationship between the position these actors occupy within their network and the benefits they can bring in terms of circularity.

Originality/value

This research provides evidence on the role of circularity brokers and moves the state of knowledge from a specific sector or cases to other sectors and a broader role beyond network position specifics. Network theory, with the constructs of broker exchanges and the influence of embeddedness, is used to develop theoretical implications.

研究目的 本文研究循环经纪人,即促进企业向循环运营转型的经济行为者。本文的目的是扩展对 "循环中介 "的理解,这一概念源于网络理论中的中介概念,并应用于循环供应网络的具体环境中。最近的一些论文专门讨论了循环中介的某些方面,其中一些研究专门涉及循环孵化器或平台。本研究提出了这些新的参与者如何在促进整个循环经济中发挥重要作用。研究结果循环经济经纪人为组织及其网络提供支持,帮助他们克服在不同层面(微观、中观和宏观)采用循环经济时遇到的问题。为此,循环经济经纪人开展了一系列涉及技术、方法和关系技能的活动。这项研究通过阐述这些行动者在其网络中所处的地位与他们在循环方面所能带来的益处之间的关系,扩展了以往的研究。网络理论,包括经纪人交换和嵌入性的影响,被用来发展理论意义。
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Insight from industry-early lessons learned about AI adoption in core procurement processes, directions for managers and researchers 行业洞察--核心采购流程采用人工智能的早期经验教训,为管理者和研究人员指明方向
Pub Date : 2024-06-18 DOI: 10.1108/scm-02-2024-0143
Remko van Hoek

Purpose

There is a growing body of conceptual work considering the potential of AI in supply chain and procurement, and there is great interest in AI among managers. But, according to a recent study, digital strategies for procurement are often missing or not satisfactory. Literature offers conflicting guidance on possible adoption areas for AI in core procurement processes. Given the need for better digital strategies for procurement and the need to further develop the understanding of adoption potential, the purpose of this paper is to explore actual adoption levels, experienced benefits, readiness levels and barriers to implementation in industry. This informs nuanced, not hyped, managerial consideration and identifies further research opportunities.

Design/methodology/approach

Leveraging items used in literature to study adoption of other technologies, the authors conduct the first empirical exploration of actual adoption levels of AI in procurement. The authors do so by collecting survey responses in three manager workshops, and the authors use the workshops to seek manager input in the interpretation of findings and the identification of implications for managers and researchers.

Findings

There appears to be less consideration given to AI in procurement than interest in the topic might imply. Adoption levels are generally low, implying that there is a lot of room for the development of consideration, use cases and possible pilots by managers and researchers. The authors find procurement benefits of AI adoption to be broader than costs and productivity alone, including visibility and innovation. But, readiness appears to be at relatively low levels with factors commonly considered in literature, such as executive support and willingness to invest, less relevant than less widely considered elements such as human sense making and supplier readiness.

Originality/value

This first empirical exploration moves past conceptualization and the study of potential adoption into the study of actual adoption levels in different procurement core processes. The authors expand the consideration of readiness by including additional items of human sense making as called for in literature. The authors also include and develop supplier readiness consideration, which is often missing from research. With the help of participating managers, the authors are able to develop a more comprehensive framework for the consideration of AI adoption. This can help bring nuance, not hype, to consideration and provides a rich portfolio of research items and constructs to further explore.

目的考虑到人工智能在供应链和采购方面的潜力的概念性工作越来越多,管理人员对人工智能也非常感兴趣。但是,根据最近的一项研究,采购的数字化战略往往缺失或不尽如人意。在核心采购流程中可能采用人工智能的领域方面,文献提供了相互矛盾的指导。鉴于需要更好的采购数字化战略,以及需要进一步了解采用潜力,本文旨在探讨行业中的实际采用水平、经验效益、准备水平和实施障碍。作者利用文献中用于研究其他技术采用情况的项目,首次对人工智能在采购中的实际采用水平进行了实证探索。作者通过在三个经理研讨会上收集调查反馈来完成这项工作,并利用这些研讨会征求经理们的意见,以解释研究结果并确定对经理和研究人员的影响。采用水平普遍较低,这意味着管理者和研究人员还有很大的发展空间来考虑、使用案例和可能的试点。作者发现,采用人工智能带来的采购效益比成本和生产率更广泛,包括可见性和创新。但是,准备程度似乎相对较低,文献中通常考虑的因素,如高管支持和投资意愿,与人的感知能力和供应商准备程度等较少被广泛考虑的因素相比,相关性较低。作者根据文献中的要求,增加了人的感觉决策项目,从而扩大了对准备程度的考虑。作者还纳入并发展了供应商准备情况的考虑因素,而这往往是研究中所缺乏的。在参与研究的管理人员的帮助下,作者能够为人工智能的采用制定一个更全面的考虑框架。这有助于将细微差别而非炒作纳入考虑范围,并为进一步探索提供了丰富的研究项目和结构组合。
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Changing terms, evolving strategies: the tailoring of supply chain management terms and its implications 不断变化的术语,不断发展的战略:供应链管理术语的定制及其影响
Pub Date : 2024-06-04 DOI: 10.1108/scm-01-2024-0049
Maicom Sergio Brandao, Moacir Godinho Filho

Purpose

This study aims to investigate the evolution of terminology in supply chain management (SCM) and its implications for the field’s strategic orientation. It also aims to understand how SCM terms adapt to interdisciplinary contexts, reflecting shifts in theoretical and practical approaches within the discipline.

Design/methodology/approach

This study uses a systematic literature review and analyzes over 3,500 unique SCM-related terms extracted from approximately 33,000 abstracts. By using Descending Hierarchical Classification and factor analysis, the research methodologically identifies key shifts in terminology and discerns underlying patterns.

Findings

This study categorizes terminological variations in SCM into three main clusters: product–agent, performance objective orientation and structure. These variations signal not only linguistic changes but also strategic shifts in SCM understanding and practice. Notably, terms such as “green,” “sustainable” and “circular” supply chains have emerged in response to evolving internal and external pressures and trends. In addition, this paper offers a nuanced understanding of these terminological adaptations, proposing a reference framework for navigating SCM’s evolving lexicon and highlighting global usage and geographical and cultural nuances in SCM discourse.

Research limitations/implications

This paper presents a reference framework that complements existing SCM definitions, fostering a shared understanding of SCM variations on a global scale. This framework enhances cultural sensitivity within the field and underscores SCM’s adaptability and flexibility. These insights offer a nuanced view of SCM dynamics, benefiting researchers and practitioners alike. Beyond terminology, this study sheds light on the interplay between language and SCM strategy, providing a valuable perspective for navigating the evolving SCM landscape. The study’s scope is constrained by the analyzed abstracts. Future research could broaden this analysis to encompass more SCM literature or delve deeper into the implications of terminological changes.

Practical implications

This study offers practitioners a reference framework for navigating the evolving lexicon of SCM. This framework aids in understanding the strategic implications of terminological changes, enhancing clarity and context in both academic and practical applications.

Social implications

By acknowledging global usage and variations, the research underscores the impact of geographical and cultural nuances on SCM discourse. This global perspective enriches the understanding of SCM as a dynamic and culturally sensitive field.

Originality/value

This research is novel in its extensive and systematic exploration

目的本研究旨在探讨供应链管理(SCM)术语的演变及其对该领域战略定位的影响。本研究采用系统的文献综述方法,分析了从约 33,000 篇摘要中提取的 3,500 多个与供应链管理相关的独特术语。通过使用降序层次分类法和因子分析法,本研究从方法上确定了术语的主要变化,并发现了潜在的模式。研究结果本研究将单片机领域的术语变化分为三大类:产品-代理、绩效目标导向和结构。这些变化不仅预示着语言上的变化,也预示着供应链管理理解和实践中的战略转变。值得注意的是,"绿色"、"可持续 "和 "循环 "供应链等术语的出现是为了应对不断变化的内外部压力和趋势。此外,本文还提供了对这些术语适应性的细微理解,提出了一个参考框架,用于浏览供应链管理不断演变的词汇表,并强调了供应链管理话语中的全球用法以及地理和文化上的细微差别。该框架增强了该领域的文化敏感性,强调了单片机的适应性和灵活性。这些见解为单片机动态提供了一个细致入微的视角,使研究人员和从业人员受益匪浅。除了术语之外,本研究还揭示了语言与供应链管理战略之间的相互作用,为驾驭不断演变的供应链管理格局提供了宝贵的视角。本研究的范围受到所分析摘要的限制。未来的研究可以扩大分析范围,纳入更多的供应链管理文献,或深入探讨术语变化的影响。这一框架有助于理解术语变化的战略意义,在学术和实际应用中提高清晰度和语境。社会意义通过承认全球使用情况和差异,本研究强调了地理和文化差异对供应链管理话语的影响。这种全球视角丰富了人们对单片机这一充满活力且具有文化敏感性的领域的理解。本研究全面分析了语言如何随着该领域的战略转变而演变,为术语与战略在单片机领域的相互作用提供了一个独特的视角。
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The data sharing conundrum: revisiting established theory in the age of digital transformation 数据共享难题:在数字化转型时代重新审视既定理论
Pub Date : 2024-04-29 DOI: 10.1108/scm-07-2023-0362
Giovanna Culot, Guido Orzes, Marco Sartor, Guido Nassimbeni

Purpose

This study aims to analyze the factors that drive or prevent interorganizational data sharing in the context of digital transformation (DT). Data sharing appears as a precondition for companies to capture emerging opportunities in supply chain management and for product-related servitization; however, there are ongoing concerns, and data are often perceived as the “new oil.” It is thus important to gain a better understanding of the determinants of firms’ decisions.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors develop an embedded case study analysis involving 16 firms within an extended supply network in the automotive industry. The authors focus on the peculiarities of the new context, as opposed to elements highlighted by research prior to the advent of the latest technologies. Abductive reasoning is applied to the theoretical foundations of the resource-based view, resource dependence theory and the complex adaptive systems perspective.

Findings

Data sharing is largely underpinned by factors identified prior to DT, such as data specificity, dependence dynamics and protection mechanisms and the dynamism of the business context. DT, however, can influence the extent of data sharing. New factors concern complementarities whenever data are pooled from different sources and digital platforms, as well as different forms of data ownership protection.

Originality/value

This study stresses that data sharing in the context of DT can be explained through established theoretical lenses, providing the integration of elements accounting for new technological opportunities.

目的 本研究旨在分析在数字化转型(DT)背景下推动或阻碍组织间数据共享的因素。数据共享似乎是企业抓住供应链管理和产品相关服务化的新兴机遇的先决条件;然而,人们一直对数据共享存在担忧,数据往往被视为 "新石油"。因此,更好地了解企业决策的决定因素非常重要。设计/方法/途径 作者开展了一项嵌入式案例研究分析,涉及汽车行业扩展供应网络中的 16 家企业。作者将重点放在新环境的特殊性上,而不是最新技术出现之前的研究中所强调的因素。研究结果数据共享在很大程度上依赖于 DT 出现之前所确定的因素,如数据特殊性、依赖动态和保护机制以及业务环境的动态性。然而,数据传输会影响数据共享的程度。新的因素涉及不同来源和数字平台的数据汇集时的互补性,以及不同形式的数据所有权保护。
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How do joint ventures and non-equity strategic alliances impact the complexity of the supply chain and thus supply chain performance? 合资企业和非股权战略联盟如何影响供应链的复杂性,进而影响供应链绩效?
Pub Date : 2024-04-04 DOI: 10.1108/scm-04-2023-0168
Frank Bodendorf, Sebastian Feilner, Joerg Franke

Purpose

This paper aims to explore the significance of resource sharing in business to capture new market opportunities and securing competitive advantages. Firms enter strategic alliances (SAs), especially for designing new products and to overcome challenges in today’s fast changing environment. Research projects have dealt with the creation of SAs, however without concrete referencing the impact on selected supply chain resources. Furthermore, academia rather focused on elaborating the advantages and disadvantages of SAs and how this affects structural changes in the organization than examining the effects on supply chain complexity and performance.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors collected and triangulated a multi-industry data set containing primary data coming from more than 200 experts in the field of supply chain management along and secondary data coming from Refinitiv’s joint ventures (JVs) and SA database and IR solutions’ database for annual reports. The data is evaluated in three empirical settings using binomial testing and structural equation modeling.

Findings

The results show that nonequity SAs and JVs have varying degrees of impact on supply chain resources due to differences in the scope of the partnership. This has a negative impact on the complexity of the supply chain, with the creation of a JV leading to greater complexity than the creation of a nonequity SA. Furthermore, the findings prove that complexity negatively impacts overall supply chain performance. In addition, this study elaborates that increased management capabilities are needed to exploit the potentials of SAs and sheds light on hurdles that must be overcome within the supply network when forming a partnership. Finally, the authors give practical implications on how organizations can cope with increasing complexity to lower the risk of poor supply chain performance.

Originality/value

This study investigates occurring challenges when establishing nonequity SAs or JVs and how this affects their supply chain by examining supply networks in terms of complexity and performance.

目的 本文旨在探讨资源共享对企业抓住新的市场机遇和确保竞争优势的重要意义。在当今瞬息万变的环境中,企业结成战略联盟(SAs),尤其是为了设计新产品和克服挑战。一些研究项目涉及了战略联盟的创建,但没有具体提及对选定供应链资源的影响。此外,学术界更注重阐述 SA 的优缺点,以及这对组织结构变化的影响,而不是研究其对供应链复杂性和绩效的影响。 作者收集并三角测量了一个多行业数据集,其中包括来自供应链管理领域 200 多位专家的一手数据,以及来自雷菲尼提公司合资企业(JV)和 SA 数据库以及投资者关系解决方案年报数据库的二手数据。研究结果表明,由于合作范围的不同,非股权 SA 和合资企业对供应链资源产生了不同程度的影响。这对供应链的复杂性产生了负面影响,创建合资企业比创建非股权形式的股份公司导致更大的复杂性。此外,研究结果证明,复杂性会对供应链的整体绩效产生负面影响。此外,本研究还阐述了需要提高管理能力才能发挥 SA 的潜力,并揭示了在建立合伙关系时供应网络内部必须克服的障碍。最后,作者就组织如何应对日益增加的复杂性以降低供应链绩效不佳的风险提出了实际建议。 原创性/价值 本研究通过对供应网络复杂性和绩效的研究,探讨了在建立非股权 SA 或合资企业时出现的挑战,以及这如何影响其供应链。
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The impact of Industry 4.0 technologies on the resilience of established cross- border supply chains 工业 4.0 技术对既有跨境供应链复原力的影响
Pub Date : 2024-04-03 DOI: 10.1108/scm-07-2023-0333
Mike Brookbanks, Glenn C. Parry

Purpose

This study aims to examine the effect of Industry 4.0 technology on resilience in established cross-border supply chain(s) (SC).

Design/methodology/approach

A literature review provides insight into the resilience capabilities of cross-border SC. The research uses a case study of operational international SC: the producers, importers, logistics companies and UK Government (UKG) departments. Semi-structured interviews determine the resilience capabilities and approaches of participants within cross-border SC and how implementing an Industry 4.0 Internet of Things (IoT) and capitals Distributed Ledger (blockchain) based technology platform changes SC resilience capabilities and approaches.

Findings

A blockchain-based platform introduces common assured data, reducing data duplication. When combined with IoT technology, the platform improves end-to-end SC visibility and information sharing. Industry 4.0 technology builds collaboration, trust, improved agility, adaptability and integration. It enables common resilience capabilities and approaches that reduce the de-coupling between government agencies and participants of cross-border SC.

Research limitations/implications

The case study presents challenges specific to UKG’s customs border operations; research needs to be repeated in different contexts to confirm findings are generalisable.

Practical implications

Operational SC and UKG customs and excise departments must align their resilience strategies to gain full advantage of Industry 4.0 technologies.

Originality/value

Case study research shows how Industry 4.0 technology reduces the de-coupling between the SC and UKG, enhancing common resilience capabilities within established cross-border operations. Improved information sharing and SC visibility provided by IoT and blockchain technologies support the development of resilience in established cross-border SC and enhance interactions with UKG at the customs border.

目的 本研究旨在探讨工业 4.0 技术对已建立的跨境供应链(SC)的适应能力的影响。本研究采用案例研究的方式,对生产商、进口商、物流公司和英国政府(UKG)部门等运营中的国际供应链进行研究。半结构式访谈确定了跨境供应链参与者的复原能力和方法,以及实施基于工业 4.0 物联网(IoT)和资本分布式账本(区块链)技术平台如何改变供应链的复原能力和方法。当与物联网技术相结合时,该平台可提高 SC 端到端的可视性和信息共享。工业 4.0 技术建立了协作、信任,提高了灵活性、适应性和集成性。该案例研究提出了英国政府海关边境业务特有的挑战;需要在不同环境下重复研究,以确认研究结果具有普遍性。研究的局限性/影响案例研究提出了英国政府海关边境业务特有的挑战;研究需要在不同背景下重复进行,以确认研究结果的普遍性。物联网和区块链技术提供了更好的信息共享和安全中心可视性,支持发展既有跨境安全中心的复原力,并加强与英国政府在海关边境的互动。
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Blockchain for compliance: an information processing case study of mandatory supply chain transparency in conflict minerals sourcing 区块链促进合规:冲突矿物采购中强制性供应链透明度的信息处理案例研究
Pub Date : 2024-03-18 DOI: 10.1108/scm-11-2023-0585
Alisha Tuladhar, Michael Rogerson, Juliette Engelhart, Glenn C. Parry, Birgit Altrichter

Purpose

Firms are increasingly pressured to comply with mandatory supply chain transparency (SCT) regulations. Drawing on information processing theory (IPT), this study aims to show how blockchain technology can address information uncertainty and equivocality in assuring regulatory compliance in an interorganizational network (ION).

Design/methodology/approach

IPT is applied in a single case study of an ION in the mining industry that aimed to implement blockchain to address mandatory SCT regulations. The authors build on a rich proprietary data set consisting of interviews and substantial secondary material from actors along the supply chain.

Findings

The case shows that blockchain creates equality between actors, enables compliance and enhances efficiency in an ION, reducing information uncertainty and equivocality arising from conflict minerals regulation. The system promotes engagement and data sharing between parties while protecting commercial sensitive information. The lack of central authority prevents larger partners from taking control. The system provides mineral provenance and a regulation-compliant record. System cost analysis shows that the system is efficient as it is inexpensive relative to volumes and values of metals transacted. Issues were identified related to collecting richer human rights data for assurance and compliance with due diligence regulations.

Originality/value

The authors provide some of the first evidence in the operations and supply chain management literature of the specific architecture, costs and limitations of using blockchain for SCT. Using an IPT lens in an ION setting, the authors demonstrate how blockchain-based systems can address two key IPT challenges: environmental uncertainty and equivocality.

目的企业在遵守强制性供应链透明度(SCT)法规方面面临越来越大的压力。本研究借鉴信息处理理论(IPT),旨在说明区块链技术如何解决信息不确定性和模棱两可的问题,以确保组织间网络(ION)遵守法规。作者以丰富的专有数据集为基础,这些数据集包括对供应链上各行为方的访谈和大量二手资料。研究结果该案例表明,区块链在行为方之间创造了平等,使 ION 能够合规并提高效率,减少了冲突矿产法规带来的信息不确定性和模棱两可性。该系统促进了各方的参与和数据共享,同时保护了商业敏感信息。由于缺乏中央权威,较大的合作伙伴无法掌握控制权。该系统提供矿产出处和符合法规的记录。系统成本分析表明,该系统是高效的,因为相对于交易的金属数量和价值而言,它的成本是低廉的。原创性/价值作者在运营和供应链管理文献中首次证明了将区块链用于 SCT 的具体架构、成本和局限性。作者在 ION 环境中使用 IPT 透视镜,展示了基于区块链的系统如何应对 IPT 的两大挑战:环境不确定性和等价性。
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Blockchain technology for supply chain provenance: increasing supply chain efficiency and consumer trust 供应链出处区块链技术:提高供应链效率和消费者信任度
Pub Date : 2024-03-12 DOI: 10.1108/scm-08-2023-0383
Elena Isabel Vazquez Melendez, Paul Bergey, Brett Smith

Purpose

This study aims to examine the blockchain landscape in supply chain management by drawing insights from academic and industry literature. It identifies the key drivers, categorizes the products involved and highlights the business values achieved by early adopters of blockchain technology within the supply chain domain. Additionally, it explores fingerprinting techniques to establish a robust connection between physical products and the blockchain ledger.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors combined the interpretive sensemaking systematic literature review to offer insights into how organizations interpreted their business challenges and adopted blockchain technology in their specific supply chain context; content analysis (using Leximancer automated text mining software) for concept mapping visualization, facilitating the identification of key themes, trends and relationships, and qualitative thematic analysis (NVivo) for data organization, coding and enhancing the depth and efficiency of analysis.

Findings

The findings highlight the transformative potential of blockchain technology and offer valuable insights into its implementation in optimizing supply chain operations. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of product provenance information to consumers, with blockchain technology offering certainty and increasing customer loyalty toward brands that prioritize transparency.

Research limitations/implications

This research has several limitations that should be acknowledged. First, there is a possibility that some relevant investigations may have been missed or omitted, which could impact the findings. In addition, the limited availability of literature on blockchain adoption in supply chains may restrict the scope of the conclusions. The evolving nature of blockchain adoption in supply chains also poses a limitation. As the technology is in its infancy, the authors expect that a rapidly emerging body of literature will provide more extensive evidence-based general conclusions in the future. Another limitation is the lack of information contrasting academic and industry research, which could have provided more balanced insights into the technology’s advancement. The authors attributed this limitation to the narrow collaborations between academia and industry in the field of blockchain for supply chain management.

Practical implications

Practitioners recognize the potential of blockchain in addressing industry-specific challenges, such as ensuring transparency and data provenance. Understanding the benefits achieved by early adopters can serve as a starting point for companies considering blockchain adoption. Blockchain technology can verify product origin, enable truthful certifications and comply with established standards, reinforcing trust among stakehol

目的 本研究旨在从学术和行业文献中汲取真知灼见,研究供应链管理中的区块链前景。它确定了关键驱动因素,对所涉及的产品进行了分类,并强调了供应链领域内区块链技术早期采用者所实现的商业价值。此外,它还探讨了指纹识别技术,以便在物理产品和区块链账本之间建立稳健的联系。作者将解释性感知系统文献综述与内容分析(使用 Leximancer 自动文本挖掘软件)相结合,以实现概念图的可视化,促进关键主题、趋势和关系的识别,并使用定性主题分析(NVivo)进行数据组织、编码,提高分析的深度和效率。研究结果研究结果凸显了区块链技术的变革潜力,并为其在优化供应链运营中的应用提供了宝贵的见解。此外,它还强调了产品来源信息对消费者的重要性,区块链技术提供了确定性,提高了客户对优先考虑透明度的品牌的忠诚度。首先,一些相关调查可能被遗漏或遗漏,这可能会影响研究结果。此外,有关供应链采用区块链的文献有限,可能会限制结论的范围。供应链中区块链应用的不断发展性也是一个限制因素。由于该技术尚处于起步阶段,作者预计,快速涌现的文献将在未来提供更广泛的基于证据的一般性结论。另一个局限是缺乏学术研究与行业研究的对比信息,而这本可以为技术的发展提供更加平衡的见解。作者将这一局限性归因于学术界和业界在区块链供应链管理领域的合作范围较窄。实践意义实践者认识到区块链在应对特定行业挑战(如确保透明度和数据来源)方面的潜力。了解早期采用者取得的效益可以作为公司考虑采用区块链的起点。区块链技术可以验证产品来源,实现真实认证,并符合既定标准,从而加强利益相关者和客户之间的信任。因此,实施区块链解决方案可以确保产品的真实性和质量,从而提高品牌声誉和消费者信心。社会影响从本质上讲,将区块链技术整合到供应链出处倡议中不仅会影响经济方面,还会通过加强消费者信任、鼓励可持续和道德实践、打击产品造假、增强利益相关者的能力以及促进更负责任、更透明和更进步的社会经济环境,带来实质性的社会影响。独创性/价值 本研究巩固了当前有关区块链能力的知识,并确定了与供应链证明中早期采用区块链相关的具体驱动因素和商业价值。此外,它还强调了产品指纹识别技术在支持区块链供应链证明方面的关键作用,有助于提高供应链运营的稳健性和效率。
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The role of a boundary object in legitimacy-making strategies for food waste innovation: the perspective of emergent circular supply chains 边界客体在食物垃圾创新合法性战略中的作用:新兴循环供应链的视角
Pub Date : 2024-02-27 DOI: 10.1108/scm-01-2023-0056
Quynh Do, Nishikant Mishra, Fernando Correia, Stephen Eldridge

Purpose

Circular economy advocates innovations that upcycle wastes in the food supply chain to generate high added-value materials. These innovations are not only disruptive and green but also they are often initiated by startups, leading to the emergence of novel open-loop supply chains connecting actors in food and non-food sectors. While earlier research has highlighted the need to seek legitimacy for disruptive innovations to survive and grow, little is known about how these innovations occur and evolve across sectors. This paper aims to elaborate on this mechanism by exploring the function of the circular economy as a boundary object to facilitate legitimacy-seeking strategies.

Design/methodology/approach

An exploratory multiple-case research design is adopted and features food waste innovation projects with multi-tier supply chains consisting of a food producer, a startup and a buying firm. The study is investigated from the legitimacy and boundary object lenses.

Findings

The findings proposed a framework for the role of a boundary object in enabling legitimacy-seeking strategies for novel food waste innovations. First, the interpretative flexibility of the circular economy affords actors symbolic resources to conduct manipulation strategy to achieve cognitive legitimacy. Second, small-scale work arrangements enable creation strategy for the new supply chain to harness moral legitimacy. Finally, pragmatic legitimacy is granted via diffusion strategy enabled by scalable work arrangements.

Originality/value

This paper provides novel insights into the emergence of food waste innovation from a multi-tier supply chain perspective. It also highlights the key role of the boundary object in the legitimacy-seeking process.

目的循环经济倡导创新,将食品供应链中的废弃物循环利用,产生高附加值材料。这些创新不仅是颠覆性的、绿色的,而且往往是由初创企业发起的,从而形成了连接食品和非食品行业参与者的新型开放式循环供应链。虽然早期的研究强调了颠覆性创新需要寻求合法性才能生存和发展,但人们对这些创新是如何发生和跨行业发展的却知之甚少。本文旨在通过探索循环经济作为促进寻求合法性战略的边界对象的功能,对这一机制进行阐述。设计/方法/途径本文采用探索性多案例研究设计,以食品生产商、初创企业和采购公司组成的多层供应链中的食品废物创新项目为特色。研究结果研究结果提出了一个关于边界客体在促进新型食物浪费创新的合法性寻求战略中的作用的框架。首先,循环经济在解释上的灵活性为行动者提供了象征性资源,使其能够实施操作策略以实现认知合法性。其次,小规模的工作安排使新供应链的创造战略能够利用道德合法性。最后,通过可扩展的工作安排实现扩散战略,从而获得实用合法性。它还强调了边界对象在寻求合法性过程中的关键作用。
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The relationship between information processing capabilities, Net-Zero capability and supply chain performance 信息处理能力、净零能力与供应链绩效之间的关系
Pub Date : 2024-01-23 DOI: 10.1108/scm-06-2023-0320
Gökcay Balci, Syed Imran Ali

Purpose

This study views Net-Zero as a dynamic capability for decarbonising supply chains (SCs). This study aims to investigate the relationship between three information processing-related capabilities (supply chain visibility [SCV], supply chain integration [SCI] and big data analytics [BDA]) as its antecedents and SC performance as its competitive advantage outcome.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors conceptualise a research model grounded in the literature based on dynamic capabilities and information processing views. The study uses a structural equation modelling technique to test the hypotheses’ relationship using the survey data from 311 industrial enterprises.

Findings

The results show that SCI and BDA positively and directly influence the Net-Zero capability (NZC). No significant direct impact is found between SCV and NZC. BDA fully mediates SCV and partially mediates SCI in their relationship with NZC. The results also confirm that NZC positively impacts SC performance (SCP).

Originality/value

This study contributes to operations management and SC literature by extending the knowledge about Net-Zero SCs through an empirical investigation. In particular, the study suggests BDA is essential to enhance NZC as SCV alone does not significantly contribute. The study also documents the benefit of NZC on SCP, which can encourage more volunteer actions in the industry.

本研究将 "净零 "视为供应链(SC)去碳化的一种动态能力。本研究旨在探讨三种与信息处理相关的能力(供应链可视性、供应链整合和大数据分析)作为其前因后果与供应链绩效作为其竞争优势结果之间的关系。设计/方法/途径作者根据动态能力和信息处理观点,在文献基础上构思了一个研究模型。研究结果表明,SCI 和 BDA 直接对净零能力(NZC)产生积极影响。在 SCV 和 NZC 之间没有发现明显的直接影响。在 SCV 和 NZC 的关系中,BDA 对 SCV 起完全中介作用,SCI 对 SCV 起部分中介作用。结果还证实,NZC 对 SC 业绩(SCP)有积极影响。本研究通过实证调查扩展了有关净零 SC 的知识,为运营管理和 SC 方面的文献做出了贡献。特别是,该研究表明,BDA 对于增强 NZC 至关重要,因为单靠 SCV 并不能显著提高 NZC。该研究还记录了净零排放对 SCP 的益处,这可以鼓励行业内更多的志愿行动。
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