Pub Date : 2023-08-30DOI: 10.59160/ijscm.v12i4.6137
Artaphon Chansamut
The research aimed to develop and to assess an information operational model for the goods maritime transport management in Thai supply chain A samples are ten experts in the field of information. and supply chain. The data is analysed by means and standardized deviations. The research about an information operational model for the goods maritime transport management in Thai supply chain consists of six elements namely main elements Carriers , Port operator, Freight forwarders Suppliers and Customers. The assessment about an information operational model for the goods maritime transport management in Thai supply chain using Black-Box technique. The research findings revealed that an information operational model for the goods maritime transport management in Thai supply chain is appropriate at the high level which mean that This model can be develop information system.
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Pub Date : 2023-08-30DOI: 10.59160/ijscm.v12i4.6138
Artaphon Chansamut
The aim of this paper is to study and to assess digital supply chain model for the cargos maritime transport management in Thailand. A samples are ten experts in the field of information and supply chain. The data is analysed by means and standardized deviations. The paper consists of seven elements namely main elements Shipper, Port Operator, Freight forwarders , Suppliers ,Customers and Satisfaction. The assessment about digital model in supply chain for the cargos maritime transport management in Thailand using Black-Box technique. The research findings revealed that digital model in supply chain for the cargos maritime transport management in Thailand is appropriate at the high level , the ten experts agreed.
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Pub Date : 2023-08-30DOI: 10.59160/ijscm.v12i4.6200
I. Hasan, M. Habib, Z. Mohamed
The agri-food supply chain (ASC), integral to global sustenance, faces pressing challenges related to transparency and traceability. This systematic literature review (SLR) delves into the transformative potential of emerging digital technologies, namely Blockchain, IoT, and Digital Financial Solutions, in addressing these challenges. Through a rigorous selection process, 88 papers were meticulously reviewed, revealing a growing academic interest in the domain. The review underscores the individual and combined potentials of these technologies in enhancing transparency, fostering trust, and ensuring efficiency in the ASC. The study further highlights the synergistic benefits of integrating these technologies, emphasizing their role in real-time monitoring, secure transactions, and collaborative operations. The findings illuminate a promising future for the ASC, advocating for continued research and innovation in harnessing these technologies to meet the evolving demands of consumers and stakeholders.
{"title":"A Systematic Literature Review on Agri-Food Supply Chain Transparency","authors":"I. Hasan, M. Habib, Z. Mohamed","doi":"10.59160/ijscm.v12i4.6200","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59160/ijscm.v12i4.6200","url":null,"abstract":"The agri-food supply chain (ASC), integral to global sustenance, faces pressing challenges related to transparency and traceability. This systematic literature review (SLR) delves into the transformative potential of emerging digital technologies, namely Blockchain, IoT, and Digital Financial Solutions, in addressing these challenges. Through a rigorous selection process, 88 papers were meticulously reviewed, revealing a growing academic interest in the domain. The review underscores the individual and combined potentials of these technologies in enhancing transparency, fostering trust, and ensuring efficiency in the ASC. The study further highlights the synergistic benefits of integrating these technologies, emphasizing their role in real-time monitoring, secure transactions, and collaborative operations. The findings illuminate a promising future for the ASC, advocating for continued research and innovation in harnessing these technologies to meet the evolving demands of consumers and stakeholders.","PeriodicalId":37872,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Construction Supply Chain Management","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75578574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-08-30DOI: 10.59160/ijscm.v12i4.6199
G. Iqbal, Matthew Rosenberger, Lidan Ha, S. Gregory, E. Anoruo
Supply chain uncertainties pose a massive and ever-present challenge for modern companies. These uncertainties can manifest in two contrasting scenarios: supply surplus, where companies have excess items, and supply shortages, where there is an insufficient quantity of goods. Each situation demands a different approach from businesses to adapt to the varying outcomes and maintain a competitive edge in the market. Product backordering is one of the important things that companies need to deal with in an uncertain supply chain. A backorder occurs when a customer-ordered product or service is not in stock or cannot be supplied immediately, and the customer has to wait. Companies striving for a balance in managing backorders. Machine learning models can help to determine the probability of a product being backordered. In this research, we develop Classification and Regression Tree (CART) model that uses previously known parameters to predict the likelihood of a product being backordered. We also use different model parameters to evaluate the accuracy of the model.
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of lead time management practice on supply chain leverage of sugar manufacturing firms in Kenya Methodology: A census survey sampling was adopted and conducted on all the 15 sugar manufacturing firms in Kenya forming the unit of analysis. A sample size of 241 respondents comprising of Procurement officers, Finance officers, Production managers and senior managers was obtained randomly from the sugar manufacturing firms. Convenience sampling was then employed to select officers and managers from the sugar manufacturing firms. Structured and semi-structured research questionnaires were used to collect primary data from the respondents. The questionnaires were dropped and picked later to enhance the response rate. The qualitative and quantitative data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics in SPSS version 28. Inferential analysis was further carried out by correlation analysis, regression analysis and hypothesis testing. The results were then presented using tables, graphs, charts and histograms. Results: Lead time management Practice was found to have a significant effect on supply chain leverage of sugar manufacturing (t =5.05, p =.000), from the study results. This meant that a change in lead time management practice had a significant change on supply chain leverage of sugar manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study further revealed that lead time management and supply chain leverage had a statistically significant association (R =.779, R2 =.607). Consequently, lead time management practice was responsible for 60.7 percent of the variation in Supply chain leverage of sugar manufacturing firms in Kenya in terms of production efficiency, production flexibility and cost reduction. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends that individual sugar manufacturing firms observes lead time practices in the acquisition of raw material supplies ensuring the shortest possible lead time, to increase production optimization and efficiency, thus supporting the theory of constraints. Consequently the sugar manufacturing firms will incur limited inventory related costs associated with stock outs or overstocking hence promoting performance, resource optimization and production efficiency and flexibility.
目的:本研究的目的是确定提前期管理实践对肯尼亚制糖企业供应链杠杆的影响。方法:采用人口普查抽样，对肯尼亚所有15家制糖企业进行了抽样分析。从制糖企业随机抽取了241名受访者，包括采购人员、财务人员、生产经理和高级管理人员。然后采用方便抽样的方法从制糖企业中选择管理人员和管理人员。采用结构化和半结构化调查问卷收集调查对象的原始数据。为了提高回复率，问卷会被丢弃，然后再被挑选出来。收集的定性和定量数据使用SPSS 28版的描述性统计进行分析。通过相关分析、回归分析和假设检验进行进一步的推理分析。然后用表格、图形、图表和直方图展示结果。结果:从研究结果来看，提前期管理实践对制糖供应链杠杆有显著影响(t =5.05, p =.000)。这意味着交货时间管理实践的变化对肯尼亚制糖企业的供应链杠杆产生了重大变化。研究进一步发现，提前期管理与供应链杠杆具有统计学显著的相关性(R =。779, r2 =.607)。因此，就生产效率、生产灵活性和降低成本而言，交货时间管理实践对肯尼亚制糖企业供应链杠杆变化的60.7%负责。对理论、实践和政策的独特贡献:该研究建议单个制糖企业在获取原材料供应时遵守提前期实践，确保尽可能短的提前期，以提高生产优化和效率，从而支持约束理论。因此，糖制造公司将产生有限的库存相关成本，与缺货或库存过剩有关，从而促进绩效、资源优化、生产效率和灵活性。
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of lead-time strategies on performance in pharmaceutical manufacturing firms in Kenya. Methodology: The study employed a cross sectional survey approach and concentrated on 30 Kenyan registered pharmaceutical companies. Officials working in production, distribution, logistics, and warehouse functions in all pharmaceutical registered enterprises in Kenya would be the unit of observation. The study employed census and purposive sampling methods. The data was obtained through the use of a questionnaire. The pilot data was validated for completeness, consistency, and reliability. The collected data was sorted, coded, and then put into the Statistical Package For social sciences (SPSS version 28). Tables were used to present the study's findings. Results: The findings revealed that lead time management strategies namely customer integration, supplier rationalization, product standardization, and inventory optimization had a positive significant influence on performance of pharmaceutical manufacturing firms. The study concluded that Pharmaceutical Manufacturing firms in Kenya had implemented the aforementioned lead-time strategies with the aim of improving their firm performance. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Supply chain management theory is advanced by studying lead-time methods and pharmaceutical manufacturing performance. It adds to current understanding by providing Kenyan-specific theoretical and empirical insights. The research also advances operations management theory by studying how lead-time strategies affect pharmaceutical manufacturing organizations. It fills a literature gap by providing insights into Kenya's pharmaceutical sector's operations and results. Kenyan pharmaceutical manufacturers may consider the study's lead-time strategy. With the research's insights, managers can improve supply chain operations, lead times, and operational performance. The study's findings can inform government plans to enhance Kenya's pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. By examining lead-time plans and performance, policymakers can target actions to improve the sector's competitiveness, efficiency, and public health. The report underlines the importance of industry standards for pharmaceutical lead time management. The study's findings can help industry groups and regulators set lead-time standards and best practices, improving performance and competitiveness. Scholars, legislators, and businesspeople share knowledge through the project. By spreading research findings through conferences, workshops, and publications, it encourages stakeholders to work together to tackle pharmaceutical production lead-time strategy difficulties and possibilities.
目的:本研究的目的是检查交货时间策略对肯尼亚制药企业绩效的影响。方法:本研究采用横断面调查方法，集中调查了30家肯尼亚注册制药公司。在肯尼亚所有药品注册企业中从事生产、分销、物流和仓储职能的官员将成为观察单位。本研究采用人口普查和目的抽样的方法。数据是通过问卷调查获得的。验证了试验数据的完整性、一致性和可靠性。将收集到的数据进行排序、编码，然后放入社会科学统计软件包(SPSS version 28)中。表格被用来展示研究结果。结果:研究发现，提前期管理策略(客户整合、供应商合理化、产品标准化和库存优化)对制药企业绩效有显著的正向影响。该研究的结论是，肯尼亚的制药公司已经实施了上述交货时间战略，目的是改善其公司绩效。对理论，实践和政策的独特贡献:供应链管理理论通过研究交货时间方法和制药制造绩效而得到发展。它通过提供肯尼亚特有的理论和实证见解，增加了目前的理解。该研究还通过研究提前期策略如何影响制药制造组织来推进运营管理理论。它通过提供对肯尼亚制药部门运作和结果的见解填补了文献空白。肯尼亚制药商可能会考虑这项研究的交货时间策略。有了这项研究的见解，管理者可以改善供应链运作、交货时间和运营绩效。这项研究的发现可以为政府加强肯尼亚制药工业的计划提供信息。通过审查交货期计划和绩效，决策者可以有针对性地采取行动，提高该部门的竞争力、效率和公共卫生。该报告强调了药品前置时间管理行业标准的重要性。研究结果可以帮助行业组织和监管机构制定交货期标准和最佳做法，提高绩效和竞争力。学者、立法者和商人通过这个项目分享知识。它通过会议、讲习班和出版物传播研究成果，鼓励利益攸关方共同努力，解决药品生产前置时间战略的困难和可能性。
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of lean supply chain practices on the performance of Kassmatt Supermarket Limited. Methodology: A descriptive research design was used for the investigation. The study targeted 180 employees from Kassmatt supermarket limited. The sample size of the study was 124 respondents. The researcher utilized self-administered questionnaires to collect primary data with the aid of the drop and pick method. The pilot study utilized 10 percent of the actual sample size, which was equal to 12 participants. The data obtained from the questionnaires was analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 28. The study employed percentages, frequencies, means and standard deviations to analyze descriptive research. Inferential analysis was also done. Tables were used to present findings. Finally, multiple regression model was fitted into the study. Results: The findings revealed a positive significant relationship between lean supply chain practices in the elements of demand management, process standardization, lean customer practice, lean transport [predictor variables] and performance of Kassmatt Supermarkets Ltd. The study concluded that Kassmatt had implemented the aforementioned lean supply chain practices with the aim of improving its firm performance. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study enhances our understanding of lean supply chain methods and company performance. The study validated and extended supply chain management and performance theories by evaluating lean approaches in retail. The study's finding of additional variables that may affect lean practices and performance led to new suggestions. The study informed managers and practitioners about lean supply chain benefits. The study helped Kassmatt Supermarkets Limited and other merchants improve their supply chain management and operations. Supply chain management innovation and development may help organizations stay competitive in the rapidly changing business environment, according to the paper. The study informed policymakers and regulators on how lean supply chain methods may affect retail sector efficiency. Lean methods improve consumer satisfaction, waste reduction, and efficiency, which can inform retail supply chain excellence policies. The research also stressed the need of regulations encouraging industry-wide cooperation and knowledge sharing, which can increase innovation and efficiency.
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Pub Date : 2023-06-28DOI: 10.59160/ijscm.v12i3.6193
A. A. Al-Shaer, Mohammad S. Al-Ghafli
This paper provides a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted challenges and profound insights associated with chemical inventory. It highlights the critical findings and contributions in the areas of safety, efficiency, and compliance within chemical inventory facilities. By emphasizing the importance of robust risk assessments, implementation of safety measures, adherence to regulatory frameworks, and development of comprehensive emergency response plans, this paper aims to foster safer, more efficient, and compliant chemical inventory environments. Drawing attention to the tragic Beirut port explosion in 2020, this paper underscores the urgent need to address the challenges inherent in chemical inventory and presents valuable insights to mitigate potential hazards.
{"title":"A Comprehensive Exploration of Chemical Inventory: Multifaceted Challenges and Profound Insights","authors":"A. A. Al-Shaer, Mohammad S. Al-Ghafli","doi":"10.59160/ijscm.v12i3.6193","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59160/ijscm.v12i3.6193","url":null,"abstract":"This paper provides a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted challenges and profound insights associated with chemical inventory. It highlights the critical findings and contributions in the areas of safety, efficiency, and compliance within chemical inventory facilities. By emphasizing the importance of robust risk assessments, implementation of safety measures, adherence to regulatory frameworks, and development of comprehensive emergency response plans, this paper aims to foster safer, more efficient, and compliant chemical inventory environments. Drawing attention to the tragic Beirut port explosion in 2020, this paper underscores the urgent need to address the challenges inherent in chemical inventory and presents valuable insights to mitigate potential hazards.","PeriodicalId":37872,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Construction Supply Chain Management","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82594273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-28DOI: 10.59160/ijscm.v12i3.6186
Tapiwa C Mujakachi, M. Tukuta, M. Tsvere
From a business viewpoint, freight transportation is a necessity in the globalized world we live in. Companies are becoming more dependent on goods from various different locations worldwide and the demand for coordinated transportation is increasing. The aim of the study was to ascertain if Road Freight Transport Sector in Zimbabwe respected the value of time aspect in their operations. Value of time is a sound principle that strategically propels the business into the future. Literature highly recommends the value of time concept for business success as a key to customer satisfaction and an international best practice. This was a quantitative study of the road freight transport sector across Zimbabwe with a population of 1256 registered companies and a randomly picked sample size of 384. A total of 384 questionnaires were distributed and 291 were retrieved, giving a response rate of 75.6%. The study findings indicate that value positively influence firm competitiveness. This implies that travel time and reliability influences company’s reputation, profitability, customer satisfaction and market share. Several empirical studies have reached similar findings (Chi, King-lok, Steven, 2012; Song et al, Gitae, 2017) that value of time has positive impact on firm competitiveness. Study also found that all the registered companies that took part in the research confirmed that the value of time phenomenon was alien to their business practices as they worked on assumptions. They also indicated a loss of business due to customer complaints. The study recommends policy formulation for companies that emphasizes standard operating procedures and good time management for firms to be competitive. The study results and interpretation show that value of time positively influences firm competitiveness. Results imply that if firms in the road freight sector conduct regulars servicing of their fleet, train their employees, plan routes properly, respond to their customers and manage risks there can remain competitive.
从商业的角度来看，在我们生活的全球化世界中，货运是必不可少的。公司越来越依赖来自世界各地的货物，对协调运输的需求也在增加。这项研究的目的是确定津巴布韦的公路货运部门在其业务中是否尊重时间方面的价值。时间价值是一个合理的原则，从战略上推动企业走向未来。文献高度推荐商业成功的时间价值概念，将其作为客户满意度和国际最佳实践的关键。这是一项对津巴布韦公路货运部门的定量研究，共有1256家注册公司，随机抽取384家样本量。共发放问卷384份，回收问卷291份，回复率为75.6%。研究发现，价值观对企业竞争力有正向影响。这意味着旅行时间和可靠性影响公司的声誉、盈利能力、客户满意度和市场份额。一些实证研究也得出了类似的发现(Chi, King-lok, Steven, 2012;Song et al, Gitae, 2017)认为时间价值对企业竞争力有正向影响。研究还发现，所有参与研究的注册公司都证实，时间价值现象与他们的商业实践格格不入，因为他们是基于假设进行工作的。他们还表示，由于客户的投诉，业务出现了损失。该研究建议公司制定政策，强调标准的操作程序和良好的时间管理，使公司具有竞争力。研究结果与解释表明，时间价值正向影响企业竞争力。结果表明，如果公路货运行业的公司定期为其车队提供服务，培训员工，合理规划路线，对客户作出反应并管理风险，就可以保持竞争力。
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Pub Date : 2023-06-28DOI: 10.59160/ijscm.v12i3.6188
Amrita Nandy, Mohammad Mamun Habib
Reviewing the state-of-the-art literature, the authors in this paper have demonstrated how various tactics of Green Supply Chain Management are being practiced in Bangladesh and the prospects of such strategic implication on the banking sector. This paper is based on the secondary data, particularly selected articles published in various online databases from the year 2011 to the year 2023. The study shed lights on many innovative measures of digitalization, while a gap has been spotted between the existing policies and practices. Thus, being a highly systematic and structural business, banks in Bangladesh are yet struggling to adopt a unified green supply chain model to ensure overall green construction. Additionally, the findings may benefit policy makers and managers to formulate strategic decisions regarding the value implying various techniques of greening throughout the supply chain. A conclusion has drawn with the scope of the potential research opportunities to attain a sustainable supply chain which will accelerate the economic inclusion of the economy.
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