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University of South Africa
1.
Nel, Jacobus Daniel.
Developing a conceptual framework to analyse supply chain design practices
.
Degree: 2010, University of South Africa
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4972 
► Analysis of the supply chain is necessary to improve performance. For this reason, supply chain management (SCM) has received a lot of attention recently and…
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supply chain is necessary to improve performance. For this reason,
supply chain management (SCM) has received a lot of attention recently and
supply
chain design (SCD) is a concept that forms an integral part of the adoption and
implementation of SCM. Effective SCD contributes towards better
supply chain
integration (SCI) which, in turn, contributes towards improved
supply chain
performance. The focus of this study is on the analysis of SCD practices. Designing
the
supply chain structure is a complex and demanding undertaking that needs to be
aligned with the needs of the
supply chain’s end customers, because their needs
ultimately have to be satisfied. This study proposes a conceptual framework that has
been developed from literature to assist organisations in the analysis of their SCD
practices, with the aim of improving
supply chain performance. The conceptual
framework was exploratively tested by means of empirical research to determine
whether it can be used as an assessment tool to assess the SCD practices of
organisations. The study concluded that the conceptual framework that was
developed in this study can be used as an assessment tool with which organisations
can analyse their SCD practices.
Advisors/Committee Members: Badenhorst, J. A. (Johanna Adolphina), 1954- (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply chain;
Supply chain management;
Supply chain design;
Supply chain strategy;
Supply chain integration;
Supply chain drivers;
Supply chain performance
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APA (6th Edition):
Nel, J. D. (2010). Developing a conceptual framework to analyse supply chain design practices
. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of South Africa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4972
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Nel, Jacobus Daniel. “Developing a conceptual framework to analyse supply chain design practices
.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, University of South Africa. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4972.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Nel, Jacobus Daniel. “Developing a conceptual framework to analyse supply chain design practices
.” 2010. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Nel JD. Developing a conceptual framework to analyse supply chain design practices
. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of South Africa; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4972.
Council of Science Editors:
Nel JD. Developing a conceptual framework to analyse supply chain design practices
. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of South Africa; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4972
Georgia Tech
2.
Bellamy, Marcus A.
Leveraging supply network relationships to drive performance.
Degree: PhD, Business, 2015, Georgia Tech
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/55521
► Effective supply chain management requires focal firms to develop capabilities to manage a myriad of multi-tier, interconnected relationships often spanning multiple industries. Conventional assessments of…
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supply chain management requires focal firms to develop capabilities to manage a myriad of multi-tier, interconnected relationships often spanning multiple industries. Conventional assessments of
supply chain relationships as linear or dyadic structures, rather than as a network, limit academician and managerial approaches to overcome challenges to effectively manage
supply chains. Further, empirical research on innovation and performance implications of
supply network structure and its corresponding relationship dynamics is still fairly nascent. My research focuses on leveraging
supply network relationships to drive performance. Specifically, in my dissertation I examine how the structural, knowledge, and dependency differences in a firm’s
supply network can affect knowledge and information flow, and ultimately the firm’s innovative, operational, and financial performance. My first study (CH. 2) contributes to current research at the interface of
supply chain management and innovation. My second (CH. 3) and third paper (CH. 4) incorporate the intensity of each
supply network link, reflective of focal firms as customers (suppliers) that may rely heavier on a supplier (customer) based on their percentage of cost (revenue) that goes to (is generated from) that supplier (customer). All three papers extend current research findings by bringing a more holistic assessment of firms that are embedded in a
supply network, addressing the need for deeper structural analysis.
Advisors/Committee Members: Ghosh, Soumen (advisor), Hora, Manpreet (advisor), Gaimon, Cheryl (committee member), Forman, Chris (committee member), Basole, Rahul (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply networks; Supply chain management
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Bellamy, M. A. (2015). Leveraging supply network relationships to drive performance. (Doctoral Dissertation). Georgia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1853/55521
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Bellamy, Marcus A. “Leveraging supply network relationships to drive performance.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, Georgia Tech. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/1853/55521.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bellamy, Marcus A. “Leveraging supply network relationships to drive performance.” 2015. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Bellamy MA. Leveraging supply network relationships to drive performance. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Georgia Tech; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/55521.
Council of Science Editors:
Bellamy MA. Leveraging supply network relationships to drive performance. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Georgia Tech; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/55521
University of KwaZulu-Natal
3.
Mbhele, Thokozani Patmond.
Electronic supply chain management systems in managing the bullwhip effect on selected fast moving consumer goods.
Degree: Supply chain management, 2015, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12483
► The amplitude in order variability as orders surge upstream a supply chain epitomises a phenomenon commonly called the bullwhip effect. The real consumer demand orders…
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▼ The amplitude in order variability as orders surge upstream a
supply chain epitomises a phenomenon commonly called the bullwhip effect. The real consumer demand orders are comparatively and tentatively evinced less variability while trading
supply chain members on the midstream and upstream stages experience the amplified order vacillations. The oscillator effect reveals a number of pernicious problems throughout the
supply chain networks, as downstream sites include harmful bloated inventory and shortages with poor customer service, and the midstream and upstream sites depict the disharmonic capacity on improper planning and inconsistent scheduling in production. This study investigates the selected fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry on the amplified consumer demand order variability as orders cascade from downstream (retailers) to the midstream as well as upstream sites of the
supply chain network.The effect of electronically-enabled
supply chain management (e-SCM) systems remains the central hypothesis for instant information sharing on inventory positioning, integrated
supply chain management processes and improved profitability through positive performance targets and outcomes across
supply chain trading partners. The main objective aims to understand the on extent of the relationship to which the phenomenon of bullwhip effect can be explained by e-SCM system diffusion, optimal inventory positioning, strategic information sharing and global optimisation strategies. These seamless linkages between
supply chain partners seem to entrench velocity on quasi-real-time information flow in consumer demand and
supply sides, inventory status and availability, and capacity availability. This study found empirical research evidence on e-SCM systems that retail
supply chain businesses have fastidiously adapted to technology clockspeed for the last five years. The majority of the respondents (92%) for both upstream and downstream echelon categories agreed that e-SCM systems have a significant role to play in mitigating the consumer demand order variability in the
supply chain network. This study further discovered that the migration from in-house IT systems to integrated e-SCM systems (65%) would entrench close integration of information exchange and processes across different parts of the organisation and inter-organisational linkages. The e-SCM systems diffusion also depicted a positive linear relationship to the extent to which the organisations efficiently and timeously communicate the future strategic needs and demand order replenishments throughout the entire
supply chain network. However, the access to advance economic information negatively related to e-SCM systems with the virtue of legal constraints and template-based information attachments.
Advisors/Committee Members: Phiri, Maxwell Agabu (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply chain management.
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APA (6th Edition):
Mbhele, T. P. (2015). Electronic supply chain management systems in managing the bullwhip effect on selected fast moving consumer goods. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12483
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mbhele, Thokozani Patmond. “Electronic supply chain management systems in managing the bullwhip effect on selected fast moving consumer goods.” 2015. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12483.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mbhele, Thokozani Patmond. “Electronic supply chain management systems in managing the bullwhip effect on selected fast moving consumer goods.” 2015. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Mbhele TP. Electronic supply chain management systems in managing the bullwhip effect on selected fast moving consumer goods. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12483.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mbhele TP. Electronic supply chain management systems in managing the bullwhip effect on selected fast moving consumer goods. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12483
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of KwaZulu-Natal
4.
Pillay, Kubeshree.
The dynamics of lean and green logistics systems within the Durban road freight network.
Degree: 2014, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12336
► Green supply chain management is a recent development that ensures sustainability within supply chain networks. Organisations are under pressure to adapt their business operations in…
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supply chain management is a recent development that ensures sustainability within
supply chain networks. Organisations are under pressure to adapt their business operations in line with the triple bottom line; this integrates environmental, societal and economic considerations. The logistics sector is not immune to these pressures. This industry has made an important contribution to economic growth and development and global institutions now emphasise the role that logistics and transportation activities play in the broader
supply chain. However, eco-consciousness can erode profit margins due to the high cost of investment in green assets. Maximising value to customers and minimising cost and the impact on the environment requires a balanced strategic plan. Businesses have therefore renewed their efforts to implement lean practices that seek to minimise wastage, while retaining value added activities that contribute to a sustainable
supply chain. This study examines the dynamics of lean and green logistics systems within the Durban road freight network. The aim of this study is to assist industry leaders, researchers and the broader society to understand the nature of lean and green logistics unique to logistics providers operating in Durban. This study has four objectives; firstly to understand the effects of lean logistics within the Durban road freight network, secondly to examine the dynamics of lean logistics in relation to costs; thirdly to identify the opportunities arising from the implementation of green logistics; and lastly to evaluate the relationship between lean practices and green diffusion in logistics systems. The researcher has chosen an exploratory research design to investigate the relationship between lean and green logistics. Various univariate, bivariate and multivariate statistical analysis techniques are employed to analyse the data collected from 210 respondents. This study reveals several elements that arise from the implementation of lean logistics in the Durban region. This includes lean warehousing and optimum warehousing functions that are seen as a driver of lean initiatives, where JIT strategies and lean profitability feature strongly amongst these findings. Company policy and technological advances are key factors for transport optimisation for lean and green implementation. Logistics businesses could grow from strength to strength by internalising their lean practices through externalising the application of green. Sustainability is internationally acknowledged as a prerequisite for business and South Africa needs to play catch up. The recommendations suggested by the researcher will provide insight and further understanding to the logistics sector, during the implementation of both lean and green in a logistics system vastly characterised by high cost constraints.
Advisors/Committee Members: Mbhele, Thokozani Patmond (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply chain management.
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APA (6th Edition):
Pillay, K. (2014). The dynamics of lean and green logistics systems within the Durban road freight network. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12336
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Pillay, Kubeshree. “The dynamics of lean and green logistics systems within the Durban road freight network.” 2014. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12336.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Pillay, Kubeshree. “The dynamics of lean and green logistics systems within the Durban road freight network.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Pillay K. The dynamics of lean and green logistics systems within the Durban road freight network. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12336.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Pillay K. The dynamics of lean and green logistics systems within the Durban road freight network. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12336
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
5.
Amollo, Linet A.
Supply Chain Management Practices And Supply Chain Performance Of Private Universities In Kenya
.
Degree: 2016, University of Nairobi
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/100280
► The success of organizations in the current market place are largely determined by how efficiently a firm manages its supply chain, and the supply chain…
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▼ The success of organizations in the current market place are largely determined by how efficiently a firm manages its supply chain, and the supply chain management practices that an organization is engaged in. Supply chain management practices that an organization implements are strategic tools in its performance. The study sought to investigate supply chain management practices in private universities in Kenya and how these practices impacted on the supply chain performance of the organizations under study. The study adapted a descriptive design and was based on the following objectives: to establish the supply chain practices that are carried out by private universities in Kenya, and to establish the impact of supply chain management practices on supply chain performance of private universities in Kenya. Primary data was utilized in the study and semi-structured questionnaires were administered to the respondents. A census approach was adopted and the census consisted of all the private universities in Kenya as listed from quoted source. A 5 –point likert scale was used to analyze output of each response received. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in the analysis of the variables. The study established that all four supply chain management practices have been implemented in private universities in Kenya with lean practices and information technology sharing implemented to a large extent, while outsourcing of non-core services and strategic supplier partnerships to a moderate extent. On individual supply chain management practices, it was established that involvement of suppliers in planning for procurement of new items was the least practiced variable. On relationship between supply chain practices and supply chain performance, all four practices were found to have positive statistical relationship with most aspects of performance that were measured, however the relationships were found to be statistically insignificant at 5% confidence level. The study recommended that private universities in Kenya should aim to enhance the aspects of strategic supplier partnerships such as early supplier involvement in procurement of new items. The study was limited to private universities in Kenya; future studies can consider all private institutions including colleges and schools. Future research can also be done focusing on more performance variables to see how they would impact implementation of supply chain practices. In addition research can also be done on how implementation of supply chain management practices affects quantitative performance issues such as profitability.
Subjects/Keywords: Supply Chain Management
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APA (6th Edition):
Amollo, L. A. (2016). Supply Chain Management Practices And Supply Chain Performance Of Private Universities In Kenya
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/100280
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Amollo, Linet A. “Supply Chain Management Practices And Supply Chain Performance Of Private Universities In Kenya
.” 2016. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/11295/100280.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Amollo, Linet A. “Supply Chain Management Practices And Supply Chain Performance Of Private Universities In Kenya
.” 2016. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Amollo LA. Supply Chain Management Practices And Supply Chain Performance Of Private Universities In Kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/100280.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Amollo LA. Supply Chain Management Practices And Supply Chain Performance Of Private Universities In Kenya
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/100280
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
6.
Otila, Gordon O.
Supply chain management practices used in the cosmetic industry in Kenya
.
Degree: 2011, University of Nairobi
URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13309
► Although a number of studies have been done on the concept and context of supply chain, none has been done within the context of cosmetic…
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▼ Although a number of studies have been done on the concept and context of supply chain,
none has been done within the context of cosmetic industry in Kenya. There was need
therefore for a study to be carried out focusing on the Kenya‟s cosmetic industry in
conjunction with the main supply chain features. The purpose of the study was to
determine supply chain practices used in the cosmetic industry in Kenya. The objectives
of the study were to determine the supply chain practices adopted by cosmetic firms in
Kenya and to establish the challenges cosmetic firms face in the process of adopting the
practices. The study used descriptive design with the target population of study being all
the cosmetic firms in Kenya. From the findings, one can conclude the following based on
the objectives of the study; Consistent performance measures are used across the supply
chain and to a very great extent key suppliers are actively involved in new product
development in the cosmetic industry in Kenya. The researcher recommended that firms
need to embrace Supply Chain Management practices for them to survive in a
competitive and turbulent environment; firms management also need to exchange
transaction data, and leap forward into valuable collaborative planning and forecasting
across the supply chain. Further research should be done to determine how supply chain
management can contribute to organizational financial performance and customer
satisfaction.
Subjects/Keywords: Supply chain management
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APA (6th Edition):
Otila, G. O. (2011). Supply chain management practices used in the cosmetic industry in Kenya
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13309
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Otila, Gordon O. “Supply chain management practices used in the cosmetic industry in Kenya
.” 2011. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13309.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Otila, Gordon O. “Supply chain management practices used in the cosmetic industry in Kenya
.” 2011. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Otila GO. Supply chain management practices used in the cosmetic industry in Kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13309.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Otila GO. Supply chain management practices used in the cosmetic industry in Kenya
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2011. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13309
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
7.
Kazi, Samuel K.
Supply chain management practices and performance at Kenya Medical Supplies Agency
.
Degree: 2012, University of Nairobi
URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13852
► During the last 20 years, an era of expanding public health challenges and decreasing resources,the health care industry and the field of supply chain management…
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▼ During the last 20 years, an era of expanding public health challenges and decreasing resources,the health care industry and the field of supply chain management (SCM) have both experienced significant changes. Health care systems, on a global scale, have due to decreasing resources and increasing demand been forced to find new approaches and concepts in order to improve quality but at the same time lower costs and increase value.
The study aimed at evaluating the supply chain management practices and performance at Kenya Medical Supplies Agency. A case study design was chosen as it enabled the researcher gain an in-depth understanding of the study. The target population of interest in this study consisted of staff members at KEMSA representing the top, middle and low level management. Data analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 17.0 and presented in the report in the form of tables, bar charts and graphs. The findings revealed that the major challenges that were identified by the respondents include: Poor infrastructure, Bulky materials to be transported and uncertainty in terms of demand. Lack of cold chain maintenance and lack of qualified personnel were considered as the least supply chain management challenges at KEMSA. However, the respondents were not sure on whether special materials to be transported,Poor order request form filling and late arrival of order request form are some of the supply chain management challenges at KEMSA.
The major limitation of this study is that data was collected from a small convenient sample of the staff at KEMSA and hence cannot be generalized to the health sector. A bigger study involving more firms in the sector will have to be done for generalisability.
Subjects/Keywords: Supply chain management
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APA (6th Edition):
Kazi, S. K. (2012). Supply chain management practices and performance at Kenya Medical Supplies Agency
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13852
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Kazi, Samuel K. “Supply chain management practices and performance at Kenya Medical Supplies Agency
.” 2012. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13852.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kazi, Samuel K. “Supply chain management practices and performance at Kenya Medical Supplies Agency
.” 2012. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Kazi SK. Supply chain management practices and performance at Kenya Medical Supplies Agency
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13852.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Kazi SK. Supply chain management practices and performance at Kenya Medical Supplies Agency
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13852
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
8.
Nyamu, Thomas Kiura.
Impact of supply chain management challenges on humanitarian organizations in Kenya
.
Degree: 2012, University of Nairobi
URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14242
► Supply chain challenges worsen humanitarian situations creating a lot of uncertainty among humanitarian organizations. This study was carried out to ascertain the impact of supply…
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▼ Supply chain challenges worsen humanitarian situations creating a lot of uncertainty among humanitarian organizations. This study was carried out to ascertain the impact of supply chain management challenges facing humanitarian organizations in Kenya. The study had two objectives: To establish the challenges facing humanitarian supply chain management in Kenya and to determine the effects of supply chain challenges on performance of humanitarian organizations in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design where a sample survey of 40 humanitarian organizations was conducted. Data was successfully collected from 40 supply chain managers, analyzed using SPSS and presented using frequencies, percentages and mean scores in the form of tables and graphs. Factor analysis was also conducted in order to establish the main challenges facing humanitarian supply chain management in Kenya.
The findings of the study indicate that the main challenges facing humanitarian supply chain management are: lack of recognition of the role of supply chain management in humanitarian operations; delays in humanitarian operations due to domestic barriers; demand uncertainty; challenges in accessing affected population due to inadequate transportation modes; high costs inhibiting accessibility of the affected areas and inability to anticipate disaster. The effects of supply chain challenges on performance of humanitarian organizations are: delay in the delivery of the right products, poor information integration, and uncertainty in demand among others. The study encountered limitations such as inadequate time and finances to hire the personnel for collecting data as well as delays by respondents putting pressure on the time allocated for completing the project.
Subjects/Keywords: Supply chain management
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APA (6th Edition):
Nyamu, T. K. (2012). Impact of supply chain management challenges on humanitarian organizations in Kenya
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14242
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Nyamu, Thomas Kiura. “Impact of supply chain management challenges on humanitarian organizations in Kenya
.” 2012. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14242.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Nyamu, Thomas Kiura. “Impact of supply chain management challenges on humanitarian organizations in Kenya
.” 2012. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Nyamu TK. Impact of supply chain management challenges on humanitarian organizations in Kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14242.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Nyamu TK. Impact of supply chain management challenges on humanitarian organizations in Kenya
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14242
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
9.
Maina, Kevin M.
Sustainable supply chain management incentives and operational performance of food franchising outlets in kenya
.
Degree: 2015, University of Nairobi
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94886
► Food franchising outlets are facing rapid growth in markets such as Kenya and a concurrent need for sustainable supply chain management. The companies attempt to…
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▼ Food franchising outlets are facing rapid growth in markets such as Kenya and a concurrent need
for sustainable supply chain management. The companies attempt to address supply risk and
threats to the triple bottom line (TBL) through managing suppliers and inputs and at the same time
need to overcome the uncertainty raised by the host environment. Government policy seems to
influence the directions and choice of sustainable supply chain management activities engaged in
by the firms. Food franchising outlets are aware that local stakeholder expectations may affect
operations significantly and as such, they are needed to carefully evaluate their operations in the
host market and seek balance between sustainable supply chain management practices and local
stakeholder expectations. The study therefore looks at the incentives adopted for sustainable supply
chain management and operational performance of food franchising outlets in Kenya. The research
design for the study was descriptive survey. The researcher proposed to do a census on all the listed
fifteen food franchise outlets. The researcher utilized the statistical package for Social sciences
(SPSS) software to analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of the data in details. The study finally
concludes that SSCM incentives are significant in enhancing the operational performance of the
food franchise outlets and from the findings it was concluded that the outlets should adopt SSCM
as part of their operational strategy in order to enhance operational performance and the study
recommended that awareness about SSCM should be raised in order for sustainability to be deeply
entrenched in the activities and philosophy of the firm.
Subjects/Keywords: Supply chain management
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Maina, K. M. (2015). Sustainable supply chain management incentives and operational performance of food franchising outlets in kenya
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94886
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Maina, Kevin M. “Sustainable supply chain management incentives and operational performance of food franchising outlets in kenya
.” 2015. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94886.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Maina, Kevin M. “Sustainable supply chain management incentives and operational performance of food franchising outlets in kenya
.” 2015. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Maina KM. Sustainable supply chain management incentives and operational performance of food franchising outlets in kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94886.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Maina KM. Sustainable supply chain management incentives and operational performance of food franchising outlets in kenya
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94886
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Auburn University
10.
Kung, LeeAnn.
Organization Improvisational Capabilities and Configurations of firm Performance in a Highly Turbulent Environment
.
Degree: 2015, Auburn University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10415/4516
► This dissertation intends to examine 1) nature of organization improvisational capabilities and 2) some possible configurations for firm performance in a highly turbulent environment, i.e.,…
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▼ This dissertation intends to examine 1) nature of organization improvisational capabilities and 2) some possible configurations for firm performance in a highly turbulent environment, i.e., e-commerce.
Motivated by the observation of the dynamics of digital business ecosystem and to answer calls from IS, strategy and
management fields, the first research question is to examine an organizational level capability that organizations use to respond to unexpected problems and turbulences. To gain understanding of organization improvisational capabilities, a scale development project was conducted. An essential goal of scale development is to create a valid measure of an underlying construct. . A thorough literature review of improvisation and organization improvisational capabilities was completed. A definition of organization improvisational capabilities is formed to provide some basic and direct information for scholars and managers. One of the results of this review was the discovery of dimensions of improvisational capabilities that helped drive the development of a measurement scale for this latent construct. A robust measure of improvisational capabilities is developed and empirically tested.
The result from the OIC scale development plays an important part for the second research question, which is to explore some possible combinations of elements for firm performance. Based on empirical field data, this dissertation sets out to investigate possible configurations for high firm financial performance involving organizational improvisational capabilities, IT infrastructure flexibility, particular organizational characteristics, and environmental factors and their relationships with innovation performance using the configurational approach and used fsQCA as the analysis tool. Instead of testing individual independent variable's effect like in linear path model, this dissertation applied configuration theory as the inquiring systems to show a more holistic view of the increasingly complex inter-relationships of elements of digital ecodynamics. Four different configurations for high financial performance of different firm sizes and IT department sizes were identified and discussed.
This dissertation is one of the earliest IS studies applying configuration logic and set-theoretic methods, like fsQCA, in organization research and responds to calls in the innovation literature. This dissertation also makes a broader methodological contribution to organization and IS strategy researches in general. Existing theories that are based on linear, additive relationships between elements and assume equilibrium status cannot effectively explain such dynamically changing punctuated disequilibrium in digital ecodynamics (Meyer et al., 2005). A configurational approach accompanied by strong methods such as fsQCA can be used to build new theories that can effectively explain such nonlinear discontinuous changes driven by dynamic interactions of digital technologies, organizational and social factors.
Advisors/Committee Members: Byrd, Terry (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply Chain Management
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Kung, L. (2015). Organization Improvisational Capabilities and Configurations of firm Performance in a Highly Turbulent Environment
. (Doctoral Dissertation). Auburn University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10415/4516
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Kung, LeeAnn. “Organization Improvisational Capabilities and Configurations of firm Performance in a Highly Turbulent Environment
.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, Auburn University. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10415/4516.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kung, LeeAnn. “Organization Improvisational Capabilities and Configurations of firm Performance in a Highly Turbulent Environment
.” 2015. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Kung L. Organization Improvisational Capabilities and Configurations of firm Performance in a Highly Turbulent Environment
. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Auburn University; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10415/4516.
Council of Science Editors:
Kung L. Organization Improvisational Capabilities and Configurations of firm Performance in a Highly Turbulent Environment
. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Auburn University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10415/4516
Auburn University
11.
Wu, Yun.
The Impact of IT and Social Capital on Inter-firm Dynamic Capabilities: Understanding the Performance of Healthcare Delivery Network
.
Degree: 2015, Auburn University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10415/4738
► In response to the calls for research of dynamic supply chain development and IT business value, this study examined the impact of IT and social…
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▼ In response to the calls for research of dynamic
supply chain development and IT business value, this study examined the impact of IT and social capital on interfirm dynamic capability. Healthcare delivery networks were chosen as the example to perform the research because of their distinct feature as a part of the
supply chain of healthcare industry. There is a patient flow in the network compared with traditional
supply chain because hospitals often need to work with various partners in order to deliver a healthcare service. This research proposes that IT with event driven architechture (EDA) and social capital are two factors improve the interfirm dynamic capabilities in healthcare delivery network which will lead to better operations and ultimately improves the healthcare service delivery performance. A research model was developed based on information processing view to investigate the relationship between IT, social capital, interfirm dynamic capabilities, and operational capabilities. Also, the quality and financial performance was examined as the outcome of developing dynamic healthcare delivery networks. The study employed primary data from survey and secondary data obtained from Center of Medicare and Medicaid. The empirical test was conducted using PLS, seemly unrelated regression, and cluster analysis. The finding of the empirical model illuminated the need for IT with EDA, better social capital with healthcare providers in order to develop a higher interfirm dynamic capabilities for healthcare delivery network which will improve the hospitals healthcare service quality and financial performance.
Advisors/Committee Members: Byrd, Terry (advisor), Cegielski, Casey (committee), Hall, Dianne (committee), Hanna, Joe (committee).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply Chain Management
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Wu, Y. (2015). The Impact of IT and Social Capital on Inter-firm Dynamic Capabilities: Understanding the Performance of Healthcare Delivery Network
. (Doctoral Dissertation). Auburn University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10415/4738
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Wu, Yun. “The Impact of IT and Social Capital on Inter-firm Dynamic Capabilities: Understanding the Performance of Healthcare Delivery Network
.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, Auburn University. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10415/4738.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Wu, Yun. “The Impact of IT and Social Capital on Inter-firm Dynamic Capabilities: Understanding the Performance of Healthcare Delivery Network
.” 2015. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Wu Y. The Impact of IT and Social Capital on Inter-firm Dynamic Capabilities: Understanding the Performance of Healthcare Delivery Network
. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Auburn University; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10415/4738.
Council of Science Editors:
Wu Y. The Impact of IT and Social Capital on Inter-firm Dynamic Capabilities: Understanding the Performance of Healthcare Delivery Network
. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Auburn University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10415/4738
Auburn University
12.
Larson, Benjamin.
From Personal Trust to Professional Behavior: A Study of the Impact of Trust and Enjoyment on Behavior Intentions in Business Analytics
.
Degree: 2016, Auburn University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10415/5229
► Information technology consumerization represents technology designed for the consumer finding its way into the workplace. This is a phenomenon which is wide spread but has…
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▼ Information technology consumerization represents technology designed for the consumer finding its way into the workplace. This is a phenomenon which is wide spread but has not currently sufficiently understood as technology becomes pervasive throughout the daily lives of most people. The purpose of this dissertation is to further explore this concept by examining the relationship of trust in social media use and social media based business analytics. Social media may be viewed as a hedonic information system implying that the enjoyment of using the system is a key driver of its use and may drive the user’s intentions to use more than its usefulness. We therefore explore the relationships using trust and enjoyment at an individual level.
Trust was explored first through a pilot study, of 264 students, showing that trust built through the personal use of social media transfers into trust and perceived relative advantage of social media based business analytics. Trust in social media was divided into three constructs consisting of cognitive trust in algorithms, emotional trust in social media providers, and emotional trust in social media communities. The relationships between trust in social media and trust and relative advantage of social media based business analytics was explored. This dissertation study expanded upon this by adding enjoyment as an additional mediating construct and exploring the relationships of enjoyment, trust and relative advantage of social media based business analytics and behavioral intentions. To make the results more generalizable the study also included participants who were active employees with
management experience. The full study consisted of a sample of 224 students and 315 working professionals.
The fill study Measurement and Structural models were assessed, and the hypothesized relationships tested, with results suggesting support for the majority of the study hypotheses. Study results indicate that trust transfers from personal technology to trust in data use in the workplace. It also indicates that with increased trust in the personal technology there is also an increase in enjoyment. Further, the study indicates that trust in social media based business analytics and perceived enjoyment have a direct influence on behavioral intentions of using social media based business analytics. Results and implications are discussed, along with limitations to the study’s generalizability and areas for potential future research.
Advisors/Committee Members: Cegielski, Casey (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply Chain Management
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Larson, B. (2016). From Personal Trust to Professional Behavior: A Study of the Impact of Trust and Enjoyment on Behavior Intentions in Business Analytics
. (Doctoral Dissertation). Auburn University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10415/5229
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Larson, Benjamin. “From Personal Trust to Professional Behavior: A Study of the Impact of Trust and Enjoyment on Behavior Intentions in Business Analytics
.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, Auburn University. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10415/5229.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Larson, Benjamin. “From Personal Trust to Professional Behavior: A Study of the Impact of Trust and Enjoyment on Behavior Intentions in Business Analytics
.” 2016. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Larson B. From Personal Trust to Professional Behavior: A Study of the Impact of Trust and Enjoyment on Behavior Intentions in Business Analytics
. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Auburn University; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10415/5229.
Council of Science Editors:
Larson B. From Personal Trust to Professional Behavior: A Study of the Impact of Trust and Enjoyment on Behavior Intentions in Business Analytics
. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Auburn University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10415/5229
University of Manitoba
13.
Zhang, Weiheng.
Routing the vehicles for minimizing traveling distance under green and multi-depot context.
Degree: Management, 2018, University of Manitoba
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1993/33532
► In this thesis, an Ant Colony System with Variable Neighborhood Search algorithm (ACSVNS) is proposed to solve Multi-depot Vehicle Routing Problem (MDVRP). A new variant…
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▼ In this thesis, an Ant Colony System with Variable Neighborhood Search algorithm (ACSVNS) is proposed to solve Multi-depot Vehicle Routing Problem (MDVRP). A new variant of vehicle routing problem, Multi-depot Green Vehicle Routing Problem (MDGVRP), is also formulated. In ACSVNS, two types of ants are used for two different purposes. The first type of ant is used to assign customers to depots while the second type of ant is used to find the routes. ACSVNS applies perturbation scheme, relocate local search and revised swap local search to improve the solution quality. Based on the experiment results of the 23 benchmark instances of MDVRP, ACSVNS can match the existing best known solution for 16 instances, which is the third best in all algorithms. Additionally, ACSVNS found new best solutions for the instance 5, 6 and 7. These results prove that ACSVNS has a good performance on solving MDVRP. Besides, in this thesis, a Multi-depot Green Vehicle Routing Problem (MDGVRP) is also formulated. Based on ACSVNS, a Two-stage Ant Colony System (TSACS) algorithm is proposed to find solutions for this problem. The solution for MDGVRP is useful for companies which employ the Alternative Fuel-Powered Vehicles (AFVs) to deal with the obstacles brought by the limited number of the Alternative Fuel Stations (AFSs). This thesis adds vehicles capacity and tank capacity constraints to make it more meaningful and closer to real-world case. The numerical experiment is performed on randomly generated problem instances to evaluate the performance of proposed algorithms.
Advisors/Committee Members: Appadoo, Srimantoorao S. (Supply Chain Management) Gajpal, Yuvraj (Supply Chain Management) (supervisor), Hajmohammad, Sara (Supply Chain Management).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply Chain Management
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Zhang, W. (2018). Routing the vehicles for minimizing traveling distance under green and multi-depot context. (Masters Thesis). University of Manitoba. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1993/33532
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Zhang, Weiheng. “Routing the vehicles for minimizing traveling distance under green and multi-depot context.” 2018. Masters Thesis, University of Manitoba. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/1993/33532.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Zhang, Weiheng. “Routing the vehicles for minimizing traveling distance under green and multi-depot context.” 2018. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Zhang W. Routing the vehicles for minimizing traveling distance under green and multi-depot context. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Manitoba; 2018. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1993/33532.
Council of Science Editors:
Zhang W. Routing the vehicles for minimizing traveling distance under green and multi-depot context. [Masters Thesis]. University of Manitoba; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1993/33532
Università della Svizzera italiana
14.
Villa, Sebastián.
Behavioral analyses of retailers’ ordering decisions.
Degree: 2016, Università della Svizzera italiana
URL: http://doc.rero.ch/record/277614
► The main objective I pursue in this thesis is to better understand how different factors may independently and in combination influence retailers' ordering decisions under…
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▼ The main objective I pursue in this thesis is to
better understand how different factors may independently and in
combination influence retailers' ordering decisions under different
supply chain structures (single agent and multi agent), different
demand uncertainty (deterministic and stochastic), and different
interaction among retailers (no interaction, competition and
cooperation). I developed three different studies where I build on
different formal
management model and then run multiple behavioral
studies to better understand subjects’ behavior. The first study
analyzes order amplification in a single-supplier single-retailer
supply chain. I used a behavioral experiment to test retailers’
orders under different ordering delays and different times to build
supplier’s capacity. Results provide (i) a better understanding of
the endogenous dynamics leading to retailers’ ordering
amplification, and (ii) a description of subjects’ biases and
deviation from optimal trajectories; despite subjects have full
information about the system structure. The second study analyzes
how order amplification can also take place when there is fierce
retailer competition and limited supplier capacity. I study how
different factors (different time to build supplier capacity,
different levels of competition among retailers, different
magnitudes of
supply shortage and different allocation mechanisms)
may independently and in combination influence retailers’ order in
a system with two retailers under
supply competition. Results show
that (i) the bullwhip effect persists even when subjects do not
have incentives to deviate, (ii) subjects amplify their orders in
an attempt to build an unnecessary safety stock to respond to
potential deviations from the other retailers, and (iii) retailers’
underperformance varies with the allocation mechanism used by the
supplier. In the last study, I analyze retailers’ orders in a
system where there is uncertainty in the final customer demand. I
experimentally explore the effect of transshipments among retailers
in a single-supplier multi-retailer
supply chain. Specifically, I
explore retailers’ orders under different profit and communication
conditions. In addition, I integrate analytical and behavioral
models to improve
supply chain performance. Results show that (i)
the persistence of common biases in a newsvendor problem
(pull-to-center, demand chasing, loss aversion, psychological
disutility), (ii) communication could improve coordination and may
reduce demand chasing behavior, (iii)
supply chain performance
increases with the use of behavioral strategies embedded within a
traditional optimization model, and (iv) dynamic heuristics improve
overall coordination, outperforming a simple Nash Equilibrium
strategy.
Advisors/Committee Members: Paulo (Dir.).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply chain management
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Villa, S. (2016). Behavioral analyses of retailers’ ordering decisions. (Thesis). Università della Svizzera italiana. Retrieved from http://doc.rero.ch/record/277614
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Villa, Sebastián. “Behavioral analyses of retailers’ ordering decisions.” 2016. Thesis, Università della Svizzera italiana. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://doc.rero.ch/record/277614.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Villa, Sebastián. “Behavioral analyses of retailers’ ordering decisions.” 2016. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Villa S. Behavioral analyses of retailers’ ordering decisions. [Internet] [Thesis]. Università della Svizzera italiana; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://doc.rero.ch/record/277614.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Villa S. Behavioral analyses of retailers’ ordering decisions. [Thesis]. Università della Svizzera italiana; 2016. Available from: http://doc.rero.ch/record/277614
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Wollongong
15.
Jayaratne, Mahawattage Dona Ranmali Pradeepa.
Identifying the influencing factors in sustainable tea supply in the Sri Lankan tea industry.
Degree: PhD, 2015, University of Wollongong
URL: 1503
BUSINESS
AND
MANAGEMENT
;
https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/4377
► In monetary terms, the Sri Lankan tea industry was until 1995 consistently the country’s largest exporting element. The tea industry has always played an…
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▼ In monetary terms, the Sri Lankan tea industry was until 1995 consistently the country’s largest exporting element. The tea industry has always played an important role in the Sri Lankan economy, because it uses mainly local resources and over 20% of the population directly depends on it.
The Sri Lankan tea industry also plays a significant role in the global tea industry. For over three decades it was the largest tea exporter into the global supply chain (in both value and volume). However, Sri Lanka is currently ranked as the fourth-largest tea exporter in the world. Tea-production volume has stagnated at around 300,000 metric tonnes in Sri Lanka, while at the same time global production volumes have increased considerably in other tea-producing countries. Production costs have increased in real terms globally. Importantly, Sri Lanka has the highest production cost among all producers. Thus the sustainability of the tea industry in Sri Lanka is at risk.
Previous research has indicated that the characteristics in the agricultural sector, including tea production, are now similar to many characteristics of the manufacturing sector. However, this has not yet been fully investigated in the Sri Lankan tea sector. Even though some research has explored supply chain management aspects of agricultural products such as coffee, potatoes and cocoa, little attention has been paid to the tea industry.
The main objective of this research was to explore the tea supply chain, specifically focusing on the Sri Lankan tea industry. This research identified the influencing factors on a sustainable tea supply chain by mapping the supply chain for both smallholders and large-scale producers.
Subjects/Keywords: agri-supply chain; supply chain management; sustainable supply chain management; supply chain mapping; supply chain structure; tea supply chain
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Jayaratne, M. D. R. P. (2015). Identifying the influencing factors in sustainable tea supply in the Sri Lankan tea industry. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Wollongong. Retrieved from 1503 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT ; https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/4377
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Jayaratne, Mahawattage Dona Ranmali Pradeepa. “Identifying the influencing factors in sustainable tea supply in the Sri Lankan tea industry.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Wollongong. Accessed February 25, 2020.
1503 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT ; https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/4377.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Jayaratne, Mahawattage Dona Ranmali Pradeepa. “Identifying the influencing factors in sustainable tea supply in the Sri Lankan tea industry.” 2015. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Jayaratne MDRP. Identifying the influencing factors in sustainable tea supply in the Sri Lankan tea industry. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Wollongong; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: 1503 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT ; https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/4377.
Council of Science Editors:
Jayaratne MDRP. Identifying the influencing factors in sustainable tea supply in the Sri Lankan tea industry. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Wollongong; 2015. Available from: 1503 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT ; https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/4377
16.
Tran, Ha.
Supplier’s delivery improvement : case study: Post & Telecommunication Equipment Joint Stock Company
.
Degree: 2016, Theseus
URL: http://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/104585
► The commissioner of this thesis is Post & Telecommunication Equipment Joint Stock Company (POSTEF). The supply chain model of POSTEF is make-to-order which means that…
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▼ The commissioner of this thesis is Post & Telecommunication Equipment Joint Stock Company (POSTEF). The supply chain model of POSTEF is make-to-order which means that POSTEF only produces when receiving order from customers, but POSTEF always have late shipments affecting to its production. Besides, based on company’s business strategy, POSTEF wants to expand business to neighboring countries, so im-proving supplier delivery performance is a hot issue at POSTEF in order to secure supply for production and improve to be stronger before expanding to other countries.
The thesis is to point out factors having an impact on supplier delivery performance and further, it suggests solutions and implementation method. The qualitative analysis from internal documents, literature resources, annual report of POSTEF and interview with Sales Manager of POSTEF who is responsible for supply chain, logistics, import-export, sales and customer service at Southern Branch of POSTEF are applied to analyze situation of POSTEF.
The findings of analysis is that POSTEF is not active in delivery control and direct handling in sea shipment. In addition, communication between POSTEF and its suppliers is not effective to speed up work process and update shipment information soon to POSTEF. The author suggests POSTEF to change importing by Incoterm 2010 CIF to Incoterms 2010 EXW and FOB to gain more responsibilities in shipment planning and handling in order to have more rights in delivery control. Besides, to communicate effectively with suppliers, EDI is suggestion of the author to transfer information and data faster and secure data from losing as well as reduce errors in keyboard data entry.
The thesis can be used as a guideline of improving supplier delivery performance for relevant late shipment affecting factors. To implement these solutions, POSTEF needs to have commitment with top managers of POSTEF, trading partners, forwarding company, carrier and EDI network provider. Making careful analysis and selection in forwarding company, carrier and EDI network provider are the most important step to implement these solutions successfully.
Subjects/Keywords: supply chain;
supply chain management;
improvement
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Tran, H. (2016). Supplier’s delivery improvement : case study: Post & Telecommunication Equipment Joint Stock Company
. (Thesis). Theseus. Retrieved from http://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/104585
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Tran, Ha. “Supplier’s delivery improvement : case study: Post & Telecommunication Equipment Joint Stock Company
.” 2016. Thesis, Theseus. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/104585.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Tran, Ha. “Supplier’s delivery improvement : case study: Post & Telecommunication Equipment Joint Stock Company
.” 2016. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Tran H. Supplier’s delivery improvement : case study: Post & Telecommunication Equipment Joint Stock Company
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Theseus; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/104585.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Tran H. Supplier’s delivery improvement : case study: Post & Telecommunication Equipment Joint Stock Company
. [Thesis]. Theseus; 2016. Available from: http://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/104585
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Auburn University
17.
Hazen, Benjamin.
Incorporating Enterprise Architecture in the Supply Chain
.
Degree: 2012, Auburn University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10415/3276
► Diffusion of innovation literature proposes a variety of conditions and antecedents that may facilitate the complete incorporation of a technological innovation into an organization. To…
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▼ Diffusion of innovation literature proposes a variety of conditions and antecedents that may facilitate the complete incorporation of a technological innovation into an organization. To date, no one study assimilates the myriad factors that theory and past research has identified as potentially affecting incorporation into a unified model. In addition, many of these proposed factors have not been empirically tested to determine if they predict or facilitate incorporation of technological innovation into an organization. This dissertation serves as an initial investigation into the factors that may facilitate the organizational incorporation of a technological innovation. Whereas earlier studies employ a stage-model approach to address this topic, this study begins with the development of a unified model of technological incorporation, which provides insight regarding the factors that may contribute to the incorporation of enterprise architecture into the
supply chain. Using this model and the factors identified in extant research, the significance of 17 factors is tested to determine which are related to the incorporation of enterprise architecture into organizations in the
supply chain.
This dissertation is organized into five chapters. The introduction chapter provides the background and motivation for this study’s topic. The second chapter provides the conceptual basis for the remainder of the dissertation and builds a unified framework of technological innovation incorporation. The third chapter covers the research design and methodology. The fourth chapter begins with a summary of the data and concludes with the presentation of the model results and the results of the hypothesis tests. In chapter five, the implications of these findings for theory and practice are discussed. The dissertation ends with a discussion of the study’s limitations and potential future research directions.
Advisors/Committee Members: Hanna, Joe (advisor), Hall, Dianne (advisor), Cegielski, Casey (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Management;
Supply Chain Management
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Hazen, B. (2012). Incorporating Enterprise Architecture in the Supply Chain
. (Doctoral Dissertation). Auburn University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10415/3276
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Hazen, Benjamin. “Incorporating Enterprise Architecture in the Supply Chain
.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, Auburn University. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10415/3276.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Hazen, Benjamin. “Incorporating Enterprise Architecture in the Supply Chain
.” 2012. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Hazen B. Incorporating Enterprise Architecture in the Supply Chain
. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Auburn University; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10415/3276.
Council of Science Editors:
Hazen B. Incorporating Enterprise Architecture in the Supply Chain
. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Auburn University; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10415/3276
Auburn University
18.
Huscroft, Joseph, Jr.
The Reverse Logistics Process in the Supply Chain and Managing Its Implementation
.
Degree: 2010, Auburn University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10415/2438
► Increased competition caused by globalization and rapid technological advances has driven organizations to address and make efforts to improve efficiency in their supply chain. Increasing…
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▼ Increased competition caused by globalization and rapid technological advances has driven organizations to address and make efforts to improve efficiency in their
supply chain. Increasing efficiency in reverse logistics processes such as the recovery of the returned products or disposal of end-of-life products is one way in which firms attempt to maintain and increase competitiveness and market share. The volume and monetary value of product flowing in the reverse direction within the
supply chain has been and continues to be increasing, particularly as environmental, legal, and customer service requirements increase throughout the marketplace (Guide Jr, Souza et al. 2006). It has been reported that the value of product returns in the commercial sector have exceeded $100 billion annually (Stock, Speh et al. 2002; Guide Jr, Souza et al. 2006). This process of returning products back through the
supply chain is the reverse logistics process and it may encompass several different logistics activities. This research effort is actually a compilation of three related research efforts. The first study focuses on the status of the reverse logistics field across multiple disciplines; logistics, operations
management, information systems, environmental economics, and business
management. The state of the field then provides the structure for a Delphi study on the key factors in a reverse logistics process. This Delphi ranking highlights possible shortcomings in the framework and provides insight into the priorities of practitioners The second paper analyzes the impact information systems, technologies, and innovation has on the reverse logistics process. It analyzes the information technology capabilities, compatibilities and technologies utilized in the organization and their relationship with reverse logistics performance in the areas of two measures, cost effectiveness and process effectiveness. The final research paper addresses reverse logistics performance metrics within an organization. There is a lack of empirical research regarding reverse logistics metrics, especially in the area of determining if the metrics currently being utilized by practitioners are meeting the information needs of the organizations and the managers who make the resource allocation decisions. There is a need to assess the information reporting abilities of the key reverse logistics metrics in an organization and what aspect of information reporting are they providing. When the three research projects are brought together, they represent one, unique research effort. This effort analyzes various key aspects of the reverse logistics process to include effectiveness of metrics, information systems impact on performance, and practitioners input on key factors impacting reverse logistics processes and how well they compare with the established reverse logistics framework.
Advisors/Committee Members: Randall, Wesley (advisor), Hanna, Joe (advisor), Hall, Dianne (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Management;
Supply Chain Management
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APA (6th Edition):
Huscroft, Joseph, J. (2010). The Reverse Logistics Process in the Supply Chain and Managing Its Implementation
. (Doctoral Dissertation). Auburn University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10415/2438
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Huscroft, Joseph, Jr. “The Reverse Logistics Process in the Supply Chain and Managing Its Implementation
.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, Auburn University. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10415/2438.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Huscroft, Joseph, Jr. “The Reverse Logistics Process in the Supply Chain and Managing Its Implementation
.” 2010. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Huscroft, Joseph J. The Reverse Logistics Process in the Supply Chain and Managing Its Implementation
. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Auburn University; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10415/2438.
Council of Science Editors:
Huscroft, Joseph J. The Reverse Logistics Process in the Supply Chain and Managing Its Implementation
. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Auburn University; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10415/2438
University of Waterloo
19.
Tucker, Trent Randolph.
Supply Chain Orientation: Refining a Nascent Construct.
Degree: 2011, University of Waterloo
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/5748
► The purpose of this research is to refine the notion of Supply Chain Orientation (SCO) as originally posited by Mentzer et al. (2001) and…
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▼ The purpose of this research is to refine the notion of Supply Chain Orientation (SCO) as originally posited by Mentzer et al. (2001) and Min and Mentzer (2004). Supply chain orientation is defined to be “the extent to which there is a predisposition among chain members toward viewing the supply chain as an integrated entity and on satisfying chain needs in an integrated way” (Hult et al., 2008, p. 527). This orientation (management philosophy), when implemented, manifests as Supply Chain Management (SCM) within and across organizations.
The process of ‘refining’ supply chain orientation involved three stages: determining additional SCO factors / indicators beyond those already in existence, refining the total set of factors / indicators through factor analysis techniques, and associating the SCO concept to other SCM-related concepts. Determining additional SCO factors and the vetting of the existing SCO model was done through a qualitative method (structured interviews with industry experts). Analysis of the interview data resulted into two new SCO factors—SCM Capability and Measurement Propensity—being identified. The high accuracy / low generalizability nature of the interview process required an industrywide survey in order to gather su cient quantitative data for a meaningful analysis. The new SCO factors were developed into survey questionnaire measurement items.
An invitation to participate in a web-based, quantitative survey was e-mailed to executive at roughly a third of the manufacturing companies in Canada. The results of that data gathering exercise were analyzed in a multi-stage process. First, after removing ‘motherhood statements’ from the indicator set, an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted to determine the underlying structure of SCO. Three factors—Benevolence (Trust), Internal SCM Focus, and Partner Reliability—emerged through this process. This “refined” SCO construct was then subject to a rigourous confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) process.
The CFA process found the SCO factors to be reliable. A dependent variable, Supply Chain Operational Performance (SCOP) was found to be positively influenced by changes in SCO. SCO was found to be a unique strategic orientation through the literature review process and validated as its own construct through a discriminant validity process. SCO was determined to be a second-order reflective latent variable, and top management support was found to be an antecedent to SCO.
Of interest to SCM practitioners and academics, SCO was found to be statistically invariable between respondents who were or were not members of a SCM industry association. As well, SCO did not vary outside statistical bounds across the supply chain from ultimate supplier (Earth) to ultimate customer. However, SCO was found to be stronger in companies that employed an “e cient” supply chain strategy (using the taxonomy of Lee (2002)) versus other generic strategies (like “agile” supply chain strategy).
The contributions of this…
Subjects/Keywords: Supply Chain Orientation; Supply Chain Management; Strategic Orientations; Supply Chain Strategy
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Tucker, T. R. (2011). Supply Chain Orientation: Refining a Nascent Construct. (Thesis). University of Waterloo. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10012/5748
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Tucker, Trent Randolph. “Supply Chain Orientation: Refining a Nascent Construct.” 2011. Thesis, University of Waterloo. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10012/5748.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Tucker, Trent Randolph. “Supply Chain Orientation: Refining a Nascent Construct.” 2011. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Tucker TR. Supply Chain Orientation: Refining a Nascent Construct. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/5748.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Tucker TR. Supply Chain Orientation: Refining a Nascent Construct. [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/5748
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of South Africa
20.
Van der Walt, Elizabeth Magdalena.
Innovations in South African Public Service Procurement Policy : 1999-2005
.
Degree: 2013, University of South Africa
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/9373
► This dissertation has shown that public procurement regulation takes place through regulatory documents that mainly underwent a name change and that the only changes are…
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▼ This dissertation has shown that public procurement regulation takes place
through regulatory documents that mainly underwent a name change and
that the only changes are found in the reporting framework. The South
African government identified public procurement as an active instrument to
achieve social and economic goals. To provide substance to this realisation,
public procurement was taken up in the Constitution of the Republic of
South Africa 1996. The constitution prescribes a procurement system that is
fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective.
Advisors/Committee Members: Pauw, Jacobus Cornelis, 1947- (advisor), Stroh, E. C. (Prof.) (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply chain;
Supply chain management;
Demand management;
Acquisition management;
Logistic management;
Supply chain performance management
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Van der Walt, E. M. (2013). Innovations in South African Public Service Procurement Policy : 1999-2005
. (Masters Thesis). University of South Africa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10500/9373
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Van der Walt, Elizabeth Magdalena. “Innovations in South African Public Service Procurement Policy : 1999-2005
.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of South Africa. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10500/9373.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Van der Walt, Elizabeth Magdalena. “Innovations in South African Public Service Procurement Policy : 1999-2005
.” 2013. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Van der Walt EM. Innovations in South African Public Service Procurement Policy : 1999-2005
. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of South Africa; 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/9373.
Council of Science Editors:
Van der Walt EM. Innovations in South African Public Service Procurement Policy : 1999-2005
. [Masters Thesis]. University of South Africa; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/9373
Texas A&M University
21.
Luna Coronado, Jaime.
An optimization model for strategic supply chain design under stochastic capacity disruptions.
Degree: 2009, Texas A&M University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2080
► This Record of Study contains the details of an optimization model developed for Shell Oil Co. This model will be used during the strategic design…
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▼ This Record of Study contains the details of an optimization model developed for Shell Oil Co. This model will be used during the strategic design process of a
supply chain for a new technology commercialization. Unlike traditional
supply chain deterministic optimization, this model incorporates different levels of uncertainty at suppliers? nominal capacity. Because of the presence of uncertainty at the
supply stage, the objective of this model is to define the best diversification and safety stock level allocated to each supplier, which minimize the total expected
supply chain cost. We propose a Monte Carlo approach for scenario generation, a two-stage non-linear formulation and the Sample Average Approximation (SAA) procedure to solve the problem near optimality. We also propose a simple heuristic procedure to avoid the nonlinearity issue. The sampling and heuristic optimization procedures were implemented in a spreadsheet with a user?s interface. The main result of this development is the analysis of the impact of diversification in strategic sourcing decisions, in the presence of stochastic
supply disruptions.
Advisors/Committee Members: Arreola-Risa, Antonio (advisor), Gaukler, Gary M. (advisor), Bickel, J. Eric (committee member), Smith, Donald R. (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply Chain Management Optimization
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Luna Coronado, J. (2009). An optimization model for strategic supply chain design under stochastic capacity disruptions. (Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2080
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Luna Coronado, Jaime. “An optimization model for strategic supply chain design under stochastic capacity disruptions.” 2009. Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2080.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Luna Coronado, Jaime. “An optimization model for strategic supply chain design under stochastic capacity disruptions.” 2009. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Luna Coronado J. An optimization model for strategic supply chain design under stochastic capacity disruptions. [Internet] [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2009. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2080.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Luna Coronado J. An optimization model for strategic supply chain design under stochastic capacity disruptions. [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2080
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
22.
Kinyanjui, Emily W.
Green supply chain management practices and performance of hotels in Nairobi
.
Degree: 2014, University of Nairobi
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/95233
► This research project investigates Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) practices and performance of hotels in Nairobi County. The study focused on GSCM practices,the drivers of…
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▼ This research project investigates Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) practices and performance of hotels in Nairobi County. The study focused on GSCM practices,the drivers of GSCM, and the effect of GSCM.The study has been done by considering forty nine hotels in Nairobi County these are hotels registered with Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers.Descriptive research design was used since variables measured do not change much over a short period of time and the method is also less expensive.The empirical study involved administration of questionnaires to the respondents, a sample and statisticalanalysisi was adapted to achieve the general and specific objective of the study.The researcher administered a questionnaire where a response rate of 91.8% was achieved. The research project finds that hotels in Nairobi County have taken up GSCM practices based on different drivers. GSCM drivers that have brought about adoption of GSCM practices include competition, government legislation, regulatory compliance, customer requirements, success of other firms and social responsibility.The study also identified different effects that result from hotels taking up GSCM main one being resource saving.From the study it is clear that organizations take up GSCM mainly due to the need of keeping up with the competition in the industry and this has good effect to the organization as it result in resource saving.
Subjects/Keywords: Green supply chain management
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Kinyanjui, E. W. (2014). Green supply chain management practices and performance of hotels in Nairobi
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/95233
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Kinyanjui, Emily W. “Green supply chain management practices and performance of hotels in Nairobi
.” 2014. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/11295/95233.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kinyanjui, Emily W. “Green supply chain management practices and performance of hotels in Nairobi
.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Kinyanjui EW. Green supply chain management practices and performance of hotels in Nairobi
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/95233.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Kinyanjui EW. Green supply chain management practices and performance of hotels in Nairobi
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/95233
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
23.
Thuranira, Martin.
The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
.
Degree: 2016, University of Nairobi
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98719
► This study was seeking to establish the effect of lean supply chain management components on operational performance in the tea factories in Kenya. It also…
(more)
▼ This study was seeking to establish the effect of lean supply chain management components on operational performance in the tea factories in Kenya. It also sought to establish the relationship between lean supply chain management and operational performance among tea factories in Kenya. Towards the achievement of the objectives, the research adopted a descriptive research design which involved distribution of questionnaires to various Kenya Tea Development Agency factories. A good response rate of 77.8% was realized. This study also established a regression and correlation analysis between the independent variables and the dependent variable. The findings of the study were that different factories adopt different lean supply chain components depending on their time of introduction to lean supply chain management. The study also established that most of the factories involved lean procurement, lean production as well as lean warehousing. The study concluded that the incorporation of lean supply chain management components in the operations of the organizations be part of the long term strategy of the organizations for them to improve on their operational performance. This study therefore recommends that organizations should consider adopting lean supply chain management components fully as this will be beneficial in the long run compared to the initial costs involved in the implementation of the components
Subjects/Keywords: Lean Supply Chain Management Components
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Thuranira, M. (2016). The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98719
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Thuranira, Martin. “The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
.” 2016. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98719.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Thuranira, Martin. “The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
.” 2016. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Thuranira M. The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98719.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Thuranira M. The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98719
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
24.
Thuranira, Martin.
The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
.
Degree: 2016, University of Nairobi
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98722
► This study was seeking to establish the effect of lean supply chain management components on operational performance in the tea factories in Kenya. It also…
(more)
▼ This study was seeking to establish the effect of lean supply chain management components on operational performance in the tea factories in Kenya. It also sought to establish the relationship between lean supply chain management and operational performance among tea factories in Kenya. Towards the achievement of the objectives, the research adopted a descriptive research design which involved distribution of questionnaires to various Kenya Tea Development Agency factories. A good response rate of 77.8% was realized. This study also established a regression and correlation analysis between the independent variables and the dependent variable. The findings of the study were that different factories adopt different lean supply chain components depending on their time of introduction to lean supply chain management. The study also established that most of the factories involved lean procurement, lean production as well as lean warehousing. The study concluded that the incorporation of lean supply chain management components in the operations of the organizations be part of the long term strategy of the organizations for them to improve on their operational performance. This study therefore recommends that organizations should consider adopting lean supply chain management components fully as this will be beneficial in the long run compared to the initial costs involved in the implementation of the components
Subjects/Keywords: Lean Supply Chain Management Components
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Thuranira, M. (2016). The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98722
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Thuranira, Martin. “The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
.” 2016. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98722.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Thuranira, Martin. “The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
.” 2016. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Thuranira M. The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98722.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Thuranira M. The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98722
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
25.
Thuranira, Martin.
The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
.
Degree: 2016, University of Nairobi
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98729
► This study was seeking to establish the effect of lean supply chain management components on operational performance in the tea factories in Kenya. It also…
(more)
▼ This study was seeking to establish the effect of lean supply chain management components on operational performance in the tea factories in Kenya. It also sought to establish the relationship between lean supply chain management and operational performance among tea factories in Kenya. Towards the achievement of the objectives, the research adopted a descriptive research design which involved distribution of questionnaires to various Kenya Tea Development Agency factories. A good response rate of 77.8% was realized. This study also established a regression and correlation analysis between the independent variables and the dependent variable. The findings of the study were that different factories adopt different lean supply chain components depending on their time of introduction to lean supply chain management. The study also established that most of the factories involved lean procurement, lean production as well as lean warehousing. The study concluded that the incorporation of lean supply chain management components in the operations of the organizations be part of the long term strategy of the organizations for them to improve on their operational performance. This study therefore recommends that organizations should consider adopting lean supply chain management components fully as this will be beneficial in the long run compared to the initial costs involved in the implementation of the components.
Subjects/Keywords: Lean Supply Chain Management Components
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Thuranira, M. (2016). The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98729
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Thuranira, Martin. “The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
.” 2016. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98729.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Thuranira, Martin. “The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
.” 2016. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Thuranira M. The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98729.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Thuranira M. The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98729
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University of Nairobi
26.
Aluda, Kenneth M.
Supply chain risk management practices among telecommunications equipment vendors in kenya: a case study of nokia kenya
.
Degree: 2015, University of Nairobi
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94858
► An emerging high priority issue for supply chain executives to address is how to enhance operations to deal with supply chain disruption risks. Many companies…
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▼ An emerging high priority issue for supply chain executives to address is how to enhance
operations to deal with supply chain disruption risks. Many companies are now finding that
a major disruption to the supply chain can have a lasting impact on the financial picture,
not to mention shareholder value. To address the emerging need for supply chain risk
management, the research looks into some of the practices for enhancing operational
resiliency and responsiveness to supply chain disruptions. The study, specifically, sought
to identify the main Supply Chain Risks faced by Nokia Kenya, establish SCRM practices
employed by Nokia Kenya and to determine the barriers to adopting SCRM practices by
Nokia Kenya. A case study design which is an in-depth study of a particular research was
adopted for this research so as to effectively realize the objectives of the study. The
population included all the staff departments within supply chain management in Nokia
Kenya. Research data was collected through a structured questionnaire, which was
administered by use of “drop and pick up later” method. The data collected was analyzed
using descriptive statistics. The statistical measure like frequency distributions,
percentages and central tendency such as mean were used in this study. The study found
that supply chain risks faced by Nokia include currency fluctuations, quality, taxes,
customs, and other regulations, regulatory approvals as indicated and physical theft. The
study also found that Nokia was using supply chain risk management tools like master data
management tools, sourcing tools, operations planning tool, spend management analysis
tool, sales tools and inventory optimization tool. The study further found that barriers to
implementing supply chain risk management practices include concerns of increased costs,
poor communication across supply chain and lack of adequate resources to implement
SCRM practices. The study recommends that the managements of the telecommunication
vendors should keep on doing regular risk assessments in their supply chains as a way of
averting adverse effects of uncertainty. The firms can also benchmark themselves against
the best players in the world as a way of improving their supply chain risk management
practices. The study also recommends that Nokia as well as other organizations should
adopt an information system that can allow information exchange across the supply chain.
This will help the partners in the supply chain to make key decisions on the production of
products. In addition, the study recommends that Nokia should increase its financial budget
for Kenya and employ more staff so as to enhance the implementation of supply chain risk
management practices.
Subjects/Keywords: Supply chain risk management practices
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Aluda, K. M. (2015). Supply chain risk management practices among telecommunications equipment vendors in kenya: a case study of nokia kenya
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94858
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Aluda, Kenneth M. “Supply chain risk management practices among telecommunications equipment vendors in kenya: a case study of nokia kenya
.” 2015. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94858.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Aluda, Kenneth M. “Supply chain risk management practices among telecommunications equipment vendors in kenya: a case study of nokia kenya
.” 2015. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Aluda KM. Supply chain risk management practices among telecommunications equipment vendors in kenya: a case study of nokia kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94858.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Aluda KM. Supply chain risk management practices among telecommunications equipment vendors in kenya: a case study of nokia kenya
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94858
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
27.
Ouru, Linah M.
Green supply chain performance management practices in large manufacturing firms in Nairobi, Kenya
.
Degree: 2015, University of Nairobi
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94916
► This study examines the green supply chain performance management practices in large manufacturing firms in Nairobi, Kenya. The study had three objectives: To establish the…
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▼ This study examines the green supply chain performance management practices in large manufacturing firms in Nairobi, Kenya. The study had three objectives: To establish the green supply chain performance management practices in large manufacturing firms in Nairobi, Kenya, To determine the factors and establish the impacts of green supply chain performance management practices in large manufacturing firms in Nairobi, Kenya. The study used research design (descriptive survey) to collect data and descriptive statistics (frequency distribution, cumulative frequencies and standard deviation) to analyze quantitative data. Factor analysis was also used to analyze the factors influencing green supply chain performance management practices. The study found out that green supply chain performance management practices have been implemented in large manufacturing firms in a great and very great extent. The study also found out that five components of factors were extracted using factor analysis method (values greater than one were considered and interpreted as factors because they explain 72% of the variants in the data matrix). The study through regression analysis found that 70.0 % of the changes in impact of green supply chain performance management could be attributed to the combined effect of the independent variables (implementation of balanced scorecard, benchmarking, use of cleaner production philosophy and focusing on key performance indicator). However, there were limitations in the study. For instance, the data collection was collected by Likert scale questionnaires, which have a degree of biases in their responses. Some firms identified also did not participate, citing lack of time and privacy issues. The study recommends that green supply chain performance management practices are important in ensuring impact of green supply chain performance management because of positive relationship between dependent variable and independent variables. The study recommends that all large manufacturing firms in Nairobi need to implement all the green supply chain performance management practices. The study suggests further research to be done on green supply chain performance management practices in the service industry.
Subjects/Keywords: Green supply chain performance management
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Ouru, L. M. (2015). Green supply chain performance management practices in large manufacturing firms in Nairobi, Kenya
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94916
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Ouru, Linah M. “Green supply chain performance management practices in large manufacturing firms in Nairobi, Kenya
.” 2015. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94916.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Ouru, Linah M. “Green supply chain performance management practices in large manufacturing firms in Nairobi, Kenya
.” 2015. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Ouru LM. Green supply chain performance management practices in large manufacturing firms in Nairobi, Kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94916.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Ouru LM. Green supply chain performance management practices in large manufacturing firms in Nairobi, Kenya
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94916
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Penn State University
28.
Feng, Baichun.
Outsourcing Under Uncertainty.
Degree: PhD, Industrial Engineering, 2009, Penn State University
URL: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/9899
► In this dissertation, I conduct three studies on outsourcing in emerging Market under uncertainty. My first study examines a market-based gainsharing outsourcing contract. Specifically I…
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▼ In this dissertation, I conduct three studies on
outsourcing in emerging Market under uncertainty. My first study
examines a market-based gainsharing outsourcing contract.
Specifically I develop an analytical model of how the client,
vendor, and spot market interact and co-evolve in a complex and
non-linear manner over time under a gainsharing contract. Then
starting from an outsourcing contract, my second study focuses on
an incentive outsourcing contract for technology adoption under
uncertainty, and investigate how the client should promote the
vendor to adopt a new technology when the client and vendor are
already bounded with an existing outsourcing contract. Finally,
taking the vendor’s perspective, my third study develops a new
valuation tool for the vendors to avoid the “winner’s curse” based
on the real option theory. By modeling these three important and
fruitful topics in outsourcing, this dissertation contributes to
supply chain management in general and to the outsourcing
literature in particular. These three studies also generate many
fruitful implications for theory and directions for future research
that are suggested.
Subjects/Keywords: outsourcing; supply chain management
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Feng, B. (2009). Outsourcing Under Uncertainty. (Doctoral Dissertation). Penn State University. Retrieved from https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/9899
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Feng, Baichun. “Outsourcing Under Uncertainty.” 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, Penn State University. Accessed February 25, 2020.
https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/9899.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Feng, Baichun. “Outsourcing Under Uncertainty.” 2009. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Feng B. Outsourcing Under Uncertainty. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Penn State University; 2009. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/9899.
Council of Science Editors:
Feng B. Outsourcing Under Uncertainty. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Penn State University; 2009. Available from: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/9899
University of California – Berkeley
29.
Lu, Mengshi.
Essays on Supply Chain Management with Model Uncertainty.
Degree: Industrial Engineering & Operations Research, 2014, University of California – Berkeley
URL: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/75r7x7kw
► Traditional supply chain management models typically require complete model information, including structural relationships (e.g., how pricing decisions affect customer demand), probabilistic distributions, and parameters. However,…
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▼ Traditional supply chain management models typically require complete model information, including structural relationships (e.g., how pricing decisions affect customer demand), probabilistic distributions, and parameters. However, in practice, the model information may be uncertain. My dissertation research seeks to address model uncertainty in supply chain management problems using data-driven and robust methods. Incomplete information typically comes in two forms, namely, historical data and partial information. When historical data are available, data-driven methods can be used to obtain decisions directly from data, instead of estimating the model information and then using these estimates to find the optimal solution. When partial information is available, robust methods consider all possible scenarios and make decisions to hedge against the worst-case scenario effectively, instead of making simplified assumptions that could lead to significant loss.Chapter 1 provides an overview of model uncertainty in supply chain management, and discusses the limitations of the traditional methods. The main part of the dissertation is on the application of data-driven and robust methods to three widely-studied supply chain management problems with model uncertainty.Chapter 2 studies the reliable facility location problem where the joint-distribution of facility disruptions is uncertain. For this problem, usually, only partial information in the form of marginal facility disruption probabilities is available. Most existing models require the assumption that the disruptions at different locations are independent of each other. However, in practice, correlated disruptions are widely observed. We present a model that allows disruptions to be correlated with an uncertain joint distribution, and apply distributionally-robust optimization to minimize the expected cost under the worst-case distribution with the given marginal disruption probabilities. The worst-case distribution has a practical interpretation, and its sparse structure allows us to solve the problem efficiently. We find that ignoring disruption correlation could lead to significant loss. The robust method can significantly reduce the regret from model misspecification. It outperforms the traditional approach even under very mild correlation. Most of the benefit of the robust model can be captured at a relatively small cost, which makes it easy to implement in practice.Chapter 3 studies the pricing newsvendor problem where the structural relationship between pricing decisions and customer demand is unknown. Traditional methods for this problem require the selection of a parametric demand model and fitting the model using historical data, while model selection is usually a hard problem in itself. Furthermore, most of the existing literature on pricing requires certain conditions on the demand model, which may not be satisfied by the estimates from data. We present a data-driven approach based only on the historical observations and the basic domain knowledge. The…
Subjects/Keywords: Operations research; Supply chain management
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Lu, M. (2014). Essays on Supply Chain Management with Model Uncertainty. (Thesis). University of California – Berkeley. Retrieved from http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/75r7x7kw
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lu, Mengshi. “Essays on Supply Chain Management with Model Uncertainty.” 2014. Thesis, University of California – Berkeley. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/75r7x7kw.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lu, Mengshi. “Essays on Supply Chain Management with Model Uncertainty.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Lu M. Essays on Supply Chain Management with Model Uncertainty. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of California – Berkeley; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/75r7x7kw.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Lu M. Essays on Supply Chain Management with Model Uncertainty. [Thesis]. University of California – Berkeley; 2014. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/75r7x7kw
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MIT
30.
Malaj, Gerta.
Analysis of inefficiencies in shipment data
handling
.
Degree: Supply Chain
Management Program, 2017, MIT
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/112861
► Supply chain visibility is critical for businesses to manage their operational risks. Availability of high quality and timely data regarding shipments is a precursor for…
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▼ Supply chain visibility is critical for businesses
to manage their operational risks. Availability of high quality and
timely data regarding shipments is a precursor for
supply chain
visibility. This thesis analyses the errors that occur in shipment
data for a freight forwarder. In this study, two types of errors
are analyzed: system errors, arising from violations of business
rules defined in the software system, and operational errors, which
violate business rules or requirements defined outside the
software. We consolidated multifarious shipment data from multiple
sources and identified the relationship between errors and the
shipment attributes such as source or destination country. Data
errors can be costly, both from a human rework perspective as well
as from the perspective of increased risk due to
supply chain
visibility loss. Therefore, the results of this thesis will enable
companies to focus their efforts and resources on the most
promising error avoidance initiatives for shipment data entry and
tracking. We use several descriptive analytical techniques, ranging
from basic data exploration guided by plots and charts to
multidimensional visualizations, to identify the relationship
between error occurrences and shipment attributes. Further, we look
at classification models to categorize data entries that have a
high error probability, given certain attributes of a shipment. We
employ clustering techniques (K-means clustering) to group
shipments that have similar properties, thereby allowing us to
extrapolate behaviors of erroneous data records to future records.
Finally, we develop predictive models using Naive-Bayes classifiers
and Neural Networks to predict the likelihood of errors in a
record. The results of the error analysis in the shipment data are
discussed for a freight forwarder. A similar approach can be
employed for
supply chains of any organization that engages in
physical movement of goods, in order to manage the quality of the
shipment data inputs, thereby managing their
supply chain risks
more effectively.
Advisors/Committee Members: Matthias Winkenbach (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply Chain Management Program.
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Malaj, G. (2017). Analysis of inefficiencies in shipment data
handling
. (Thesis). MIT. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/112861
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Malaj, Gerta. “Analysis of inefficiencies in shipment data
handling
.” 2017. Thesis, MIT. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/112861.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Malaj, Gerta. “Analysis of inefficiencies in shipment data
handling
.” 2017. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Malaj G. Analysis of inefficiencies in shipment data
handling
. [Internet] [Thesis]. MIT; 2017. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/112861.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Malaj G. Analysis of inefficiencies in shipment data
handling
. [Thesis]. MIT; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/112861
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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