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RMIT University
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Fadaki, M.
A study of leagility and supply chain design.
Degree: 2015, RMIT University
URL: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161334 
► In the context of a dynamic and hyper-competitive business environment, appropriate design of supply chains helps organisations to align resources for improved flow of products…
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▼ In the context of a dynamic and hyper-competitive business environment, appropriate design of supply chains helps organisations to align resources for improved flow of products and services and satisfy customers’ diverse needs. Researchers have proposed several supply chain designs which are mutually exclusive such as efficient versus responsive, and lean versus agile. Quantitative testing of these designs revealed that many firms’ supply chain designs do not match with what was conceptually expected. In this research, a new approach to supply chain leagility is investigated, proposing all supply chains are leagile with different magnitudes of leanness and agility. In this regard, a new index, ‘deviation from leagility’ (DFL), is introduced, and employed in this study to optimise supply chain design. DFL is the absolute distance of supply chain design from a balanced supply chain. Balanced supply chain is a position where the magnitude of leanness and agility is equal. A comprehensive model of uncertainty including demand, supply, and internal uncertainty is engaged to investigate the impact of uncertainty as a key design driver of supply chains. The partial least squares (PLS) was employed to analyse data collected from Australian firms. The results indicate that higher performance is achievable when the deviation from a balanced supply chain in which both aspects of leanness and agility are equally embedded, is minimised. Results also reveal that DFL is directly and positively influenced by the level of uncertainty; while it is indirectly impacted by the level of competition intensity and customers’ expectation. Analysis of market segment revealed that irrespective of the segment a firm is operating in or for, uncertainty is a significant determinant of designing a supply chain. However, there is higher magnitude of agility for companies active in the up-market segment of an industry compared to the down-market segment.
Subjects/Keywords: Fields of Research; Supply Chain Design; Leagile Supply Chain; Lean Supply Chain; Agile Supply Chain; Efficient Supply Chain; Responsive Supply Chain
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Fadaki, M. (2015). A study of leagility and supply chain design. (Thesis). RMIT University. Retrieved from http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161334
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Fadaki, M. “A study of leagility and supply chain design.” 2015. Thesis, RMIT University. Accessed April 10, 2021.
http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161334.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Fadaki, M. “A study of leagility and supply chain design.” 2015. Web. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Fadaki M. A study of leagility and supply chain design. [Internet] [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2015. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161334.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Fadaki M. A study of leagility and supply chain design. [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2015. Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161334
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Wollongong
2.
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
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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 April 10, 2021.
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. 10 Apr 2021.
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 2021 Apr 10].
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
McMaster University
3.
Golmohammadi, Amirmohsen.
Models for Managing Supply and Demand Uncertainties in Supply Chains.
Degree: PhD, 2016, McMaster University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/18683
► We propose a classification framework for the operations management literature that has looked at pricing and ordering in supply chains when supply and/or demand are…
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▼ We propose a classification framework for the operations management literature that has looked at pricing and ordering in supply chains when supply and/or demand are uncertain. We then focus on developing three new models for managing supply and demand uncertainties in supply chains.
In the first model, we study a two period sourcing problem of a firm under two sets of contracts. The contracts differ in terms of acquisition costs and the level of risk that they impose on the firm. We provide the conditions where the optimum solution is unique and also explore the behaviour of the optimum solution analytically and numerically. One application of our model is in the agribusiness supply chain and we provide numerical examples based on data from the almond industry in California.
In the second model we look at a joint ordering, pricing and capacity planning problem. We characterize the optimum policy both in single and multi-period cases. In addition, we study the impact of fixed production costs on the optimum policy.
The third model is devoted to coordination between a buyer and a supplier where there is a possibility of improving the supplier by both players. We analyze the problem under a Stackelberg game setting where the buyer is the leader. We show that the buyer either tries to amplify the investment of the supplier by order inflation or assumes all the investment costs. We investigate the behaviour of the optimum solution under different strategies.
Thesis
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Advisors/Committee Members: Hassini, Elkafi, Business.
Subjects/Keywords: Supply Chain; Supply Uncertainty
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Golmohammadi, A. (2016). Models for Managing Supply and Demand Uncertainties in Supply Chains. (Doctoral Dissertation). McMaster University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11375/18683
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Golmohammadi, Amirmohsen. “Models for Managing Supply and Demand Uncertainties in Supply Chains.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, McMaster University. Accessed April 10, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/11375/18683.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Golmohammadi, Amirmohsen. “Models for Managing Supply and Demand Uncertainties in Supply Chains.” 2016. Web. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Golmohammadi A. Models for Managing Supply and Demand Uncertainties in Supply Chains. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. McMaster University; 2016. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/18683.
Council of Science Editors:
Golmohammadi A. Models for Managing Supply and Demand Uncertainties in Supply Chains. [Doctoral Dissertation]. McMaster University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/18683
Georgia Tech
4.
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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▼ 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
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 April 10, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1853/55521.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bellamy, Marcus A. “Leveraging supply network relationships to drive performance.” 2015. Web. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Bellamy MA. Leveraging supply network relationships to drive performance. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Georgia Tech; 2015. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
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
Open Universiteit Nederland
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Roll, S.
Empirical study of the supply chain relationships among strategy, flexibility and performance
.
Degree: 2010, Open Universiteit Nederland
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1820/2970
the purpose of this thesis is to examine the relationships between supply chain strategy, supply chain flexibility and supply chain performance and to see if there are geographical variations.
Subjects/Keywords: supply chain relationships;
supply chain context
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Roll, S. (2010). Empirical study of the supply chain relationships among strategy, flexibility and performance
. (Masters Thesis). Open Universiteit Nederland. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1820/2970
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Roll, S. “Empirical study of the supply chain relationships among strategy, flexibility and performance
.” 2010. Masters Thesis, Open Universiteit Nederland. Accessed April 10, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1820/2970.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Roll, S. “Empirical study of the supply chain relationships among strategy, flexibility and performance
.” 2010. Web. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Roll S. Empirical study of the supply chain relationships among strategy, flexibility and performance
. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Open Universiteit Nederland; 2010. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1820/2970.
Council of Science Editors:
Roll S. Empirical study of the supply chain relationships among strategy, flexibility and performance
. [Masters Thesis]. Open Universiteit Nederland; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1820/2970
Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu
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Tran, Ha.
Supplier’s delivery improvement : case study: Post & Telecommunication Equipment Joint Stock Company.
Degree: 2016, Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu
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.
Advisors/Committee Members: Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu.
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). Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu. 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, Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu. Accessed April 10, 2021.
http://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/104585.
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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. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Tran H. Supplier’s delivery improvement : case study: Post & Telecommunication Equipment Joint Stock Company. [Internet] [Thesis]. Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu; 2016. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
Available from: http://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/104585.
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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]. Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu; 2016. Available from: http://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/104585
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Texas Tech University
7.
Maku, Tosanwunmi Christopher.
Identifying business knowledge areas that are critical to attaining supply chain performance.
Degree: Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2011, Texas Tech University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2346/11946
► Business practitioners and academicians have alluded to the leverage attainable from SCM engagements. With increased research involvement over the past two decades, various researchers have…
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▼ Business practitioners and academicians have alluded to the leverage attainable from SCM engagements. With increased research involvement over the past two decades, various researchers have faulted the literature for the limited human resource system focus. This research was motivated by the dearth of inquiry at understanding the interrelationship across the human resource system and supply chain performance. The contribution to this knowledge gap was reflected in the research question: What are the supply chain business knowledge areas that characterize the impact of human interaction on supply chain management performance? The study objectives included: (a) to develop a theoretical model that depicts the human resource system across supply chains, (b) to define human interaction in supply chains, (c) to operationalize this definition by identifying business knowledge domains that impact supply chain performance. Following an exhaustive literature review, human interaction in supply chains was defined as the region of intersection between work functions and business processes; including man-machine activity requiring human intervention, and human-to-human activity, whose outcome serves to execute strategy.
A sample of management-level personnel from US based 3PL firms participated in a three round Delphi procedure designed to divulge insights related to the research question. A second sample constituted with academic professors provided an independent group response that was compared with the 3PL practitioner sample.
The research findings implied that CRM, transportation, and logistics were important business knowledge areas that impact supply chain performance at the work function, business process, and financial performance levels, thus supporting the investigation of human resource performance measurement at these levels. The results also alluded to relationship management and cross-functional business management as important business domains for supply chain management-level work. Additionally, the results supported the notion that practitioners and academicians do not always have divergent viewpoints concerning supply chain issues.
Subjects/Keywords: Business; Supply chain; Supply chain management
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Maku, T. C. (2011). Identifying business knowledge areas that are critical to attaining supply chain performance. (Thesis). Texas Tech University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2346/11946
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Maku, Tosanwunmi Christopher. “Identifying business knowledge areas that are critical to attaining supply chain performance.” 2011. Thesis, Texas Tech University. Accessed April 10, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/2346/11946.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Maku, Tosanwunmi Christopher. “Identifying business knowledge areas that are critical to attaining supply chain performance.” 2011. Web. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Maku TC. Identifying business knowledge areas that are critical to attaining supply chain performance. [Internet] [Thesis]. Texas Tech University; 2011. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2346/11946.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Maku TC. Identifying business knowledge areas that are critical to attaining supply chain performance. [Thesis]. Texas Tech University; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2346/11946
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
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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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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 April 10, 2021.
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. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Amollo LA. Supply Chain Management Practices And Supply Chain Performance Of Private Universities In Kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
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
9.
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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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
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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 April 10, 2021.
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. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Otila GO. Supply chain management practices used in the cosmetic industry in Kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2011. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13309.
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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
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University of Nairobi
10.
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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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 April 10, 2021.
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. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Kazi SK. Supply chain management practices and performance at Kenya Medical Supplies Agency
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
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
11.
Mumbi,Rose N.
The impact of public service reforms on Supply chain innovation among state
.
Degree: 2012, University of Nairobi
URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13877
► This study sought to find out the impact the implemented reforms in the public sector have on SC innovation among state corporations in Kenya. Primary…
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▼ This study sought to find out the impact the implemented reforms in the public sector
have on SC innovation among state corporations in Kenya. Primary data was
collected through a self administered questionnaire that was distributed to the
Procurement/Supply Chain Management departmental heads of all the 94 state
corporations that operate their headquarters in Nairobi. The data collected was
analyzed and presented by use of frequency tables, bar graphs and pie charts. The
study found that the reforms did positively impact the various SC innovation
measures among state corporations to a great extent. However, a simple regression
model revealed that an increase in the number of reforms implemented will not
necessarily lead to improved SC innovation but rather proper implementation of the
reforms is more likely to lead to an improvement in SC innovation among the state
corporations. Although there is a significant discrepancy between the levels of
implementation of the different reforms where some have a higher implementation
rate than others, Performance Contracting, ISO Certification and Values and Ethics
are the three reforms with the most impact on SC innovation. It is therefore
recommended that managers within state owned corporations attempt to increase the
number of reforms they are implementing and focus on sensitizing their employees on
the benefits of these reforms. SC managers should also seek ways of aligning public
result chain improvements with their own SC improvements by incorporating the
reforms into their SCM strategies and policies
Subjects/Keywords: Supply chain innovation
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N, M. (2012). The impact of public service reforms on Supply chain innovation among state
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13877
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):
N, Mumbi,Rose. “The impact of public service reforms on Supply chain innovation among state
.” 2012. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed April 10, 2021.
http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13877.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
N, Mumbi,Rose. “The impact of public service reforms on Supply chain innovation among state
.” 2012. Web. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
N M. The impact of public service reforms on Supply chain innovation among state
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13877.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
N M. The impact of public service reforms on Supply chain innovation among state
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13877
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
12.
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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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 April 10, 2021.
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. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Nyamu TK. Impact of supply chain management challenges on humanitarian organizations in Kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
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
13.
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 April 10, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94886.
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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. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Maina KM. Sustainable supply chain management incentives and operational performance of food franchising outlets in kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2015. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
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
University of KwaZulu-Natal
14.
Muhwati, Chenai.
The potential role for social media to improve agility in South African fashion industry supply chains.
Degree: 2015, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13908
► With growing competition from international brands and increasing volatility, South African apparel companies have recently made significant efforts to improve their supply chain agility. Companies…
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▼ With growing competition from international brands and increasing volatility, South African apparel companies have recently made significant efforts to improve their
supply chain agility. Companies operating in this industry thus continue to seek ways to improve the flexibility and responsiveness of their
supply chains. An insight into new technologies that could assist with these improvements could prove beneficial for South African brands to reach international benchmarks for agility. While academic literature on the
subject is increasing but still limited, social media are growing in popularity, internationally, as technological tools that can facilitate visibility and responsiveness of extended
supply chains. Studies on the use of social media in South African firms are currently largely focused on their use in marketing, with none identified on their potential or current usage in
supply chain management.
The Agile
Supply Chain Framework, which was developed by Harrison, Christopher and Van Hoek in 1999, was used to guide the study. The four characteristics of agility: market sensitivity, virtual integration, process integration and network based management, as identified by the framework, were used to analyse if there is potential for social media to increase agility in the South African fashion industry.
Qualitative research methods were used for the study. A case study approach was implemented and data was collected using in-depth interviews involving eight participants involved in the
supply chain of one of South Africa’s top apparel retailers. Data was analysed using thematic analysis.
The results from the analysis reflected that the uses of social media in the
supply chain are minimal, with one tool, Whatsapp surfacing as the most widely used in the
Supply Chain and Logistics department. While management were mostly supportive of the introduction of social media in the organisation for
supply chain management purposes, concerns were raised about issues such as the lack of security of information and the possibility of losing productivity amongst employees. However, despite these concerns, a substantial number of participants indicated that they would be willing to adopt social media if they were aware of other tools that could benefit their organisation.
Advisors/Committee Members: Salisbury, Roger Hans Theodore. (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply chain management.
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Muhwati, C. (2015). The potential role for social media to improve agility in South African fashion industry supply chains. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13908
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Muhwati, Chenai. “The potential role for social media to improve agility in South African fashion industry supply chains.” 2015. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed April 10, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13908.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Muhwati, Chenai. “The potential role for social media to improve agility in South African fashion industry supply chains.” 2015. Web. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Muhwati C. The potential role for social media to improve agility in South African fashion industry supply chains. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2015. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13908.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Muhwati C. The potential role for social media to improve agility in South African fashion industry supply chains. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13908
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University of KwaZulu-Natal
15.
Mbili, Theorene Sinegugu.
The demand for agile/leagile third party logistics services : an assessment of dairy industry needs.
Degree: 2015, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13909
► The dairy industry is one of the fasted growing industries worldwide. This industry produces products that are used daily by many households and are regarded…
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▼ The dairy industry is one of the fasted growing industries worldwide. This industry produces products that are used daily by many households and are regarded as a very important source of nutrition. Dairy products are usually sold in bulk to retailers who then sell to thousands of consumers on a daily basis. Since this is a product that is consumed daily, the assumption is that its demand can be forecast easily. There is a general assumption that because these are commodity product they need to be produced and supplied by a very lean system. However, this does not prove to be entirely true with dairy products.
The dairy industry produces products that have a very short life span and have special requirements in terms of packaging, storage and delivery. With a short shelf life these products need to be delivered to retailers every day and cannot be stored in warehouses or retail outlets for long periods of time. As the dairy industry continues to grow, competition is likely to increase. This will induce organisations to redouble their efforts to differentiate their offerings. Increasingly, the industry may be expected to use third party logistics providers (generally referred to as 3PLs) that are agile and innovative. These 3PLs should work as an integral part of the organisation and leverage collaborative efforts to add value and increase competitive advantage in the dairy industry.
Despite an apparent need for 3PLs, the findings of this study indicate that at present the dairy industry cannot afford to use these service providers. The 3PLs have proved to be very expensive and the dairy industry is not making sufficient money to meet the costs of the 3PLs that they require. In future, dairy companies may be compelled to use 3PLs since they need to focus their resources on improving their products. The 3PLs should be introduced for their competences, skills and expertise to service the dairy companies’ logistics needs and to assist in gaining a competitive advantage in this area. Third party logistics providers have the potential to add value to the dairy industry
supply chain by providing it with the latest technological advancements that will contribute to greater effectiveness and efficiency.
Advisors/Committee Members: Salisbury, Roger Hans Theodore. (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply chain management.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Mbili, Theorene Sinegugu. “The demand for agile/leagile third party logistics services : an assessment of dairy industry needs.” 2015. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed April 10, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13909.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mbili, Theorene Sinegugu. “The demand for agile/leagile third party logistics services : an assessment of dairy industry needs.” 2015. Web. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Mbili TS. The demand for agile/leagile third party logistics services : an assessment of dairy industry needs. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2015. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13909.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mbili TS. The demand for agile/leagile third party logistics services : an assessment of dairy industry needs. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13909
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University of KwaZulu-Natal
16.
Gurahoo, Neeshal.
Factors affecting the agility of firms implementing lean manufacturing.
Degree: 2015, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13914
► Production methods lie on a continuum from mass production to Lean and or Agile. Agile production represents an innovative supply chain strategy that shows promise…
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▼ Production methods lie on a continuum from mass production to Lean and or Agile. Agile production represents an innovative
supply chain strategy that shows promise in the manufacturing sector. Many South African companies are not yet aware of Agility. Currently, many manufacturers are implementing Lean and JIT principles. However, Lean and JIT may not respond adequately to modern market demands and shortened product lifecycles. The Agile paradigm focuses on speed, flexibility and response: critical factors that enable companies to achieve a higher level of differentiation.
The aim of this research was to determine the influence of different levels of Lean implementation on production Agility. This study was an innovative investigation into whether Lean and JIT contribute to, or detract from, Agility in manufacturing. There is little published research on this relationship. The study seeks to contribute to the body of knowledge and to benefit manufacturing companies: particularly those in South Africa. The research was exploratory in nature and consequently a case study approach was used. A non-probability, purposive sampling design was used to select three companies representing different categories on the spectrum of the Lean manufacturing continuum: Company A – beginner, Company B – intermediate and Company C – expert. The research was qualitative in nature.
A review of the literature tends to suggest that Lean and JIT restrict Agility by restricting speed, flexibility and response. Contrary to expectations, the findings of the study indicate that Agility tends to increase in companies that have undertaken the Lean journey. The results of the study confirm that Lean contributes to Agility within the manufacturing sector. As Lean levels increase from beginner to expert so too do the levels of speed, flexibility and response (SFR). The conclusion drawn from this study is that Lean is a pre-requisite for Agile and companies may need to implement Lean before considering Agile systems. The results of this study have been used to construct a conceptual framework and road map that may be used by firms wishing to undertake the Agile journey. The strategy has been termed ParaLeagile and it may assist manufacturing companies to make more informed and appropriate decisions, thus boosting the economy.
Advisors/Committee Members: Salisbury, Roger Hans Theodore. (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply chain management.
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Gurahoo, Neeshal. “Factors affecting the agility of firms implementing lean manufacturing.” 2015. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed April 10, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13914.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Gurahoo, Neeshal. “Factors affecting the agility of firms implementing lean manufacturing.” 2015. Web. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Gurahoo N. Factors affecting the agility of firms implementing lean manufacturing. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2015. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13914.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Gurahoo N. Factors affecting the agility of firms implementing lean manufacturing. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13914
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Open Universiteit Nederland
17.
Maatman, L.
Safe use of chemicals in the supply chain
.
Degree: 2010, Open Universiteit Nederland
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1820/2971
this thesis aims to answer the question how the duties of a legal entity can be fulfilled, by acting both as an importer and as an industrial downstream user, regarding to raw materials as mentioned in REACH, as efficient and effective as possible in a unequivocal way.
Subjects/Keywords: supply chain;
chemicals
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Maatman, L. (2010). Safe use of chemicals in the supply chain
. (Masters Thesis). Open Universiteit Nederland. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1820/2971
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Maatman, L. “Safe use of chemicals in the supply chain
.” 2010. Masters Thesis, Open Universiteit Nederland. Accessed April 10, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1820/2971.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Maatman, L. “Safe use of chemicals in the supply chain
.” 2010. Web. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Maatman L. Safe use of chemicals in the supply chain
. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Open Universiteit Nederland; 2010. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1820/2971.
Council of Science Editors:
Maatman L. Safe use of chemicals in the supply chain
. [Masters Thesis]. Open Universiteit Nederland; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1820/2971
Università della Svizzera italiana
18.
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
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Villa, Sebastián. “Behavioral analyses of retailers’ ordering decisions.” 2016. Thesis, Università della Svizzera italiana. Accessed April 10, 2021.
http://doc.rero.ch/record/277614.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Villa, Sebastián. “Behavioral analyses of retailers’ ordering decisions.” 2016. Web. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Villa S. Behavioral analyses of retailers’ ordering decisions. [Internet] [Thesis]. Università della Svizzera italiana; 2016. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
Available from: http://doc.rero.ch/record/277614.
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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 Debrecen
19.
Vadász, Zoltán.
A supply chain menedzsment gyakorlata a gyógyszer-nagykereskedelemben, a Phoenix Pharma Zrt. példáján bemutatva
.
Degree: DE – TEK – Közgazdaság- és Gazdaségtudományi Kar, 2011, University of Debrecen
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2437/116992
► Szakdolgozatomban a supply chain menedzsment elméletrendszerének gyakorlati megvalósulását vizsgáltam egy gyógyszer-nagykereskedelmi vállalat, a Phoenix Pharma Zrt. példáján bemutatva. Témaválasztásomkor a legfontosabb célom az volt, hogy…
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▼ Szakdolgozatomban a
supply chain menedzsment elméletrendszerének gyakorlati megvalósulását vizsgáltam egy gyógyszer-nagykereskedelmi vállalat, a Phoenix Pharma Zrt. példáján bemutatva. Témaválasztásomkor a legfontosabb célom az volt, hogy egy rendkívül speciális szektor, a gyógyszergyártás és gyógyszer-kereskedelem napi működési keretei között kimutassam a korszerű menedzsment filozófiák, jelen esetben az ellátási lánc menedzsment alkalmazását. Ennek megfelelően dolgozatom első részében a
supply chain menedzsment elméleti alapvetéseit gyűjtöttem össze. A következő részben a gyógyszerpiac általános működési szabályainak ismertetésén keresztül próbáltam témaválasztásomat és a választott szakterületet bemutatni.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kovács, István (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: supply chain;
nagykereskedelem
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Vadász, Z. (2011). A supply chain menedzsment gyakorlata a gyógyszer-nagykereskedelemben, a Phoenix Pharma Zrt. példáján bemutatva
. (Thesis). University of Debrecen. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2437/116992
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Vadász, Zoltán. “A supply chain menedzsment gyakorlata a gyógyszer-nagykereskedelemben, a Phoenix Pharma Zrt. példáján bemutatva
.” 2011. Thesis, University of Debrecen. Accessed April 10, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/2437/116992.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Vadász, Zoltán. “A supply chain menedzsment gyakorlata a gyógyszer-nagykereskedelemben, a Phoenix Pharma Zrt. példáján bemutatva
.” 2011. Web. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Vadász Z. A supply chain menedzsment gyakorlata a gyógyszer-nagykereskedelemben, a Phoenix Pharma Zrt. példáján bemutatva
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Debrecen; 2011. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2437/116992.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Vadász Z. A supply chain menedzsment gyakorlata a gyógyszer-nagykereskedelemben, a Phoenix Pharma Zrt. példáján bemutatva
. [Thesis]. University of Debrecen; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2437/116992
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Manitoba
20.
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 April 10, 2021.
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. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Zhang W. Routing the vehicles for minimizing traveling distance under green and multi-depot context. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Manitoba; 2018. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
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
Jönköping University
21.
Klimova, Nadezda.
Supply Chain Security. Tools, Trends, and Techniques : Toyota and Honda cases.
Degree: Business Administration, 2011, Jönköping University
URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-15764
► Supply chain management has experienced great changes within the last fifty years. Inevitably, many companies entered the global market with the prime intention…
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Supply chain management has experienced great changes within the last fifty years. Inevitably, many companies entered the global market with the prime intention to achieve their defined goals. In comparison with the local markets, the global environment requires more efforts and changes in the supply chain operation in order to remain viable in business. Several business models are introduced for achieving the success in the market, suggested by the following researchers: Liker, Choi, Ronald Gilson, andMark J. Roeand others. In a row with the study cases of Honda and Toyota Companies, the Supply Chain Trading Security is presented. Within this paper the security approaches are discussed during the processes of market penetration and development globally. The main strengths and weaknesses of the models are highlighted in the thesis. The description of market situations and explanation of the models’ application is presented. In order to achieve better results in the analysis of the case studies, the qualitative and inductive research methods have been implemented. The secondary data is considered to be the cornerstone of the thesis. Due to the fact that the thesis is based on descriptive, partially explanatory, and qualitative research methods, different meanings and experiences related to the Supply Chain Security phenomenon are discussed. In order to obtain the necessary data, library catalogues, encyclopedias, databases, and search engines in the Internet are utilized. The thesis goes through the following processes: choice of research area, formulation of research questions, choice of method, formulation of research design and data collection techniques, implementation of data collection, analysis of data, interpretation of data, and finally conclusions. The studied companies in the thesis – Toyota and Honda – conducted four major supply chain models that are neatly explained through the research. Partnership, Supplier Keiretsu, ARA, and Triple-A are the operated models. The following issues have been derived as conclusions: many components of supply chain security in terms of trade, affect the whole organization to a great extent. In order to keep the customer loyalty, image, and brand, companies should focus on their own core competence. Complex, transnational, and multi-vendor supply chain security models require more collaboration on safety issues that is approximately a half of the whole job. In addition, management and control of activities are necessary in order to achieve the target, go through the obstacles, and manage the current market situation. Economic, political, and nature influence are key determinants of the supply network situation and give the possibility for a company to gain benefits, and control all business activities. The optimal choice of the model is considered to be the main tool aiming to manage all aforementioned tasks. Furthermore, diverse cultural differences influence the choice of the models that are implemented by the American and Japanese…
Subjects/Keywords: Supply Chain Security
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Klimova, N. (2011). Supply Chain Security. Tools, Trends, and Techniques : Toyota and Honda cases. (Thesis). Jönköping University. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-15764
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Klimova, Nadezda. “Supply Chain Security. Tools, Trends, and Techniques : Toyota and Honda cases.” 2011. Thesis, Jönköping University. Accessed April 10, 2021.
http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-15764.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Klimova, Nadezda. “Supply Chain Security. Tools, Trends, and Techniques : Toyota and Honda cases.” 2011. Web. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Klimova N. Supply Chain Security. Tools, Trends, and Techniques : Toyota and Honda cases. [Internet] [Thesis]. Jönköping University; 2011. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-15764.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Klimova N. Supply Chain Security. Tools, Trends, and Techniques : Toyota and Honda cases. [Thesis]. Jönköping University; 2011. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-15764
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Delft University of Technology
22.
Wicherson, J.A. (author).
Towards adoption of long-term highly committed interfirm relationships within the construction industry.
Degree: 2013, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:aafb1c74-7dae-411a-9a60-ef3b7b9e1b50
Subjects/Keywords: supply chain; collaboration
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Wicherson, J. A. (. (2013). Towards adoption of long-term highly committed interfirm relationships within the construction industry. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:aafb1c74-7dae-411a-9a60-ef3b7b9e1b50
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Wicherson, J A (author). “Towards adoption of long-term highly committed interfirm relationships within the construction industry.” 2013. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed April 10, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:aafb1c74-7dae-411a-9a60-ef3b7b9e1b50.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Wicherson, J A (author). “Towards adoption of long-term highly committed interfirm relationships within the construction industry.” 2013. Web. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Wicherson JA(. Towards adoption of long-term highly committed interfirm relationships within the construction industry. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2013. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:aafb1c74-7dae-411a-9a60-ef3b7b9e1b50.
Council of Science Editors:
Wicherson JA(. Towards adoption of long-term highly committed interfirm relationships within the construction industry. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2013. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:aafb1c74-7dae-411a-9a60-ef3b7b9e1b50
University of Melbourne
23.
Al-Balushi, Zainab Ali Abdullah.
The effects of mutual dependence and inter-firm dynamic capabilities in buyer-supplier relationship on supply performance: an empirical study from the Arabian Gulf countries.
Degree: 2012, University of Melbourne
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/37559
► In a supply chain management context, the link between exchange partners is critical. Procurement is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that resource exchange is…
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▼ In a supply chain management context, the link between exchange partners is critical. Procurement is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that resource exchange is accomplished in an efficient and effective way. Yet, contemporary strategies such as outsourcing, just in time and supply base consolidation have increased interdependence between exchange partners. This creates a need for inter-firm dynamic capabilities facilitating mutual benefit. Based on this premise, this study provides a conceptual integration and focused synthesis of the literature on interdependence (i.e. mutual dependence and power asymmetry), and dynamic capabilities (i.e. boundary spanning and inter-firm absorptive capacity) in the context of supply performance. A primary objective of this thesis is to investigate the concept of interdependence in buyer-supplier relationships through an integrated lens of Resource Dependence Theory and the Dynamic Capability View, hence addressing the following research questions from a buying firm perspective: To what extent do mutual dependence in buyer-supplier relationships and inter-firm dynamic capabilities affect supply performance? How does power asymmetry moderate these relationships?
A mixed methods research approach was utilized. Data was collected from organizations in the Arab Gulf Countries, including: Oman, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. In the first phase, 400 survey responses were gathered to test the hypothesized relationships using structural equation modelling. This was followed by a case study with an airline company to better understand the dynamics of interdependency and dynamic capability between exchange-partners. The study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing empirical evidence to support the conceptual statements in the literature regarding the impact of interdependency and dynamic capabilities on supply performance.
The current thesis is valuable as it contends that mutual dependence would typically foster supply performance. Yet, mutual dependence is not always synonymous with good relationships, especially under conditions of high power asymmetry. Further, this study identifies from a buying firms perspective strategies that would typically foster supply performance under asymmetric power distribution. For example, under high power asymmetry the mediating effects of demand-side boundary spanning do not hold, whereas under low power asymmetry the mediating effects of supply side boundary spanning do not hold. On the other hand power asymmetry is not shown in this study to moderate the effects of inter-firm absorptive capacity.
The motivation for this thesis is found in the following areas of contribution. First, integrating resource dependence theory and the dynamic capability view enhances the theoretical explanations of the examined phenomena. Second, following recent debate in the literature, this study…
Subjects/Keywords: supply chain management
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Al-Balushi, Z. A. A. (2012). The effects of mutual dependence and inter-firm dynamic capabilities in buyer-supplier relationship on supply performance: an empirical study from the Arabian Gulf countries. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Melbourne. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11343/37559
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Al-Balushi, Zainab Ali Abdullah. “The effects of mutual dependence and inter-firm dynamic capabilities in buyer-supplier relationship on supply performance: an empirical study from the Arabian Gulf countries.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Melbourne. Accessed April 10, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/11343/37559.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Al-Balushi, Zainab Ali Abdullah. “The effects of mutual dependence and inter-firm dynamic capabilities in buyer-supplier relationship on supply performance: an empirical study from the Arabian Gulf countries.” 2012. Web. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Al-Balushi ZAA. The effects of mutual dependence and inter-firm dynamic capabilities in buyer-supplier relationship on supply performance: an empirical study from the Arabian Gulf countries. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Melbourne; 2012. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/37559.
Council of Science Editors:
Al-Balushi ZAA. The effects of mutual dependence and inter-firm dynamic capabilities in buyer-supplier relationship on supply performance: an empirical study from the Arabian Gulf countries. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Melbourne; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/37559
Auburn University
24.
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 April 10, 2021.
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. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Kung L. Organization Improvisational Capabilities and Configurations of firm Performance in a Highly Turbulent Environment
. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Auburn University; 2015. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
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
25.
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 April 10, 2021.
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. 10 Apr 2021.
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 2021 Apr 10].
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
26.
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
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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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APA (6th Edition):
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 April 10, 2021.
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. 10 Apr 2021.
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 2021 Apr 10].
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 Wollongong
27.
Thongrattana, Phatcharree Toghaw.
An analysis of the uncertainty factors
affecting the sustainable supply of rice production in
Thailand.
Degree: Doctor of
Philosophy, 2012, University of Wollongong
URL: ;
https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/3550
► The production of rice – a staple food for half the world's population – plays an increasingly vital role in providing global food security.…
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▼ The production of rice
– a staple food for half the world's population – plays
an increasingly vital role in providing global food
security. Thailand is the world's main rice exporter, and
rice cultivation is a dominant industry in the Thai
economy; these two factors make Thailand vulnerable to
fluctuations in demand and the increasing instability of
the natural environment. A number of
studies have attempted to explain how supply chain
management practices help firms maintain high supply
chain performance in uncertain conditions. However, these
relationships have not yet been investigated in the
context of the Thai rice supply chain (TRSC). Thus, the
main objective of this thesis is to develop a conceptual
framework and use it to analyse the impact of uncertainty
factors on supply chain management practices and supply
chain performance, and the impact of supply chain
management practices on supply chain performance in the
TRSC. Evidence from the literature
shows that seven uncertainty factors (supply, demand,
process, planning and control, competitor behaviour,
government policy and climate), three supply chain
management practices (strategic purchasing, LEAN
principles and customer-relationship management) and two
supply chain performance measures (rice quality and
efficiency) are relevant in the context of the TRSC. This
thesis is the first empirical study to include government
policy and climate ambiguity as uncertainty factors in
the TRSC. Data was collected through a
mail-out survey of Thai rice-milling and rice-exporting
firms and analysed using the partial least square
technique. Competitor uncertainty had the greatest
negative impact on supply-chain efficiency. The
relationship between demand uncertainty and supply chain
performance had a significant effect on rice quality.
This suggests that managers should consider the need to
cope with climate change, specifically through practices
such as strategic purchasing. Interestingly, uncertainty
in Thai government policies does not influence the
management practices or performance of the
TRSC. Finally, this thesis recommends
that policy-makers should encourage TRSC members to
implement supply chain management practices to improve
their performance. However, since most of them are SMEs,
this may limit which practices they can feasibly apply.
Practitioners should thus consider putting into operation
of strategic purchasing in the first
instance.
Subjects/Keywords: uncertainty factors; rice supply chain; sustainable supply chain; agricultural supply chain
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Thongrattana, P. T. (2012). An analysis of the uncertainty factors
affecting the sustainable supply of rice production in
Thailand. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Wollongong. Retrieved from ; https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/3550
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Thongrattana, Phatcharree Toghaw. “An analysis of the uncertainty factors
affecting the sustainable supply of rice production in
Thailand.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Wollongong. Accessed April 10, 2021.
; https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/3550.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Thongrattana, Phatcharree Toghaw. “An analysis of the uncertainty factors
affecting the sustainable supply of rice production in
Thailand.” 2012. Web. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Thongrattana PT. An analysis of the uncertainty factors
affecting the sustainable supply of rice production in
Thailand. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Wollongong; 2012. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
Available from: ; https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/3550.
Council of Science Editors:
Thongrattana PT. An analysis of the uncertainty factors
affecting the sustainable supply of rice production in
Thailand. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Wollongong; 2012. Available from: ; https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/3550
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
28.
Mfengu, Zukile.
Supply chain performance measurement at a selected hospital in the Western Cape, South Africa
.
Degree: 2019, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
URL: http://etd.cput.ac.za/handle/20.500.11838/3018
► Performance measurement of supply chain in the healthcare environment has presented with a number of challenges, and studies exist to confirm this. These problems include…
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▼ Performance measurement of
supply chain in the healthcare environment has presented with a number of challenges, and studies exist to confirm this. These problems include rising costs, excessive demands, shortage of
supply, and escalating level of customer dissatisfaction are the true reflection of
supply chain issues faced by the hospitals. This study aims to find out an effective solution to measure
supply chain performance within a hospital in Cape Town. The relation among trust, SCM/IT integration, firm’s performance, and knowledge exchange were investigated.
A mixed research method (both qualitative and quantitative) was conducted involving five managers and 80 employees from the hospital. A number of interviews and a close-ended questionnaire were used for data collection. Content analysis was used for qualitative data and the descriptive results were generated through SPSS V25. Hospital and healthcare environment have been used interchangeable in this study.
The research findings showed that trust levels between the hospital and its suppliers has no direct impact on supplier integration, but that its influence is interceded by knowledge exchange. Knowledge exchange plays an important role in influencing
supply chain performance in the hospital. IT integration and knowledge exchange have a positive impact on hospital–supplier logistical integration between the hospital and its suppliers. In addition, knowledge sharing in
supply chain may subsequently build strong relationships among SCM partners and may automatically influence hospital performance. This study recommended that the hospital should develop an approach that facilitates the dynamics of the hospital in order to manage the buyer-supplier relationship. Further research can be done on factors that contribute to buyer/supplier trust development in the healthcare environment.
Advisors/Committee Members: Yan, B., Dr (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply chain;
supply chain performance;
supply chain performance measurement
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Mfengu, Z. (2019). Supply chain performance measurement at a selected hospital in the Western Cape, South Africa
. (Thesis). Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Retrieved from http://etd.cput.ac.za/handle/20.500.11838/3018
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):
Mfengu, Zukile. “Supply chain performance measurement at a selected hospital in the Western Cape, South Africa
.” 2019. Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Accessed April 10, 2021.
http://etd.cput.ac.za/handle/20.500.11838/3018.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mfengu, Zukile. “Supply chain performance measurement at a selected hospital in the Western Cape, South Africa
.” 2019. Web. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Mfengu Z. Supply chain performance measurement at a selected hospital in the Western Cape, South Africa
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Cape Peninsula University of Technology; 2019. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
Available from: http://etd.cput.ac.za/handle/20.500.11838/3018.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mfengu Z. Supply chain performance measurement at a selected hospital in the Western Cape, South Africa
. [Thesis]. Cape Peninsula University of Technology; 2019. Available from: http://etd.cput.ac.za/handle/20.500.11838/3018
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Waterloo
29.
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 April 10, 2021.
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. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Tucker TR. Supply Chain Orientation: Refining a Nascent Construct. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2011. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
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
RMIT University
30.
Gu, M.
Exploring supply chain collaboration of the manufacturing firms in China.
Degree: 2016, RMIT University
URL: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161939
► In the past three decades, China has become the manufacturing hub of the world through its robust economic development momentum. Since the outbreak of the…
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▼ In the past three decades, China has become the manufacturing hub of the world through its robust economic development momentum. Since the outbreak of the financial crisis in 2008, however, the Chinese manufacturing industry has suffered an unprecedented slowdown while the world economy has experienced only sluggish progress. Studies reavel that the low value-adding, labour-intensive, export-oriented development model of the Chinese manufacturing industry has become inappropriate and requires upgrading. As many leading world manufacturing firms have engaged in sophisticated supply chain collaboration (SCC) initiatives to enhance their competitive edge, it has become vital for Chinese manufacturing firms to embark on SCC to retain competitiveness. The present study explores how effectively SCC is being implemented by electrical and electronic (E & E) manufacturing firms in China, through the identification of key elements and major barriers. It also attempts to develop a capability-based strategic framework to aid Chinese manufacturing firms to improve their collaborative capability so as to enhance competitiveness. This thesis integrates insights from multiple theoretical perspectives, including Agency Theory (AT), Social Exchange Theory (SET), Extended Resource Based View (ERBV), and Institutional Theory, to enable a broader understanding of the implementation practices of SCC by Chinese manufacturers. A multiple-case study method was used to collect data from four leading E & E manufacturers in China for analysis. The findings of this study reveal some unique characteristics of SCC in China. Various Western SCC practices are partially imitated by Chinese manufacturing firms (CMFs) to maximize their own short-term benefits at the expense of overall SC performance and efficiency. The collaborative capabilities of CMFs, manifested in objective alignment, SC partnering, information sharing, process integration, and collaborative synchronization, are in general not mature. Existing institutional barriers, such as traditional Chinese culture, lack of trust, and insufficient government effort and innovation, are found to exert significant negative influences on the implementation of SCC initiatives. In an effort to help the industry achieve advanced synchronization capabilities, a capability-based strategic framework has been proposed, which depicts how the key elements and major barriers can impact on the successful implementation of collaborative initiatives. This framework can serve as a comprehensive guide for CMFs to make continuous improvement in this regard.
Subjects/Keywords: Fields of Research; Supply Chain Collaboration; Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Integration; Manufacturing Firms; China
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Gu, M. (2016). Exploring supply chain collaboration of the manufacturing firms in China. (Thesis). RMIT University. Retrieved from http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161939
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):
Gu, M. “Exploring supply chain collaboration of the manufacturing firms in China.” 2016. Thesis, RMIT University. Accessed April 10, 2021.
http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161939.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Gu, M. “Exploring supply chain collaboration of the manufacturing firms in China.” 2016. Web. 10 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Gu M. Exploring supply chain collaboration of the manufacturing firms in China. [Internet] [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2016. [cited 2021 Apr 10].
Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161939.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Gu M. Exploring supply chain collaboration of the manufacturing firms in China. [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2016. Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161939
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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