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University of South Africa
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Nel, Jacobus Daniel.
Developing a conceptual framework to analyse supply chain design practices
.
Degree: 2010, University of South Africa
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4972 
► Analysis of the supply chain is necessary to improve performance. For this reason, supply chain management (SCM) has received a lot of attention recently and…
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▼ Analysis of the
supply chain is necessary to improve performance. For this reason,
supply chain management (SCM) has received a lot of attention recently and
supply
chain design (SCD) is a concept that forms an integral part of the adoption and
implementation of SCM. Effective SCD contributes towards better
supply chain
integration (SCI) which, in turn, contributes towards improved
supply chain
performance. The focus of this study is on the analysis of SCD practices. Designing
the
supply chain structure is a complex and demanding undertaking that needs to be
aligned with the needs of the
supply chain’s end customers, because their needs
ultimately have to be satisfied. This study proposes a conceptual framework that has
been developed from literature to assist organisations in the analysis of their SCD
practices, with the aim of improving
supply chain performance. The conceptual
framework was exploratively tested by means of empirical research to determine
whether it can be used as an assessment tool to assess the SCD practices of
organisations. The study concluded that the conceptual framework that was
developed in this study can be used as an assessment tool with which organisations
can analyse their SCD practices.
Advisors/Committee Members: Badenhorst, J. A. (Johanna Adolphina), 1954- (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply chain;
Supply chain management;
Supply chain design;
Supply chain strategy;
Supply chain integration;
Supply chain drivers;
Supply chain performance
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APA (6th Edition):
Nel, J. D. (2010). Developing a conceptual framework to analyse supply chain design practices
. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of South Africa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4972
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Nel, Jacobus Daniel. “Developing a conceptual framework to analyse supply chain design practices
.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, University of South Africa. Accessed February 18, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4972.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Nel, Jacobus Daniel. “Developing a conceptual framework to analyse supply chain design practices
.” 2010. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Nel JD. Developing a conceptual framework to analyse supply chain design practices
. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of South Africa; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4972.
Council of Science Editors:
Nel JD. Developing a conceptual framework to analyse supply chain design practices
. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of South Africa; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4972
RMIT University
2.
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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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Fadaki, M. “A study of leagility and supply chain design.” 2015. Thesis, RMIT University. Accessed February 18, 2020.
http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161334.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Fadaki, M. “A study of leagility and supply chain design.” 2015. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Fadaki M. A study of leagility and supply chain design. [Internet] [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161334.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Fadaki M. A study of leagility and supply chain design. [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2015. Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161334
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Wollongong
3.
Jayaratne, Mahawattage Dona Ranmali Pradeepa.
Identifying the influencing factors in sustainable tea supply in the Sri Lankan tea industry.
Degree: PhD, 2015, University of Wollongong
URL: 1503
BUSINESS
AND
MANAGEMENT
;
https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/4377
► In monetary terms, the Sri Lankan tea industry was until 1995 consistently the country’s largest exporting element. The tea industry has always played an…
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▼ In monetary terms, the Sri Lankan tea industry was until 1995 consistently the country’s largest exporting element. The tea industry has always played an important role in the Sri Lankan economy, because it uses mainly local resources and over 20% of the population directly depends on it.
The Sri Lankan tea industry also plays a significant role in the global tea industry. For over three decades it was the largest tea exporter into the global supply chain (in both value and volume). However, Sri Lanka is currently ranked as the fourth-largest tea exporter in the world. Tea-production volume has stagnated at around 300,000 metric tonnes in Sri Lanka, while at the same time global production volumes have increased considerably in other tea-producing countries. Production costs have increased in real terms globally. Importantly, Sri Lanka has the highest production cost among all producers. Thus the sustainability of the tea industry in Sri Lanka is at risk.
Previous research has indicated that the characteristics in the agricultural sector, including tea production, are now similar to many characteristics of the manufacturing sector. However, this has not yet been fully investigated in the Sri Lankan tea sector. Even though some research has explored supply chain management aspects of agricultural products such as coffee, potatoes and cocoa, little attention has been paid to the tea industry.
The main objective of this research was to explore the tea supply chain, specifically focusing on the Sri Lankan tea industry. This research identified the influencing factors on a sustainable tea supply chain by mapping the supply chain for both smallholders and large-scale producers.
Subjects/Keywords: agri-supply chain; supply chain management; sustainable supply chain management; supply chain mapping; supply chain structure; tea supply chain
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Jayaratne, M. D. R. P. (2015). Identifying the influencing factors in sustainable tea supply in the Sri Lankan tea industry. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Wollongong. Retrieved from 1503 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT ; https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/4377
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Jayaratne, Mahawattage Dona Ranmali Pradeepa. “Identifying the influencing factors in sustainable tea supply in the Sri Lankan tea industry.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Wollongong. Accessed February 18, 2020.
1503 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT ; https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/4377.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Jayaratne, Mahawattage Dona Ranmali Pradeepa. “Identifying the influencing factors in sustainable tea supply in the Sri Lankan tea industry.” 2015. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Jayaratne MDRP. Identifying the influencing factors in sustainable tea supply in the Sri Lankan tea industry. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Wollongong; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
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
4.
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 February 18, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/11375/18683.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Golmohammadi, Amirmohsen. “Models for Managing Supply and Demand Uncertainties in Supply Chains.” 2016. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Golmohammadi A. Models for Managing Supply and Demand Uncertainties in Supply Chains. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. McMaster University; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
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
5.
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 February 18, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/1853/55521.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bellamy, Marcus A. “Leveraging supply network relationships to drive performance.” 2015. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Bellamy MA. Leveraging supply network relationships to drive performance. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Georgia Tech; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
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
6.
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 February 18, 2020.
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. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Roll S. Empirical study of the supply chain relationships among strategy, flexibility and performance
. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Open Universiteit Nederland; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
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
7.
Tran, Ha.
Supplier’s delivery improvement : case study: Post & Telecommunication Equipment Joint Stock Company
.
Degree: 2016, Theseus
URL: http://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/104585
► The commissioner of this thesis is Post & Telecommunication Equipment Joint Stock Company (POSTEF). The supply chain model of POSTEF is make-to-order which means that…
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▼ The commissioner of this thesis is Post & Telecommunication Equipment Joint Stock Company (POSTEF). The supply chain model of POSTEF is make-to-order which means that POSTEF only produces when receiving order from customers, but POSTEF always have late shipments affecting to its production. Besides, based on company’s business strategy, POSTEF wants to expand business to neighboring countries, so im-proving supplier delivery performance is a hot issue at POSTEF in order to secure supply for production and improve to be stronger before expanding to other countries.
The thesis is to point out factors having an impact on supplier delivery performance and further, it suggests solutions and implementation method. The qualitative analysis from internal documents, literature resources, annual report of POSTEF and interview with Sales Manager of POSTEF who is responsible for supply chain, logistics, import-export, sales and customer service at Southern Branch of POSTEF are applied to analyze situation of POSTEF.
The findings of analysis is that POSTEF is not active in delivery control and direct handling in sea shipment. In addition, communication between POSTEF and its suppliers is not effective to speed up work process and update shipment information soon to POSTEF. The author suggests POSTEF to change importing by Incoterm 2010 CIF to Incoterms 2010 EXW and FOB to gain more responsibilities in shipment planning and handling in order to have more rights in delivery control. Besides, to communicate effectively with suppliers, EDI is suggestion of the author to transfer information and data faster and secure data from losing as well as reduce errors in keyboard data entry.
The thesis can be used as a guideline of improving supplier delivery performance for relevant late shipment affecting factors. To implement these solutions, POSTEF needs to have commitment with top managers of POSTEF, trading partners, forwarding company, carrier and EDI network provider. Making careful analysis and selection in forwarding company, carrier and EDI network provider are the most important step to implement these solutions successfully.
Subjects/Keywords: supply chain;
supply chain management;
improvement
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Tran, H. (2016). Supplier’s delivery improvement : case study: Post & Telecommunication Equipment Joint Stock Company
. (Thesis). Theseus. Retrieved from http://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/104585
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):
Tran, Ha. “Supplier’s delivery improvement : case study: Post & Telecommunication Equipment Joint Stock Company
.” 2016. Thesis, Theseus. Accessed February 18, 2020.
http://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/104585.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Tran, Ha. “Supplier’s delivery improvement : case study: Post & Telecommunication Equipment Joint Stock Company
.” 2016. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Tran H. Supplier’s delivery improvement : case study: Post & Telecommunication Equipment Joint Stock Company
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Theseus; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
Available from: http://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/104585.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Tran H. Supplier’s delivery improvement : case study: Post & Telecommunication Equipment Joint Stock Company
. [Thesis]. Theseus; 2016. Available from: http://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/104585
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of KwaZulu-Natal
8.
Mbhele, Thokozani Patmond.
Electronic supply chain management systems in managing the bullwhip effect on selected fast moving consumer goods.
Degree: Supply chain management, 2015, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12483
► The amplitude in order variability as orders surge upstream a supply chain epitomises a phenomenon commonly called the bullwhip effect. The real consumer demand orders…
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▼ The amplitude in order variability as orders surge upstream a
supply chain epitomises a phenomenon commonly called the bullwhip effect. The real consumer demand orders are comparatively and tentatively evinced less variability while trading
supply chain members on the midstream and upstream stages experience the amplified order vacillations. The oscillator effect reveals a number of pernicious problems throughout the
supply chain networks, as downstream sites include harmful bloated inventory and shortages with poor customer service, and the midstream and upstream sites depict the disharmonic capacity on improper planning and inconsistent scheduling in production. This study investigates the selected fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry on the amplified consumer demand order variability as orders cascade from downstream (retailers) to the midstream as well as upstream sites of the
supply chain network.The effect of electronically-enabled
supply chain management (e-SCM) systems remains the central hypothesis for instant information sharing on inventory positioning, integrated
supply chain management processes and improved profitability through positive performance targets and outcomes across
supply chain trading partners. The main objective aims to understand the on extent of the relationship to which the phenomenon of bullwhip effect can be explained by e-SCM system diffusion, optimal inventory positioning, strategic information sharing and global optimisation strategies. These seamless linkages between
supply chain partners seem to entrench velocity on quasi-real-time information flow in consumer demand and
supply sides, inventory status and availability, and capacity availability. This study found empirical research evidence on e-SCM systems that retail
supply chain businesses have fastidiously adapted to technology clockspeed for the last five years. The majority of the respondents (92%) for both upstream and downstream echelon categories agreed that e-SCM systems have a significant role to play in mitigating the consumer demand order variability in the
supply chain network. This study further discovered that the migration from in-house IT systems to integrated e-SCM systems (65%) would entrench close integration of information exchange and processes across different parts of the organisation and inter-organisational linkages. The e-SCM systems diffusion also depicted a positive linear relationship to the extent to which the organisations efficiently and timeously communicate the future strategic needs and demand order replenishments throughout the entire
supply chain network. However, the access to advance economic information negatively related to e-SCM systems with the virtue of legal constraints and template-based information attachments.
Advisors/Committee Members: Phiri, Maxwell Agabu (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply chain management.
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Mbhele, T. P. (2015). Electronic supply chain management systems in managing the bullwhip effect on selected fast moving consumer goods. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12483
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mbhele, Thokozani Patmond. “Electronic supply chain management systems in managing the bullwhip effect on selected fast moving consumer goods.” 2015. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed February 18, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12483.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mbhele, Thokozani Patmond. “Electronic supply chain management systems in managing the bullwhip effect on selected fast moving consumer goods.” 2015. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Mbhele TP. Electronic supply chain management systems in managing the bullwhip effect on selected fast moving consumer goods. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12483.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mbhele TP. Electronic supply chain management systems in managing the bullwhip effect on selected fast moving consumer goods. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12483
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of KwaZulu-Natal
9.
Pillay, Kubeshree.
The dynamics of lean and green logistics systems within the Durban road freight network.
Degree: 2014, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12336
► Green supply chain management is a recent development that ensures sustainability within supply chain networks. Organisations are under pressure to adapt their business operations in…
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▼ Green
supply chain management is a recent development that ensures sustainability within
supply chain networks. Organisations are under pressure to adapt their business operations in line with the triple bottom line; this integrates environmental, societal and economic considerations. The logistics sector is not immune to these pressures. This industry has made an important contribution to economic growth and development and global institutions now emphasise the role that logistics and transportation activities play in the broader
supply chain. However, eco-consciousness can erode profit margins due to the high cost of investment in green assets. Maximising value to customers and minimising cost and the impact on the environment requires a balanced strategic plan. Businesses have therefore renewed their efforts to implement lean practices that seek to minimise wastage, while retaining value added activities that contribute to a sustainable
supply chain. This study examines the dynamics of lean and green logistics systems within the Durban road freight network. The aim of this study is to assist industry leaders, researchers and the broader society to understand the nature of lean and green logistics unique to logistics providers operating in Durban. This study has four objectives; firstly to understand the effects of lean logistics within the Durban road freight network, secondly to examine the dynamics of lean logistics in relation to costs; thirdly to identify the opportunities arising from the implementation of green logistics; and lastly to evaluate the relationship between lean practices and green diffusion in logistics systems. The researcher has chosen an exploratory research design to investigate the relationship between lean and green logistics. Various univariate, bivariate and multivariate statistical analysis techniques are employed to analyse the data collected from 210 respondents. This study reveals several elements that arise from the implementation of lean logistics in the Durban region. This includes lean warehousing and optimum warehousing functions that are seen as a driver of lean initiatives, where JIT strategies and lean profitability feature strongly amongst these findings. Company policy and technological advances are key factors for transport optimisation for lean and green implementation. Logistics businesses could grow from strength to strength by internalising their lean practices through externalising the application of green. Sustainability is internationally acknowledged as a prerequisite for business and South Africa needs to play catch up. The recommendations suggested by the researcher will provide insight and further understanding to the logistics sector, during the implementation of both lean and green in a logistics system vastly characterised by high cost constraints.
Advisors/Committee Members: Mbhele, Thokozani Patmond (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply chain management.
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Pillay, K. (2014). The dynamics of lean and green logistics systems within the Durban road freight network. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12336
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Pillay, Kubeshree. “The dynamics of lean and green logistics systems within the Durban road freight network.” 2014. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed February 18, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12336.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Pillay, Kubeshree. “The dynamics of lean and green logistics systems within the Durban road freight network.” 2014. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Pillay K. The dynamics of lean and green logistics systems within the Durban road freight network. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12336.
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Pillay K. The dynamics of lean and green logistics systems within the Durban road freight network. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12336
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University of Nairobi
10.
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
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Amollo, Linet A. “Supply Chain Management Practices And Supply Chain Performance Of Private Universities In Kenya
.” 2016. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 18, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/11295/100280.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Amollo, Linet A. “Supply Chain Management Practices And Supply Chain Performance Of Private Universities In Kenya
.” 2016. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Amollo LA. Supply Chain Management Practices And Supply Chain Performance Of Private Universities In Kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
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
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
11.
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
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Otila, Gordon O. “Supply chain management practices used in the cosmetic industry in Kenya
.” 2011. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 18, 2020.
http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13309.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Otila, Gordon O. “Supply chain management practices used in the cosmetic industry in Kenya
.” 2011. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Otila GO. Supply chain management practices used in the cosmetic industry in Kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13309.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Otila GO. Supply chain management practices used in the cosmetic industry in Kenya
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2011. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13309
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
12.
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 February 18, 2020.
http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13852.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kazi, Samuel K. “Supply chain management practices and performance at Kenya Medical Supplies Agency
.” 2012. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Kazi SK. Supply chain management practices and performance at Kenya Medical Supplies Agency
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
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
13.
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 February 18, 2020.
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. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
N M. The impact of public service reforms on Supply chain innovation among state
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
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
14.
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
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):
Nyamu, Thomas Kiura. “Impact of supply chain management challenges on humanitarian organizations in Kenya
.” 2012. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 18, 2020.
http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14242.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Nyamu, Thomas Kiura. “Impact of supply chain management challenges on humanitarian organizations in Kenya
.” 2012. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Nyamu TK. Impact of supply chain management challenges on humanitarian organizations in Kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
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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University of Nairobi
15.
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
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):
Maina, Kevin M. “Sustainable supply chain management incentives and operational performance of food franchising outlets in kenya
.” 2015. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 18, 2020.
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. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Maina KM. Sustainable supply chain management incentives and operational performance of food franchising outlets in kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
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
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Open Universiteit Nederland
16.
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 February 18, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/1820/2971.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Maatman, L. “Safe use of chemicals in the supply chain
.” 2010. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Maatman L. Safe use of chemicals in the supply chain
. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Open Universiteit Nederland; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
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
Auburn University
17.
Kung, LeeAnn.
Organization Improvisational Capabilities and Configurations of firm Performance in a Highly Turbulent Environment
.
Degree: 2015, Auburn University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10415/4516
► This dissertation intends to examine 1) nature of organization improvisational capabilities and 2) some possible configurations for firm performance in a highly turbulent environment, i.e.,…
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▼ This dissertation intends to examine 1) nature of organization improvisational capabilities and 2) some possible configurations for firm performance in a highly turbulent environment, i.e., e-commerce.
Motivated by the observation of the dynamics of digital business ecosystem and to answer calls from IS, strategy and management fields, the first research question is to examine an organizational level capability that organizations use to respond to unexpected problems and turbulences. To gain understanding of organization improvisational capabilities, a scale development project was conducted. An essential goal of scale development is to create a valid measure of an underlying construct. . A thorough literature review of improvisation and organization improvisational capabilities was completed. A definition of organization improvisational capabilities is formed to provide some basic and direct information for scholars and managers. One of the results of this review was the discovery of dimensions of improvisational capabilities that helped drive the development of a measurement scale for this latent construct. A robust measure of improvisational capabilities is developed and empirically tested.
The result from the OIC scale development plays an important part for the second research question, which is to explore some possible combinations of elements for firm performance. Based on empirical field data, this dissertation sets out to investigate possible configurations for high firm financial performance involving organizational improvisational capabilities, IT infrastructure flexibility, particular organizational characteristics, and environmental factors and their relationships with innovation performance using the configurational approach and used fsQCA as the analysis tool. Instead of testing individual independent variable's effect like in linear path model, this dissertation applied configuration theory as the inquiring systems to show a more holistic view of the increasingly complex inter-relationships of elements of digital ecodynamics. Four different configurations for high financial performance of different firm sizes and IT department sizes were identified and discussed.
This dissertation is one of the earliest IS studies applying configuration logic and set-theoretic methods, like fsQCA, in organization research and responds to calls in the innovation literature. This dissertation also makes a broader methodological contribution to organization and IS strategy researches in general. Existing theories that are based on linear, additive relationships between elements and assume equilibrium status cannot effectively explain such dynamically changing punctuated disequilibrium in digital ecodynamics (Meyer et al., 2005). A configurational approach accompanied by strong methods such as fsQCA can be used to build new theories that can effectively explain such nonlinear discontinuous changes driven by dynamic interactions of digital technologies, organizational and social factors.
Advisors/Committee Members: Byrd, Terry (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply Chain Management
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Kung, L. (2015). Organization Improvisational Capabilities and Configurations of firm Performance in a Highly Turbulent Environment
. (Doctoral Dissertation). Auburn University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10415/4516
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Kung, LeeAnn. “Organization Improvisational Capabilities and Configurations of firm Performance in a Highly Turbulent Environment
.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, Auburn University. Accessed February 18, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10415/4516.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kung, LeeAnn. “Organization Improvisational Capabilities and Configurations of firm Performance in a Highly Turbulent Environment
.” 2015. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Kung L. Organization Improvisational Capabilities and Configurations of firm Performance in a Highly Turbulent Environment
. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Auburn University; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
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
18.
Wu, Yun.
The Impact of IT and Social Capital on Inter-firm Dynamic Capabilities: Understanding the Performance of Healthcare Delivery Network
.
Degree: 2015, Auburn University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10415/4738
► In response to the calls for research of dynamic supply chain development and IT business value, this study examined the impact of IT and social…
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▼ In response to the calls for research of dynamic
supply chain development and IT business value, this study examined the impact of IT and social capital on interfirm dynamic capability. Healthcare delivery networks were chosen as the example to perform the research because of their distinct feature as a part of the
supply chain of healthcare industry. There is a patient flow in the network compared with traditional
supply chain because hospitals often need to work with various partners in order to deliver a healthcare service. This research proposes that IT with event driven architechture (EDA) and social capital are two factors improve the interfirm dynamic capabilities in healthcare delivery network which will lead to better operations and ultimately improves the healthcare service delivery performance. A research model was developed based on information processing view to investigate the relationship between IT, social capital, interfirm dynamic capabilities, and operational capabilities. Also, the quality and financial performance was examined as the outcome of developing dynamic healthcare delivery networks. The study employed primary data from survey and secondary data obtained from Center of Medicare and Medicaid. The empirical test was conducted using PLS, seemly unrelated regression, and cluster analysis. The finding of the empirical model illuminated the need for IT with EDA, better social capital with healthcare providers in order to develop a higher interfirm dynamic capabilities for healthcare delivery network which will improve the hospitals healthcare service quality and financial performance.
Advisors/Committee Members: Byrd, Terry (advisor), Cegielski, Casey (committee), Hall, Dianne (committee), Hanna, Joe (committee).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply Chain Management
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Wu, Y. (2015). The Impact of IT and Social Capital on Inter-firm Dynamic Capabilities: Understanding the Performance of Healthcare Delivery Network
. (Doctoral Dissertation). Auburn University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10415/4738
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Wu, Yun. “The Impact of IT and Social Capital on Inter-firm Dynamic Capabilities: Understanding the Performance of Healthcare Delivery Network
.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, Auburn University. Accessed February 18, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10415/4738.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Wu, Yun. “The Impact of IT and Social Capital on Inter-firm Dynamic Capabilities: Understanding the Performance of Healthcare Delivery Network
.” 2015. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Wu Y. The Impact of IT and Social Capital on Inter-firm Dynamic Capabilities: Understanding the Performance of Healthcare Delivery Network
. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Auburn University; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
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
19.
Larson, Benjamin.
From Personal Trust to Professional Behavior: A Study of the Impact of Trust and Enjoyment on Behavior Intentions in Business Analytics
.
Degree: 2016, Auburn University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10415/5229
► Information technology consumerization represents technology designed for the consumer finding its way into the workplace. This is a phenomenon which is wide spread but has…
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▼ Information technology consumerization represents technology designed for the consumer finding its way into the workplace. This is a phenomenon which is wide spread but has not currently sufficiently understood as technology becomes pervasive throughout the daily lives of most people. The purpose of this dissertation is to further explore this concept by examining the relationship of trust in social media use and social media based business analytics. Social media may be viewed as a hedonic information system implying that the enjoyment of using the system is a key driver of its use and may drive the user’s intentions to use more than its usefulness. We therefore explore the relationships using trust and enjoyment at an individual level.
Trust was explored first through a pilot study, of 264 students, showing that trust built through the personal use of social media transfers into trust and perceived relative advantage of social media based business analytics. Trust in social media was divided into three constructs consisting of cognitive trust in algorithms, emotional trust in social media providers, and emotional trust in social media communities. The relationships between trust in social media and trust and relative advantage of social media based business analytics was explored. This dissertation study expanded upon this by adding enjoyment as an additional mediating construct and exploring the relationships of enjoyment, trust and relative advantage of social media based business analytics and behavioral intentions. To make the results more generalizable the study also included participants who were active employees with management experience. The full study consisted of a sample of 224 students and 315 working professionals.
The fill study Measurement and Structural models were assessed, and the hypothesized relationships tested, with results suggesting support for the majority of the study hypotheses. Study results indicate that trust transfers from personal technology to trust in data use in the workplace. It also indicates that with increased trust in the personal technology there is also an increase in enjoyment. Further, the study indicates that trust in social media based business analytics and perceived enjoyment have a direct influence on behavioral intentions of using social media based business analytics. Results and implications are discussed, along with limitations to the study’s generalizability and areas for potential future research.
Advisors/Committee Members: Cegielski, Casey (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply Chain Management
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Larson, B. (2016). From Personal Trust to Professional Behavior: A Study of the Impact of Trust and Enjoyment on Behavior Intentions in Business Analytics
. (Doctoral Dissertation). Auburn University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10415/5229
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Larson, Benjamin. “From Personal Trust to Professional Behavior: A Study of the Impact of Trust and Enjoyment on Behavior Intentions in Business Analytics
.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, Auburn University. Accessed February 18, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10415/5229.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Larson, Benjamin. “From Personal Trust to Professional Behavior: A Study of the Impact of Trust and Enjoyment on Behavior Intentions in Business Analytics
.” 2016. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Larson B. From Personal Trust to Professional Behavior: A Study of the Impact of Trust and Enjoyment on Behavior Intentions in Business Analytics
. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Auburn University; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
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 Debrecen
20.
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
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):
Vadász, Zoltán. “A supply chain menedzsment gyakorlata a gyógyszer-nagykereskedelemben, a Phoenix Pharma Zrt. példáján bemutatva
.” 2011. Thesis, University of Debrecen. Accessed February 18, 2020.
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. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Vadász Z. A supply chain menedzsment gyakorlata a gyógyszer-nagykereskedelemben, a Phoenix Pharma Zrt. példáján bemutatva
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Debrecen; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
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
21.
Zhang, Weiheng.
Routing the vehicles for minimizing traveling distance under green and multi-depot context.
Degree: Management, 2018, University of Manitoba
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1993/33532
► In this thesis, an Ant Colony System with Variable Neighborhood Search algorithm (ACSVNS) is proposed to solve Multi-depot Vehicle Routing Problem (MDVRP). A new variant…
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▼ In this thesis, an Ant Colony System with Variable Neighborhood Search algorithm (ACSVNS) is proposed to solve Multi-depot Vehicle Routing Problem (MDVRP). A new variant of vehicle routing problem, Multi-depot Green Vehicle Routing Problem (MDGVRP), is also formulated. In ACSVNS, two types of ants are used for two different purposes. The first type of ant is used to assign customers to depots while the second type of ant is used to find the routes. ACSVNS applies perturbation scheme, relocate local search and revised swap local search to improve the solution quality. Based on the experiment results of the 23 benchmark instances of MDVRP, ACSVNS can match the existing best known solution for 16 instances, which is the third best in all algorithms. Additionally, ACSVNS found new best solutions for the instance 5, 6 and 7. These results prove that ACSVNS has a good performance on solving MDVRP. Besides, in this thesis, a Multi-depot Green Vehicle Routing Problem (MDGVRP) is also formulated. Based on ACSVNS, a Two-stage Ant Colony System (TSACS) algorithm is proposed to find solutions for this problem. The solution for MDGVRP is useful for companies which employ the Alternative Fuel-Powered Vehicles (AFVs) to deal with the obstacles brought by the limited number of the Alternative Fuel Stations (AFSs). This thesis adds vehicles capacity and tank capacity constraints to make it more meaningful and closer to real-world case. The numerical experiment is performed on randomly generated problem instances to evaluate the performance of proposed algorithms.
Advisors/Committee Members: Appadoo, Srimantoorao S. (Supply Chain Management) Gajpal, Yuvraj (Supply Chain Management) (supervisor), Hajmohammad, Sara (Supply Chain Management).
Subjects/Keywords: Supply Chain Management
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Zhang, W. (2018). Routing the vehicles for minimizing traveling distance under green and multi-depot context. (Masters Thesis). University of Manitoba. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1993/33532
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Zhang, Weiheng. “Routing the vehicles for minimizing traveling distance under green and multi-depot context.” 2018. Masters Thesis, University of Manitoba. Accessed February 18, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/1993/33532.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Zhang, Weiheng. “Routing the vehicles for minimizing traveling distance under green and multi-depot context.” 2018. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Zhang W. Routing the vehicles for minimizing traveling distance under green and multi-depot context. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Manitoba; 2018. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1993/33532.
Council of Science Editors:
Zhang W. Routing the vehicles for minimizing traveling distance under green and multi-depot context. [Masters Thesis]. University of Manitoba; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1993/33532
Università della Svizzera italiana
22.
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 February 18, 2020.
http://doc.rero.ch/record/277614.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Villa, Sebastián. “Behavioral analyses of retailers’ ordering decisions.” 2016. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Villa S. Behavioral analyses of retailers’ ordering decisions. [Internet] [Thesis]. Università della Svizzera italiana; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
Available from: http://doc.rero.ch/record/277614.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Villa S. Behavioral analyses of retailers’ ordering decisions. [Thesis]. Università della Svizzera italiana; 2016. Available from: http://doc.rero.ch/record/277614
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Jönköping University
23.
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 February 18, 2020.
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. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Klimova N. Supply Chain Security. Tools, Trends, and Techniques : Toyota and Honda cases. [Internet] [Thesis]. Jönköping University; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
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
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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University of Wollongong
24.
Thongrattana, Phatcharree Toghaw.
An analysis of the uncertainty factors affecting the sustainable supply of rice production in Thailand.
Degree: PhD, 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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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 February 18, 2020.
; 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. 18 Feb 2020.
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 2020 Feb 18].
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
University of Waterloo
25.
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
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Tucker, Trent Randolph. “Supply Chain Orientation: Refining a Nascent Construct.” 2011. Thesis, University of Waterloo. Accessed February 18, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10012/5748.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Tucker, Trent Randolph. “Supply Chain Orientation: Refining a Nascent Construct.” 2011. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Tucker TR. Supply Chain Orientation: Refining a Nascent Construct. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
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
Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul
26.
Gomes, Leonardo de Carvalho.
Proposta de um modelo de coordenação de cadeias de suprimentos incluindo aspectos de melhoria e vulnerabilidade.
Degree: 2015, Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/141859
► A Gestão da Cadeia de Suprimentos (GCS) vem sendo um tema em evidência nos dias atuais para a busca de vantagens competitivas, as quais não…
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▼ A Gestão da Cadeia de Suprimentos (GCS) vem sendo um tema em evidência nos dias atuais para a busca de vantagens competitivas, as quais não se limitam mais nos limites das empresas, mas sim no escopo de cadeia de suprimentos (CS), através de iniciativas interempresariais que se estendem desde controles e reposição de estoque conjuntos até uma gestão colaborativa na CS. Um dos grandes desafios na GCS é desenvolver uma coordenação da cadeia de suprimentos (CCS) que, além de atender os níveis de serviço desejados com os estoques controlados, também seja capaz de lidar com as variáveis cada vez mais complexas, buscando uma racionalização dos recursos, uma melhoria de produtos e processos e, ainda, lidar com as possíveis ameaças que afetam a vulnerabilidade da CS (VCS). O objetivo geral desta tese é propor um modelo de CCS que inclua atividades de melhoria da CS (MCS) e VCS, para assim auxiliar no desempenho da CS. A fim de alcançar o objetivo geral, foram propostos objetivos específicos, correspondentes aos quatro artigos que compõem esta tese. O primeiro artigo teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura, com o propósito de identificar os métodos colaborativos mais disseminados, suas características e desafios de implementação. O segundo artigo também realizou uma revisão sistemática da literatura, mas direcionada à identificação dos métodos de otimização e melhoria em CS implementados atualmente, como e por que são implementados. O terceiro artigo realizou um aprofundamento teórico sobre VCS, entendendo seus componentes e outros elementos relacionados. Após isso, demonstrou a contribuição de métodos colaborativos para mitigá-la. O quarto artigo traz uma retomada dos achados nos três primeiros artigos e consolida os mesmos como bases conceituais para a proposição do modelo de CCS que inclui atividades de MCS e VCS. Os principais resultados da tese iniciaram por mostrar que os métodos colaborativos em CS possuem características puramente de CCS e o CPFR foi encontrado como método colaborativo mais abrangente e mais abordado na literatura pesquisada, cuja estrutura de funcionamento foi utilizada como arcabouço para o modelo de CCS proposto. A literatura mostrou a MCS com foco atualmente em melhoria contínua através do Lean Manufacturing. Outro resultado da tese foi a criação de um framework de VCS, no qual foi possível entender a VCS, seus elementos e constatar que a mesma pode ser mitigada através da utilização de métodos colaborativos. Os resultados finais da tese apresentam um modelo de CCS que inclui atividades de MCS e VCS. Essas atividades inseridas no processo de CCS permitem a identificação de oportunidades de melhoria, pontos restritivos e vulnerabilidades que, se trabalhados de acordo com as prioridades para os objetivos da CCS, podem gerar um aumento de desempenho competitivo da CS. As discussões apresentadas na presente tese mostraram a pertinência e necessidade dessas atividades para um aumento do desempenho competitivo da CS, bem como o fato dessas atividades poderem interagir com…
Advisors/Committee Members: Kliemann Neto, Francisco Jose.
Subjects/Keywords: Supply chain coordination; Cadeia de suprimentos; Gestão; Supply chain improvement; Supply chain vulnerability
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Gomes, L. d. C. (2015). Proposta de um modelo de coordenação de cadeias de suprimentos incluindo aspectos de melhoria e vulnerabilidade. (Thesis). Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10183/141859
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Gomes, Leonardo de Carvalho. “Proposta de um modelo de coordenação de cadeias de suprimentos incluindo aspectos de melhoria e vulnerabilidade.” 2015. Thesis, Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul. Accessed February 18, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10183/141859.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Gomes, Leonardo de Carvalho. “Proposta de um modelo de coordenação de cadeias de suprimentos incluindo aspectos de melhoria e vulnerabilidade.” 2015. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Gomes LdC. Proposta de um modelo de coordenação de cadeias de suprimentos incluindo aspectos de melhoria e vulnerabilidade. [Internet] [Thesis]. Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/141859.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Gomes LdC. Proposta de um modelo de coordenação de cadeias de suprimentos incluindo aspectos de melhoria e vulnerabilidade. [Thesis]. Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/141859
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University of Oulu
27.
Uusipaavalniemi, S. (Sari).
Framework for analysing and developing information integration:a study on steel industry maintenance service supply chain.
Degree: 2009, University of Oulu
URL: http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9789514291845
► Abstract Information integration – sharing of pertinent information between supply chain members – is vital to cope with the uncertainty and complexity embedded in service…
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▼ Abstract
Information integration – sharing of pertinent information between supply chain members – is vital to cope with the uncertainty and complexity embedded in service supply chains. The aim of this study is to understand the meaning, constituents, extent, and development means of information integration in service supply chain context. The research approach is abductive, emphasising the constant interplay between theory development and empirical observations. Analysis on a single case supply chain consisting of two types of maintenance service providers and a large steel manufacturer as the focal company is provided.
A comprehensive conceptual framework for analysing and developing information integration in service supply chain is presented and applied in the case supply chain. Extent of integration is described through three levels of integration. Six information integration elements are used to define the levels: processes and activities, information technology use, information attributes, information sharing practices, collaborative foundation, and time-related issues. Service/market characteristics and supply chain relationship characteristics are deployed in explaining the differences in levels of integration. Depending on the level of integration, the performance effects sought and achieved through developing information integration range from operational to strategic level. Adopting a more structured approach to information integration in the case supply chain is suggested to address development areas in information sharing and improve performance. This can be implemented through a shared centralised maintenance information system, common procedures for information sharing, and commitment of supply chain actors.
The framework in this study offers guidelines for choosing the appropriate level of integration in a service supply chain dyad. It shows that the special characteristics of service context can be deployed in designing and managing service supply chains. Service providers should be integrated to the supply chain just like other supply chain members, as it contributes to the supply chain performance. Differentiating the level of integration in service supply chain dyads within a supply chain based on the contextual setting is recommended. This study paves the way for better understanding and control of service supply chain links and contributes to the scarce empirical research on service supply chains.
Subjects/Keywords: information integration; information sharing; maintenance process; service supply chain; supply chain integration; supply chain management
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Uusipaavalniemi, S. (. (2009). Framework for analysing and developing information integration:a study on steel industry maintenance service supply chain. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Oulu. Retrieved from http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9789514291845
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Uusipaavalniemi, S (Sari). “Framework for analysing and developing information integration:a study on steel industry maintenance service supply chain.” 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Oulu. Accessed February 18, 2020.
http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9789514291845.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Uusipaavalniemi, S (Sari). “Framework for analysing and developing information integration:a study on steel industry maintenance service supply chain.” 2009. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Uusipaavalniemi S(. Framework for analysing and developing information integration:a study on steel industry maintenance service supply chain. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Oulu; 2009. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
Available from: http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9789514291845.
Council of Science Editors:
Uusipaavalniemi S(. Framework for analysing and developing information integration:a study on steel industry maintenance service supply chain. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Oulu; 2009. Available from: http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9789514291845
University of Tasmania
28.
Mudoh, AN.
An investigation of factors that promote supply chain integration at the sea-land interface.
Degree: 2009, University of Tasmania
URL: https://eprints.utas.edu.au/17389/2/whole-murdoh-thesis.pdf
► This study investigates factors that promote integration of port oriented supply chains. More specifically, the study examines the factors that foster integration of intermodal supply…
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▼ This study investigates factors that promote integration of port oriented supply chains. More specifically, the study examines the factors that foster integration of intermodal supply chain at the sea-land interface and their relative importance. This was investigated by first seeking expert's inputs through an informal survey, and secondly using those inputs from experts in combination with relevant literature review on the topic to formulate a formal internet survey that was used to collect data in order to answer the research question. Based on the investigation, the study had revealed factors that promote supply chain integration at the sea-land interface in their order of relative importance.
The study found that communication across supply chain was the first relative important factor followed by supply chain performance, third was organizational trust, interface integration was fourth, and supply chain security was voted fifth from the list of ten supply chain factors that were investigated. The study also found that, with respect to interface dimensions, organizational aspect was voted the first relative important factor, followed by physical aspect and business operating environment was third in promoting supply chain integration at the sea-land interface of a port oriented intermodal supply chain.
Subjects/Keywords: Supply chain interface integration supply chain management; supply chain integration; intermodal systems.
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Mudoh, A. (2009). An investigation of factors that promote supply chain integration at the sea-land interface. (Thesis). University of Tasmania. Retrieved from https://eprints.utas.edu.au/17389/2/whole-murdoh-thesis.pdf
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Mudoh, AN. “An investigation of factors that promote supply chain integration at the sea-land interface.” 2009. Thesis, University of Tasmania. Accessed February 18, 2020.
https://eprints.utas.edu.au/17389/2/whole-murdoh-thesis.pdf.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mudoh, AN. “An investigation of factors that promote supply chain integration at the sea-land interface.” 2009. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Mudoh A. An investigation of factors that promote supply chain integration at the sea-land interface. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Tasmania; 2009. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
Available from: https://eprints.utas.edu.au/17389/2/whole-murdoh-thesis.pdf.
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Mudoh A. An investigation of factors that promote supply chain integration at the sea-land interface. [Thesis]. University of Tasmania; 2009. Available from: https://eprints.utas.edu.au/17389/2/whole-murdoh-thesis.pdf
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RMIT University
29.
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
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Gu, M. “Exploring supply chain collaboration of the manufacturing firms in China.” 2016. Thesis, RMIT University. Accessed February 18, 2020.
http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161939.
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Gu, M. “Exploring supply chain collaboration of the manufacturing firms in China.” 2016. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Gu M. Exploring supply chain collaboration of the manufacturing firms in China. [Internet] [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161939.
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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
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NSYSU
30.
Tsai, Ya-Ting.
The impact of IT standardization and IT integration on supply chain management performance.
Degree: Master, Information Management, 2011, NSYSU
URL: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0801111-165531
► Supply chain management plays an important role in contemporary enterprises and its operations include materials procurement, manufacturing, logistics, sales and service. Good supply chain management…
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▼ Supply chain management plays an important role in contemporary enterprises and its operations include materials procurement, manufacturing, logistics, sales and service. Good
supply chain management relies on information technologies that facilitate the sharing of process and production-related information. Hence, information technology plays a key role in
supply chain management. In order for information sharing to be effective, standardizationand integration are important.
The purpose of this study is to examine how standardization and integration of information technologies in a
supply chain may affect its performance. Four dimensions of information technology standardization and integration are defined: business process, data, technology infrastructure, and application system. We also include
supply chain capability as a mediating variable.
This study used questionnaire to collection date, and used SmartPLS and SPSS to analyze data. The results indicate that: (1) IT standardization has significant influences on
supply chain capability, but IT integration does not; (2)
supply chain capability has significant positive impacts on
supply chain performance; and (3) IT standardization and IT integration do not have direct influences on
supply chain performance.
Advisors/Committee Members: Chao-Min Chiu (chair), Ting-Peng Liang (committee member), Chih-Chung Liu (chair).
Subjects/Keywords: supply chain management; IT standardization; supply chain performance; supply chain capability; IT integration
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Tsai, Y. (2011). The impact of IT standardization and IT integration on supply chain management performance. (Thesis). NSYSU. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0801111-165531
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Tsai, Ya-Ting. “The impact of IT standardization and IT integration on supply chain management performance.” 2011. Thesis, NSYSU. Accessed February 18, 2020.
http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0801111-165531.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Tsai, Ya-Ting. “The impact of IT standardization and IT integration on supply chain management performance.” 2011. Web. 18 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Tsai Y. The impact of IT standardization and IT integration on supply chain management performance. [Internet] [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 18].
Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0801111-165531.
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Tsai Y. The impact of IT standardization and IT integration on supply chain management performance. [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2011. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0801111-165531
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