Supply Chain Management in the Chemical Industry: Trends, Issues, and Research Interests

2007 ◽  
pp. 45-67
Author(s):  
Hong Choon Oh ◽  
I. A. Karimi ◽  
R. Srinivasan
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Chemical Industry ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Industry Trends

Supply-Chain Challenges for B2B eCommerce with Examples from the Chemical Industry

2002 ◽  
pp. 132-146
Author(s):  
ManMohan S. Sodhi
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Chemical Industry ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Customer Expectations ◽  
Business To Consumer ◽  
Business To Business

In this chapter, I examine supply-chain-related challenges that eMarketplaces and existing companies face as business-to-business eCommerce increases. Although the Internet is increasingly attractive for B2B commerce and for supply-chain management, eCommerce is more likely to reveal the inefficiencies in supply chain and to increase customer expectations relative to offline trade. Therefore, managers must understand the supply-chain management challenges associated with B2B eCommerce, especially in light of the fulfillment failures already experienced in business-to-consumer eCommerce.

Building theory of green supply chain management for the chemical industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 1285-1308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shohanuzzaman Shohan ◽  
Syed Mithun Ali ◽  
Golam Kabir ◽  
S.K. Kafi Ahmed ◽  
Tasmiah Haque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Chemical Industry ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Green Supply Chain Management ◽  
Green Supply Chain ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type

PurposeIn Bangladesh, the chemical industry is one of the expanding industries based on current statistical data analysis. Green supply chain management (GSCM) is pivotal in order to compete with the global competition. This paper main aim is to discuss a systematic approach to build a structural outline. The purpose of the proposed structural outline is to predict the constructive implementation of GSCM especially on chemical industry in Bangladesh.Design/methodology/approachThis proposed structural framework evaluates the suitable interrelationship next to the barriers of GSCM in the Bangladesh's chemical industry. Here, on the basis of literature review and survey from expert opinions by the use of the Delphi methodology in total eight barriers were concluded. Here additionally, MICMAC analyses were applied to determine the driving and dependence power. Furthermore, the frameworks outline for the barriers were included by means of total interpretive structural modeling (TISM) method.FindingsBased on the analysis, the most significant barriers were found lack of supporting laws and guidance from the government and cost of disposal of hazardous products.Research limitations/implicationsThe TISM technique only has implemented to develop the framework, whereas other tools or structural equation modeling (SEM) technique can be used to develop and validate the frameworks for barriers.Originality/valueIn this research, Delphi method questionnaire generated based on the GSCM in the Bangladesh chemical sector. This study will assist the industrial managers to assess and evaluate the crucial sectors, whereas they should give priority to apply the GSCM in the Bangladesh chemical industry.

scholarly journals Managing Supply Chain’s Transaction Costs Through Logistics

2011 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Al Chen ◽  
Karen Nunez
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Chemical Industry ◽  
Cost Model ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Potential Cost ◽  
Logistics Cost ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Bulk Chemical ◽  
Truck Transportation

The bulk chemical industry primarily relies upon truck transportation. Truck transportation, although costly, has a high percentage of on-time deliveries. Cheaper alternative transportation modes are less preferred due to a lack of supply chain information. Traditionally, the lack of information about in-transit products leads to higher safety stock and inventory levels, which results in higher costs. Process mapping and activity-based cost analysis are used to identify cost drivers and highlight the areas of opportunity for improving bulk chemical supply chain management. The activity-based cost information was used to develop a logistics cost model specifically tailored to the bulk chemical industry. The activity-based logistics cost model was used to assess potential cost savings from integrating centralized supply chain management software (visibility solutions), into the bulk chemical supply chain. The results of our analysis support integrating visibility solution software into multi-modal transportation to improve bulk chemical supply chain management. Integration of visibility solutions enables suppliers to improve their ability to monitor and control their inventory throughout the supply chain, increase overall asset utilization, and reduce global supply chain costs.

scholarly journals Lean Supply Chain Ecosystem for MSME a Framework for Phased Implementation.

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1549-1551
Author(s):  
Soundar raj Dinakaran ◽  
Dr. J. Clement Sudhahar
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Service Industry ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Data Infrastructure ◽  
Major Operation ◽  
Lean Supply Chain ◽  
Industry Trends ◽  
Base Data

Supply Chain Management is the major operation tool for all the Industries. Micro, Small and Medium Industries are aware of the supply chain management but many of these companies have not yet followed this operation tool. In this scenario the Lean Supply Chain Management is also a part of the supply chain management, it means that how to minimize the supply chain cost and to use effectively without changing the time as well as reduce the time to deliver also.  Based on the literature and Industry visit there are some gaps identified which affect the supply chain management and how it to be change into the Lean Supply Chain Management there are Communication, Information Sharing System, Cost control planning, Customer service, Industry trends, Customer linkages, Service philosophy, Seasonality Management Mindset, Lean Supply chain problem readiness, Supplier base, Data infrastructure Distribution center swaps and Lean Supply chain bottlenecks intervention. When the industry were fill this gaps the Supply Chain Management is to convert into the Lean supply Chain Management through this Micro, Small and Medium Industries can make their business well profitable and comfortable.

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