Supply Chain Sustainability in Spanish Major Retailer Through Strategic Alliances and Lean Practices

2017 ◽  
pp. 11-18
Author(s):  
Jesús Morcillo-Bellido ◽  
Alfonso Duran
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Lean Practices

scholarly journals The influence of dimensions of organisational culture on supply chain performance in selected state-owned enterprises in Zimbabwe

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Musanzikwa ◽  
Manduth Ramchander
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Growth Time ◽  
Environmental Scanning ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Cultural Variables ◽  
Customer Learning

Background: Despite being strategic, state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have failed to fulfil their mandate. Supply chain performance is ineffective largely because of weak organisational culture.Objectives: To explore the extent to which organisational cultural factors have influenced the supply chain performance of SOEs, review the literature; effectiveness of attaining financial targets, customer satisfaction, internal business processes, learning and growth; time orientation on the supply chain metric of delivery. The supply chain metric of flexibility; profitability on cost reduction; ‘no ownership’ culture on decision-making; and the level of customer satisfaction.Method: A mixed-method was used. The population comprised managers, employees and clients of eight selected SOEs. Judgmental, random and convenience sampling were employed. Questionnaires and interviews were the research instruments and quantitative and qualitative analyses were conducted. Findings are presented thematically, in line with the research questions.Results: SOEs were not meeting financial targets, not satisfying customers, poor internal business processes not attaining learning and growth targets. Organisational cultural variables were weak; affecting flexibility, no timely delivery of goods and services. Also influenced the behaviour of human resources and an indirect effect on customer satisfaction, cost-saving and profitability in the SOEs.Conclusion: The SOEs failed to meet financial, customer, learning and growth targets. The internal business processes were not effective. The culture did not promote efficiency. The study recommends that commitment of leadership on human behaviour is necessary for effective supply chain performance and strategy implementation. Constant environmental scanning, strategic alliances, rationalisation of remuneration and sound corporate governance are essential.

Comparative analysis of ranking the lean supply chain enablers: An AHP, BWM and fuzzy SWARA based approach

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hemant Sharma ◽  
Nagendra Sohani ◽  
Ashish Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Initial Step ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Lean Practices ◽  
Manufacturing Organization ◽  
Good Productivity ◽  
Lean Supply Chain

PurposeIn the recent scenario, there has been an increasing trend toward lean practices and implementation in production systems for the improvement of an organization’s performance as its basic nature is to eliminate the wastes. The increasing interest of customers in customized products and the fulfillment of customers’ demand with good productivity and efficiency within time are the challenges for the manufacturing organization; that is why adopting lean manufacturing concept is very crucial in the current scenario.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, the authors considered three different methodologies for fulfilling the objective of our research. The analytical hierarchy process, best–worst method and fuzzy step-wise weight assessment ratio analysis are the three methods employed for weighting all the enablers and finding the priority among them and their final rankings.FindingsFurther, the best results among these methodologies could be used to analyze their interrelationships for successful lean supply chain management implementation in an organization. In this paper, 35 key enablers were identified after the rigorous analysis of literature review and the opinion of a group of experts consisting of academicians, practitioners and consultants. Thereafter, the brainstorming sessions were conducted to finalize 28 lean supply chain enablers (LSCEs).Practical implicationsFor lean manufacturing practitioners, the result of this study can be beneficial where the manufacturer is required to increase efficiency and reduce cost and wastage of resources in the lean manufacturing process.Originality/valueThis paper is the first of the research papers that considered deep literature review of identified LSCEs as the initial step, followed by finding the best priority weightage and developing the ranking of various lean enablers of supply chain with the help of various methodologies.

Blending Green With Lean - Incorporating Best-of-the-Breed Practices to Formulate an Optimum Global Supply Chain Management Framework

2018 ◽  
pp. 230-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudhanshu Joshi ◽  
Manu Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Global Supply Chain ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Lean Practices ◽  
Green Practices

This chapter identifies potential areas in which firms can integrate green into current business practices based on the existing literature. An extensive literature review was conducted to examine research and practice with respect to the concurrent implementation of green, lean, and global supply chain strategies. The applied literature analysis identifies that lean not only serves as a catalyst but is also synergistic for green. Lean is beneficial for green practices, and the implementation of green practices, in turn, also has a positive influence on existing global business practices (Dües, Tan, & Tim, 2013). The chapter provides an assessment of existing academic research on the relationship and links between lean and green supply chain management practices. Existing explanatory frameworks are explored and discussed, primarily based on objectives including: (a) identification processes where lean practices are synergized with a go-green philosophy of business, (b) advocating green practices as an essential element in the lean value chain, and (c) developing a green-lean framework based on existing literature for competitive advantage for business firms.

Operational Risk Management in Third Party Logistics (3PL)

2016 ◽  
pp. 218-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Fernando Manotas-Duque ◽  
Juan Carlos Osorio-Gómez ◽  
Leonardo Rivera
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Operational Risk ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Supply Chain Risk Management ◽  
Supply Chain Risk ◽  
Risk Sources ◽  
Reducing Costs

Supply chain risk management processes are among the most important activities in the value chain of any industry. The supply chain risk management process includes different activities, focused on the identification, measurement, assessment, and mitigation of the main risk sources that can affect a supply chain. The increasing complexity facing global supply chains generates the need for suppliers to collaborate in different processes in a supply chain. In this context, Third Party Logistics Providers (3PL) have been widely promoted by the phenomenon of outsourcing, on which companies increasingly rely. The growth in logistics outsourcing is mainly attributed to the benefits it brings in terms of reducing costs, improving performance, allowing companies to focus on their core businesses and building virtual enterprises through strategic alliances. In this chapter we develop a model to identify the operational risk factors of a 3PL provider.

Agility and lean practices as antecedents of supply chain social sustainability

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (10) ◽  
pp. 1589-1611 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vishnu Nath ◽  
Rajat Agrawal
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Operational Performance ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainability Performance ◽  
Lean Practices ◽  
Sustainability Practices

PurposeThe present study aims to empirically investigate whether supply chain agility and lean management practices are antecedents of supply chain social sustainability.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 311 supply chain practitioners from the Indian manufacturing sector. Confirmatory factor analysis was employed to test the validity and reliability of the measures used, and a structural model was analyzed to test the hypotheses of the current study.FindingsThe results indicate that agility and lean practices are significant antecedents of social sustainability orientation as well as social sustainability performance. The results also suggest that agility has a significant indirect effect on operational performance via social sustainability orientation, basic social sustainability practices as well as agility is indirectly affecting social sustainability performance via social sustainability orientation and basic social sustainability practices.Practical implicationsThe results of the present study have implications for managers that want to make their supply chain more socially sustainable.Originality/valueThe study is unique in the sense that it empirically links agility and lean practices with social sustainability orientation, social substantiality performance and operational performance in supply chains.

RESOURCE SHARING AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES-REDUCTION OF OILFIELD COSTS THROUGH INNOVATIVE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

1998 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 570
Author(s):  
A.R.J. Schenk
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
North Sea ◽  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
The United States ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
The North ◽  
The North Sea

Supply chain management is the relatively recently implemented concept of managing an integrated supply function from production of a product or service to its receipt by its ultimate end user.This management philosophy has revolutionised production and manufacturing industries throughout the world, and has brought about dramatic efficiency improvements, with similar effects upon reducing overall costs. Traditionally, this was an area that was considered of low priority, presenting little opportunity for value adding or innovation, and characterised by adversarial, uncompetitive management techniques.Similarly, in the oil and gas industry, especially in the North Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, extended supply chains have necessitated a re-evaluation of the mechanisms used not only for provision of the supply service, but in the relationship between the operator and the service provider. Most notable examples being the CRINE (Cost Reduction Initiative for the New Era) initiative in the United Kingdom and Chevron Corporation's (one of West Australian Petroleum's participants and also its technical advisor) CSQIP (Chevron Supplier Quality Improvement Process) methodology.This paper will concern itself therefore with the application of cutting edge Supply Chain Management techniques garnered from both the North Sea and the United States. Focussing specifically upon alliancing/partnering, resource sharing and outsourcing, upon West Australian Petroleum Pty Limited (WAPET) and its respective contractors.It will seek to show that through innovative use of current supply chain management tools, as well as imaginative 'out of the box' thinking by WAPET personnel and contractor personnel alike, significant cost reductions and performance improvements can be brought to bear on oilfield operating costs.

Barriers to multi-tier supply chain risk management

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 465-487
Author(s):  
Liyuan Wang-Mlynek ◽  
Kai Foerstl
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Supply Chain Risk Management ◽  
Supply Chain Risk ◽  
Content Type ◽  
High Dependency ◽  
Civil Aircraft

PurposeMulti-tier supply chain risk management (MSCRM) is an evolving and dynamic field, as any defaults or glitches in supply chains can potentially harm the efficiency and competitiveness of the entire supply chain. This study aims to investigate barriers to MSCRM in the automotive and civil aircraft industries.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopts an inductive case study research design. The case analysis includes two parts. First, the within-case analysis develops case profiles and identifies critical categories. Second, the cross-case analysis compares MSCRM patterns across the cases.FindingsThis study argues that narrow information sharing and communication covering only the immediate supply chain partners obstruct the efficiency of MSCRM. Similarly, high dependency on strategic alliances with suppliers hinders efficient MSCRM. Additionally, relying on information and communication technologies (ICT) increases companies' exposure to risks and poses another barrier to efficient MSCRM.Research limitations/implicationsFurther research should be pursued to expand generalizability and test the validity of the findings using other forms of data collection and methodologies, such as large-scale surveys, experiments or secondary data across different sectors and typical supply networks.Practical implicationsThis study provides empirical evidence on the obstacles faced by companies during the process of MSCRM. These findings can guide practitioners in developing initiatives to overcome these challenges.Originality/valueThis study is among the first to investigate the barriers to MSCRM in the automotive and civil aircraft industries using in-depth case studies across three tiers of the supply chain.

Factors influencing agents’ bargaining power and collaborative innovation

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 559-574
Author(s):  
Yung-Heng Lee ◽  
Min-Ren Yan
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Bargaining Power ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Semiconductor Industry ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Collaborative Innovation

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the factors influencing bargaining decisions and systematically develop a framework to support collaborative innovation within a strategic alliance. This framework can help companies resolve bargaining problems and facilitate cooperation and effective negotiation of strategic alliances to build successful business relationships. Design/methodology/approach The study considers Taiwanese agents’ bargaining power during negotiations with suppliers, using decision analysis to identify the variables affecting judgment. It uses Delphi–AHP methods to evaluate and develop a multi-criteria model explaining the critical factors to increase agents’ bargaining power and collaborative capability in the negotiation process. Findings Two significant differences between supply chain management practices and managerial specialty are found. Results suggest that better supply chain management practices of agents could assist suppliers in reducing their stock and processing delivery costs, and suppliers could offer more of their marketing planning and strategies to agents to increase confidence in each other’s products. Research limitations/implications It is hoped that this study will encourage more academics in the supply chain management field to investigate the extent to which other bargaining considerations act as facilitating or constraining factors in other Asian and non-Asian economies and other industries. Practical implications This study focuses on collaborative thinking and cooperation to develop and improve positive and relational outcomes in agent–supplier relationships. Originality/value The study analyzed the bargaining power of agents and collaborative innovation in the semiconductor industry from three major perspectives: professional competence, managerial competence and channel efficiency. The study provides effective suggestions for enhancing profits in agency-based cooperation.

scholarly journals Could lean practices and process innovation enhance supply chain sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises?

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 582-598 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prasanta Kumar Dey ◽  
Chrisovalantis Malesios ◽  
Debashree De ◽  
Soumyadeb Chowdhury ◽  
Fouad Ben Abdelaziz
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Process Innovation ◽  
Lean Practices

The use of Strategic Aliances by Agricultural Cooperatives

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas Santos Guimarães ◽  
Carlos Roberto Domingues ◽  
Janaina Maria Bueno ◽  
Luis Carlos Padrão
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Agricultural Cooperatives ◽  
Important Decision

This study consists in comparing case studies of four agricultural cooperatives regarding their choices about the use of strategic alliances. The objective of this study is to identify the differences in the practices of cooperatives for making alliances with suppliers, customers and competitors, specifically the differences about cooperatives’ interests and characteristics. In order to reach this objective, it was made an exploratory qualitative research with four agricultural cooperatives, which are ranked in the top twenty cooperatives of Minas Gerais in Brazil. The results show that strategic alliances are almost unknown, and when they are used, there is little theoretical basis to support them. There is evidence that the choice of strategic alliances is an important decision of cooperatives no matter what type of alliances are taken place. In addition, the use of strategic alliances tend to influence positively not only the results of the cooperatives but also the results of the supply chain to which the cooperatives belong.

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