Reverse supply chain issues in Indian electronics industry: a case study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 115-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saurabh Agrawal ◽  
Rajesh K. Singh ◽  
Qasim Murtaza
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Electronics Industry ◽  
Reverse Supply Chain ◽  
Indian Electronics Industry

scholarly journals A comprehensive reverse supply chain model using an interactive fuzzy approach – A case study on the Vietnamese electronics industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 76 ◽  
pp. 87-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linh Thi Truc Doan ◽  
Yousef Amer ◽  
Sang-Heon Lee ◽  
Phan Nguyen Ky Phuc ◽  
Luu Quoc Dat
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Electronics Industry ◽  
Chain Model ◽  
Fuzzy Approach ◽  
Reverse Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Model

An analysis of barriers affecting implementation of sustainable supply chain management in electronics industry: a Grey-DEMATEL approach

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rakesh R. Menon ◽  
V. Ravi
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Electronics Industry ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sustainable Supply Chain ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainable Supply Chain Management ◽  
Indian Electronics Industry

Purpose World over organizations are focusing on sustainable goals, where along with economic success their role in protecting the planet and people are becoming important. Whilst transforming the supply chain into a sustainable one, there would be some barriers which might hinder this process. This paper aims to study these barriers in the context of the electronics industry so that organizations can better implement sustainable supply chain programs. Design/methodology/approach In this research, barriers affecting sustainability implementation in the electronics supply chain are shortlisted from literature review and experts’ opinion. Using the combined methodology of Grey DEMATEL, the causal factors, the effect factors and degree of prominence of barriers is found out. The overall relationship among barriers is established by a diagraph. Sensitivity analysis is performed to check the robustness of the results. Findings It is found that lack of regulation and guidance from authorities is the primary causal barrier affecting operations of sustainable supply chain management. There are five barriers which fall in the influenced group and among them, complexity in measuring and monitoring sustainability practices has the largest net effect value on the implementation of a sustainable supply chain. The barrier having the highest correlation with other barriers is the high cost for disposal of hazardous wastes. The implications of these findings on managers and academicians is explored in the study. Research limitations/implications In this research, the number of barriers shortlisted is limited to 11 in the context of the electronics supply chain. More factors could be added in future research based on the industry being studied. Originality/value The research analyses 11 barriers under categories of policy, technology, financial and human resources in the Indian electronics industry by evaluating the cause and effect group of barriers. These results can guide policymakers of the electronic sector and industry for mitigating barriers during the implementation of sustainable programs.

WPG Holdings: Electronic Integration of Supply Chain Network

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (01) ◽  
pp. 207-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsin-Lu Chang ◽  
Wan-Chu Yen
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Electronics Industry ◽  
Supply Chain Network ◽  
Leadership Position ◽  
Network Integration ◽  
Electronic Components ◽  
Supply Chain System ◽  
Business To Business

Globalization and the development of information technology not only accelerate the growth of the electronics industry but also threaten the industry in an increasingly competitive market. In order to have a leadership position in the electronics industry’s supply chain system, WPG Holdings, as a distributor of electronic components, needs to not only maintain a good relationship with existing upstream suppliers and downstream customers but also to consolidate its position through continuous mergers and acquisitions. However, these strategies also confront WPG with the complexity of network structure. Thus, the application and adjustment of information technology play an important role in WPG’s operations. This case study presents an example for business-to-business supply chain network integration. The study allows students to understand how WPG has overcomed its problems using various solutions and additionally has become the largest Asian electronic components distributor and one of the top three electronic components distributors worldwide.

scholarly journals A Sustainable Application Based on Grouping Genetic Algorithm for Modularized Redesign Model in Apparel Reverse Supply Chain

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 3013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoj Paras ◽  
Lichuan Wang ◽  
Yan Chen ◽  
Antonela Curteza ◽  
Rudrajeet Pal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Study Finding ◽  
Practical Relevance ◽  
Reverse Supply Chain ◽  
Specific Knowledge ◽  
Grouping Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Fitness Calculation

The scarcity of natural resources and the problem of pollution have initiated the need for extending the life and use of existing products. The concept of the reverse supply chain provides an opportunity to recover value from discarded products. The potential for recovery and the improvement of value in the reverse supply chain of apparel has been barely studied. In this research, a novel modularized redesign model is developed and applied to the garment redesign process. The concept of modularization is used to extract parts from the end-of-use or end-of-life of products. The extracted parts are reassembled or reconstructed with the help of a proposed group genetic algorithm by using domain and industry-specific knowledge. Design fitness is calculated to achieve the optimal redesign. Subsequently, the practical relevance of the model is investigated with the help of an industrial case in Sweden. The case study finding reveals that the proposed method and model to calculate the design fitness could simplify the redesign process. The design fitness calculation is illustrated with the example of a polo t-shirt. The redesigned system-based modularization is in accordance with the practical situations because of its flexibility and viability to formulate redesign decisions. The grouping genetic algorithm could enable fast redesign decisions for designers.

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