scholarly journals Barriers to effective circular supply chain management in a developing country context

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 551-569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sachin Kumar Mangla ◽  
Sunil Luthra ◽  
Nishikant Mishra ◽  
Akshit Singh ◽  
Nripendra P. Rana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Chain Management

Exploring the relationships of strategic entrepreneurship and social capital to sustainable supply chain management and organizational performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (9) ◽  
pp. 2046-2070 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed Awais Ahmad Tipu ◽  
Kamel Fantazy
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Sustainable Supply Chain ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strategic Entrepreneurship ◽  
Sustainable Supply Chain Management

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to draw upon the resource-based view (RBV) of the firm in an attempt to explore how a firm’s resources (i.e. assets and capabilities) such as social capital (SC) and strategic entrepreneurship (SE) relate to sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) and organizational performance (OP).Design/methodology/approachData were collected by questionnaire survey from the supply chain and logistics managers of 242 manufacturing firms in Pakistan. The structural equation modeling approach was used to test the hypotheses.FindingsThe results provide support for the proposed hypotheses. The results indicate that SC and SE are positively related to OP. However, the findings show a positive but weak association of SC and SE with SSCM. In a developing country context of Pakistan, organizations are more likely to employ SC and SE for achieving OP. However, relatively less emphasis is placed on linking SC and SE to SSCM. Pakistani organizations need to integrate SSCM into their business strategies. It is concluded that organizations in Pakistan though have some degree of involvement in SSCM but still face some challenges.Originality/valueThe current study attempts to narrow the gap in the available literature in three important aspects. First, it makes the contribution to the literature on SSCM by employing RBV and exploring the relationships of a firm’s resources (i.e. SC) and capabilities (i.e. SE) to SSCM and OP. Second, it employs a relatively more comprehensive measure of SE compared to the limited measures in existing empirical research. Third, the examination of the links of SE and SC to SSCM and OP is of particular importance in the context of a developing country such as Pakistan.

Morocco's Novatis Group: diaper manufacturing in a developing country

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (8) ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahram Taj ◽  
Souheil Badaa ◽  
Sarena Garcia-DeLeone ◽  
Beena George
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Distribution Channel ◽  
Marketing Management ◽  
Graduate Studies ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type

Subject area This case tackles the diaper industry in a developing country and can be applied to three different undergraduate or graduate level courses, including Marketing Management, Strategic Management, and Operations and Supply Chain Management. The case describes the industry, the manufacturing process, along with detailed information about Novatis Group's business and functions and the overall improving economic environment in Morocco. Study level/applicability The Novatis Group case has several objectives that can be applied to three different courses within undergraduate and graduate studies including Marketing Management, Strategic Management, and Operations and Supply Chain Management. Case overview The case focuses on Novatis Group, a diaper manufacturing company located in Morocco which competes against multinational companies (MNCs) such as Procter and Gamble and Kimberly Clark in order to satisfy the rising diaper needs of the country. Morocco is a developing country that is strengthening its manufacturing industries. The rising economic conditions have given way to a growing middle class and an increased demand for disposable baby diapers. Novatis uses two distribution channels for the diapers: the multi-tiered distribution channel and the streamlined (straight to retailer) channel. Novatis Group is producing diapers at full capacity; still demand has exceeded supply. Expected learning outcomes Students will understand the business processes in a developing country and how a small, local company can compete against large MNCs. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available, please consult your Librarian to access.

scholarly journals Competitive advantage in SMEs: effect of supply chain management practices, logistics capabilities and logistics integration in a developing country

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Tukamuhabwa ◽  
Henry Mutebi ◽  
Rhona Kyomuhendo
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Logistics Capabilities

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between supply chain management practices, logistics capabilities, logistics integration and competitive advantage of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in a developing country.Design/methodology/approachUsing a structured questionnaire survey, cross-sectional data collected from 204 SMEs in Kampala – Uganda were analysed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using AMOS version 26 to validate the theorised relationships.FindingsThe study findings revealed that both supply chain management practices and logistics integration are positively and significantly associated with competitive advantage. Also, both supply chain management practices and logistics capabilities are positively and significantly associated with logistics integration. Additionally, the authors found that logistics integration partially mediates in the relationships between supply chain management practices and competitive advantage, and logistics capabilities and competitive advantage. Conclusively, the three independent variables collectively account for 11% variance in competitive advantage of SMEs.Originality/valueGiven the general observation that SMEs are fundamental to socio-economic development, yet resource constrained, this study uses Resource-based and dynamic capabilities theoretical perspectives to provide an empirical understanding of the supply chain and logistics resources and capabilities necessary for building competitive advantage of SMEs in the context of a developing economy.

Medikamentenlogistik: Kooperation: Swisslog Healthcare und SPZ

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (04) ◽  
pp. 78-78
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Chain Management

Swisslog, ein führender Anbieter von Lösungen für Medikamenten- und Supply-Chain-Management im Gesundheitswesen, hat vom angesehenen Schweizer Paraplegiker-Zentrum in Nottwil (SPZ) den Großauftrag für die Lieferung und Installation seiner modernsten Technologie zur stationären und ambulanten Medikamentenversorgung erhalten.

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