The Role of an Advocate in Innovating the Adaptive Apparel Market: A Case Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 0887302X2110347
Author(s):  
Kerri McBee-Black
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Adaptive Design ◽  
Global Supply Chain ◽  
Manufacturing Processes ◽  
Collaborative Partnership ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chain Networks

The apparel global supply chain is fragmented and globalized, making it challenging to satisfy consumers’ wants and needs. Thus, to satisfy the consumer's wants and needs, global supply chain management is critical to a brand's success in the marketplace. The goal of this study was to gain an in-depth, holistic, and contextualized understanding of the experience and knowledge Mindy Scheier, an adaptive apparel advocate, gained by managing and negotiating the existing supply chain functions during her collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger® to launch the first mainstream children's adaptive apparel line. To achieve this goal, a case study was deployed. The authors found that supply chain networks required unique adaptations to their existing manufacturing processes to ensure the adaptive design innovations were viable; however, those supply chain adaptations were not significant. Further, the authors found that a collaborative partnership with an advocate seemingly provided a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

scholarly journals The mediating role of customer relationship management between e-supply chain management and competitive advantage

2022 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 263-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdalrazzaq Aloqool ◽  
Malek Alharafsheh ◽  
Hadeel Abdellatif ◽  
Lana Ahmad Suleiman Alghasawneh ◽  
Jassim Ah-mad Al-Gasawneh
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Customer Relationship Management ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Competitive Position ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study is to explore the role of implementing e-supply chain management (E-SCM) on the competitive position of companies and whether implementing customer relationship management (CRM) can affect the relationship between E-SCM and competitive advantage. To achieve this objective, a quantitative approach was utilized. A total of 300 questionnaires were distributed where 243 questionnaires were returned, with 17 incomplete questionnaires being excluded, leaving 226 usable questionnaires. PLS-SEM software was used to analyze the data. The results of this study demonstrate the imperative role of implementing E-SCM and CRM on creating a competitive advantage for firms. It also shows that CRM mediates the relationship between E-SCM and competitive advantage, suggesting that utilizing different technologies can help firms better communicate with their customers and thus better serve them which in turn will enhance customers’ satisfaction and thus boost the competitive position of the firm.

Logistics and the Supply Chain

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Rutherford ◽  
Christian Konig
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Global Marketplace ◽  
Logistics Outsourcing ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chain Logistics ◽  
Responsive Supply Chain

Critical to the success of any business is a supply chain capable of serving the end customer more effectively and more efficiently than the competition. Central to this premise is an understanding that in today’s global marketplace it is supply chains that compete, not individual firms. We explore the central role of logistics and the supply chain in gaining competitive advantage in a volatile global market by first defining the key principles of a market-responsive supply chain. Second, we discuss different supply chain strategies to improve the match between supply and demand, before dedicating two sections to the important subjects of logistics outsourcing and global sourcing. But first we begin by defining the supply chain, logistics and supply chain management.

The Role of Cloud Computing in Global Supply Chain

2015 ◽  
pp. 192-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kijpokin Kasemsap
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Global Supply Chain ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Processing Theory

This chapter reviews the role of cloud computing in global supply chain, thus describing the theoretical and practical concepts of cloud computing and supply chain management (SCM); the significance of cloud computing in global supply chain; the overview of electronic supply chain management (e-SCM); and the organizational information processing theory within global supply chain. The utilization of cloud computing is necessary for modern organizations that seek to serve suppliers and customers, increase business performance, strengthen competitiveness, and achieve continuous success in global business. Therefore, it is essential for modern organizations to examine their cloud computing applications, develop a strategic plan to regularly check their practical advancements, and immediately respond to the cloud computing needs of customers in global supply chain. Applying cloud computing in global supply chain will extremely improve organizational performance and reach business goals in the digital age.

The Role of Cloud Computing in Global Supply Chain

2016 ◽  
pp. 1556-1583 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kijpokin Kasemsap
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Global Supply Chain ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Processing Theory

This chapter reviews the role of cloud computing in global supply chain, thus describing the theoretical and practical concepts of cloud computing and supply chain management (SCM); the significance of cloud computing in global supply chain; the overview of electronic supply chain management (e-SCM); and the organizational information processing theory within global supply chain. The utilization of cloud computing is necessary for modern organizations that seek to serve suppliers and customers, increase business performance, strengthen competitiveness, and achieve continuous success in global business. Therefore, it is essential for modern organizations to examine their cloud computing applications, develop a strategic plan to regularly check their practical advancements, and immediately respond to the cloud computing needs of customers in global supply chain. Applying cloud computing in global supply chain will extremely improve organizational performance and reach business goals in the digital age.

The Role of Sustainable Performance Measurement System in Global Supply Chain

2017 ◽  
pp. 658-676
Author(s):  
Kijpokin Kasemsap
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
Global Supply Chain ◽  
Performance Measurement System ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Sustainable Performance ◽  
Strategic Goals

This chapter summarizes the role of sustainable performance measurement system (PMS) in global supply chain, thus illustrating the theoretical and practical concepts of sustainable PMS and strategic supply chain management (SCM); and the significance of sustainable PMS in global supply chain. Therefore, it is essential for organizations to evaluate their sustainable PMS applications, establish a strategic plan to consistently explore their improvements, and rapidly respond to the sustainable PMS needs of customers in global supply chain. For practitioners and researchers, this chapter provides managerial guidelines for sustainable PMS applications utilized in global supply chain. Applying the sustainable PMS will significantly enhance organizational performance and reach strategic goals in global supply chain.

THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: MECHANISM OF FUNCTIONING

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 89-96
Author(s):  
Aynur Sadullayeva ◽  
◽  
Naima Kasimova
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Management Mechanism ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Management Concept ◽  
Theoretical Foundations ◽  
Comprehensive Study

The article is devoted to a comprehensive study of the theoretical foundations of a relatively new management concept -Supply chain management (SCM). The article analyzes the approaches of modern authors to determining the scope of SCM activity, and examines the mechanism of its functioning. Special attention is paid to the study of the role of specific strategies in the supply chain management, the purpose of which is to achieve a competitive advantage for the company

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