scholarly journals Performance Evaluation of Agro-tourism Clusters using AHP–TOPSIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudhanshu Joshi ◽  
Manu Sharma ◽  
R. K. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Sustainable Performance ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Best Value ◽  
Data Collection Process ◽  
Destination Attractiveness ◽  
Community Contribution

The aim of this article is to recognize the key critical success factors (CSFs) that determine the performance of agritourism clusters using combined analytical hierarchy process (AHP)-the technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) method. The operational performance of agritourism clusters was determined using integrated approach, and 11 CSFs were initially identified through systematic literature review. Furthermore, experts validated and finalized nine CSFs that can determine the sustainable performance of agritourism network. Totally 15 experts (including practitioners and agritourism supply chain partners), were engaged in data collection process. The AHP application exhibits that destination attractiveness (D5) has the highest priority (0.156) among all the dimensions followed by local community contribution and sustainable livelihoods (D9). Furthermore, TOPSIS demonstrates that Pithoragarh (C7) has the ideal best value (0.7705) indicating that this cluster is performing the best among all the clusters followed by Almora (0.7209). The identification of CSFs to evaluate the performance of clusters in Uttarakhand, India can serve as guiding tool for the agritourism practitioners. The examination of pertinent issues with the focus on major support required, bottlenecks in adoption, key benefits of sustainable agritourism activities and most common sustainable practices are expected to provide new understanding about the sustainable agritourism business-based issues in India. The only limitation of this study is the geographic coverage and limited demography of the respondents. This study is one of the first efforts on assessing agritourism supply chain practices in India, with the special reference to Uttarakhand state.

Implementing Integrated Supply Chain Management

2012 ◽  
pp. 78-96
Author(s):  
Dermot Carey
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Resistance To Change ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Natural Response ◽  
Integrated Supply Chain

The concept of supply chain integration (SCI) has been widely set out in the academic literature in recent years. The advantages associated with the integrated approach have been articulated, as have possible approaches to planning for SCI. However, there is a dearth of literature in the area of SCI implementation. This chapter describes a piece of action research that aims to identify some of the critical success factors and inhibitors to success in relation to SCI. The action research was carried out in a complex hospital environment. Implementing anything that is new is typically met with resistance. Resistance to change is a natural response and the only way to get buy-in is to impress. That usually means presenting something of benefit and interesting. SCI in this regard requires that innovation is present in both concept and output. Innovative ideas, approaches and re-invention is a constant requirement for operational and strategic efficiencies. Similarly in SCI new and challenging ways must be incorporated into the implementation process.

Exploring critical success factors (CSFs) of humanitarian supply chain management (HSCM) in flood disaster management (FDM)

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac Sakyi Damoah
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Humanitarian Operations ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Humanitarian Supply Chain

PurposeThis study explores the critical success factors (CSFs) in humanitarian supply chain management (HSCM) by focussing on flood disaster management (FDM) in Ghana.Design/methodology/approachAn in-depth semi-structured interview and questionnaire surveys in a sequential data collection approach were used to collect data from definitive stakeholders of humanitarian organisations. The data was analysed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factors analysis (CFA) and structural equation modelling (SEM) techniques.FindingsSeventy-four factors were identified as success factors of HSCM of flood disaster management. However, 41 of these factors were statistically significant and considered as critical. In descending order, these factors relate to management practices, education and training, stakeholder involvement and cooperation, infrastructure, innovation and technology, materials and resources, administrative practices, socio-cultural and economic. Whilst some factors are internal to the humanitarian organisations, others are external factors that are beyond the control of humanitarian organisations.Research limitations/implicationsEven though this study offers empirical results that could guide policymakers in their decision-making about humanitarian operations, care needs to be taken since the data is within one country and within a specific disaster context – hence, policymakers need to consider the local contextual dynamics. Future studies could look at different disasters context to make a comparative analysis of various types of disaster operations.Practical implicationsInstitutions such as World Health Organization, Red Cross organisations and UN seeking to curbs global-warming-related disasters and the reduction of the effects of flood disaster can use findings as a guide during the formulation of HSCM policies and strategies.Originality/valueUnlike previous studies of humanitarian operations that focussed extensively on theoretical expositions, simulations, conceptual frameworks and models, this present study offers empirical evidence of humanitarian operations in the context of SCM. Further, by highlighting on the HSCM CSFs, this study contributes to disaster reduction and their effects on humanity in the context of FDM. This research could be used as guide by governments and FDM organisations to make informed decisions on SCM areas to focus the most during FDM.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS ON SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE OF COUNTY GOVERNMENTS IN KENYA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
PATRICIA SYOMBUA KIOKO ◽  
Dr. GEORGE OCHIRI
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
County Governments ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Schedule Management ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Cost Metrics ◽  
The Right

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine influence of critical success factors on performance of county governments in Kenya with an aim of making recommendations on proper use.Methodology: The study employed a descriptive research design, targeting 163 procurement officers in the 5 of 13 county governments in Kenya which had a budget allocation of above Kshs 8 Billion according to FY 2017/2018 budgetary allocation by the National Treasury, the five were chosen because of their close proximity to Nairobi. The researcher preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative data was analyzed using multiple regression analysisResults: The independent variables reported R value of .846 indicating that there is perfect relationship between dependent variable and independent variables. R square value of 0.716 which means that 71.6% of the corresponding variation in supply chain performance of the county governments can be explained or predicted by (quality index management, asset utilization management, schedule management and cost metrics management) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The results of regression analysis revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between dependent variable and independent variable at (β = 1.240), p=0.00 <0.05).Conclusion: The study therefore establishes that; quality index management, asset utilization management, schedule management and cost metrics management influence supply chain performance of county governments.Policy recommendation: The study recommends that procurement officers should ensure that they strictly follow operational procedures to ensure that projects undertaken are of the right quality, in the right quantity, at the right time, to the right place from the right source. This will aim at satisfaction of customers in terms of cost, quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or service, minimizing administrative operating costs.

Analysing the critical success factors for implementation of sustainable supply chain management: an Indian case study

DECISION ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dayal S. Prasad ◽  
Rudra P. Pradhan ◽  
Kunal Gaurav ◽  
Partha P. Chatterjee ◽  
Inderpal Kaur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Sustainable Supply Chain ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Sustainable Supply Chain Management ◽  
Critical Success

Implementation of Green Supply Chain Management in a Globalized Economy

2019 ◽  
pp. 274-290
Author(s):  
Harish C. Chandan
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Green Supply Chain Management ◽  
Green Supply Chain ◽  
Government Regulations ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Innovative Products ◽  
Top Management Commitment

Green supply chain management (GSCM) practices help a firm to become eco-friendly, socially responsible, meet customer expectations, deal with industry peer-pressure and comply with government regulations (Luthra, 2014). GSCM refers to the management of all activities involved in sourcing, purchasing, manufacturing, transportation and distribution of products and services to customers in an eco-friendly way (Sharma, 2013). A conceptual framework of GSCM is presented that consists of eco-friendly organizational culture, collaborative relationships, innovative products and eco-friendly processes (Mutingi, 2013). A SWOT analysis for context specific implementation strategies for global GSCM is presented (Lee and Chen, 2010). The contribution of GSCM practices to a firm's performance is discussed (Laisirihongthong et al., 2013). The critical success factors required to achieve GSCM include top management commitment, government regulations, environment protection literacy and compliance among the supply chain partners, and ISO14001 certification (Jain and Sharma, 2014).

Identifying Critical Success Factors for Supply Chain Excellence

2012 ◽  
pp. 353-375
Author(s):  
Chinho Lin ◽  
Chu-hua Kuei ◽  
Christian N. Madu ◽  
Janice Winch
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Organizational Conditions ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Organizational Condition

This paper presents a research framework for studying supply chain excellence, emphasizing two distinct paths of knowledge acquisition, that is qualitative inquiry through interviews with senior supply chain executives in Taiwan and quantitative inquiry through data collection from companies that operate in Taiwan. Four factors are considered as the antecedents of supply chain excellence, such as collaboration, organizational conditions, technology adoption, and operations. The authors use the grounded theory approach to further understand those four critical factors and relevant concepts. Organizational condition was ranked by our senior supply chain executives as the most important factor based on this qualitative investigation. The effect of four critical factors on organizational performance is also assessed through regression analyses, and the results help supply chain professionals in Taiwan determine which factors and concepts of supply chain management to focus on to improve business performance. Although these findings are situation-dependent, the proposed framework is different from existing literature and can be adopted in other international studies to enhance the body of knowledge on supply chain management.

The Critical Success Factors of Web-Based Supply Chain Collaboration Adoption

2010 ◽  
pp. 1956-1976
Author(s):  
Saad Ghaleb Yaseen ◽  
Khaled Saleh Al Omoush
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Supply Chain Collaboration ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Performance Effectiveness ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
And Performance

This chapter aims to identify the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) and outcomes of Web-based Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC). A total of 230 questionnaires were initially distributed to sample respondents of seven manufacturing firms in Jordan that use Web systems to collaborate with supply chain members. The results showed that top management support, IT infrastructure, training and education, business processes reengineering, trust among partners, open information sharing, and performance measurement are critical factors for Web-based SCC implementation success. In addition, this study revealed that Web-based SCC implementation is positively related to supply chain relationship quality, performance effectiveness, and performance efficiency.

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