Supply chain integration and innovation in a global environment: case studies of best business practices

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan D. Smith ◽  
William T. Rupp
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Supply Chain Integration ◽  
Global Environment ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Best Business Practices

The mediating effect of supply chain flexibility on the relationship between supply chain integration and supply chain performance

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anurodhsingh Khanuja ◽  
Rajesh Kumar Jain
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Survey Methodology ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Supply Chain Integration ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Chain Flexibility ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Supplier Integration ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeSupply chain integration (SCI) and flexibility (SCF) are recognised as crucial business practices and capability in the global competitive market. However, limited research has paid attention to study the relationship between SCI, SCF and their impact on supply chain performance (SCP). Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to establish a relationship between integration, flexibility and performance.Design/methodology/approachThe structural equation modelling technique was used to analyse the 187 data collected from Indian organisations through the survey methodology.FindingsFindings indicate that external integration contributes significantly to realise SCF and SCP. Sourcing and logistics flexibility also help to improve the SCP. The mediation analysis showed that the association of customer and supplier integration with SCP is partially and fully mediated by logistics flexibility, respectively. This study suggests that integration influences the SCP when the firm has a strong association with downstream partners and enough capability for logistics flexibility.Research limitations/implicationsThe study has collected cross-sectional data to analyse the relationship between SCI, SCF and SCP. However, as integration requires an effort of the years, longitudinal data and industry-specific studies may provide comprehensive views to validate the results of this study.Originality/valueBuilding on relational view theory and dynamic capability theory, the study has proposed the SCP assessment framework based on the relationship between SCI and SCF.

Lean Principles and Optimizing Flow

2019 ◽  
pp. 169-184
Author(s):  
Alan D. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Lean Principles ◽  
Lean Practices ◽  
The Future ◽  
Local Companies ◽  
Best Business Practices

This chapter aims to provide an elementary background on lean methodologies from its beginnings at Toyota through current applications of lean processes at local companies. Via case studies, a greater understanding of the advantages of lean systems will be attempted along with a discussion of the future of lean practices. Notable improvements to the lean philosophy, such as successful implementation of six-sigma techniques, are addressed through interdisciplinary case studies of successful best business practices. Therefore, we need a cluster of metrics, certainly more than just cost. If we cannot adequately measure customer satisfaction and utility, we need to have more subjective ways to measure it in order to understand its complexities. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that there is a one-size-fits-all solution, as many managers are more prone to try something that has worked elsewhere in times of crisis, but has limited applications to other dissimilar problems.

Demand Fluctuation and Supply Chain Integration: Case Studies of Japanese Firms

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 564-586
Author(s):  
Mizuki Kobayashi ◽  
Takahiro Tomino ◽  
Junjiro Shintaku ◽  
YoungWon Park
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Marketing Channels ◽  
Supply Chain Integration ◽  
Japanese Firms ◽  
Make To Order ◽  
Make To Stock ◽  
And Control ◽  
Tremendous Challenge

Abstract Current Japanese oems utilize both make-to-stock (mts) and make-to-order (mto) to cope with demand fluctuation. In this article, we study how leading manufacturing firms utilize mts and mto by observing two case studies, Toyota’s and Omron’s operations in China. Production and delivery of component suppliers are based on the advance notification from their manufacturers. For this, most automotive firms integrate marketing channels internally, however, most healthcare firms do not. Consequently, it is difficult to forecast and control demand accurately like automotive firms. In this sense, for healthcare firms, it is a tremendous challenge to respond to demand fluctuation through integration with external marketing agencies. We show both companies strategies to mix mts and mto along with integrating internal and external parties.

RFID Technologies and Warehouse Applications

2021 ◽  
pp. 2393-2402
Author(s):  
Alan D. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Competitive Environment ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Rapid Pace ◽  
Best Business Practices ◽  
Warehouse Operations ◽  
Rfid Applications

RFID is a technology that continues to evolve, improve, and grow. The number of ways the technology can be used to help companies stay efficient increases in a highly competitive environment. For companies that are still looking for ways to improve their supply chain and their warehouse operations, RFID technology is something worth exploring. It can save companies time and money and can be an especially great technology to adopt for companies that are growing at a rapid pace. Case studies comparing large health care systems provider in Pittsburgh, PA with a large manufacturing company, Boeing, located Everett, WA were cited to highlight best business practices of RFID applications to the warehousing function.

Reflections and Future Directions for the Green Maritime Supply Chain in Malaysia

2022 ◽  
pp. 270-289
Author(s):  
Muhamad Fairuz Ahmad Jasmi ◽  
Yudi Fernando ◽  
Rusdi Omar ◽  
Muhammad Shabir Shaharudin
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Shipping Industry ◽  
Sea Transport ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Strategic Business Plan ◽  
International Laws ◽  
Future Direction ◽  
Best Business Practices

The maritime sector and shipping industry have been argued to be effective drivers of international trade. Internationalization has become a strategic business plan by entrepreneurs and industry players to expand the business, especially when their business was already established in the domestic market. However, current international laws began to be tightened by requiring each exporting and shipping firms to implement green sea transport practices and documentations. A limited number of empirical-based evidence has forced the maritime practitioners to conduct business without clear green concepts knowledge and availability of best business practices to be benchmarked. With this in mind, the aim of this chapter is to examine current issues, differences, and dilemmas confronting practitioners, governments, stakeholders, and scholars. This chapter has developed a green maritime supply chain concept based on practitioners' reflections and provides future direction to scholars interested in studying green logistics and supplying chain management in the maritime sector.

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