scholarly journals Supply Chain Management in a Production Company

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 61-69
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Grotkiewicz ◽  
Agnieszka Peszek ◽  
Przemysław Obajtek
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Route Planning ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Distribution Centers ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Production Company ◽  
And Storage ◽  
The Competitiveness Of Enterprises

AbstractThe purpose of the supply chain management is to ensure a competitive advantage as well as specific added value for the benefit of all supply chain links. Appropriate management practices generate many benefits, allow for savings in particular segments of the supply chain by means of cost reduction, which in turn directly leads to the competitiveness of enterprises belonging to a specific chain. The above-mentioned issues have become the subject of this thesis. Therefore, the British American Tobacco distribution network is strategically analyzed. A location and number of distribution centers will be i.a. taken into account. Reduction in the number of distribution centers will be suggested in order to reduce logistics costs in the supply chain, i.e. transport and storage. The studies were carried out based on the analysis of flows and route planning of the logistics operator for the transport of the company's products.

scholarly journals Internal barriers to supply chain management implementation in a South African traditional university

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mamokgadi Z. Masete ◽  
Chengedzai Mafini
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
South African ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Internal Barriers

Background: The demand for higher education in South Africa continues to increase, placing pressure on public higher education institutions to satisfy this demand. Supply chain management is one of the practices that may be implemented to ensure that public universities improve their operations and can, therefore, meet the increased demand for higher education in the country.Objectives: This study aimed to explore the barriers to the implementation of supply chain management practices at a South African public university.Method: The study used a qualitative case study approach using a sample of 17 members of management and staff at a South African traditional university in the Limpopo Province. Data were collected using a combination of a focus group discussion and semi-structured in-depth interviews.Results: The study generated eight themes that embody the barriers to the implementation of supply chain management at the institution. These themes were labelled as stakeholder buy-in, knowledge of supply chain management, supply chain systems and processes, procurement policy and practices, implementation of supply chain management, stakeholder change management, human resource management and organisational culture.Conclusion: Various internal barriers impair the implementation of supply chain management practices at the institution. Administration at the institution has invested limited resources, time and initiatives to ensure the successful implementation of supply chain management. The focus should be directed to finding lasting solutions to each of the barriers identified in this study. Further studies should address the issue of external barriers to supply chain management in public higher education institutions.

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