scholarly journals Selection Criteria for Sustainable Suppliers in the Supply Chain of Copper Mining in Chile

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. e89641
Author(s):  
Orlando Francisco Gahona Flores
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Copper Mining ◽  
Mining Companies ◽  
Time Price ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Economic Criteria

The objective of this research was to identify the criteria for the selection of sustainable suppliers in the supply chain of copper mining located in the Antofagasta region in Chile, through the information obtained in the application of a survey managers  mining companies in 2018. The research results show that mining companies use economic, environmental and social criteria in the selection of sustainable suppliers, which are consistent with the research carried out by Dickson (1966) and Zimmer, Frohling and Schultmann ( 2016). However, the differentiation that mining companies make in the evaluation of criteria when it comes to suppliers of goods or service providers stands out as an important finding. In the case of suppliers of goods, economic criteria are valued more preferably, such as: quality, delivery on time, price, historical performance and previous sales. On the other hand, when it comes to service providers, environmental and social criteria, such as: occupational health and safety management and  environmental management, are valued with greater importance.

Sustainable evaluation and selection of potential third-party logistics (3PL) providers

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rakesh Raut ◽  
Manoj Kharat ◽  
Sheetal Kamble ◽  
Chandra Shekhar Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Integrated Model ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to efficiently assist the decision makers in evaluating and selecting the most appropriate third-party logistics (3PL) provider from environmental sustainability perspective using a two-phase model based on data envelopment analysis (DEA) and analytic network process (ANP). Design/methodology/approach The study uses an integrated approach of DEA and ANP as an evaluation and selection methodology to select an efficient and requisite 3PL. The integrated model is a sound technique for 3PL evaluation and selection. DEA effectively screens the maximally efficient 3PLs, whereas ANP easily performs the cumbersome process of weighting diverse criteria and ranks various alternatives according to their performance on the basis of these criteria. This study lists the prominent evaluation and selection criteria taking into consideration the environmental sustainability. Finally, a real-life industrial application is presented to demonstrate the proposed method. Findings The current research work is devoted to the emerging research topic of environmental sustainability in logistics industry and supply chain management. The results of study indicate that eco-efficient transportation and 3PLs lead better transportation planning, better inventory and warehouse management, lower inventory cost and sustainable supply chain operations. Also, the applied approach enables the decision makers to better understand the complex relationships of the relevant criteria in the decision-making process. Research limitations/implications This study does not investigate the relationships between environmental performances and differentiation advantage from the perspective of 3PLs. Also, sensitivity analysis is not performed. Practical implications The developed integrated model enables decision analysts to better understand the complete evaluation process of 3PL evaluation and selection considering environmental sustainability perspective. Furthermore, the developed approach provides a more flexible, simple, accurate, effective, and systematic decision support tool for 3PL evaluation and selection. Originality/value The current study is first of its kind to use the integrated approach in evaluation and selection of 3PLs from environmental sustainability perspective considering the inter-dependencies among the evaluation and selection criteria.

scholarly journals IDENTIFICATION OF CRITERIA FOR THIRD PARTY LOGISTICS SUPPLIERS (3PL) IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM) IN INDIAN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Swapnil Sawant ◽  
Avinash Sarode
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Manufacturing Industries ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Selection Of

The Indian manufacturing industry is growing rapidly, and supply chain management (SCM) plays the most important role in the industry. In SCM, customer satisfaction in terms of quantity, quality and on time delivery is the most important critical factor. To satisfy this requirement, the best third-party logistics (3PL) service provider is required.  Therefore, the selection of the best third-party logistics provider is one of the basic requirements in SCM. Logistics services are the backbone of an economy, providing the efficient, cost effective flow of goods and services on which other commercial sectors depend. The logistics companies work as the outsourced or third-party service providers and support the organization's logistics functions. In this study, we identified some important criteria for 3PL implementation in SCM in Indian manufacturing industries.  With the help of this study, supply chain managers from small to medium sized manufacturing industries can simplify the selection process for 3PL vendors. This study will help in the selection of the best vendor from such a competitive group and provide justification for the selection. 

scholarly journals Typology Selection of Retaining Walls Based on Multicriteria Decision-Making Methods

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1457
Author(s):  
Belén Muñoz-Medina ◽  
Javier Ordóñez ◽  
Manuel G. Romana ◽  
Antonio Lara-Galera
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
Retaining Walls ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Multicriteria Decision ◽  
Natural Land ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Economic Criteria

In civil engineering and construction, in the selection of the most adequate and sustainable alternative, all of the alternatives and selection criteria, such as the requirements of the construction process (which are often overlooked) and the preferences of designers, clients, or contractors, are not always taken into account. The purpose of this article is to suggest a methodology that may allow studying all of the possible alternatives to find the most ideal solution among all of the existing possibilities for the selection of retaining walls to be built in infrastructures in different environments. For this purpose, all typologies of retaining walls and selection criteria (external requirements, construction requirements, characteristics of the natural land and economic criteria) are first identified. Subsequently, a simple methodological method is proposed, allowing the relative importance of each criterion to be established and allowing us to select the most suitable solution for each situation by successively applying different multicriteria decision-making methods. Finally, the methodology developed is applied to two projects in different locations with different constraints. The results obtained provide a set of compromise solutions that remain as best-rank alternatives when the weights of the criteria change. Therefore, the methodology developed can be applied to the selection of typologies of other structures in future projects.

scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING THE SELECTION OF THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE EDIBLE OIL INDUSTRY OF KARACHI

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-133
Author(s):  
SALMAN AHMED ◽  
DR. MUHAMMAD ASIM ◽  
SALMAN MANZOOR
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Service Provider ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Oil Industry ◽  
Edible Oil ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Oil Companies ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose: Logistics plays an important role in integrating the supply chain of industries. But given the volatility and dynamic nature of supply chain management as a field, the factors that need to be considered when choosing a 3PL can vary based on geographic location, type of industry, nature of the product and so on. Therefore, this study aims to identify which factors impact 3PL Service Provider selection the most in the edible oil industry specifically based in Karachi. Design: The study describes and the theory of core competencies and how these competencies are used in the selection process of 3PL Service Providers. A survey was carried out through questionnaires to determine which competencies are best suited to choosing a 3PL Service Provider in the edible oil industry. Findings: The findings showed the Selection of 3PL Provider was most significantly impacted by two of the five variables Cost of Service and Operational Performance. Financial Performance showed a weak relationship while the last two variables were proven to have little or no relationship with the independent variable. Originality and Value: The study will help the supply chain professionals of the edible oil companies focus on certain factors while outsourcing their work most importantly selecting a 3PL service provider.

Studying the interrelationship between third party logistic service provider enablers using ISM methodology

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 182-200
Author(s):  
P.C. Jha ◽  
Remica Aggarwal ◽  
Surya Prakash Singh
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Service Provider ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Service Reliability ◽  
Growth Strategies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Logistic Service ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose The purpose of this research is to first explore various third party logistic service provider supply chain enablers. Thereafter the interrelationship amongst the various supply chain enablers has been studied using ISM Methodology. Despite the complex relationships third party logistic service providers (3PLs) share with their clients or firms, they often attract a demand owing to the flexibility and competitive edge they provide to their client firms in adapting to the rapidly changing market conditions, focusing on their core competencies and developing long-term growth strategies for them. Choosing and evaluating the right third-party logistic service provider is an important responsibility for logistic managers. This largely depends on selecting appropriate 3PLs supply chain enablers that assess the 3PLs on different fronts. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents an ISM approach for studying the interrelationships between various 3PLs enablers and accordingly constructing a hierarchical structure of them. Findings The results suggest that delivery, service reliability and risk and uncertainty factors have the highest importance. Research limitations/implications Selection of the 3PLs is a critical issue when they are required to be selected by the company at the global level. This often requires doing a comparative study for both domestic as well as global service providers. Choosing appropriate supply chain enablers as the basis for selection of 3PLs therefore will serve as a research topic to be further explored both by researchers as well as company managers. Further studying the inter-relationships amongst various supply chain enablers will provide basis to managers to justify their choice. Originality/value The novelty of the research lies in the application of methodology to the case of third-party logistic service provider selection

scholarly journals Green supply chain management: definition of criteria and selection of suppliers in the foundry sector

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (03) ◽  
pp. 43-68
Author(s):  
Wanderson Henrique Stoco ◽  
Fernando Baldassin ◽  
Maria Célia de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Green Supply Chain ◽  
Ahp Method ◽  
Standards And Regulations ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Green Suppliers ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose – This article aims to propose criteria for the selection of green suppliers in the foundry sector and select the best suppliers for the organization where researched, by applying the AHP method. Design/methodology/approach – An applied survey was carried out where specialists from the foundry sector were consulted and after the survey had been completed, criteria were defined to select green suppliers. Findings – Adopting the defined criteria and applying the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) decision-making method, five suppliers were classified, with Environment, Health and Safety criteria being considered the most important according to the opinion of the experts consulted in this survey. Originality/Value – The study allows organizations to see the importance of the supplier selection process in the foundry sector, where worldwide concerns for the environment are increasingly present and environmental standards and regulations are strict. Keywords – Green supply chain. Supplier selection. AHP method.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Long-Term Cooperation with Logistics Service Providers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandrs Kotlars ◽  
◽  
Inguna Jurgelane-Kaldava ◽  
Valerijs Skribans ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Multiple Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Selection Of

Nowadays different approaches are used by the companies to systematically compare and evaluate logistics service providers. The purpose of this study is to define and classify requirements, evaluation criteria and quality criteria set towards logistics service providers. In this study, information is gathered about the selection arrangements for logistics providers, which were collected from several companies. Authors looked for information related to the following questions: what are the criteria for evaluating logistics service providers; what are the requirements that logistics providers need to ensure to become a partner; what are the objectives of the selection contests (procurement tenders) defined by the companies; what are the main service quality indicators that are used to measure the performance of logistics service providers. Companies originated in the European Union from various countries have been examined. A literature review was conducted that helped to collect information regarding application of multiple-criteria decision-making for selection of logistics service providers and extract proposed selection criteria. Analysis of procurement documentation by logistics service providers was done to extract and group data that will be used to develop decision-making framework in further research. Authors created unique groups of logistics service providers selection criteria, requirements towards logistics service providers, selection goals and key performance indicators. Finally, general market research of pre-defined industries was made. There are very few studies dedicated to selection of criteria and requirements towards logistics service providers. Companies tend to formulate selection criteria of logistics service providers in general manner, at the same time, not paying attention to formulating selection process goals.

scholarly journals Supply Chain Leverage and Regulating Health and Safety Management in Shipping

2016 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Walters ◽  
Philip James ◽  
Helen Sampson ◽  
Syamantak Bhattacharya ◽  
Conghua Xue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Inspection Systems ◽  
Institutional Contexts ◽  
The One

The aim of paper is to understand the role and significance of supply chain leverage in promoting health and safety management at sea, the institutional contexts in which it occurs and under which circumstances it is effective. This is a qualitative research study that examined the views of seafarers and their managers on what drives the implementation of occupational health and safety (OHS) management arrangements in two shipping sectors, namely, the independent oil and chemical tanker trade and the container trade. It is based on interviews with seafarers working on board several of these vessels and with representatives of the companies managing and operating the ships. As might be anticipated from previous theorizing of supply chain effects on OHS, the study found there to be strong evidence of its influence on OHS management arrangements on tankers. The most significant driver of this effect for both managers and seafarers appeared to be the surveillance of their OHS arrangements instituted by the heads of the supply chain—in this case the oil majors and their inspection systems. Perhaps more surprisingly, despite the more diffuse, transactional and arms-length supply arrangements in the container trade, in the one case study from this sector examined in the paper, supply chain influences on OHS were nevertheless discernable. However, it also demonstrated the positive role played by the framework for maritime regulation in determining the significance of these influences. Essentially, the results indicate that, under certain conditions, supply chain relations are useful in helping to support implementation of arrangements for OHS management on merchant vessels. However, it also more broadly demonstrates that such leverage is most likely to be effective when it operates within a wider institutional framework in which public regulation and its surveillance by regulatory authorities remains a key element.

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