scholarly journals LOGISTICS OF CRUISE TRAVEL AS A FACTOR OF EXIT FROM THE COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC CRISIS

2020 ◽  
pp. 3-14
Author(s):  
Igor Smyrnov

The aim of the study. Theoretical substantiation and practical application of the geologistical approach to the development and functioning of cruise tourism in the conditions of COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic crisis. Research methodology. It is based on a comprehensive approach to supply chain optimization in the cruise business, which includes three components - the theory of logistics strategies by A. Bask, the model of supply chain flexibility by M. Naim and the P. Kralich matrix, which determines the structure of the supply chain, which is needed to ensure flexibility and implementation of an effective logistics strategy in the management of cruise tourism in the crisis associated with the pandemic coronary virus COVID-19. Results of the research. A strategy for optimizing supply chains in cruise tourism and its practical application in the context of the crisis associated with the COVID-19 coronary virus pandemic has been developed. Scientific novelty. For the first time in Ukraine, a comprehensive approach to optimizing the logistics of cruise tourism is proposed, which is based on the use of the theory of logistics strategies by A. Bask, the model of supply chain flexibility by M. Naim and the P. Kralich matrix, which defines a certain supply chain structure implementation of an effective logistics strategy in the management of cruise tourism in the crisis associated with the pandemic coronary virus COVID-19. Practical significance. It consists in the development and practical application of the theoretical basis of the logistics strategy for the development of cruise tourism in the crisis associated with the conovanvirus pandemic COVID-19. As a practical result, it can be argued that the logistics strategy of the cruise company should be customized to the needs of the cruise business and the needs of different categories of cruise tourists, and therefore should be quite flexible. Internal and external flexibility of cruise logistics is observed at the level of cruise ship types, transport hub, communication, power, route and communication, as well as mix (complex), volume and availability, respectively. Thus, the flexibility of cruise logistics is greater in the internal dimension than in the external, which explains the concentration of the cruise company, primarily on the maximum satisfaction of the needs of cruise tourists than just a sea (river) jorney. In turn, the Kralich matrix determines the importance of different groups of product positions in the logistics (supply) of a cruise company by dividing them into strategic, basic, critical and non-critical groups based on the ratio of their impact on company profits and the degree of logistics risk. The most important is a group of strategic product positions with a very high impact on profits and the same degree of logistical risk. This includes the services of travel agencies, bus companies, insurance companies and classification societies. Their importance is so great that cruise companies are encouraged to maintain long-term relationships with them for the sake of close cooperation and coordination, which will ensure the minimization of misunderstandings and mistakes and maximization of tourist satisfaction and the company's profits. On the opposite side is a group of non-critical product items (hotel products, food and beverages, fuel and tools). They are characterized by low logistics risk (there are many suppliers, it is not a problem to replace them) and a weak impact on the profits of the cruise company, which does not diminish their importance in the daily service of cruise tourists and meeting their requirements.

2022 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Itang, H.S. Sufyati ◽  
Asep Dadan Suganda ◽  
Shafenti Shafenti ◽  
Mochammad Fahlevi

The purpose of this research is to better understand the impact of supply chain management (SCM) and flexibility on firm performance, as well as the role of competitive advantage in mediating the model in Indonesian agriculture companies. Companies must apply supply chain management and supply chain flexibility (SCF) to boost industrial competitiveness, which impacts firm performance. To ensure that supply chain management supports the company's strategy, companies must evaluate supply chain concerns. From the literature search, researchers have not found any published studies or articles on SCM and SCF in their influence on firm performance through competitive advantage, specifically for corn companies in Indonesia. The population in this study includes agriculture companies in Indonesia. Sampling was carried out using probability sampling technique, the total population of 200 obtained a sample size of 133.333 which can be rounded up to 134 research samples. The inferential statistical method used in the data analysis of this study was the Partial Least Square Version 3 program. The study found that SCM influenced firm performance and SCF had a direct influence on firm performance. However, competitive advantage variable failed in being a mediator in SCM and SCF on firm performance.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 5641-5655
Author(s):  
Ji Feng ◽  
Cheng Guiqing ◽  
Jia Xuedi ◽  
Luo Qubo ◽  
Wu Fan

Based on 234 survey data of 35 pilot demonstration enterprises in intelligent manufacturing, this paper tested the mediating role of supply chain flexibility in the process of big data capability affecting enterprise performance. The empirical results show that the foundation capability, application capability, and development capability all have a significant positive impact on enterprises performance. Big data foundation capability has a significant positive effect on the supply chain flexibility in terms of product flexibility, logistics flexibility and production flexibility, and it has no significant effect on purchasing flexibility and information flexibility. Both big data application capability and big data development capability have a positive effect on supply chain flexibility. In addition to purchasing flexibility, the other dimensions of supply chain flexibility and supply chain flexibility comprehensive factors all have a mediating effect on the relationship between big data capabilities and firm performance. The conclusions of this study have a positive enlightenment role for enterprises to develop big data capabilities and create a flexible supply chain to meet the needs of the market and customers.


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Surajit Bag ◽  
Muhammad Sabbir Rahman

Purpose A circular economy is a popular approach considered by many firms to address sustainable development goals strategically. Literature indicates that collaborative relationships among supply chain partners facilitate circular economy practices. However, there is a dearth of studies in lower-middle-income countries indicating the unique challenges industries face whilst practising circular economy principles and how the challenges can be overcome. To address the calls of previous researchers, this study aims to explore the following relationships: engagement and alliance capability whilst data analytics capability plays a mediating role; the relationship between alliance and data analytics capability with sustainable supply chain flexibility whilst industry dynamism is considered as a moderating variable and the relationship between sustainable supply chain flexibility and circular economy-target performance. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional survey was performed and data was collected from 760 employees of Indian firms. Covariance-based structural equation modelling was applied to perform the path analysis to determine a firm’s capabilities in shaping sustainable supply chain flexibility and enhancing circular economy target performance. Findings Drawing upon dynamic capability theory, it was first established that engagement capability has a positive and significant influence on alliance capability, whilst data analytics capability played a partial mediating role. Second, it was established that alliance capability and data analytics capability significantly affect sustainable supply chain flexibility, whilst industry dynamism played a moderating role. Finally, it was clear that sustainable supply chain flexibility had a significant and positive effect on circular economy target performance, ultimately enhancing sustainability. Originality/value This study advances the circular economy literature by recommending that firms must consider some critical operational level capabilities to develop their dynamic capability, i.e. sustainable supply chain flexibility, to better meet the competitive market conditions in turbulent business environments.


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