Responsible Sourcing via Vertical Integration and Supply Chain Partnership

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adem Orsdemir ◽  
Bin Hu ◽  
Vinayak Deshpande
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Vertical Integration ◽  
Responsible Sourcing

scholarly journals Analysis of Vertical Integration Motivation in Coal-Electric Energy Supply Chain Using ISM-MICMAC

2021 ◽  
Vol 793 (1) ◽  
pp. 012006
Author(s):  
Wang Qiang ◽  
Liu Haiying ◽  
Wu Ping ◽  
Gao Haiwen ◽  
Wang Jiaxin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Vertical Integration ◽  
Energy Supply ◽  
Electric Energy

Analyzing the post-harvest supply chain enablers of vertical integration for rural employability and marketability

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahul Priyadarshi ◽  
Srikanta Routroy ◽  
Girish Kant
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Vertical Integration ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Value Addition ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyze the post-harvest supply chain enablers (PHSCEs) for vertical integration to enhance rural employability, farmer profitability and rural produce marketability (i.e. market prospects) in the post-harvest supply chain (PHSC). The impact of vertical integration is also explored for various commercial produces. Design/methodology/approach A structural equation modeling (SEM) of PHSCEs for vertical integration was developed to enhance market prospects, rural employability and farmer profitability. The impact of business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-customer market prospects are explored in various dimensions for stakeholders such as farmers, manufacturers (processors), distributors and retailers. The fuzzy technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (F-TOPSIS) was used to prioritize these PHSCEs to improve market prospects and rural employability. Findings The PHSCEs are clustered into three groups, namely, initiatives at the strategic frontier, initiatives at the tactical frontier and concerns for rural employability via vertical integration using exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and SEM to prove the null hypothesis. With F-TOPSIS results, the availability of warehousing was found to be the most crucial enabler when observing the PHSCEs from the initiatives’ perspective. The technology adaptability and availability, institute for training and research and information infrastructure and information visibility were found to be the key PHSCEs when observed from PHSC stakeholders’ perspectives. Research limitations/implications The implementation of this study will improve the rural produce marketability, rural employability, B2B marketing (i.e. effective distribution) and subsequent value chains with the practice of vertical integration for fresh produce at the rural level. Practical implications The outcomes of this study have a key role in developing the rural regions and improving rural livelihoods via value addition. The awareness of commercial cultivation and value addition in rural areas needs to be improved. This will help farmers to earn better revenues with improved market prospects in comparison to the revenues obtained from the cultivation of staple/conventional crops. Originality/value In an era of cold chains and food processing, this study aims to disseminate awareness about value addition for commercial and fresh produces at the rural level. The implication of this study will improve rural produce marketability, rural employability and farmer profitability at the rural level with the level of vertical integration.

A Generic Framework for Internet-Based Supply-Chain Interaction

1997 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Veeramani ◽  
S. M. Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Vertical Integration ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Global Marketplace ◽  
Research Challenges ◽  
Generic Framework ◽  
Chain Interaction

Abstract To remain competitive in the global marketplace, manufacturing companies are transforming their organizational structure and operational philosophy from one based on vertical-integration to one based on core competencies. This trend has resulted in an economy wherein practically every manufacturing company has become dependent on a supply-chain of vendors in order to serve its customers. In the context of this distributed manufacturing environment, the Internet and related technologies such as Java, VRML and intelligent WWW agents are creating fundamentally new approaches to supply-chain interactions that offer greater flexibility in identifying suppliers and the ability to dramatically reduce the response time within a supply-chain for processing requests-for-quotation (RFQs) and orders from customers. In this paper, we describe a generic framework for Internet-based customer-vendor interactions, and present a computer-integrated system for rapid and effective processing of RFQs in such an Internet-based supply-chain. We also identify some key research challenges within this framework that need to be overcome for Internet-based supply-chain interaction to be successful.

A Roadmap for Sustainable Development Through Responsible Sourcing in Construction

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Sophie Ball ◽  
Colin A Booth ◽  
Abdul–Majeed Mahamadu ◽  
Patrick Manu
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Technical Solutions ◽  
Green Supply Chains ◽  
Responsible Sourcing

Responsible sourcing and green supply chains are becoming dominant tools towards procuring materials in a sustainable manner across the architecture, engineering and construction sector to achieve the United Nations’ sustainable development goals. The aim of this study was to provide a structured review of responsible sourcing literature to identify the potential opportunities and obstacles towards the accomplishment of a roadmap for the sector to support delivery of the goals. The main opportunities included competitive advantage, stakeholder value and improved supply chain management. The main obstacles included cost, deficiencies in structured frameworks and an array of industry specific constraints. These were aligned with the goals to produce a roadmap, validated by industry experts. For fruition, it is surmised that refocusing the industry in recent years combined with achievement of the goals will stimulate innovative technical solutions to produce truly sustainable development.

scholarly journals An Empirical Review On Supply Chain Integration

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meysam Maleki ◽  
Virgilio Cruz-Machado
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Vertical Integration ◽  
Full Range ◽  
Functional Integration ◽  
Supply Chain Integration ◽  
Current State

Abstract The purpose of this research is to review a sample of literature in the area of supply chain integration. Considering the extensive amount of literature on supply chain integration, it appears that it is still in its infancy. This study reviews a sample of 152 articles and in doing so throw light on different aspects of supply chain integration namely: vertical integration, functional integration, integration models .It discusses and criticizes the current state of literature on this context so that future researches find directions to contribute to missing points and remove obstacles. The scope of this review is limited to a cross-section of the literature in this area. As such, it cannot, and does not, attempt to be an examination of the full range of the literature, but a sampling of important and influential works.

scholarly journals CHALLENGES BEFORE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AGRICULTURE

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marin Petrov ◽  
◽  
Nikolay Penev ◽  
Iskra Nencheva ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Vertical Integration ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Food Processing Industry ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
Processing Industry ◽  
Intermediate Consumption ◽  
Additional Labor ◽  
Activity Information

According its position in the supply chain, agrarian producers could contemplate higher or lower possibilities for the realization of its production. Not all types of cultures allow reaching final clients directly, because those products are aimed for intermediate consumption or are used as a source for Food processing Industry. Reaching final clients producers could be benefited by higher prices of realization of their products, but a "vertical integration forward" is required to be done successfully. Additional labor and capital resources need to be invested in that activity. Information of the market and acquisition of knowledge both commercial and assessment of experts are also required in order to be accomplish the realization of products both in national and external markets. The aim of this research is to identify and asses different ways that are available to Bulgarian agricultural producers for the realization of their production. For that reason precisely the position of the supply chain could determine broadly the depth and the horizon of market possibilities available.

Development of Holistic Framework Incorporating Collaboration, Supply-Demand Synchronization, Traceability and Vertical Integration in Agri-food Supply Chain

2013 ◽  
pp. 294-323
Author(s):  
Sanjay Sharma ◽  
Sanjaysingh Vijaysingh Patil
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Vertical Integration ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Close Cooperation ◽  
Location Design

Successful implementation of food supply chains in improving the productivity and operational efficiency by some companies made many other firms and researchers courteous about this fast developing field. For successful strategies, organizations in agri-food business are aiming to bring all its stakeholders in close cooperation. The agri-food supply chain aims at optimal warehousing and location design, supply-demand synchronization, checking price variations and ultimately minimizing waste and improving productivity at every stage leveraging Information Technology (IT). This research reviews the supply chain status in agri-food sector, categorizes available literature, assesses the influential articles, and proposes the holistic framework in agri-food supply chain. From the literature review, it is observed that the research articles have addressed agri-food supply chain up to a certain point and confined to the apt ideas of supply projections, demand projections, supply-demand disparity, traceability, collaborations etc. There is a need for extensive research to reconsider warehouse and location design, supply-demand projections and gap analysis, transshipment strategies and traceability in an integrated manner. The present study proposes holistic framework addressing the issues of supply-demand synchronization, warehouse design, transportation optimization, traceability, vertical integration and farmer’s credit facility.

Manajemen Rantai Pasok Komoditas Ternak dan Daging Sapi

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
NFN Saptana ◽  
Nyak Ilham
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Vertical Integration ◽  
Market Integration ◽  
Domestic Demand ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Management Performance ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Beef Products ◽  
Level Analysis

<p>Beef products demand keeps increasing and its domestic supply is insufficient. Domestic beef production to meet domestic demand is one of priorities in the 2015-2019 Strategic Plan of the Ministry of Agriculture. This study aims to examine feasibility of cattle business, channel supply chain, and supply chain management performance of cattle and beef commodities. The method of analysis using approaches of feasibility cattle business, supply chain channels of cattle and beef commodities, and cattle supply chain management at farmers’ level. Analysis results show that small-scale cattle fattening business on cash costs was still profitable, but its profit was lower or incurring loss if based on the total costs. Medium and large business scales were profitable and depending on the race types of cattle business. Supply channels were diverse and quite long controlled by middlemen, slaughters, and inter-regional traders/distributors. Supply chain management performance of cattle commodity was relatively well structured with low to moderate market integration. To improve the supply chain management performance, it is necessary to implement a horizontally-integrated business. In addition, it is urgent to involve small and medium-large business involvement, as well as partial vertical integration.</p><p> </p><p>Abstrak</p><p>Produk daging sapi permintaannya terus meningkat dan belum mampu dipenuhi dari produksi domestik. Pemerintah memutuskan bahwa pemenuhan kebutuhan daging sapi menjadi salah satu prioritas utama yang tercantum dalam Renstra Kementerian Pertanian 2015-2019. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji kelayakan usaha ternak sapi pada berbagai skala usaha, saluran rantai pasok, dan kinerja manajemen rantai pasok komoditas ternak sapi dan daging sapi. Metode analisis menggunakan analisis kelayakan usaha ternak sapi, saluran rantai pasok komoditas ternak dan daging sapi, serta manajemen rantai pasok ternak sapi di tingkat peternak. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa usaha penggemukan sapi skala kecil atas biaya tunai masih menguntungkan, namun jika berdasarkan atas biaya total keuntungannya menjadi turun bahkan merugi. Pada usaha skala menengah dan besar memberikan keuntungan yang bervariasi dari moderat hingga tinggi tergantung pada ras sapi yang diusahakan. Saluran rantai pasok sangat beragam dan cukup panjang dengan peran utama pedagang pengumpul antar desa/kecamatan dan pedagang pemotong/pejagal, dan pedagang antar daerah/distributor. Kinerja manajemen rantai pasok komoditas ternak sapi menunjukkan bahwa  tipe struktur pengelolaan rantai pasok ternak dan daging sapi tergolong kategori “keterkaitan pasar” dengan tingkat kinerja pada level rendah hingga moderat. Implikasi kebijakan untuk meningkatkan kinerja manajemen rantai pasok dapat dilakukan melalui usaha yang terintegrasi secara horizontal, meningkatkan kinerja penerapan manajemen rantai pasok dengan melibatkan usaha skala kecil dan menengah/besar, dan meningkatkan integrasi vertikal secara parsial ke arah lebih holistik. </p>

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