scholarly journals The likely role of an executive logistics and supply chain management portfolio on the boards of private industrial corporations

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-25
Author(s):  
WJ (Wessel) Pienaar
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Business Context ◽  
Form Part

The paper outlines the need for an executive logistics and supply chain management portfolio on the boards of private industrial corporations. The concepts of logistics and supply chain management are described in a business context, and the strategic, tactical and operational tiers thereof are discussed. The various business activities that form part of logistics and supply chain management are indicated. It is described how efficient and effective logistics and supply chain management can enhance the competitive advantage and long-term wealth of a business. Five performance areas that collectively best represent successful organisational logistics performance are detailed.

scholarly journals The mediating role of customer relationship management between e-supply chain management and competitive advantage

2022 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 263-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdalrazzaq Aloqool ◽  
Malek Alharafsheh ◽  
Hadeel Abdellatif ◽  
Lana Ahmad Suleiman Alghasawneh ◽  
Jassim Ah-mad Al-Gasawneh
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Customer Relationship Management ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Competitive Position ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study is to explore the role of implementing e-supply chain management (E-SCM) on the competitive position of companies and whether implementing customer relationship management (CRM) can affect the relationship between E-SCM and competitive advantage. To achieve this objective, a quantitative approach was utilized. A total of 300 questionnaires were distributed where 243 questionnaires were returned, with 17 incomplete questionnaires being excluded, leaving 226 usable questionnaires. PLS-SEM software was used to analyze the data. The results of this study demonstrate the imperative role of implementing E-SCM and CRM on creating a competitive advantage for firms. It also shows that CRM mediates the relationship between E-SCM and competitive advantage, suggesting that utilizing different technologies can help firms better communicate with their customers and thus better serve them which in turn will enhance customers’ satisfaction and thus boost the competitive position of the firm.

scholarly journals THE COMMITTEE SYSTEM FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
P Bolton
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Competitive Bidding ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Adjudication Committee ◽  
Bidding Process

When a municipality contracts for goods or services, it must make use of competitive bidding / a public call for tenders for contracts over R200 000 as well as for long term contracts. A competitive bidding process generally consists of different stages, for example, compiling bid specifications, advertising the bid, the receipt and evaluation of bids, and the award and implementation of the contract. The Municipal Supply Chain Management Regulations require a municipality’s Supply Chain Management Policy to provide for a committee system to oversee the different stages. Such committee system must, moreover, consist of at least a bid specification committee, a bid evaluation committee and a bid adjudication committee. Until recently, little attention has been given by the courts to the roles and composition of the different committees in the committee system. It is only after government, and in particular, municipalities have begun to implement the committee system in their procurement processes that it is evident that problems are arising. In recent months, the courts have increasingly had to deal with issues pertaining to the implementation of the committee system.In this article, the relevant legislative provisions on the committee system for competitive bids in local government are discussed. The functions of each committee are explained and all the cases that have thus far involved the implementation of the committee system are critically analysed. Much attention is given to the cases since they serve as a warning to municipalities to uphold and comply with the rules relating to the roles and composition of the different committees. The cases illustrate how important it is for municipalities to ensure that the different committees are properly constituted and that decisions at meetings are properly taken. They also highlight the importance of the supervisory role of the municipal manager over the different committees. In light of the cases it is clear that failure to comply with all the legislative requirements results in very costly litigation. 

THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: MECHANISM OF FUNCTIONING

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 89-96
Author(s):  
Aynur Sadullayeva ◽  
◽  
Naima Kasimova
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Management Mechanism ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Management Concept ◽  
Theoretical Foundations ◽  
Comprehensive Study

The article is devoted to a comprehensive study of the theoretical foundations of a relatively new management concept -Supply chain management (SCM). The article analyzes the approaches of modern authors to determining the scope of SCM activity, and examines the mechanism of its functioning. Special attention is paid to the study of the role of specific strategies in the supply chain management, the purpose of which is to achieve a competitive advantage for the company

scholarly journals The role of technological capabilities in the competitive advantage of companies in the Campinas, SP Tech Hub

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valdir Antonio Vitorino Filho ◽  
Roberto Giro Moori
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Technological Capabilities ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Operational Activities

Purpose This study aims to examine the role of technological capabilities in the competitive advantage of supply chains for the “countryside” hub of São Paulo state. Design/methodology/approach An interdisciplinary approach was adopted by combining the strategic orientation of supply chain management as a link between market and operational activities, with technological capabilities as an essential factor for competitive advantage. This exploratory, mixed-method study was conducted in the Campinas technology hub, which has become important for its available skilled workforce, and broad and structured supply chain. The study sample included ten companies and dealt with the techniques of content analysis and non-parametric statistics – the Mann–Whitney U technique. Findings The results revealed that strategic supply chain management has an impact on technological capabilities and competitive advantage. Originality/value They also showed that technological capabilities have a partial mediating effect on competitive advantage.

scholarly journals The Impact of Long Term Relationship, Process Integration, Cooperation On Supply Chain Management Performance And Competitive Advantage

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
UCI AFRILIYANI ◽  
BAMBANG SUNARKO
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Process Integration ◽  
Management Performance ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Positive Effect

This research is conducted on Small and Medium Industries of Gumelem Coconut Sugarlocated in Gumelem, Susukan Subdistrict, Banjarnegara Regency. This study takes the title:"The Influence of Long Term Relationship, Process Integration, Cooperation on SupplyChain Management Performance and Its Impact on Competitive Advantage (Study onGumMem Coconut Sugar IKM)". The purpose of this study was to determine the effect oflong term relationships, process integration, cooperation on supply chain managementperformance and its effect on competitive advantage. The population in this study were allsmall and medium-sized industries of coconut sugar gumelem in Gumelem Kulon. Thenumber of respondents taken in this study were 71 respondents. Sample Randon Samplingis used in determining this respondent. Based on the results of research and analysis ofdata using Multiple Regression Analysis and Simple Regression Analysis shows that: (1)Long term relationships have a positive effect on supply chain management performance,(2) Process integration has a positive effect on supply chain management performance, (3)Cooperation has an effect positive for supply chain management performance, (4) Supplychain management performance has a positive effect on competitive advantage. Theimplications of the above conclusions are in an effort to increase customer satisfaction, theproducers should pay attention to various policies relating to long term relationships,process integration, cooperation. The efforts made are to improve the supply chainmanagement performance in full in accordance with the needs, policies, trust, cooperationrelated to customer satisfaction of coconut sugar gumelem. And also in order to maintaintight competition in the industrial world, companies must improve supply chain managementperformance.

The role of APS systems in Supply Chain Management: a theoretical and industrial analysis

2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 356 ◽  
Author(s):  
France Anne Gruat La Forme ◽  
Valerie Botta Genoulaz ◽  
Jean Pierre Campagne
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Chain Management
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