scholarly journals The Lack of Communication and the Need of IT for Supply-Chain Management Strategies in SMEs

10.28945/2483 ◽  
2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni Fulantelli ◽  
Mario Allegra ◽  
Antonia Zelia Pia Vitrano
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Planning And Control ◽  
Italian Experience ◽  
Integration Planning

The term “Supply Chain Management” (SCM) denotes the creation, integration, planning and control of all elements of universal added-value chains, from the procurement of raw materials to the final delivery to the customer. IT offer huge potentials for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises to activate effective SCM mechanisms. Even though experts estimate the potential saving that can be achieved through the implementation of effective SCM strategies at 3-5 per cent of turnover, SMEs are experiencing a great deal of difficulty in coping with these strategies. Reasons for this, especially among small enterprises (50 employees and under), are to be found in the specific enterprise culture. The results presented in this paper are the outcome of an EU funded project named “Supply Chain Partnership”, a pilot project aimed at analysing the communication, social and technological obstacles to the implementation of effective SCM strategies in SMEs. The focus of this paper is on the Italian experience, and concerns an industrial district located in Sicily.

scholarly journals Analisa Rantai Pasokan Hijau Studi Kasus: Perusahaan Pengelasan Besi (Baja)

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gina Lathifah ◽  
Bezaleel Gabriel ◽  
Yolanda Putri Syarifah ◽  
Khairul Fahmi ◽  
Andreas Tedd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Green Supply Chain ◽  
Material Source ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Iron Plate ◽  
Metal Metal ◽  
Metal Products

Industri adalah kegiatan ekonomi yang mengolah bahan baku dan/atau memanfaatkan sumber daya industri sehingga menghasilkan barang yang mempunyai nilai tambah atau manfaat lebih tinggi, perusahaan merupakan salah satu usaha yang berbasis Usaha Kecil Menengah (UKM ) dan bergerak dalam bidang pembuatan produk logam besi. Perusahaan melakukan usaha bisnis yang menyediakan produk berupa pagar pintu besi, canopi, teralis, dan railing dari besi. Dalam menjalankan usahanya, Perusahaan sudah menerapkan prinsip Green Supply Chain dengan supplier, menjadi pemasok sumber bahan utama dalam pengolahan produksi logam di UKM. Green Supply Chain Manajemen adalah managemen rantai pasok yang berhubungan dengan aspek lingkungan untuk memaksimalkan keuntungan dan efektivitas kerja dengan memperhatikan lingkungan. Tujuan penelitian adalah mengidentifikasi adanya konsep ramah lingkungan dalam rantai pasok perusahaan. Dalam proses produksi, dihasilkan bermacam jenis olahan logam dengan limbah atau waste yang banyak seperti percahan besi, potongan besi dan scrap dimana waste tersebut masih dapat di olah kembali. Perusahaan menerapkan konsep Green Supply Chain, yang dapat dibuktikan dari cara perusahaan melakukan proses pengolahan limbah besi dengan mencairkan menjadi plat besi yang berkualitas lebih rendah. Kualitas besi yang dihasilkan oleh distributor dari waste mempunyai persentasi kadar besi sebesar 35% yang dilakukan. Kemudian hasil plat besi yang didapat didistribusikan kembali kepada konsumen maupun distributor lain.   Industry is an economic activity that processes raw materials and / or utilizes industrial resources so as to produce goods that have added value or higher benefits, the company is one of the businesses based on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and is engaged in manufacturing metal metal products. The company runs a business that provides products in the form of metal door fences, canopies, trellis, and railing from iron. In running its business, the Company has applied the principle of Green Supply Chain with suppliers, becoming a supplier of the main material source in processing metal production in SMEs. Green Supply Chain Management is supply chain management that deals with environmental aspects to maximize profits and work effectiveness with regard to the environment. The research objective is to identify the existence of environmentally friendly concepts in the company's supply chain. In the production process, various types of metal products are produced with a lot of waste or waste such as iron scrap, scrap iron and scrap where the waste can still be processed again. The company applies the Green Supply Chain concept, which can be proven from the way the company carries out the processing of iron waste by melting it into a lower quality iron plate. The quality of iron produced by distributors from waste has a percentage of iron content of 35%. Then the results of the obtained iron plate is distributed back to consumers and other distributors.

Prospect of lean practices towards construction supply chain management trends

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Phuoc Luong Le ◽  
Nguyen Thi Duc Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Architectural Engineering ◽  
Planning And Control ◽  
Last Planner System ◽  
Last Planner ◽  
And Control

Purpose To deal with the present situation and recover after the COVID-19 pandemic, construction firms are required to recognise the trends in construction supply chain management (CSCM) for the upcoming years and determine the appropriate practices towards the trends for the improvement of construction activities in terms of strategy, tactic and operations. This paper aims to recognise key trends in CSCM and uses these trends as strategic criteria for the evaluation and prioritisation of lean construction (LC) tools at different project phases including design and architectural engineering, planning and control, on-site construction and safety management. Design/methodology/approach The integrated analytic hierarchy process–Delphi method is used to collect and analyse the data from construction experts to evaluate the importance levels of the CSCM trends and recommend the appropriate tools for LC practices to improve project performances. Findings Seven key CSCM trends are identified: lean supply chain management (SCM), supply chain (SC) integration, SC standardisation, SC problem-solving, SC information-sharing, SC flexibility and SC sustainability. Based on these trends, a set of prioritised lean tools are suggested for LC practices, in which “virtual design construction” (VDC) and “last planner system” are considered as the central tools. These two LC practices can be integrated with other effective tools to support the strategic, tactical and operational targets in construction supply chain (CSC) projects. Research limitations/implications This study gives the managerial implications by developing an application framework of LC practices for CSC projects. The framework promotes “VDC” as a strategic tool for the phase of design and architectural engineering and considers “last planner system” as the central LC practice for the phase of project planning and control. The framework also focuses on the improvement of efficiency in construction operations by taking into account the aspects of on-site collaboration, problem-solving, improvement and safety. Originality/value Up to date, there is still a lack of researches in classifying and prioritising the significant LC tools for each project phase to deal with CSC issues in both breadth and depth. Thus, this study is performed to provide construction managers with the awareness of CSCM trends on which they can focus to have strategic criteria for selecting LC practices to improve CSC performances.

Mathematical Modeling of Supply Chain Management Systems

2010 ◽  
pp. 344-357
Author(s):  
N. Anbazhagan
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Mathematical Models ◽  
Stochastic Models ◽  
Management System ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chain Management System

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the practice of coordinating the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to parts supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer. Different supply chains have been designed for a variety of firms and this chapter discusses some issues in this regard. This chapter attempts to find why we require different supply chain for different companies. In this chapter we discuss the role of stochastic models in supply chain management system, and also discuss other mathematical models for SCM.

Adoption of Blockchain Technology to Improve Integrity of Halal Supply Chain Management

2021 ◽  
pp. 2488-2496
Author(s):  
Yudi Fernando ◽  
Mohd Ridzuan Darun ◽  
Ahmed Zainul Abideen ◽  
Daing Nasir Ibrahim ◽  
Marco Tieman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Product Distribution ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chain Networks ◽  
Fast Growing ◽  
Blockchain Technology

The fast-growing number of Halal integrity issues has attracted the scholar's debate on improving integrity in practicing the Halal supply chain. To investigate how firms comply with Halal procedures in supply chain may not possibly provide much potential research gaps. The application of technology in improving Halal supply chain management on blockchain technology should be given urgent priority. The aim of this chapter is to explore the possibility to integrate blockchain technology to improve the use of Halal supply chain management. Blockchain technology will help the Halal based oriented firm in the supply chain to trace the source of the raw materials, products, labeling information, and Halal product distribution to strengthen the supply chain networks. Blockchain technology-driven Halal supply chain shall overcome and surpass issues related to Halal integrity and certifications which could also have an impact globally.

Leveraging Supply Chain Management in the Digital Economy

2009 ◽  
pp. 526-531
Author(s):  
Mahesh S. Raisinghani
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
End User ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Critical Part ◽  
Functional Areas

A supply chain is a network of facilities and distribution options that performs the functions of procurement of materials, transformation of these materials into intermediate and finished products, and the distribution of these finished products to customers. In other words, supply chain encompasses all of the activities associated with moving goods from raw-materials stage through to the end user. The information systems needed to monitor all of these activities are a critical part of the mix. Successful supply chain management (SCM), then, coordinates and integrates all of these activities into a seamless process. It embraces and links all of the partners in the chain. In addition to the key functional areas within the organization, these partners include vendors, carriers, third-party logistics companies, and information systems providers.

scholarly journals An Assessment of Strategic Management on Supply Chain Management and Logistics - A Path Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Azzam A. Abou-Moghli
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Technological Innovation ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Business World ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Pharmaceutical Firms

An efficient supply chain management is essential for the survival of organizations in the present competitive business world. Without effectual supply chain management strategies, the performance of organizations deteriorates. To examine different strategies such as customer orientation, innovating strategy and technological innovation in the financial and non-financial performance of pharmaceutical firms. A path analysis study was conducted in which a questionnaire with regard to strategic management on supply chain and logistics was distributed amongst 10 pharmaceutical companies in Jordan. The results have revealed a positive and significant influence of customer-oriented strategies on the financial performance of companies. In contrast, the results show no significant impact of technological innovation on financial and non-financial performance of the pharmaceutical firms. However, there has been a significant correlation found between innovating strategies and the performance of the organizations. The study has asserted companies to focus and attempt more efforts to enhance their supply chain management strategies to upgrade their performance.

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