scholarly journals Optimal Design of Bioenergy Supply Chains Considering Social Benefits: A Case Study in Northeast China

Processes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cong Gao ◽  
Daogang Qu ◽  
Yang Yang
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Optimal Design ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Northeast China ◽  
Liaoning Province ◽  
Mixed Integer ◽  
Social Benefits ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Government

Bioenergy supply chains can offer social benefits. In most related research, the total number of created jobs is used as the indicator of social benefits. Only a few of them quantify social benefits considering the different impact of economic activities in different locations. In this paper, a new method of measuring the social benefits of bioethanol supply chains is proposed that considers job creation, biomass purchase, and the different impacts of economic activities in different locations. A multi-objective mixed integer linear programming (MILP) model is developed to address the optimal design of a bioethanol supply chain that maximizes both economic and social benefits. The ε-constraint method is employed to solve the model and a set of Pareto-optimal solutions is obtained that shows the relationship between the two objectives. The developed model is applied to case studies in Liaoning Province in Northeast China. Actual data are collected as practical as possible for the feasibility and effectiveness of the results. The results show that the bioethanol supply chain can bring about both economic and social benefits in the given area and offers governments a better and more efficient way to create social benefits. The effect of the government subsidy on enterprises’ decisions about economic and social benefits is discussed.

scholarly journals A Multi-Objective Approach toward Optimal Design of Sustainable Integrated Biodiesel/Diesel Supply Chain Based on First- and Second-Generation Feedstock with Solid Waste Use

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 2261
Author(s):  
Evgeniy Ganev ◽  
Boyan Ivanov ◽  
Natasha Vaklieva-Bancheva ◽  
Elisaveta Kirilova ◽  
Yunzile Dzhelil
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Optimal Design ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Optimization Problems ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Mixed Integer ◽  
Economic Criterion ◽  
Multi Objective

This study proposes a multi-objective approach for the optimal design of a sustainable Integrated Biodiesel/Diesel Supply Chain (IBDSC) based on first- (sunflower and rapeseed) and second-generation (waste cooking oil and animal fat) feedstocks with solid waste use. It includes mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) models of the economic, environmental and social impact of IBDSC, and respective criteria defined in terms of costs. The purpose is to obtain the optimal number, sizes and locations of bio-refineries and solid waste plants; the areas and amounts of feedstocks needed for biodiesel production; and the transportation mode. The approach is applied on a real case study in which the territory of Bulgaria with its 27 districts is considered. Optimization problems are formulated for a 5-year period using either environmental or economic criteria and the remainder are defined as constraints. The obtained results show that in the case of the economic criterion, 14% of the agricultural land should be used for sunflower and 2% for rapeseed cultivation, while for the environmental case, 12% should be used for rapeseed and 3% for sunflower. In this case, the price of biodiesel is 14% higher, and the generated pollutants are 6.6% lower. The optimal transport for both cases is rail.

Applying Industry 4.0 technologies in the COVID–19 sustainable chains

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carina Acioli ◽  
Annibal Scavarda ◽  
Augusto Reis
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Chain Process ◽  
Sustainable Supply Chain ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainable Performance ◽  
The Social ◽  
New Research

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is 1) to investigate the effects on the crucial Industry 4.0 technological innovations that interact between the real and virtual worlds and that are applied in the sustainable supply chain process; 2) to contribute to the identification of the opportunities, the challenges and the gaps that will support the new research study developments and 3) to analyze the impact of the Industry 4.0 technologies as facilitators of the sustainable supply chain performance in the midst of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).Design/methodology/approachThis research is performed through a bibliographic review in the electronic databases of the Emerald Insight, the Scopus and the Web of Science, considering the main scientific publications on the subject.FindingsThe bibliographic search results in 526 articles, followed by two sequential filters for deleting the duplicate articles (resulting in 487 articles) and for selecting the most relevant articles (resulting in 150 articles).Practical implicationsThis article identifies the opportunities and the challenges focused on the emerging Industry 4.0 theme. The opportunities can contribute to the sustainable performance of the supply chains and their territories. The Industry 4.0 can also generate challenges like the social inequalities related to the position of the man in the labor market by replacing the human workforce with the machines. Therefore, the man-machine relationship in the Industry 4.0 era is analyzed as a gap in the literature. Therefore, as a way to fill this gap, the authors of this article suggest the exploration of the research focused on the Society 5.0. Also known as “super-smart society,” this recent theme appeared in Japan in April 2016. According to Fukuda (2020), in addition to the focus on the technological development, the Society 5.0 also aims at the quality of life and the social challenge resolutions.Originality/valueThis article contributes to the analysis of the Industry 4.0 technologies as facilitators in the sustainable supply chain performance. It addresses the impacts of the Industry 4.0 technologies applied to the supply chains in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it analyzes the research gaps and limitations found in the literature. The result of this study can add value and stimulate new research studies related to the application of the Industry 4.0 technologies as facilitators in the supply chain sustainable performance. It can encourage the studies related to the COVID-19 impacts on the sustainable supply chains, and it can promote the research development on the relationship among the man, the machine and the labor in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

scholarly journals Do economic effects of the anti-COVID-19 lockdowns in different regions interact through supply chains?

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. e0255031
Author(s):  
Hiroyasu Inoue ◽  
Yohsuke Murase ◽  
Yasuyuki Todo
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Economic Effect ◽  
Economic Loss ◽  
Policy Coordination ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Agent Based ◽  
Exogenous Shocks ◽  
Flow Components

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, many cities, states, and countries have ‘locked down’, restricting economic activities in non-essential sectors. Such lockdowns have substantially shrunk production in most countries. This study examines how the economic effects of lockdowns in different regions interact through supply chains, which are a network of firms for production, by simulating an agent-based model of production using supply-chain data for 1.6 million firms in Japan. We further investigate how the complex network structure affects the interactions between lockdown regions, emphasising the role of upstreamness and loops by decomposing supply-chain flows into potential and circular flow components. We find that a region’s upstreamness, intensity of loops, and supplier substitutability in supply chains with other regions largely determine the economic effect of the lockdown in the region. In particular, when a region lifts its lockdown, its economic recovery substantially varies depending on whether it lifts the lockdown alone or together with another region closely linked through supply chains. These results indicate that the economic effect produced by exogenous shocks in a region can affect other regions and therefore this study proposes the need for inter-region policy coordination to reduce economic loss due to lockdowns.

scholarly journals Assessment of behavioral factors influencing cooperation in logistics

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 34-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetiana Kolodizieva
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Behavioral Approach ◽  
Dual Relationships ◽  
Behavioral Factors ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Social

The article explores theoretical and methodical aspects of managing dual relationships that arise between participants in logistic cooperation in the process of formation and functioning of supply chains. The use of a behavioral approach to defining supply chains has allowed identifying and justifying the priority role of behavioral factors that influence modern logistics entities and determine the effectiveness and long-term satisfaction with logistics cooperation. Given the literature summary, the study has classified types of cooperation in logistic activity and proved that among the behavioral factors influencing the of logistical cooperation efficiency, the trust is of particular importance, which remains a limitation, a bottleneck in the process of formation and development of dual relationships in logistics chains. It is proposed to introduce a generic indicator, namely the level of confidence in the supply chain to assess the social, economic and strategic aspects of logistics interaction. A methodological approach to assessing the level of trust in logistic cooperation was adjusted based on determining the composition of criteria that directly affect this indicator and using the expert survey of supply chain participants. The study proposes to use the confidence indicator to form and improve networks and supply chains, taking into account its value when constructing a generalized outsourcing model.

Concepts for Sustainable End Consumer Movements in City Supply Chains

2016 ◽  
pp. 107-127
Author(s):  
Oana Stefana Mitrea ◽  
Kyandoghere Kyamakya
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
End Users ◽  
Supply Chain Networks ◽  
Modern Cities ◽  
The Social ◽  
Private Citizens ◽  
Shopping Trips ◽  
Consumer Movements

Traffic chaos, stress, congestion, environmental pollution, as well as the social problems resulting from the uncoordinated shopping trips of private citizens and companies and online deliveries represent key problems of the modern cities. In our opinion, their solving requires an intelligent coordination of the end-consumer supply-chain-related actions and movements, which should be based on mutual visibility, self-organization, and cooperation of the involved actors. This chapter presents and comments from a sustainability perspective several IT concepts that can optimize the modern ECM (end-consumer movements) related logistics. They rely on the intelligent coordination of end-consumers demands (ranging from short-term to long-term), the resulting reduction of supply-chain-related traffic, and the networking of social resources involved in such city supply chains. The focus is placed on the creation of multidimensional synergies among the involved actors on all scales and the support of the participative supply-chain networks, which are driven by end-users.

scholarly journals Tax or Subsidy? Optimal Carbon Emission Policy: A Supply Chain Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xing Yin ◽  
Xiaolin Chen ◽  
Xiaolin Xu ◽  
Lianmin Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Carbon Emission ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Green Technology ◽  
Manufacturing Firm ◽  
Numerical Studies ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Government ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
The Cost

With a rigid requirement for environment protection, governments need to make appropriate policies to induce firms to adopt green technology in consideration of the rapidly increasing demand for environmentally friendly products. We investigated the government policy from the perspective of a supply chain, which consisted of the upstream government (she) and the downstream manufacturing firm (he). The government decided on the policy (tax or subsidy) to maximize the social welfare, while the firm decided on the greenness level of the product, which affects the consumers’ choice behavior and hence his own demand. Assuming else being equal, the government should adopt the tax policy if consumers are very sensitive to the greenness, the cost of greening is high, or the negative impact due to carbon emission is large, and subsidize the firm otherwise. We also conduct some numerical studies when price is endogenous. The main insights can be carried over.

scholarly journals Research on an Enterprise Remanufacturing Strategy Based on Government Intervention

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 6549
Author(s):  
Jian Cao ◽  
Jiayun Zeng ◽  
Yuting Yan ◽  
Xihui Chen
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Government Regulation ◽  
Stackelberg Game ◽  
Government Intervention ◽  
Green Supply Chain Management ◽  
Green Supply Chain ◽  
Social Benefits ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
The Government

Due to rapid economic development and population growth, environmental pollution problems such as urban pollution and depletion of natural resources have become increasingly prominent. Municipal solid waste is part of these problems. However, waste is actually an improperly placed resource. As a part of green supply chain management, remanufacturing can turn waste products into remanufactured products for resale. Based on the development status of China’s remanufacturing industry, this paper establishes three Stackelberg game models, namely the free recycling model (model N), the government regulation model based on the reward–penalty mechanism (model G), and the government dual-intervention model (model GF). In this study, the standard solution method for the Stackelberg game method, namely the backward induction method, is applied to solve the dynamic game equilibrium. For comparison, a further numerical analysis is also carried. The research results show that: (1) in the closed-loop supply chain based on remanufacturing, the strengthening of cooperation between manufacturers and remanufacturers is beneficial in terms of maximizing supply chain profits; (2) in order to maximize social benefits, the government needs to intervene in green supply chain management; (3) government regulation is particularly important when the remanufacturing industry is in the initial stage of development; (4) government intervention needs to be based on the development level of the remanufacturing industry; (5) in order to maximize social benefits, it is recommended that the government consider the ratio between the green consumption subsidies and the taxes on new products.

Trust, power and supply chain integration in Web-enabled supply chains

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 524-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlo Mora-Monge ◽  
Gioconda Quesada ◽  
Marvin E. Gonzalez ◽  
Joshua M. Davis
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Supply Chain Integration ◽  
Trading Partner ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social

Purpose This study aims to examine the effects of trading partner trust and trading partner power, on supply chain integration, and their impact on business performance in the context of Web-enabled supply chains. In doing so, the authors extend previous studies by exploring this phenomenon by using an integrative theory-driven approach. Design/methodology/approach This study presents a theoretical model grounded on the resource-based and dynamic capabilities views and the social capital theory. Data collected from 175 firms in the USA are used to test the hypotheses using structural equation modeling. Findings Results highlight the importance of trust and supply chain integration on business performance, whereas power did not appear to have an effect on supply chain integration in Web-enabled supply chains. The findings are robust to concerns of endogeneity, common method bias and alternative model specification. Practical implications Companies engaged in Web-enabled supply chains need to focus on increasing their integration efforts, and these efforts must also be accompanied by partnerships built on trust. Trading partners who might be inclined to use coercive strategies to influence other members of the supply chain in Web-enabled environments may be better off using cooperative approaches based on trust to achieve their desired goals. Originality/value This study integrates the resource-based view, dynamic capabilities view and the social capital theory to explore the dynamic relationships between trading partner trust, trading partner power and supply chain integration in Web-enabled supply chains. In doing so, this paper extends prior studies by examining supply chain integration’s impact on business performance and its mediating role, as it relates to trading partner trust and power in Web-enabled supply chains.

Crop Insurance in India – Past, Present&Future

2002 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. N. Rao
Keyword(s):  
Crop Insurance ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Social Benefits ◽  
Insurance Scheme ◽  
Agricultural Insurance ◽  
Farming Community ◽  
The Social ◽  
Increase Productivity ◽  
The Government

In a country like India where nearly 2/3rd of the population depends on agriculture for their livelihood and agriculture is prone to the vagaries of nature, crop insurance has to play the role of a vital institution. Crop insurance itself cannot increase productivity or be a source of financing, but it can play a role in enhancing both. The Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme (CCIS) introduced during the VIIth Five-year plan period, despite its shortcomings, farmers received nearly 6 times the premium as claims, but the coverage could not go beyond 5% of the total farming community. The National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS), which replaced CCIS w.e.f. 1999–00, is an improved version. All successful crop insurance programs worldwide are actively supported and financed by governments and the case is no different for India, as the social benefits outweigh the social costs. The government has two immediate tasks. One, to streamline the financing of crop insurance through single point subsidy and allow the program to run professionally. And second, to improve the scheme substantially through such measures as covering post harvest losses, package policies, reduction of size of insurance unit, streamlining agricultural relief, setting up an exclusive organisation for implementation.

scholarly journals E-PROCUREMENT ADOPTION IN GOVERNMENT INSTITUTION: PREDICTING SOCIAL VALUES EFFECT ON INTENTION AND USAGE BEHAVIOR OF E-PROCUREMENT

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hery Suliantoro ◽  
Imam Ghozali ◽  
Mochamad Agung Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Social Values ◽  
Social Benefits ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Social Risk ◽  
Government Institutions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Usage Behavior ◽  
The Government

The main purpose of this paper is to examine empirically the influence of social factorson the adoption of e-Procurement in government institutions. The research design used isa survey research. The theoretical model is empirically tested with data collected from 130work units involving 185 respondents from across the local government institutions in CentralJava, Indonesia. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data. The results showthe influence of social values on the adoption of e-Procurement in government institutions.The study results sugest that volunteering based solidarity affects on usage behavior ofe-Procurement. This attitude is influenced by the social expectations of the individual againstthe social benefits of e-Procurement. Other findings, individuals who have a moderateattitude (compromise and permissive) are likely to have a low intention of the e-Procurement.This paper offers a model of development for the government adoption of e-Procurement ingovernment institutions through a participatory approach. Implementation of e-Procurementrequires the solidarity movement of individuals who voluntarily diffusing technology. Thispaper is a study on the adoption of e-Procurement in the public sector that involves socialfactors as the main determinants of technology in performing of adoption behavior. Thestudy's findings provide insight into the importance of the social benefits and social risk ininfluencing the adoption of e-Procurement.Keywords: E-Procurement; Volunteering; Solidarity; Social Risk; Social Expectancy.

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