scholarly journals Management Strategies and Collaborative Relationships for Sustainability in the Agrifood Supply Chain

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 749
Author(s):  
Juan Carlos Pérez-Mesa ◽  
Laura Piedra-Muñoz ◽  
Emilio Galdeano-Gómez ◽  
Cynthia Giagnocavo
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Social Economy ◽  
Company Performance ◽  
Growth Strategies ◽  
Collaborative Relationships ◽  
Supply Chain Strategy ◽  
European Consumer ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Complete Framework

The present article proposes a complete framework for supply chain strategy (SCS) analysis that is adapted to the specific characteristics of the agrifood chain, thereby facilitating the management of the former. As a specific case of analysis, the horticultural supply chain, originating in Spain and ending with the European consumer, was analyzed, taking as a reference the marketing companies at origin (mainly social economy companies, that is, cooperatives). In addition, a survey of marketing companies is conducted to possibly determine which explicit cooperative growth strategies may include horizontal and vertical collaboration relationships with other members of the chain. The aim was to analyze with whom the horticultural commercialization company collaborates within the supply chain and the key points of such a collaboration. A model analyzing the influence of collaboration on company performance was also considered. The results reveal that, in recent years, aspects related to quality and health have been surpassed and replaced by the concept of sustainability within a framework of collaboration with customers. Additionally, upstream collaboration has been found to be, in most cases, more profitable than collaboration with customers. In any case, it became evident that there is a need to expand collaboration within the chain by incorporating the supplier of the supplier, with the aim of making the chain more profitable.

scholarly journals Management Strategies and Collaborative Relationships in the Agrifood Supply Chain. Evidence from the Horticultural Sector in Spain

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Carlos Pérez Mesa ◽  
Laura Piedra-Muñoz ◽  
Emilio Galdeano-Gómez ◽  
Cynthia Giagnocavo
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Social Economy ◽  
Company Performance ◽  
Growth Strategies ◽  
Collaborative Relationships ◽  
Supply Chain Strategy ◽  
European Consumer ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Complete Framework

The present article proposes a complete framework for Supply Chain Strategy (SCS) analysis that is adapted to the specific characteristics of the agrifood chain, thereby facilitating management of the former. As a specific case of analysis, the horticultural supply chain, originating in Spain and ending with the European consumer, is analyzed, taking as a reference the marketing companies at origin (mainly social economy companies, i.e.; cooperatives). In addition, a survey of marketing companies is conducted to possibly determine which explicit cooperative growth strategies may include horizontal and vertical collaboration relationships with other members of the chain. The aim is to analyze with whom the cooperative collaborates within the supply chain and the key points of such collaboration. A model analyzing the influence of collaboration on company performance is also considered. The results reveal that, in recent years, aspects related to quality and health have been surpassed and replaced by the concept of sustainability within a framework of collaboration with customers. In any case, it becomes evident that there is a need to expand collaboration within the chain by incorporating the supplier of the supplier, with the aim of making the chain more profitable.

Supply chain strategy and its impacts on product and market growth strategies: A case study of SMEs

2013 ◽  
Vol 145 (1) ◽  
pp. 397-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Sharifi ◽  
Hossam S Ismail ◽  
Jun Qiu ◽  
Saeed Najafi Tavani
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Growth Strategies ◽  
Supply Chain Strategy ◽  
Market Growth

scholarly journals Demand Management Strategies in Services Industry and Measuring its Impact on Company Performance

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renu L Rajani ◽  
Githa S. Heggde ◽  
Rupesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Demand Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Company Performance ◽  
Competitive Performance ◽  
Demand Planning ◽  
Services Industry ◽  
Forecasting Techniques

Abstract This study explores the relationships between selected Supply Chain Risks (SCRs), use of Demand Management Strategies (DMS) in services industry and impact on Company performance. An empirical framework is proposed in which presence of SCRs influences use of DMS during peak and lean demand. Use of these options is related to improved company performance, i.e. Supply Chain (SC) competitive performance, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. The empirical tests using a Structured Equation Model (SEM) were carried out based on data from survey of 439 services businesses in India covering 10 services industry groups. The results demonstrate the contingent relationship between SCRs and company performance and use of DMS as mediator. The presence of demand variability risk influences the use of Demand Planning and Forecasting techniques and Controlling of customer arrival during peaks. Use of Demand Planning and Forecasting techniques enhances SC Competitive performance. Controlling customer arrival during peaks improves financial performance. Mismatch of Capacity against demand (unused capacity) leads to use of techniques to influence demand during lean periods which in turn improves SC performance, customer satisfaction, as well as financial performance. Presence of delivery quality risk does not influence use of DMS.

scholarly journals Strategic consensus between functions and the role of supply chain technology as moderator

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 735 ◽  
Author(s):  
Titik Kusmantini ◽  
Tulus Haryono ◽  
Wisnu Untoro ◽  
Ahmad Ikhwan Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Empirical Finding ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Company Performance ◽  
Manufacturing Strategy ◽  
Ideal Types ◽  
Supply Chain Strategy ◽  
Interaction Approach ◽  
Lean Supply Chain

Purpose: This study aims to identify whether the degree of fit of the correlation between high supply chain and manufacturing strategy will result in a better performance.Design/methodology/approach: Strategic alignment test between the functions uses 102 SMEs in Yogyakarta as, Indonesia with purposive sampling technique. The data are collected by distributing questionnaires to the companies that qualify the criteria of the sample, respondent target are procurement manager, production and IT.Findings: Samples are grouped into two ideal types of strategies used mean split technique. 53 SMEs adopt ASCS (Agile Supply Chain Strategy) and 49 SMEs adopt LSCS (Lean Supply Chain Strategy). Two of the strategy groups have a low value of misfit score; it means that the degree of fit between supply chain strategy and manufacturing strategy is high. The result of simple regression test by using one side technique shows that a regression coefficient values is negative both in LSCS and ASCS group, but the hypothesis test is only proven on ASCS group while LSCS group is not significant.Research limitations/implications: (1) The empirical finding of bivariate fit model test encourage a research space to explore the other contingent variable besides manufacturing strategy. For example, business and information technology strategy; (2) The measurement of the company performance becomes the objective of the success of the alignment of supply chain strategy with the contingent variable which should be specified using the performance variable of the supply chain.Originality/value: The use of Euclidean distance formula is expected to cover the technical limitations of contingency test by using interaction approach between the complex variables; the value of misfit score reflects the extent to which program alignment between the company functions.

scholarly journals Analysis of Company Capability, Supply Chain Management of Competitive Advantage, and Company Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-104
Author(s):  
Nuraini Nuraini ◽  
Sumitro Sarkum ◽  
Abdul Halim
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Company Performance ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chain Strategy ◽  
Moderating Variables

The main purpose of this test is to determine the situation that affects the independent variables like the company's ability, supply chain management practices, supply chain responsiveness, and supply chain strategy regarding competitive advantage which is used as the dependent variable. As well as supply chain management practices on company performance are used as moderating variables at UPPKS ANANDA JAYA. This research uses non-probability sampling analysis method and technical Accidental Sampling, this research was conducted to distributors with a total of 150 respondents. The conclusion of this test shows that the company's performance can develop quality with competitive advantages and supply chain management practices that are met. Likewise, with the capabilities of the company, supply chain responsiveness and supply chain strategies have a positive effect so that companies can increase their competitive advantage. However, it is different in the supply chain management practice variable which cannot develop a competitive advantage in the company. To be able to advance competitive advantage, companies must pay attention to and know the weaknesses that can become problems, it is necessary to have strengths by implementing supply chain management to maintain the company's competitive advantage.

A Manufacturing Supply Chain Business Model and Its Implementation in a Plastics Manufacturing Company

2006 ◽  
Vol 532-533 ◽  
pp. 1096-1099
Author(s):  
Ka Fu Chu ◽  
Chi Fai Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Inventory Management ◽  
Business Model ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Supply Chain Strategy ◽  
Manufacturing Supply Chain ◽  
Manufacturing Company ◽  
Technology Applications ◽  
Demand Changes

Effective inventory management strategies and their efficient implementation are recognized as important elements in a manufacturer’s business model. The targets are reduction of the level and value of inventory maintained, high speed in transforming them to orders delivered to customers and flexibility in dealing with demand changes. This paper proposes a business model for inventory management in a Hong Kong plastic products manufacturing company with production facilities located in the mainland. It shows how E-business technology applications have opened up the horizon for realization of such a business model. A supply chain strategy based on mutual trust and inventory information visibility is essential in the implementation of such a business model. The model has been found to be valid and feasible. The benefits attainable to parties in the supply chain are evaluated. It is proposed that the model can also be applied successfully for similar benefits in other companies.

scholarly journals Simulation-Based Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Sustainable Supply Chains—Re-Design in an Approach to Supply Chain Strategy

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 3504
Author(s):  
Blanka Tundys ◽  
Tomasz Wiśniewski
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Environmental Aspect ◽  
Supply Chain Strategy ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Negative Environmental Impact

The aim of the study was to analyze emissions in the supply chain and to identify, based on a literature analysis, which supply chain strategies could contribute to reducing these emissions. A broad spectrum of new supply chain strategy solutions was identified and, based on simulations of selected products, conclusions were drawn and the advantages and disadvantages of theoretical solutions were presented for individual cases. A critical analysis of the literature and simulation methods were used to illustrate the problem presented in this paper, to identify the factors causing greenhouse gas emissions and to draw conclusions in the form of proposals to redesign existing strategies, considering the factors determining the increase in pollution caused by the performed logistics processes. The results of the simulations and the literature analysis indicate that solutions related to the redesign of strategies must consider the specificity of the product and the nature of the chain. Not all proposed strategies are applicable to all chains, and each new strategy must be carefully considered and consider many factors. An important element to reduce the negative environmental impact of chains is a well-thought-out relationship with suppliers, a well-chosen and adapted logistics infrastructure, including means of transport. The presented solutions clearly indicate that the environmental aspect plays an increasingly important role in chain management and influences the applied chain strategies. However, reducing the environmental impact of a chain is not a revolutionary approach and an easy-to-implement strategy change, but a well-thought-out, long-term process that considers the specifics of the products, the possibilities of alternative sourcing and distribution modes, and the need to invest in logistics infrastructure to make it as environmentally neutral as possible.

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