scholarly journals Sustainability in the Coffee Supply Chain and Purchasing Policies: A Case Study Research

2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 459
Author(s):  
João F. Proença ◽  
Ana Cláudia Torres ◽  
Bernardo Marta ◽  
Débora Santos Silva ◽  
Grazielle Fuly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Business Operations ◽  
Sustainability Practices ◽  
Purchasing Policy

The literature shows that companies increasingly need to become more sustainable. To achieve sustainable development, supply chain management needs to be related to sustainable business practices, which include relevant values and sustainable purchasing policies. Focusing on these principles on the topic of coffee, this study shows the difficulties associated with this product. The study finds that coffee production is dependent on factors unrelated to management. This paper presents a case study of Delta Cafés owned by Grupo Nabeiro, a Portuguese company that shows relevant ways of achieving sustainable business methods to be incorporated in supply chain management. Our research shows a business based on sustainable, efficient handling of the food safety of its product and certification along the supply chain, as well as an adaptable purchasing policy. By reviewing the literature and information provided by the company, we confirm that the case study is a business leader in innovation, thought process, and action related to sustainability practices. Our research illustrates how business operations and culture can be explored to achieve sustainable buying processes and practices.

Role of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in E-Supply Chain Management

2011 ◽  
pp. 97-109
Author(s):  
Fang Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Logistics Industry ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Global Logistics ◽  
Modern Business

This chapter studies the role that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play in the e-supply chain management. It has two objectives: (1) it explores how a SME embraces and implements electronic supply chain management (e-SCM) and the challenges facing it, and (2) it develops strategy to deal with the challenges. The chapter draws upon a case study of IFC Global Logistics (IFC), a small-to-medium-sized third party logistics provider. The case study illustrates how the SME embraces enabling technologies, the Internet, and modern business practices to integrate its supply chain management processes and to create for itself differentiation and a competitive advantage in the tough logistics industry. Based upon a literature review and the case study, the chapter explores effective strategy for SMEs in e-supply chain management.

scholarly journals Assessing the rigor of case study research in supply chain management

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan A. Seuring
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Research ◽  
Research Fields

PurposeThis paper aims to assess the current practice in research on supply chain management applying a case study method. Two particular research fields, namely sustainable supply chain management (SustSCM) and performance supply chain management (PerformSCM), are used as examples.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on a content analysis, where quality criteria for documenting case study research are analyzed. A total of 68 papers from the two research fields (51 SustSCM and 17 PerformSCM) forms the sample. The criteria of analysis chosen are taken from the case study research process.FindingsThere are two major findings: first, supply chain researchers have to make a greater effort to collect data from supply chains (i.e. at least two, or better, three or more stages of the supply chains). Second, the research process needs to be more comprehensively documented in related peer‐reviewed journal publications. This way, the value of case study based research might be appreciated more, as well enabling stronger conclusions to be drawn on the individual piece of research.Research limitations/implicationsThe research presented focuses on two particular fields inside SCM. However, the observations made that methodological rigor is often lacking in the papers holds for both fields.Originality/valueThe paper contributes to the further development of appropriate empirical research strategies for supply chain management.

Role of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in E-Supply Chain Management

2012 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fang Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Logistics Industry ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Global Logistics ◽  
Modern Business

This chapter studies the role that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play in the e-supply chain management. It has two objectives: (1) it explores how a SME embraces and implements electronic supply chain management (e-SCM) and the challenges facing it, and (2) it develops strategy to deal with the challenges. The chapter draws upon a case study of IFC Global Logistics (IFC), a small-to-medium-sized third party logistics provider. The case study illustrates how the SME embraces enabling technologies, the Internet, and modern business practices to integrate its supply chain management processes and to create for itself differentiation and a competitive advantage in the tough logistics industry. Based upon a literature review and the case study, the chapter explores effective strategy for SMEs in e-supply chain management.

Identifying Business Processes for, and Challenges to, Electronic Supply Chain Management

2011 ◽  
pp. 251-266
Author(s):  
T. Sinkkonen
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Inventory Control ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
North West

This case examines the business practices of a small company in North-West Tasmania and identifies problems and challenges for electronic supply chain management (ESCM). The company is adopting ESCM to increase the speed of invoice production and to improve the accuracy of inventory control in its current supply chain management (SCM) system. The case study provides detailed analysis of the company, its merchandise and its experience of implementing ESCM. The analysis begins with an examination of current business practices, human resources, the information system, and issues related to customers, suppliers, products, and inventory control. Using this information, the case study examines how the company processes and fulfils sales orders, updates its inventory, and handles the receipt of ordered goods. The case concludes with a summary of the shortcomings of the company’s current SCM system and the main challenges the business faces in implementing ESCM. This study forms part of a larger ongoing investigation being conducted into SCM within small and medium-sized businesses in North-West Tasmania.

Identifying Business Processes for, and Challenges to, Electronic Supply Chain Management

2011 ◽  
pp. 127-140
Author(s):  
Tarmo Sinkkonen
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Inventory Control ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
North West

This case examines the business practices of a small company in North–West Tasmania and identifies problems and challenges for electronic supply chain management (ESCM). The company is adopting ESCM to increase the speed of invoice production and to improve the accuracy of inventory control in its current supply chain management (SCM) system. The case study provides detailed analysis of the company, its merchandise and its experience of implementing ESCM. The analysis begins with an examination of current business practices, human resources, the information system, and issues related to customers, suppliers, products, and inventory control. Using this information, the case study examines how the company processes and fulfils sales orders, updates its inventory, and handles the receipt of ordered goods. The case concludes with a summary of the shortcomings of the company’s current SCM system and the main challenges the business faces in implementing ESCM. This study forms part of a larger ongoing investigation being conducted into SCM within small and medium sized businesses in North–West Tasmania.

Identifying Business Processes for, and Challenges to, Electronic Supply Chain Management

2011 ◽  
pp. 127-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarmo Sinkkonen
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Detailed Analysis ◽  
Inventory Control ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Chain Management

This case examines the business practices of a small company in NorthWest Tasmania and identifies problems and challenges for electronic supply chain management (ESCM). The company is adopting ESCM to increase the speed of invoice production and to improve the accuracy of inventory control in its current supply chain management (SCM) system. The case study provides detailed analysis of the company, its merchandise and its experience of implementing ESCM. The analysis begins with an examination of current business practices, human resources, the information system, and issues related to customers, suppliers, products, and inventory control. Using this information, the case study examines how the company processes and fulfils sales orders, updates its inventory, and handles the receipt of ordered goods. The case concludes with a summary of the shortcomings of the companys current SCM system and the main challenges the business faces in implementing ESCM. This study forms part of a larger ongoing investigation being conducted into SCM within small and medium sized businesses in NorthWest Tasmania.

Blockchain in Supply Chain: Case Study of Lottemart Ciputat

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. K. Handoyo ◽  
M. R. Mashudi ◽  
H. P. Ipung
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Information Asymmetry ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Business Case ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Production Processes

Current supply chain methods are having difficulties in resolving problems arising from the lack of trust in supply chains. The root reason lies in two challenges brought to the traditional mechanism: self-interests of supply chain members and information asymmetry in production processes. Blockchain is a promising technology to address these problems. The key objective of this paper is to present qualitative analysis for blockchain in supply chain as the decision-making framework to implement this new technology. The analysis method used Val IT business case framework, validated by the expert judgements. The further study needs to be elaborated by either the existing organization that use blockchain or assessment by the organization that will use blockchain to improve their supply chain management.

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