Usage of Business Analytics and Supply Chain Performance – An Empirical Study of Sri Lankan Aapparel Sector

2021 ◽  
pp. 9-17
Author(s):  
Lakpura D.D. ◽  
Anuththara K.H.G.M. ◽  
Hansika P.P.G.C.N. ◽  
Fernando K.E.H. ◽  
Ranjiva Munasinghe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Business Analytics ◽  
Business World ◽  
Apparel Companies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Advances in technology and innovation require companies to embrace these new trends to compete and stay ahead in the business world. In particular, there is a need for companies to incorporate Business Analytics practices within their organizations. Business Analytics consists of two components: Information Systems and Business Process Orientation. This study aims to investigate the impact of the use of Business Analytics on the Supply Chain Performance in apparel companies in Sri Lanka. This research focuses on discussing the objectives developed to achieve the purpose of the study. To achieve this objective, this current study investigates the relationship between the Information System, Supply Chain Performance and the effect of the use of the Information System in the supply chains of Sri Lankan apparel companies. The study uses a quantitative approach. In this study, for quantitative analysis study performs regression analysis and decision tree analysis. This study identifies a positive relationship between the Information System and the Supply Chain Performance. For further future studies, it is advisable to extend this study by examining the performance of medium-and large-scale companies in the country.

The impact of cloud-enabled process integration on supply chain performance and firm sustainability: the moderating role of top management

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 500-517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Himanshu Shee ◽  
Shah Jahan Miah ◽  
Leon Fairfield ◽  
Nyoman Pujawan
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeTheorising from the intersection of supply chain and information systems (IS) literature, this study aims to investigate supply chain integration (SCI) as a multidimensional construct in the context of cloud-based technology and explores the effect of cloud-enabled SCI on supply chain performance, which will eventually improve firm sustainability from a resource-based view (RBV). In addition, the moderating effect of top management is explored.Design/methodology/approachUsing cross-sectional survey data collected from a sample of 105 Australian retail firms, this study used structural equation modelling to test the hypothesised relationship of cloud-enabled SCI with performance in a theoretical model.FindingsResults show that cloud-based technology has positive effect on SCI, and the cloud-enabled SCI is positively related to supply chain performance which eventually influenced firm sustainability. Further, top management intervention moderates the relationship between supplier and internal integration with supply chain performance. But it is found to have no moderating effect on the relationship between customer integration and supply chain performance.Practical implicationsRecognising the potential benefits of emerging cloud-based technologies reported in this study, retail managers need to understand that higher order SCI requires the support of cloud-based technology to improve supply chain performance and firm sustainability.Originality/valueThis research extends prior research of information and communication technologies-enabled SCI and its effect on supply chain performance which overly remains inconsistent. In addition, IS literature abounds with discussion on cloud computing technologyper se, and its adoption in supply chain is overly rhetoric. This study fills this gap by conceptualising the multiple dimensions of SCI enabled by cloud-based technology and the way it affects supply chain and firm sustainable performance. Investigating SCI in context of cloud-based technology is a unique contribution in this study. The moderating effect of top management in this decision also adds to the current body of literature.

scholarly journals Relationship Stability and Supply Chain Performance for SMEs: From Internal, Supplier, and Customer Integration Perspectives

Mathematics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 1902
Author(s):  
Tsu-Ming Yeh ◽  
Fan-Yun Pai ◽  
Liang-Chuan Wu
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Environmental Uncertainty ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Supply Chain Integration ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Relationship Stability ◽  
Moderation Effect ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the relationship between supply integration and relationship stability and the relationship between relationship stability and performance; furthermore, the moderation effect of environmental uncertainty on supply chain integration and relationship stability was analyzed. The subjects are typical small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries that focus on niche markets to compete with large-scale manufacturers. Questionnaires were distributed to manufacturers to collect empirical data; in total, 566 valid samples were gathered. The results indicate that supply chain integration has positive effects on relational stability and that relational stability has positive effects on supply chain performance. Relational stability is a mediator between supply chain integration and supply chain performance. The contingency effects of environmental uncertainty on the relationships between internal integration and relational stability were determined in this research. This research framework extended past research on supply chain management; part of the research explored the relationship between supply chain integration and different measures of supply chain performance, as well as whether uncertainty affects supply chain integration and supply chain performance.

Risk management integration and supply chain performance in ISO 9001-certified and non-certified firms

2019 ◽  
Vol 69 (6) ◽  
pp. 1205-1225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Dellana ◽  
John F. Kros ◽  
Mauro Falasca ◽  
William J. Rowe
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Iso 9001 ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the mediating effect of supply chain risk management integration (RMI) on the relationship between supply chain logistics performance (LP) and supply chain cost performance (CP), as well as on the relationship between LP and supply chain service performance (SP). The impact of CP and SP on overall firm performance (FP) is also explored. ISO 9001-certified firms and non-certified firms are assessed to determine whether superior risk-based thinking, as required in the latest ISO 9001 standard, has a positive impact on the different relationships. Design/methodology/approach A theoretical model is developed and tested based on the participation of 140 supply chain managers. The proposed structural equation model positively relates LP, RMI, CP and SP. RMI is positively linked to CP and SP, while CP and SP are positively related to overall FP. Two subsamples (a group of 63 ISO 9001-certified firms and a group of 77 non-certified firms) are used to evaluate the model. Findings For certified and non-certified firms, LP is positively related to RMI, CP and SP, and SP and CP are positively related to FP. However, for certified firms, RMI partially mediates the relationship of LP with both CP and SP, while for non-certified firms, RMI does not mediate these relationships. The findings suggest that ISO 9001-certified firms are able to leverage RMI efforts to impact positively on supply chain performance, whereas non-certified firms are not. Research limitations/implications The study findings are based on the perceptions of managers. Even though the majority of the 63 certified firms included in this study were ISO 9001:2015 certified, the model results do not differentiate between companies certified to the 2008 version of the standard and the 2015 version (which specifically requires demonstration of risk-based thinking). Practical implications This study suggests that ISO 9001 provides a framework for risk management processes and collaboration with supply chain partners to positively impact the relationship of LP with cost and SP. Originality/value This is one of the first studies to characterize the benefits of using a structured approach for risk-based thinking that is associated with ISO 9001.

scholarly journals The impact of business analytics on supply chain performance

2010 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 318-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Trkman ◽  
Kevin McCormack ◽  
Marcos Paulo Valadares de Oliveira ◽  
Marcelo Bronzo Ladeira
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Business Analytics ◽  
The Impact

Business process innovation on quality and supply chains

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 635-651 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dara G. Schniederjans
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Process Innovation ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the role of business process innovation on the relationship between social quality management (SQM) and supply chain performance. To address this issue, this paper distinguishes SQM from soft quality management. This paper further refines the impact of two levels of business process innovation (radical vs incremental) on this relationship. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected through a survey of manufacturing firms throughout the USA. Hierarchical moderated regression analyses were performed in order to examine the hypotheses. Findings This study confirmed the positive association between SQM and supply chain performance. While the results confirm a positive moderating relationship with incremental business process innovation between SQM and supply chain performance, radical process innovation was found to have a negative moderating role on this relationship. Originality/value This paper distinguishes SQM from soft quality management thus making it easier to determine which aspects of soft quality management enhance supply chain performance. This study also provides evidence of the differing ways in which business process innovation moderates the relationship between SQM and supply chain performance specifically identifying the positive and negative moderating role of incremental and radical business process innovations.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Best Practice And Integrated Supply Networks

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Graeme D. Sheather
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Firm Performance ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
South Australia ◽  
City Council ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Measurement Framework ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This paper reports on an empirical study to examine the relationship between supply chain performance and its impact on firm performance - a controversial issue in the literature. It develops an integrated performance measurement framework to survey the relationship between best practice firms and their position in supply/buy networks operating between firms in the Electronics and IT Communications industry in the Northern Adelaide Region of South Australia. The methodology joins models of best practice with theories of structural network analysis applied to a sample of 44 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their first tier suppliers and customer firms. It uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to arrive at a classification of best practice firms, and correlates their leader and lagger status against a five class typology of supply and buy networks for the OEM firm, to show the impact of supply chain performance on firm performance. The results reported here are a pilot study to test the validity of the conceptual framework preparatory to a future survey of the full population of firms in the industry operating multi-tier supply/buy chains. Advanced statistical techniques and snowball sampling will be used to test and confirm the preliminary relationships presented here. The study was sponsored by Playford City Council as part of its Industrial Renewal Program for Northern Adelaide to build regional systems of innovation and agendas for change.

scholarly journals Readiness and Stakeholders Influence for Halal Logistics Practices Implementation towards Supply Chain Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-42
Author(s):  
Najaa Abd Mubin ◽  
Azmawani Abd Rahman ◽  
Nitty Hirawaty Kamarulzaman ◽  
Raja Nerina Raja Yusof
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Stakeholder Theory ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Community Media ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Business Efficiency ◽  
Logistics Process ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Halal industry is expanding worldwide, and it requires strong supply chain management to enhance halal business efficiency and preserve credibility through halal logistics process. However, studies on halal logistics remain limited and isolated. Thus, this study aimed to understand the impact of stakeholders on halal logistics practices among Malaysian halal-certified manufacturers. The primary objectives of this study are to examine the underlying dimensions of halal logistics practices, investigate the level of halal logistics practices, investigate the extent of stakeholders' influence on halal logistics practices, and explore the relationship of halal logistics practices towards supply chain performance. Based on the data collected through a questionnaires survey from 270 managers from halal-certified manufacturers, SPSS and SmartPLS were used to test the hypotheses. The findings of the study indicated that operational dimensions are the most practiced dimensions of halal logistics amongst firms. Meanwhile, competitors, government, NGOs, community media and society, and customers significantly influence the adoption of halal logistics practices. Importantly, halal logistics practices are positively related to supply chain performance. This study has extended the feasibility of stakeholder theory in the sense of halal logistics to the scope and comprehensiveness of stakeholders. The outcome of this study provides important implications to both academics and practitioners, particularly in the halal industry.

scholarly journals An examination of the effect of supply chain disruption risk drivers on organizational performance: evidence from Chinese supply chains

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahour Mellat Parast ◽  
Nachiappan Subramanian
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Firm Performance ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Supply Chain Disruption ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Disruption Risk ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Disruption Risks ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose This paper aims to examine the relationship of supply chain disruption risk drivers to supply chain performance and firm performance outcomes. Design/methodology/approach Four disruption risk drivers for a supply chain are identified, namely, demand disruption risk, supply disruption risk, process disruption risk and environment disruption risk. A cross-sectional survey was developed and data was collected from 315 Chinese firms to determine the relationship of supply chain disruption risks to supply chain performance and firm performance. Findings The empirical findings show that supply disruption risks and process disruption risks have a significant impact on supply chain performance. In addition, this paper shows that supply disruptions, demand disruptions and process disruptions are significantly related to firm performance. This paper shows that supply chain disruption risks have different effects on supply chain performance and firm performance. Managers should be aware that disruption risk drivers can have an impact on firm performance that is different from their impact on supply chain performance. An important finding of the study is that the magnitude of the impact of disruption risks on supply chain performance is greater on the upstream side of the supply chain than on the downstream side of the supply chain. Originality/value This is one of the early studies to examine the effect of supply chain disruption risk drivers on both firm performance and supply chain performance. An important finding of the study is that the magnitude of the impact of disruption risks on supply chain performance is greater on the upstream side of the supply chain than on the downstream side of the supply chain.

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