Empirical Evaluation of an Integrated Supply Chain Model for Small and Medium Sized Firms

2011 ◽  
pp. 211-231
Author(s):  
Toru Sakaguchi ◽  
Stefan G. Nicovich ◽  
C. Clay Dibrell
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Empirical Evaluation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Chain Model ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Competitive Environments ◽  
Supply Chain Model ◽  
Integrated Supply Chain

With increased global competitive pressures, companies operating in these competitive environments are not only looking to their distribution division to save money, but also to generate competitive advantages. One technique is the integrated supply chain. However, this process has not met with success for all companies, leading some managers to consider the appropriateness of an integrated supply chain. This dearth of success could be attributed to the lack of scholarship to guide managers in their efforts to formulate and then implement their integrated supply chain strategies. In an effort to fill this gap, our paper draws on resource dependency theory and the realities of ever-increasing information technology sophistication as enablers of successful supply chain integration,resulting in the creation of our model to guide managers throughout this process. Through a Web-based survey, 329 responses were collected and analyzed through a structural equation modeling technique using LISREL to confirm the relationships in the model.

scholarly journals Designing an Entrepreneurial Supply Chain Model during Disasters in Iran

2021 ◽  
pp. 9-15
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Chain Model ◽  
Sphericity Test ◽  
Supply Chain Model ◽  
Final Questionnaire ◽  
Main Components

INTRODUCTION: Relief organizations, especially the Red Crescent, lack any specific entrepreneurial strategy and program for production, identification, and distribution of relief supplies. These organizations mainly focus on the preparation and distribution of supplies in times of crisis. In this regard, the present study aimed to design an entrepreneurial supply chain model with an emphasis on technology in 2020 in Iran. METHODS: The present study was conducted based on a qualitative and quantitative design. In the first phase, some indicators were obtained by observing the current situation and interviewing 30 experts. Following that, the final model was achieved by considering all indicators and categorizing the topics. In the Delphi process, experts' interviews and theoretical consensus suggested some hypotheses. In other words, in the second phase, structural equation modeling was used to finalize the model. In the next stage, the final questionnaire was provided to 186 Red Crescent employees. FINDINGS: After the analysis and extraction of the criteria from the interviews, components of the model were retrieved, and two questionnaires were designed. The first questionnaire was about supply chain management encompassing four main components of customer integrity, supplier integrity, internal integrity, and innovative orientation. The second questionnaire was related to technology, including seven components: personal characteristics, attitudinal factors, educational factors, technical factors, economic factors, environmental factors, as well as human and managerial factors. Considering the KMO value (˃0.7) and the significant value of the Bartlett Sphericity test, it can be concluded that the data are suitable for factor analysis. The model fit values all exceeded 0.9, indicating that the model has a “good fit. The path coefficients were significant for seven relationships at the level of 0.05. CONCLUSION: As evidenced by the obtained results, the supply chain in disasters requires experts' comprehensive approach and innovative perspectives. The tendency of countries to take innovative measures in disasters requires macro-policies at the national and regional levels. Therefore, all dimensions and aspects of the entrepreneurial supply chain in disasters must be considered in order to attain the final goal which is effective and efficient disaster management.

scholarly journals Integrated Supply Chain Contract Model With Drop-Shipper Players

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Faisal Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Chain Model ◽  
Actual System ◽  
Supply Chain System ◽  
Supply Chain Contract ◽  
Total Cost ◽  
Chain System ◽  
Coordination Model ◽  
Supply Chain Model ◽  
Integrated Supply Chain

In this paper, we developed model integrated supply chain model with drop-shipper players.  The aim of the study is to integrate players in the supply chain system that one of its players is a drop shipper. This coordination model considers the policy of late payment and prosecution for delivery of goods. Previous, The author has described the supply chain system in detail. The experiments were conducted into different case scenarios, where each scenario would represent the actual system that occurred. Then also conducted sensitivity analysis on some predicted variables significantly influence the total cost of the supply chain. From the results obtained, it can be concluded that coordination with consideration of delay in payment and penalty contract for drop ship has successfully integrated the players in the supply chain system under study. This can be proved by the lower total cost of the supply chain when it is integrated with that consideration.

Investigating Relationships Between Supply Chain Capabilities, Competitive Advantage, and Business Performance

2018 ◽  
pp. 477-503
Author(s):  
Navee Chiadamrong ◽  
Tran Thi Tham
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Food Industries

Growing in the competitive environment, organizations need to find ways to improve their performance even better by ensuring that all key drivers are being developed and utilized effectively. Thai and Vietnamese food industries are rapidly growing sectors. This study investigates the relationships between supply chain capabilities and competitive advantages towards business performance, and compares the above mentioned relationships between Thai and Vietnamese food industries. The data were gathered from conducted surveys with the food manufacturing companies in both countries, and tested by Structural Equation Modeling. The empirical results show that supply chain capabilities play an important role in business improvement in both countries. While, supply chain integration is considered as a critical factor for the Vietnamese food industry, human resource management is much regarded as important for the Thai food industry. These findings help companies in each country decide the best strategy for differentiating themselves in their business environment.

scholarly journals Antecedents and outcomes of supply chain management in Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Belal Uddin ◽  
Bilkis Akhter
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Customer Value ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the institutional and significant competences that have allowed organizations to employ supply chain management (SCM) practices, the practices of SCM and the benefits of SCM practices for both buyers and suppers.Design/methodology/approachA theoretical model (including hypotheses) has been proposed regarding antecedents, SCM practices and outcomes of SCM. Using purposive sampling method, data were collected from different manufacturing, distributing, wholesaling and retailing organizations. Collected data were analyzed in a principal component analysis and structural equation modeling, including confirmatory factor analysis, and path analysis.FindingsThe empirical results provided supportive evidences in favor of the hypotheses and theoretical arguments except one hypothesis. This study did not a find positive relationship between organizational compatibility and SCM practices. The study found relationships between mutual trust and SCM practices, communication and SCM practices, and cooperation and SCM practices, which were positive and significant. Again, the relationships between SCM practices and competitive advantages, and SCM practices and long-term orientation and growth were also positive and significant.Practical implicationsPractitioners could also use the findings to align SCM with business strategy and gain an insight for better utilization of the available resources and technology to perform better.Originality/valueThis study will provide guidance as to the preconditions that need to be in place in order for a company to implement SCM with its suppliers and customers. It will remind practitioners to stay focused on the ultimate goals of SCM – lower costs, increased customer value and satisfaction, and, ultimately, competitive advantage.

scholarly journals The Effect of Various Parameters of Solution Methodology on a Flexible Integrated Supply Chain Model

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham Behmanesh ◽  
Jürgen Pannek
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Integrated Design ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Chain Model ◽  
Logistics Network ◽  
Large Size ◽  
Take Back ◽  
Supply Chain Model ◽  
Integrated Supply Chain

A successful supply chain must be able to operate at the lowest cost while providing the best customer service as well as environmental protection. As industrial players are under pressure but mostly unprepared to take back products after their usage, logistics network design becomes an even more important issue. To allow for a maximum of flexibility and efficiency, we consider an integrated design of the forward/reverse logistics network using full delivery graph. We apply a Memetic Algorithm with a novel population generation to find a near optimal solution for large size problems. The effect of different parameters on the behavior of the proposed Metaheuristic Algorithm is investigated. Using the experimental work to find the best parameters for this problem is the outlook of these researches.

An integrated supply chain model with errors in quality inspection and learning in production

Omega ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmood Khan ◽  
Mohamad Y. Jaber ◽  
Abdul-Rahim Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Chain Model ◽  
Quality Inspection ◽  
Supply Chain Model ◽  
Integrated Supply Chain
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