Using Collaborative Transportation Management in Global Supply Chain

2011 ◽

pp. 1126-1132

Author(s):

Jonah C. Tyan

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Multinational Corporations ◽

Global Supply Chain ◽

Third Party ◽

Business Trend ◽

Physical Distribution ◽

Strategic Partner ◽

Transportation Management ◽

Weakest Link ◽

New Business

Due to escalating global competition and a decline in profit margins, most multinational corporations pursue global sourcing through a global supply chain (GSC) in order to secure market share and improve profits. The practice of e-commerce and the business trend of mass customization force both manufacturers and retailers to shorten cycle time by managing GSCs more effectively. Successful applications of GSCs, such as that by Dell Computer, have been widely discussed and publicized in the supply chain literature. However, the physical distribution of GSC execution is recognized as its weakest link and can result in inefficient and unreliable product delivery. The collaborative integration with global third party logistics (3PL) to execute physical distribution dictates the success of any GSC application. This article introduces an application of logistic collaboration, namely collaborative transportation management (CTM), which is a new business model that includes the carrier as a strategic partner for information sharing and collaboration in a supply chain.

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The Expansion Dilemma for Fourth-Party Logistics Services: Kodan Solutions Private Limited

Vision The Journal of Business Perspective ◽

10.1177/0972262920953430 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (4) ◽

pp. 506-516

Author(s):

Anupama Prashar

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Value Added ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Third Party ◽

Primary Data ◽

Business Trend ◽

Logistics Services ◽

Fourth Party Logistics ◽

Outsourcing Logistics

The purpose of the case is to introduce the students to an emerging business trend of outsourcing the logistics function. The case enables the students to analyse the benefits of outsourcing logistics function and understand the concept of third-party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL). The case is developed based on the primary data collected through interviews with the protagonist. Also, secondary data from published reports and archives of the company were used for the development of the case. After the case discussion the students will be able to understand the role of project logistics services in the supply chain. They will also understand the role of value-added logistics services such as cross-docking, reverse logistics and customs clearance, and the documentation involved in cross-border logistics. This case is among the first few cases on the concept of project logistics services and their role in the supply chain management.

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Multinational Corporations and the Circular Economy: How Hewlett Packard Scales Innovation and Technology in Its Global Supply Chain

Taking Stock of Industrial Ecology ◽

10.1007/978-3-319-20571-7_17 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 317-330 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kirstie McIntyre ◽

John A. Ortiz

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Multinational Corporations ◽

Circular Economy ◽

Global Supply Chain ◽

Hewlett Packard ◽

Innovation And Technology

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Hong Kong's Role in Mainland China's Logistics Industry

Asian Survey ◽

10.1525/as.2011.51.4.659 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 51 (4) ◽

pp. 659-682 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Linda Tjia Yin Nor

Keyword(s):

Hong Kong ◽

Supply Chain ◽

Global Supply Chain ◽

Third Party ◽

Third Party Logistics ◽

Logistics Industry ◽

Logistics Services ◽

Container Ports

The importance of Hong Kong's role as fnancier, coach, and physical gateway in the development of container ports and highways in China is diminishing. However, the development of the global supply chain transcends physical boundaries: Hong Kong adapts continuously, and is now taking on bridging and differentiating roles in third-party logistics services.

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Applications

Advances in Electronic Business, Volume 1 ◽

10.4018/978-1-59140-381-4.ch010 ◽

2005 ◽

pp. 285-312

Author(s):

Jonah C. Tyan

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Supply Chain Management ◽

Mathematical Programming ◽

Quantitative Model ◽

Global Supply Chain ◽

Third Party ◽

Third Party Logistics ◽

Chain Management ◽

Consolidation Model ◽

Global Supply Chain Management

This chapter introduces the applications of collaborative transportation and consolidation management in global third-party logistics. These practices are driven by the quest to improve service and reduce cost simultaneously under an e-commerce model of global supply chain management. The detailed development and elements of collaborative transportation and consolidation models are discussed along with case illustrations. Furthermore, a quantitative model using mathematical programming is developed to examine various consolidation policies in a global third-party logistics provider. A case using collaborative consolidation management is presented, and the results show a 6.6% and 18.2% improvement for service and cost comparing with existing practice. The collaborative principles and developed consolidation model can be a useful reference for similar applications.

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A fuzzy-based House of Risk assessment method for manufacturers in global supply chains

Industrial Management & Data Systems ◽

10.1108/imds-10-2017-0467 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 118 (7) ◽

pp. 1463-1476 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Hoi-Lam Ma ◽

Wai-Hung Collin Wong

Keyword(s):

Risk Assessment ◽

Supply Chain ◽

Traditional Approach ◽

Assessment Method ◽

Global Supply Chain ◽

Third Party ◽

Content Type ◽

Network Failure ◽

Risk Sources ◽

Risk Event

Purpose Risk management is crucial for all organizations, especially those in the global supply chain network. Failure may result in huge economic loses and damage to company reputation. Risk assessment usually involves quantitative and qualitative decisions. The purpose of this paper is to apply fuzzy logic to capture and inference qualitative decisions made in the House of Risk (HOR) assessment method. Design/methodology/approach In the existing HOR model, aggregate risk potential (ARP) is calculated by the risk event times the risk agent value and its occurrence. However, these values are usually obtained from interviews, which may involve subjective decisions. To overcome this shortcoming, a fuzzy-based approach is proposed to calculate ARP instead of the current deterministic approach. Findings Risk analyses are conducted in five major categories of risk sources: internal, global environment, supplier, customer and third-party logistics provider. Moreover, each category is further divided into different sub-categories. The results indicate that the fuzzy-based HOR successfully inferences the inputs of the risk event, risk agents and its occurrence, and can prioritize the risk agents in order to take proactive decisions. Practical implications The proposed fuzzy-based HOR model can be used practically by manufacturers in the global supply chain. It provides a framework for decision makers to systematically analyze the potential risks in different categories. Originality/value The proposed fuzzy-based HOR approach improves the traditional approach by more precise modeling of the qualitative decision-making process. It contributes to a more accurate reflection of the real situation that manufacturers are facing.

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Applications

Global Information Technologies ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-939-7.ch093 ◽

2008 ◽

pp. 1255-1276

Author(s):

Jonah C. Tyan

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Supply Chain Management ◽

Mathematical Programming ◽

Quantitative Model ◽

Global Supply Chain ◽

Third Party ◽

Third Party Logistics ◽

Chain Management ◽

Consolidation Model ◽

Global Supply Chain Management

This chapter introduces the applications of collaborative transportation and consolidation management in global third-party logistics. These practices are driven by the quest to improve service and reduce cost simultaneously under an e-commerce model of global supply chain management. The detailed development and elements of collaborative transportation and consolidation models are discussed along with case illustrations. Furthermore, a quantitative model using mathematical programming is developed to examine various consolidation policies in a global third-party logistics provider. A case using collaborative consolidation management is presented, and the results show a 6.6% and 18.2% improvement for service and cost comparing with existing practice. The collaborative principles and developed consolidation model can be a useful reference for similar applications.

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A supply chain model for the South African recording industry

Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management ◽

10.4102/jtscm.v1i1.37 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Author(s):

P. W.C. De Wet ◽

M. M. Steyn

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

South African ◽

Third Party ◽

Superior Performance ◽

Chain Model ◽

Recording Industry ◽

Business Partners ◽

Business Operations ◽

Supply Chain Model ◽

New Business

The way companies manage and integrate their business operations is undergoing various dramatic changes. Businesses are competing globally, and traditional barriers between industries are breaking down. One way of coping with the rapidly changing marketplace, remaining competitive and achieving superior performance, is for business leaders to move towards new business paradigms that allow their companies to work more closely together with their traditional and new business partners (including all clients and suppliers up and down the supply chain). The objective of this article is to document the players and processes of the current South African recording industry, and to consider a supply chain model where all non-core business activities are outsourced to an integrated third-party supply chain management partner.

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