Factors that impact Quality during the Transportation of Tomatoes

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saurav Negi ◽  
Neeraj Anand ◽  
Shantanu Trivedi
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
State Government ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
North India ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Primary Data

This paper examines the factors that impact the quality of tomatoes during the transportation through the supply chain. This is motivated by the criticality transportation in north India region. Primary data was collected through a survey using a questionnaire with responses from 140 transporters from the Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand states of India. The data were analyzed using factor analysis to identify the factors that are impacting the quality of tomatoes during the transportation stage. Based on the analysis, three factors were identified that impact quality: Operational, Preservation and Infrastructure. The identification of these factors will benefit the stakeholders involved in the process of decision-making, like the state government, food processing units, transporters, and the farmers. This will help us to understand the current status of transportation and related issues and challenges which enable them to make better planning and management to improve efficiency in the transportation stage of the supply chain.

Factors that impact Quality during the Transportation of Tomatoes

2021 ◽  
pp. 516-532
Author(s):  
Saurav Negi ◽  
Neeraj Anand ◽  
Shantanu Trivedi
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
State Government ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
North India ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Primary Data

This paper examines the factors that impact the quality of tomatoes during the transportation through the supply chain. This is motivated by the criticality transportation in north India region. Primary data was collected through a survey using a questionnaire with responses from 140 transporters from the Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand states of India. The data were analyzed using factor analysis to identify the factors that are impacting the quality of tomatoes during the transportation stage. Based on the analysis, three factors were identified that impact quality: Operational, Preservation and Infrastructure. The identification of these factors will benefit the stakeholders involved in the process of decision-making, like the state government, food processing units, transporters, and the farmers. This will help us to understand the current status of transportation and related issues and challenges which enable them to make better planning and management to improve efficiency in the transportation stage of the supply chain.

scholarly journals Penilaian Instalasi Pengolahan Lumpur Tinja (IPLT) di beberapa kota di Indonesia dengan menggunakan analisa faktor

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-158
Author(s):  
Fitrijani Anggraini ◽  
Reni Nuraeni
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Complex Problem ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Physical Aspect ◽  
Surface Loading ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Volumetric Loading

The problem of water pollution is complex. There are many factors that influence the successfull of efforts for water pollution control. The construction and operation of septage treatment facility (IPLT) is an efforts for controlling pollution from domestic activities. The successfull of IPLT management cannot be assessed from physical aspect of the building only. Other aspects such as quality of effluent, sludge supply, idle capacity, the rate of surface loading and volumetric loading, human resources, organization, standard operating procedures (SOP), the tariff and others should be consider for decision making to manage IPLT better. The purpose of this study is to describe the application of factor analysis method to solve a complex problem of IPLT through identifying the main causes and formulate solutions. Factor analysis is one of decision with multicriteria. The primary data research in 2014 used as reference for analyzing. The conclusion of this study is the factor analysis is able to classify 12 indicators into 3 factors without reducing the meaning of the constituent indicator, thus simplifying the decision making process. Significant factors that affecting the successfull of IPLT performance in controlling water pollution are : continuity of sludge supply, clarity of roles and responsibilities, availability, novelty, accesibility and simplicity of SOP.

The Effects of Exercise Commitment Facilitated by Service Quality of Smartphone Exercise Applications on Continued Exercise Intention

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Boo-Gil Seok ◽  
Hyun-Suk Park
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Frequency Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Exercise Intention

Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of exercise commitment facilitated by service quality of smartphone exercise Apps on continued exercise intention and provide primary data for developing and/or improving smartphone exercise Apps. Methods/Statistical analysis: A questionnaire survey was conducted amongst college students who have experiences in using exercise App(s) and regularly exercise. The questionnaire is composed of four parts asking about service quality, exercise commitment, continued exercise intention, which were measured with a 5-point Likert Scale, and demographics. Frequency analysis, factor analysis, correlation analysis, and regression analysis were carried out to analyze the obtained data with PASW 18.0.

A New Approach to Supply Chain Performance Measurement

2016 ◽  
pp. 111-128
Author(s):  
Amit Kumar Marwah ◽  
Girish Thakar ◽  
R. C. Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Performance Measures ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Manufacturing Organizations ◽  
Overall Reliability

Existing research work has established that many of today's manufacturing organizations have failed to develop a comprehensive supply chain performance measures. In this chapter, the authors intend to empirically assess the effects of supplier buyer relations and human metrics on supply chain performance in the context of Indian manufacturing organizations. After rigorous literature review, total 18 variables have been identified which are later on reduced in number by factor analysis. As a pilot study, primary data is collected from 100 manufacturing organizations by means of a questionnaire and a scale is developed. On a sample size of 100, the proposed hypotheses are tested by applying two-tailed tests. t-test and factor analysis resulted in 5 factors, 2 related to supplier-buyer relations and 3 related to human metrics. The overall reliability of the scale comes out to be 0.697. The research work provides a new approach to the manufacturing organizations to understand the factors affecting supply chain performance. The present study is limited to Indian manufacturing organizations.

Efficient team formation from pool of talent: comparing AHP-LP and TOPSIS-LP approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 1293-1318
Author(s):  
Preeti Dwivedi ◽  
Vijit Chaturvedi ◽  
Jugal Kishore Vashist
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
North India ◽  
Potential Candidate ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Optimized Model ◽  
Job Profile ◽  
Pair Wise Comparison ◽  
Best Fit

PurposeThis research focuses on suggesting an optimized model for selecting best employees using advanced multi-criteria decision making method to a supply chain firm, who is planning to start a new cold chain business vertical.Design/methodology/approachStudy has been conducted in a supply chain firm in North India, who wants to expand its business with the help of efficient team members. In total 38 applicants were considered for the study, as selected by the firm after initial screening from pool of talent. AHP-LP and TOPSIS-LP integrated approach were applied separately for evaluation and implementation of personnel selection model. Further, both the approaches were compared to find the best fit and optimized model.FindingsAs per the findings, both AHP and TOPSIS can be used to select the best candidate among the alternatives available. TOPSIS was found easier to implement as it involves ranking of applicants with respect to each skills required for respective job profile only once, whereas AHP involves pair-wise comparison among candidates with respect to each skills required for respective job profile and normalization of each comparison, resulting in the formation of number of comparison matrices. However, AHP is more reliable as it considers consistency check for each level of pair-wise comparison. Hence, there is a chance to avoid or revise the human judgment error. Integrated ranking and optimization approach minimizes the cost by suggesting the relevant positions to be filed to make an efficient team.Research limitations/implicationsGroup of interviewers are involved in the decision-making process, hence there are chances of biasness in ranking method which can influence the group decision. Research is limited to a particular geography of North India therefore needs to be tested for other regions also in order to generalize. The research will help the third party logistics (3PL) and other related firms in efficient team selection.Originality/valueThe researcher focuses on formalizing a method for potential candidate selection by considering the constraints of the organization. It has been observed that limited researches have been done on the application of AHP-LP or TOPSIS-LP integrated approach for selection process. Hence, this research proposes two integrated ranking-optimization method and suggests the best fit by comparing both the approaches.

Research on the Operating Performance Evaluation of Listed Companies Supplying Water and Gas Based on Factor Analysis

2011 ◽  
Vol 467-469 ◽  
pp. 543-548
Author(s):  
Jun Fei Chen ◽  
Xiao Lan Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Operating Performance ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
Development Potential ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Performance Evaluation Model

The operating performance of listed companies is the comprehensive response on their quality of assets, operating state, development potential and so on. In this paper, evaluating indexes system which was used to evaluate the operating performance was provided combining with the feature of supplying water and gas listed companies in China. The performance evaluation model based on the factor analysis is established. As a case, the performance of 18 listed companies supplying water and gas in China is selected and evaluated. The case shows that the model is effective and can provide a basis for decision-making for enterprises improving management.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION SHARING AND INFORMATION QUALITY TOWARD SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRATION AND ENTERPRISE PERFORMANCE (Study of Shallot Farmers in East Java)

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-120
Author(s):  
Roihatul Musyafi ◽  
Hamidah Utami ◽  
Arik Prasetya
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Life Cycles ◽  
Supply Chain Integration ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Performance Study ◽  
Global Business

Purpose — This research was conducted to study the effect of information sharing and information quality toward supply chain integration and farmer business performance. Design/methodology/approach — The type of this research is quantitative explanatory research. The data used in this study are primary data obtained by questionnaire. The sampling method uses multistage proportional random sampling, sample obtained amount 200 farmers. Data analysis in this study uses path analysis method with SPSS 23. Findings — The results of this research indicate that the quality of information is not significant to the integration of supply chain and farmer business performance. Information sharing has a positive and significant effect toward supply chain integration and farmer business performance, supply chain integration has a positive and significant effect toward farmer business performance. Practical Implications — Increasing global business competition and efforts to shorten product life cycles are the two main factors that encourage businesses to change their focus from competitive competition to mutually beneficial relationships and cooperation to improve business performance. Originality/value — The main objective of supply chain activities for business activities is a crucial element because with these activities the goods produced can reach the end consumers.

scholarly journals AN INVESTIGATION THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ORIENTATION (An Empirical Study of four stars hotels in Tripoli- Libya)

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-147
Author(s):  
Yousef Zaroug ◽  
Armanu Thoyib ◽  
Djumilah Hadiwidjojo ◽  
Ir Solaimun
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Life Cycles ◽  
Supply Chain Integration ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Global Business ◽  
External Customer

Purpose — This research was conducted to study the effect of information sharing and information quality toward supply chain integration and farmer business performance. Design/methodology/approach — The type of this research is quantitative explanatory research. The data used in this study are primary data obtained by questionnaire. The sampling method uses multistage proportional random sampling, sample obtained amount 200 farmers. Data analysis in this study uses path analysis method with SPSS 23. Findings — The results of this research indicate that the quality of information is not significant to the integration of supply chain and farmer business performance. Information sharing has a positive and significant effect toward supply chain integration and farmer business performance, supply chain integration has a positive and significant effect toward farmer business performance. Practical Implications — Increasing global business competition and efforts to shorten product life cycles are the two main factors that encourage businesses to change their focus from competitive competition to mutually beneficial relationships and cooperation to improve business performance. Originality/value — The main objective of supply chain activities for business activities is a crucial element because with these activities the goods produced can reach the end consumers.

scholarly journals A DEMATEL Method to Analyze the Barriers of Supply Chain Management in Food Processing Industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1S4) ◽  
pp. 639-644
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Food Processing Industry ◽  
Processing Industry ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Effective Decision

In food processing industry, implementation of supply chain management (SCM) is confronting and complex one by involving different barriers because if affects the performance of organization. If some barriers are noticed, observed and recognized it can be reduced. The objective of the paper is to recognize the barriers by risk assessment. Risk assessment in an industry can help supply chain managers to choose effective decision of the problems. This research proposes a case study conducted on the leading food processing industry in southern region of India. In this paper, to analyze the barriers by using hybrid multi-criteria decision making method like Decision making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL). Barriers collected from the literature survey were used to evaluate the most influential barriers of supply chain management with the assist of industrial experts. The suggested framework was validated with case industry and the results are compared with the existing literatures and comments from experts. Also, this paper finishes with an assessment of own drawbacks beside the identification of useful managerial implications; it depicts future developments possible in the process of supply chain management in the context of India.

scholarly journals The Effect of Supply Chain Quality Integration on Supply Chain Management Practice to Achieve Supply Chain Performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Monika Kussetya Ciptani ◽  
Yunica Wahyu Dewantari
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Operational Performance ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Chain Management

In manufacturing company, quality of product could become their competitive advantage to compete in the market. To achieve good quality of products and activities, company need to have system or strategy to manage their supply chain activity and make it more effective and efficient flow of production and improve the quality of information sharing, production time, and products, so the company can improve their performance. This study conducted to find out the mediating effect of supply chain quality integration on supply chain management practices to achieve performance. Researcher was using PLS Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) to analyze data. The sample of this research was consumer goods manufacturing in Indonesia and using primary data with questionnaire as data collection method. After analysis using PLS-SEM, researcher was found that supply chain management practices affect operational performance; and supply chain quality integration has mediating effect on the effect of supply chain management practices on operational performance of company.

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