A study of strategic group mapping and understanding mobility barriers in Indian logistic industry

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Strategic Groups ◽  
Logistics Industry ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Strategic Group ◽  
Secondary Research ◽  
Mobility Barriers ◽  
Online Sources

The purpose of this research was to identify the strategic groups present in the Indian logistics industry and discuss the mobility barriers across the strategic groups. Secondary research was performed by collecting data from online sources and results were vetted by experts in supply chain management through convergent interviews. The research identified nine strategic groups in Indian logistic industry. Requirement of group specific fleet structures, assets, expertise in Value-added services were some prominent intergroup mobility barriers identified. Managers could devise ‘End to End’ supply chain solutions by collaborating with firms of other strategic groups as identified in the study.

Impact of Lean Supply Chain Management on Operational Performance

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve Bin Zhou ◽  
Fiona Xiaoying Ji
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Small Organizations ◽  
Research Survey ◽  
Lean Supply Chain

Lean is a systematic approach to identify and eliminate non-value-added activities or waste through continuous improvement process. While traditional lean manufacturing focuses on the activities within a single organization, lean supply chain consists of the same processes, but it views these processes over multiple organizations. This research addresses an important yet under-studied area – lean supply chain management in small organizations, especially small manufacturing firms. The study examines driving factors of lean supply chain management, focus of lean supply chain practices, and major supply chain and information technology solutions applied in these companies. Through a research survey, the study has provided important insights into the current status of lean supply chain practices and related implementation issues in small businesses.

Die umsatzsteuerliche Behandlung von Konsignationslagern in der Europäischen Union

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Alika Brinkmann
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Civil Law ◽  
Value Added ◽  
European Law ◽  
Value Added Tax ◽  
Member States ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Accounting Principles ◽  
The Eu

Consignment and call-off stocks are very important in supply chain management. Their treatment in terms of value added tax is complicated and error-prone as several Member States in the EU have simplification rules which are not harmonised with one another. In this regard, four systems are especially relevant. This thesis focuses first on the requirements set by European law. In a next step, it analyses the different VAT systems using those in Germany, England, France and Belgium as examples. Additionally, it discusses civil law and accounting principles.

Africa as a source location: literature review and implications

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 424-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oguji Nnamdi ◽  
Richard Owusu
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Keyword Search ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Scholarly Journals ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the scope of sourcing research in Sub-Sahara African (SSA) from scholarly journals published from 1980 to 2013 on sourcing-related issues. The study identifies what is known about sourcing from this region and the implications for managers and researchers in supply chain management. Design/methodology/approach – Totally, 40 scholarly journals (supply chain journals and other journals publishing on diverse business topics) were found relevant and reviewed. Content (all field) search using the names of each SSA countries (e.g. Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, etc.) was carried out in the supply chain journals to filter out articles discussing sourcing-related topics. For other business journals, keyword search was performed (procurement, sourcing, purchasing, outsourcing, supplier relations, supplier selection, supplier development, supply management, offshore, supply chain and logistics). Findings – The literature review suggests that studies discussing sourcing issues in SSA have focussed mainly on challenges of sourcing from SSA, and they provide some insights on implementation of supply chain tools such as total quality management, negotiating and selecting suppliers from SSA, and just-in time purchasing. However, the authors found that there is an under-representation of this region in supply chain management literature. More so, the articles discussing sourcing issues in Africa are limited in scope empirically and theoretically in comparison with the large amount of contributions in other emerging economies of Asia and developed economies. Research limitations/implications – The limited amount of publications and contributions does not allow us to provide an integrated framework for sourcing from SSA. Practical implications – There is a need for future research to explore how the SSA context could enhance theorizing in supply chains. Also, there is need for researchers to extend the sourcing debate from the over emphasis on technology sourcing, knowledge intensive service outsourcing and component sourcing to other lower value-added products such as agricultural products and other raw materials sourced in SSA. Originality/value – This paper is one of the first to explore the scope of sourcing in Africa. As the findings suggest, there have been limited amount of papers published about this region. The review provides a perspective for researchers to explore this region and to aid theory development in supply chains. It also provided implications on how to support research publication focussing on this region and how to inform managerial perceptions on sourcing from SSA.

scholarly journals Supply Chain Design for Global Competitiveness

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. xiv-xiv
Author(s):  
Ferry Jie
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Supply Chain Design ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Design And Technology ◽  
Chain Management

A supply chain consists of the flow of products and services from raw materials manufacturers, component and intermediate manufacturers, final product manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers. All are connected by transportation, storage activities, and integrated through information, planning, and integration activities. Many large firms are moving away from in-house Vertically Integrated structures to Supply Chain Management. Supply Chain are the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing and procurement, conversion, and all logistics management activities. It also includes coordination with channel partners, which can be suppliers, intermediaries, third party service providers, and customers. Supply chain management is the design of seamless value added processes across organization boundaries to meet the real needs of the end customer. Failure to proactively design a SC results in poor coordination of effort, incompatible information systems, long cycle times, communication problems, customer service issues, excessive waste and environmental degradation, relatively high inventories for the level of customer service achieved, and lower the optimal profit. A process map is a graphic representation of the system and contains a sequence of steps that are performed to produce some desired output. The primary goal behind process mapping is to make complex systems visible. The logistics/supply chain design and technology decision is of great strategic importance to logistics, the firm as a whole, and the supply chain. A number of factors may suggest the need to design the logistics/supply chain. A formal, structured process for design and digital tools is preferable; the potential impacts on cost and service justify a significant effort toward following a sound process. Numerous factors including technology may affect the design of a logistics and supply chain and the location of specific facilities within the context of the network.

scholarly journals STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN RANTAI PASOK KENTANG BERKELANJUTAN DI KABUPATEN MAGETAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 163
Author(s):  
Arum Hidayati ◽  
Heru Irianto ◽  
NFN Kusnandar
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Potato Production ◽  
Sustainable Supply Chain ◽  
Economic Dimension ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Analytical Network Process ◽  
Sustainable Supply Chain Management ◽  
Network Process

<strong>English</strong><br />The accelerating demand growth as reflected by significant increase of potato consumption per capita indicates high potential of potato development in Indonesia. Potato production in Magetan Regency in recent years, however, has been fluctuating, perhaps due to some weaknesses in its supply chains. The objective of this study, therefore, is to formulate a sustainable supply chain development strategy for potato in Magetan Regency. The study was conducted using the Sustainable Supply Chain Management perspective and the Analytical Network Process. The study was conducted in 2016. The results show that development of sustainable supply chain is the key for accelerating and stabilization of potato production growth. Although the economic dimension is the highest priority, the social and environmental dimensions are almost equally important as well. While varietal and technological choice should be based on the highest profit, it nevertheless should also be socially acceptable and environmentally friendly, such as the Granola variety in Magetan Regency. The priority actors are farmers, government, and traders (collectors and wholesalers). The priority strategic action programs are increasing potato farming product quality and productivity, increasing potato value added, and empowering of farmers and farmers’ groups.<br />Keywords:  <br /><br /><strong>Indonesian</strong><br />Akselerasi pertumbuhan permintaan yang dicerminkan oleh peningkatan nyata konsumsi per kapita mengindikasikan bahwa kentang berpotensi besar untuk dikembangkan di Indonesia. Namun demikian, produksi kentang di Kabupaten Magetan dalam beberapa tahun terakhir ternyata berfluktuasi yang ditengarai akibat dari beberapa kelamahan pada rantai pasok. Sejalan dengan itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merumuskan strategi pengembangan kinerja rantai pasok berkelanjutan untuk kentang di Kabupaten Magetan. Penelitian dilakukan dengan perspektif Sustainable Supply Chain Management dan metode analisis the Analytical Network Process. Penelitian dilakukan pada 2016. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengembangan rantai pasok berkelanjutan adalah kunci untuk akselerasi dan stabilisasi produksi. Dimensi ekonomi merupakan prioritas utama, namun dimensi sosial dan lingkungan hampir sama pentingnya. Pemilihan varietas atau teknologi didasarkan pada keuntungan terbesar, namun juga diterima secara sosial dan ramah lingkungan, seperti varietas Granola di Kabupaten Magetan. Aktor terpenting ialah petani, pemerintah, dan pedagang (pengumpul dan pedagang besar). Program aksi strategis diprioritaskan pada peningkatan kualitas dan produktivitas usaha tani, peningkatan nilai tambah kentang, serta pemberdayaan petani dan kelompok tani.

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.

Supply Chain Management and the Other Half

2012 ◽  
pp. 145-159
Author(s):  
Kaninika Bhatnagar
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Profit Sharing ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Logistics Industry ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Diverse Workforce ◽  
Business Operations ◽  
Diversity Issues

Supply Chain Management operations have traditionally been a gendered career. The role of a diverse workforce, particularly women, is reexamined from the perspective of maximizing the bottom-line and profit sharing in the logistics industry. The unique and problematic diversity issues that underlie both practices and policy in the industry are discussed. These include the more obvious inequities in salaries, to the more insidious and often invisible assumptions that may underlie policy. The net result is detrimental for both business and the basic ethical imperative of equity. The narrative places the discussion of logistics business operations and decision-making in the context of the current research on gender differences, and examines possible ways to create more equitable enterprises, while maintaining and improving the bottom-line.

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