scholarly journals The effect of supply chain management in governance: Public sector perspectives

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nontuthuko S. Nkwanyana ◽  
Albert T. Agbenyegah
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
High Level

Background: Supply chain management (SCM) was introduced as a remedy to irregularities of the past procurement models in public sector. Since its inception, literature has exposed a number of irregularities and deficiencies in the acquisition management processes within SCM in this sector.Objectives: This article explores a case study of KwaZulu-Natal to ascertain the current status of SCM in the aspect of acquisition of goods and services in relation to issues of good governance and human resource capital. It aims to determine the underlying factors that have given rise to the reported irregularities and deficiencies.Method: This article draws on quantitative data collected using a five-point Likert scale questionnaire, from ‘1’ strongly disagree to ‘5’ strongly agree. The study sample consisted of 129 participants. The data collected were analysed using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences tool.Results: The findings of the study indicate that there is (1) a notable human resource deficiency, (2) inadequate knowledge regarding the processes employed in the acquisition of goods and services within SCM and (3) a lack of adequate training. The study also notes best practices such as (1) a high level of accountability, (2) conformity of relevant laws, (3) transparency, (4) responsiveness and (5) participation.Conclusion: This study rejects the current assumptions that the acquisition process of the SCM system is flawed, and rather confirms the forever growing assumptions related to human resources capacity, knowledge and skills deficiencies as possible root causes of the reported irregularities and deficiencies.

Performance of supply chain management and digitalization of human resource information in SMEs

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 277-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ansa Savad Salim ◽  
M. M. Sulphey
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
It Infrastructure ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Resource Information ◽  
Vernacular Language ◽  
Information Practices ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The aim of this study is to determine the influencing factors of Supply Chain Management and digitalization of human resource information practices in the small and medium enterprises of Oman. Digitalization of human resource information is the adoption of electronic means to the human resource activities of Supply Chain Management. In this system, the whole human resource activities are implemented through electronic means with the support of information technology (IT) infrastructure. To measure the Digitalizationof Human Resource Information Practices and the performance level of Supply Chain Management, two adopted constructs from two different studies were used. The study samples were taken from the SMEs of Oman. Almost 180 employees of different provinces responded to the questionnaires translated into vernacular language through google forms and a few hardcopy surveys were distributed to different locations with the support of SMEs and few entrepreneurs. The study found a significant positive relationship between the Performance of SCM and the Digitalization of Human Resource Information of a prominent variable electronic communication and other variables were found with no significant relationship. The finding of the study acts as a significant contributor to the existing literature on SCM as well as human resource management.

Can you grow your supply chain without skills? The role of human resource management for better supply chain management in Latin America

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Stefano Patrucco ◽  
Liliana Rivera ◽  
Christopher Mejía-Argueta ◽  
Yossi Sheffi
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type

PurposeIn line with the knowledge-based view of organizations, this paper aims to analyze how supply chain (SC) employees contribute to the creation of competitive advantage through knowledge acquisition and utilization activities. The authors consider SC employees' skills and competencies, their external network of relationships, their job satisfaction and company investments in training and test how they relate to SC-level outcomes (i.e. SC growth).Design/methodology/approachThe authors design a research model including the aforementioned variables, and the authors apply structural equation modeling (SEM) to survey data collected from 246 SC professionals in Latin America. The authors also use multi-group analysis to evaluate how the relationships between these variables change with different levels of company investment in training.FindingsThe results show that a broad professional network of relationships contributes to increasing the skills and competencies of SC professionals, which, in turn, impact job satisfaction and SC performance. This reinforces the value of investing in skilled human talent, who can contribute to knowledge acquisition, utilization, and, ultimately, to SC competitiveness. Companies that invest more in training to develop their SC employees benefit from stronger SC outcomes.Originality/valueThis study contributes to broadening the understanding of the impact of human resource management (HRM) on supply chain management (SCM). One of the added original foci of this research is the emphasis on developing countries where these HRM-to-SCM performance relationships have not been studied before.

Supply chain management challenges in the South African public sector

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (44) ◽  
pp. 11003-11014 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Ambe Intaher ◽  
A Badenhorst Weiss Johanna
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
South African ◽  
The South ◽  
Chain Management

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.

scholarly journals Implementation of Six Sigma in Supply Chain Management in Industries

2009 ◽  
pp. 141-144
Author(s):  
Himanshu S. Moharana ◽  
J.S. Murty ◽  
S. K. Senapati ◽  
K. Khuntia
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Strategic Analysis ◽  
Process Mapping ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Implementation Model ◽  
High Level ◽  
Level Process

There is increasing concern about implementation failures in six sigma concept in supply chain management. The reason for many Six Sigma programmes to fail is due to an implementation model. Using a successful Six Sigma concept in an industry we have to perform strategic analysis driven by the market and the customer. It is necessary to establish a high- level, cross-functional team to drive the improvement initiative and to identify overall improvement tools. We can perform high-level process mapping and prioritize improvement opportunities. We have to develop a detailed plan for low-level improvement teams, and then to implement, document, and revise as necessary. This is important for both practitioners and academicians.

scholarly journals Role of Hospital Digital Services in Improvement of Clinical Regime of Patients

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nassim Bout ◽  
Fatima Ouzayd ◽  
Kawtar Retmi
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Digital Services ◽  
Management Approaches

Context: Healthcare supply chain management is the regulation of the flow of medical goods and services from manufacturers to patients. Supply chain management encompasses the planning and managing of all activities involved in sourcing and procurement, conversion, and all logistics management activities. Therefore, it greatly helps material managers to manage through continuous improvement efforts while maintaining the quality of care. Moreover, reinforcing healthcare logistics information technology (IT) architecture immediately leads to more patient satisfaction. Objectives: This study aimed to develop an architecture for designing efficient software aiding with the management of the healthcare supply chain. Methods: This study showed the role of digital services in the improvement of the clinical regime of patients by presenting different approaches with distinguishing the main types of hospital logistics, such as physical flow management, food safety, and cold chain management approaches (e.g., “moving forward”), and modeling these components using the solution architecture principles of ITs, such as Business Process Model and Notation. Results: This study proposed a hospital enterprise architecture by modeling a system to have a base for building a digital catering service that improves the clinical regime of patients.

scholarly journals Blockchains for Supply Chain Management: Architectural Elements and Challenges Towards a Global Scale Deployment

Logistics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonios Litke ◽  
Dimosthenis Anagnostopoulos ◽  
Theodora Varvarigou
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Architectural Elements ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Digital Assets

Blockchains are attracting the attention of stakeholders in many industrial domains, including the logistics and supply chain industries. Blockchain technology can effectively contribute in recording every single asset throughout its flow on the supply chain, contribute in tracking orders, receipts, and payments, while track digital assets such as warranties and licenses in a unified and transparent way. The paper provides, through its methodology, a detailed analysis of the blockchain fit in the supply chain industry. It defines the specific elements of blockchain that affect supply chain such as scalability, performance, consensus mechanism, privacy considerations, location proof and cost, and details on the impact that blockchains will have in disrupting the supply chain industry. Discussing the tradeoff between consensus cost, throughput and validation time it proceeds with a suggested high-level architectural approach, and concludes as a result with a discussion on changes needed and challenges faced for an in-vivo deployment of blockchains in the supply chain industry. While the technological features of modern blockchains can effectively facilitate supply chain uses cases, the various challenges that still remain, bring in front of us a wide set of needed changes and further research efforts for achieving a global, production level blockchain for the supply chain industry.

Examining the link among green human resource management practices, green supply chain management practices and performance

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Innocent Senyo Kwasi Acquah ◽  
Yaw Agyabeng-Mensah ◽  
Ebenezer Afum
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Green Supply Chain Management ◽  
Green Supply Chain ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Green Human Resource Management

PurposeThe increasing concern for the protection of the environment through pollution prevention, conservation of resources and less usage of energy has attracted several firms to align green practices with their supply chain and human resource policies and practices. This study explores the influence of green human resource management and green supply chain management practices on operational, market, financial, social and environmental performances.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses partial least square–structural equation modeling approach to analyze the data gathered through structured questionnaires from supply chain and human resource managers in manufacturing and hospitality firms in Ghana.FindingsIt is established that green supply chain management practices play complementary partial mediating role between green human resource management and operational, market, social and environmental performances, while it plays competitive partial mediating role between green human resource management and financial performance. Subsequently, the analysis reveals that the synergy between green human resource management and green supply chain management creates the highest value in operational performance, followed by market performance, environmental performance, financial performance and social performance.Originality/valueThe study proposes and tests a conceptual model that examines the synergistic influence of green human resource management and green supply chain management on operational, market, financial, social and environmental performances.

scholarly journals Benchmarking supply chain management practices in a South African confectionery manufacturing organisation

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Orestes Peristeris ◽  
Peter J. Kilbourn ◽  
Jacobus Walters
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
South African ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Business World ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
High Level ◽  
Practice Framework

Background: In an increasingly competitive business world, businesses need to be able to measure the effectiveness of their supply chain management process practices against proven best practice frameworks. A number of these frameworks exist internationally but have to be used within the context of knowing the relative strengths and weaknesses of potential benchmarking frameworks. Two such frameworks were identified in the research and a case was made to use one such framework, the Global Supply Chain Forum (GSCF) framework, to measure the effectiveness of the supply chain practices of a leading confectionery manufacturing company in South Africa.Objective of the research: The purpose of the research was to identify an international best practice framework, which could be used by South African manufacturing organisations to benchmark their supply chain management (SCM) practices.Methodology: The methodology followed was a literature review of the existing SCM frameworks to identify a framework, which would be the most suited to the objective of the study, followed by a case study of a leading manufacturing organisation’s SCM practices benchmarked against those found in the framework.Results and conclusions: The main finding of the case study was that there is a high degree of adherence between the case study organisation’s SCM practices and those found in the SCM framework. There was also generally a high level of importance ascribed by respondents to the best practices contained by the GSCF framework. It was therefore concluded that the GSCF framework proved to be a useful instrument for a comprehensive analysis of supply chain management processes and practices for a manufacturer in the fast moving consumer goods industry, with potential for applications by organisations in the supply chains of other industries.

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