Capacity building of logistics enterprises’ reverse inventory technology management based on value chain

In the process of the continuous development of e-commerce, the main body of e-commerce activities gradually formed the value chain through a variety of ways, and the e-commerce ecosystem was born. The e-commerce ecosystem model based on value chain is established, and the subject members are divided into core population, key population, assistant population and dependent population, and the hierarchical structure. And related characteristics of the ecosystem are studied. The evolution mechanism of e-commerce ecosystem based on value chain and the role of value chain in the evolution of e-commerce ecosystem are analyzed. This paper summarizes the evolution path of e-commerce ecosystem based on value chain, including the characteristics of each evolution stage and the countermeasures that core e-commerce enterprises should take. In this paper, based on the whole value chain theory of lean management, by implementing the lean logistics improvement of the whole value chain, implementing fine management and control could be over the whole process of inventory formation, highlighting the planning, implementation and assessment of inventory. The results indicates in the whole value chain, through the effective building of internal and external supply chains, the inventory turnover rate continues to rise, which effectively improves the pressure drop level of the company’s “two funds”. And it can promote the sustainable and healthy development of the company.

New dimension of logistics innovations development in agricultural enterprises in Slovakia

The research article's primary aim was to provide a comprehensive and systematic view of a new dimension of logistics in the form of logistics innovations in agricultural enterprises in Slovakia. The intention thereof was to define and then analyse selected logistics innovations in agricultural enterprises. The research object was formed by 95 agricultural enterprises in Slovakia. A questionnaire was used as the research instrument. MS Excel and IBM SPSS Statistics 20 were used to process the data in the questionnaire. The univariate descriptive statistics and multivariate descriptive statistics were used to interpret the data. The research results were tested and evaluated by means of Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. Medium-sized agricultural enterprises in Slovakia represented the largest segment (68%) of the study. The agricultural enterprises mostly understand the use of smart technologies as an innovation in logistics (mean = 4.43). The results of the research showed that the analysed agricultural enterprises intend to innovate mainly the production logistics (mean = 3.20). Out of the logistics processes, the agricultural enterprises want to innovate mostly the inventory management (mean = 4.55). Lean logistics is the most frequently implemented logistics innovation in agricultural enterprises (mean = 3.64). The hypothesis testing has proven that there is a statistically significant relationship between the utilisation of lean logistics and production logistics innovation. In addition, it was proven that there is a statistically significant relationship between the utilisation of radio frequency identification (RFID) and the logistics process innovation – inventory management.

Utilization of shop floor management as a tool for communication and knowledge sharing in the framework of lean logistics: A case study

The study investigates whether establishing of the shopfloor management in the company is beneficial for the company or not even in difficult conditions (food production with BRC standards of production, presence of foreigners, agency employees). A qualitative research based on detailed long-term observation the real process of planning and establishing the shopfloor management in the company was used, as well as interviews with industrial engineers, first line managers, blue-collar workers, and shopfloor management practitioners. The company was chosen for this case study on purpose. The findings say it was good to establish SFM in the company. In spite of obstacles, the utilization of machines increased by 20% and one machine (out of 12) could be sold due to redundancy. The need for human capital decreased, the number of scraps decreased, and the cooperation improved.

Impact of Logistics Strategy on Projects’ Success: A Field Study of Residential Complexes in Khartoum State

There is considerable growth in the construction projects in Khartoum State. That growth makes progressive organizations, in the construction sector, embark on a journey of applying concept and principles of executing project management. Based on that, there is great increase in the number of residential complexes in Khartoum State. These housing projects have been executed by companies adapting project management philosophy. And to obtain the best results from the process of executing construction projects, many factors should be given a huge consideration. One of these factors is logistics services. Logistics services play a significant role in the success of any construction project. All construction projects materials are obtained through logistics channels. Therefore, any issue in logistics process will seriously affect the output of the construction projects. And these issues have been affecting many construction projects and seriously affect the quality, cost and time of the final outputs of the construction projects. This research found that logistics strategy plays a significant role in the successful execution of the construction projects. Moreover, this research tested the moderator role of lean logistics in the relationship between logistics strategy and the successful execution of the construction projects.

Updating the implementation of lean logistics in a changing environment

The article is devoted to the analysis of the possibilities of implementing Lean Logistics in an unstable competitive environment. The article sets out the theoretical and practical aspects of the lean enterprise. The concept of Lean Production and its main goals are considered. The classical characteristic of the Lean Production concept to the main types of losses is highlighted. The concept of Lean Logistics is proposed as a Lean Production tool. The content of the concept of Lean Logistics is disclosed. The main reasons leading to the occurrence of logistic losses are considered. The analysis of basic tools and methods that can be applied in Lean Logistics. The possibilities of obtaining benefits from Lean Production tools, when applied in a logistics strategy, are considered. Lean Production methods used in logistics are proposed. The economic benefits of implementing Lean Logistics tools are presented. Recommendations for further research are provided.