A vendor-managed inventory system is a collaborative strategy in network logistics. It helps establish a sourcing and inventory control policy that optimizes logistics costs and enhances the efficient use of resources. This research presents a meta-analysis and systematic literature review of...

The integration of blockchain technology and the Internet of Things offers substantial potential to improve sustainability, transparency, and operational efficiency in supply chains. However, identifying the most appropriate blockchain-Internet of Things use case remains a complex multi-criteria...

Customer lifetime value is an important marketing metric and has applications in market segmentation, strategy development, and direct marketing programs, especially when customers are not under contract. In this research, we demonstrate the prediction of the lifetime value of patients in a...

This study presents a novel Early Warning System for monitoring the credit risk of commercial customers at a large international bank headquartered in the Netherlands. Traditional early warning methods often rely on backward-looking indicators such as probability of default or loss given...

This study examines the nexus between Google Trends’ collective interest in specific keywords related to technological advancements utilized in design and the stock performance of major companies in design-related sectors. Specifically, the paper examines causality patterns between Google...

Safety training in high-risk industries often lacks user-centric design, leading to ineffective learning outcomes. This study presents a novel framework to optimize Virtual Reality (VR) safety training by integrating two decision-making methods to align user needs with technical design. The...

Civil Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (CHEMS) are vital for improving emergency healthcare access, particularly in remote or congested areas. While widely implemented in high-income countries, CHEMS remain underutilized in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) due to financial,...

Seaweed is a globally significant aquaculture commodity with increasing economic and environmental importance. However, inconsistent quality standards and subjective procurement practices continue to hinder efficiency in its value chain, particularly for dried Eucheuma seaweed. This study...

Many countries are prioritizing renewable energy sources in response to fossil fuel depletion, environmental concerns, and the need for energy resilience. This study evaluates five renewable energy alternatives: Biomass, Wind, Solar, Geothermal, and Hydro, with the aim of reducing foreign energy...

Sustainable supply chain management plays a pivotal role in shaping corporate reputation and enhancing customer loyalty in the contemporary market. This study uniquely integrates regional, demographic, and psychographic data with advanced machine learning methodologies, including clustering,...