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Global sourcing: process and design for efficient management

Zeng, Amy Z. - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 8 (2003) 4, pp. 367-379

Although the literature on the strategic aspect of global sourcing is large, detailed studies on this procurement strategy from a process perspective are limited. This paper adopts the process viewpoint and examines the design and management issues associated with the global sourcing process...

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Barriers to implementing reverse logistics in South Australian construction organisations

Chileshe, Nicholas; Rameezdeen, Raufdeen; Hosseini, M. Reza - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 20 (2015) 2, pp. 179-204

Purpose – This paper aims to present a survey of the perceptions of the barriers to implementing reverse logistics (RL) practices in South Australian (SA) construction organisations. Despite the extensive research on forward logistics and RL, there is a paucity of studies that examine the...

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The transparency of SCM ethics: conceptual framework and empirical illustrations

Svensson, Göran - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 14 (2009) 4, pp. 259-269

Purpose – The objective is to describe a conceptual framework and empirical illustrations of the transparency of SCM … limitations/implications – The transparency of SCM ethics complements recent additions to ethics in SCM. It opens up a different … commitments in corporate actions and behaviour in supply chains. The framework of transparency in SCM ethics highlights those …

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Using a “virtual joint venture” to facilitate the adoption of intermodal transport

Monios, Jason; Bergqvist, Rickard - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 20 (2015) 5, pp. 534-548

Purpose – This paper aims to examine a strategic alliance between a large shipper and a freight forwarder to provide an intermodal service to and from the port of Gothenburg. The supply chain literature discusses various models of supply chain collaboration and integration. When applied to...

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Horizontal logistics collaboration for enhanced supply chain performance: an international retail perspective

Sanchez Rodrigues, Vasco; Harris, Irina; Mason, Robert - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 20 (2015) 6, pp. 631-647

Purpose – The paper aims to develop a supply chain-driven model horizontal logistics collaboration (HLC). HLC initiatives can fail. To improve the chance of success, a thorough consideration of the potential issues involved, such as seeking supply chain partners’ support, ensuring access to...

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Infrastructure framework and manufacturing supply chain agility: the role of delivery dependability and time to market

Al-Shboul, Moh’d Anwer - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 22 (2017) 2, pp. 172-185

Purpose The main purpose of this study is to examine the role of delivery dependability and time to market, on the relation between the infrastructure framework and supply chain agility. Furthermore, the impacts of supply chain agility on firm performance are examined....

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Coordination model of quality risk control of the aquatic supply chain based on principal-agent theory

Yan, Bo; Chen, Zhuo; Kang, Hanwen - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 22 (2017) 5, pp. 393-410

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the risk factors that affect aquatic product quality in the “farming-supermarket docking” condition. This paper investigates how the investment scale can affect earnings and aquatic product quality assurance level. Also, it aims to determine...

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Matching supply chain management challenges with blockchain applications

Berneis, Moritz; Winkler, Herwig - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 29 (2024) 6, pp. 1063-1077

Purpose This study aims to explore the potential of blockchain technology in the field of supply chain management (SCM … address a range of challenges faced by SCM professionals globally. Design/methodology/approach In our approach, this paper … utilized a knock-out criteria approach to break down 150 identified challenges in SCM to a more manageable number of 12. The …

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Towards conceptualizing reverse service supply chains

He, Qile; Ghobadian, Abby; Gallear, David; Beh, Loo-See; … - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 21 (2016) 2, pp. 166-179

Purpose – Recognizing the heterogeneity of services, this paper aims to clarify the characteristics of forward and the corresponding reverse supply chains of different services. Design/methodology/approach – The paper develops a two-dimensional typology matrix, representing four main...

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Wireless product identification: enabler for handling efficiency, customisation and information sharing

Kärkkäinen, Mikko; Holmström, Jan - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 7 (2002) 4, pp. 242-252

More sophisticated customer demand chains and electronic business pose new challenges to supply chain management. Delivery sizes decrease as a result of more deliveries directly to the point of use. Customers are demanding products and deliveries customised to their specific needs. Also, the...

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