Construction of a virtual supply chain using enterprise e-catalogues

Matsuda, Michiko; Nishi, Tatsushi; Hasegawa, Mao; Terunuma, Takuto

doi:10.1016/j.procir.2020.04.093

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“…They used a common configuration way of the VSC. Matsuda et al (2020) offered a new method to build a VSC as a multiagent system that is configured by connecting K 52,5 software agents that are automatically generated from each selected component enterprise model in the e-catalog.…”

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“…Most studies in the field of the VSC are descriptive, and the benefits of these chains are discussed (Nishi et al, 2020;Bruno, 2020;Matsuda et al, 2020;Gunasekaran and Ngai, 2007). In the field of optimization, Fang et al (2015) optimized CLSC over the product life cycle by considering the application of IoT in definite conditions.…”

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Optimization of virtual closed-loop supply chain under uncertainty: application of IoT

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PurposeSupply chains (SCs) have been growingly virtualized in response to the market challenges and opportunities that are presented by new and cost-effective internet-based technologies today. This paper designed a virtual closed-loop supply chain (VCLSC) network based on multiperiod, multiproduct and by using the Internet of Things (IoT). The purpose of the paper is the optimization of the VCLSC network.Design/methodology/approachThe proposed model considers the maximization of profit. For this purpose, costs related to virtualization such as security, energy consumption, recall and IoT facilities along with the usual costs of the SC are considered in the model. Due to real-world demand fluctuations, in this model, demand is considered fuzzy. Finally, the problem is solved using the Grey Wolf algorithm and Firefly algorithm. A numerical example and sensitivity analysis on the main parameters of the model are used to describe the importance and applicability of the developed model.FindingsThe findings showed that the Firefly algorithm performed better and identified more profit for the SC in each period. Also, the results of the sensitivity analysis using the IoT in a VCLSC showed that the profit of the virtual supply chain (VSC) is higher compared to not using IoT due to tracking defective parts and identifying reversible products. In proposed model, chain members can help improve chain operations by tracking raw materials and products, delivering products faster and with higher quality to customers, bringing a new level of SC efficiency to industries. As a result, VSCs can be controlled, programmed and optimized remotely over the Internet based on virtual objects rather than direct observation.Originality/valueThere are limited researches on designing and optimizing the VCLSC network. This study is one of the first studies that optimize the VSC networks considering minimization of virtual costs and maximization of profits. In most researches, the theory of VSC and its advantages have been described, while in this research, mathematical optimization and modeling of the VSC have been done, and it has been tried to apply SC virtualization using the IoT. Considering virtual costs in VSC optimization is another originality of this research. Also, considering the uncertainty in the SC brings the issue closer to the real world. In this study, virtualization costs including security, recall and energy consumption in SC optimization are considered.HighlightsInvestigates the role of IoT for virtual supply chain profit optimization and mathematical optimization of virtual closed-loop supply chain (VCLSC) based on multiperiod, multiproduct with emphasis on using the IoT under uncertainty.Considering the most important costs of virtualization of supply chain include: cost of IoT information security, cost of IoT energy consumption, cost of recall the production department, cost of IoT facilities.Selection of the optimal suppliers in each period and determination of the price of each returned product in virtual supply chain.Solving and validating the proposed model with two meta-heuristic algorithms (the Grey Wolf algorithm and Firefly algorithm).

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“…As such, collaborations strengthen the ability to make strategic decisions regarding production, inventory management, sales, and distribution [40]. Strategic cooperation is only possible due to operational efficiency improvement, which can mainly be attributed to the SCI [41,42]. The positive impact of SCI on the operational efficiency of customers and suppliers has been documented by [18,43].…”

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Supply Chain Integration and Its Impact on Operating Performance: Evidence from Chinese Online Companies

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The present study explores the effect of supply chain integration on the operational performance of an internet-based online business based in China. The study is based on primary data collected through a questionnaire distributed to supply chain professionals of the stated companies. After distributing the questionnaire and collecting the responses, an exploratory factor analysis is conducted to validate the instrument. Afterward, the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) analysis is conducted, and finally, the structural equation modeling (SEM) technique is used to determine the validity of the research hypotheses. The results indicate that integrating different aspects of the supply chain positively impacts the operating performance, improving the financial performance of the companies involved in the integration process.

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“…Regarding the specific presentation of these projects of timber houses (Figure 5), 43% of all profiles include electronic models, 33% disclose floor plans of projects, and 32% of results exhibit rendered mockups designed in humanized quality with numerous details. Certainly, there is the expectation of timid percentages, basically, due to tactics related to industrial privacies-a booster way may include, according to Matsuda et al [66], the creation of electronic folders and detailed product fliers and virtualized supply systems.…”

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Is the Timber Construction Sector Prepared for E-Commerce via Instagram®? A Perspective from Brazil

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Timber construction is a contemporary solution where sales are performed through in-store trade. Timber house e-commerce may stimulate global markets, and in times of intense remote routines, it is useful to improve the performance of the wood and construction sectors. Timber housing producers and dealers are the research object under analysis to study the electronic market of this Brazilian sector on Instagram®. With just over four hundred companies, nearly 80% of this sector already utilizes this virtual social network. We validated the outcomes through a significant sampling of all 315 companies with corporate profiles to identify their competences, goals, and failures. The profiles prioritize the elucidation of products and basic features, not yet being ready for the virtual sales of timber houses. The study makes it clear that our results typify a sector marked by a developing electronic market. Inserting a description of product prices and detailed specifications may change this status. From failures and competences, a classification for social profiles was proposed to measure the progress and virtual participation of each individual.

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Construction of a virtual supply chain using enterprise e-catalogues

Cited by 10 publications

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Optimization of virtual closed-loop supply chain under uncertainty: application of IoT

Optimization of virtual closed-loop supply chain under uncertainty: application of IoT

Supply Chain Integration and Its Impact on Operating Performance: Evidence from Chinese Online Companies

Is the Timber Construction Sector Prepared for E-Commerce via Instagram®? A Perspective from Brazil

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