Longitudinal assessment of an integrated industrial supply chain

Elmuti, Dean; Minnis, William; Abebe, Michael

doi:10.1108/13598540810860985

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“…(), Barratt (), Fisher (), Selldin and Olhager (), Elmuti et al . (), Sun et al . () and Klibi and Martel () as some examples of the many in the literature.…”

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Conceptualizing a Research Paradigm for Multi‐Objective Modelling in Supply Chain Management

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Kettani

2015

Multi Criteria Decision Anal

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The primary objective of this paper is to offer a particular research paradigm framework that takes into consideration ontological, epistemological, methodological and axiological assumptions for a more meaningful and comprehensive research activities while using multi-objective modelling approach in supply chain management (SCM) studies. However, the emphasis will be more on the implications of four ontological level definitions for multi-objective modelling in SCM research through a concept called 'inclusiveness'. Such a particular research paradigm framework helps SCM researchers broaden their research problem definitions and enhance their multi-objective modelling process.

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“…(), Barratt (), Fisher (), Selldin and Olhager (), Elmuti et al . (), Sun et al . () and Klibi and Martel () as some examples of the many in the literature.…”

Section: Reality – Ontological Levels and Assumptionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Conceptualizing a Research Paradigm for Multi‐Objective Modelling in Supply Chain Management

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Kettani

2015

Multi Criteria Decision Anal

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“…l Studies describing current practice, typically in the form of case studies (n = 43). 45,46,48,49,[52][53][54][55][56][57]59,60,67,69,70,72,73,78,83,[86][87][88][89][90]92,94,[96][97][98][99][100][101]103,105,106,[108][109][110][111][112][113][114][115] Primary studies were set mostly in the USA (n = 20), 48,[52][53][54]57,70,87,88,…”

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“…Identified studies covered a range of sectors and industries, including textiles, information technology (IT), 99 the automotive industry 45,46,68 and manufacturing. 57,63,65,71,76,77,79,80,86,102,104,113 We further identified 21 studies addressing the health-care sector specifically. 48,49,52,54,58,62,70,72,87,88,90,94,96,97,103,105,106,[108][109][110]115 Analysis of studies identified three overarching themes: organisational and strategic issues; collaboration and relationships (within an organisation and with suppliers); and materials management and information flows within an organisation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A common theme identified across studies reviewed here concerned strategic and organisational issues in relation to SCM, although only a small number of studies (n = 13) 45,46,48,49,[52][53][54][55][56][57]59,60,67 provided examples of how this was achieved in practice. The remainder of the studies reviewed comprised those testing hypotheses (n = 9) 47,50,51,58,[63][64][65][66]68 and literature reviews (n = 3).…”

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Learning for the NHS on procurement and supply chain management: a rapid evidence assessment

Hinrichs

Jahagirdar

Miani

et al. 2014

Health Services and Delivery Research

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BackgroundProcurement of clinical and non-clinical goods has been identified as one area for efficiency savings for the NHS. There is a need for robust evidence to help the NHS make informed decisions about how to make such savings and there is potential for lessons to be learned from activities and initiatives implemented elsewhere to enable the adoption of good practice. The work presented in this report seeks to contribute to this process by advancing our understanding of the evidence on procurement and supply chain management (SCM) in sectors within and outside health care that can inform practice in the NHS.ObjectivesPrincipally drawing on a rapid evidence assessment (REA), we sought to (1) describe approaches to procurement and SCM in selected areas (including, but not limited to, manufacturing and automotive sectors, defence, information and communication technology, and pharmaceutical industries) and (2) identify best practices that may inform procurement and SCM in the NHS.Data sourcesSearches were conducted across MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PsycINFO, Academic Search Complete, Social Sciences Abstracts, Military and Government Collection, EconLit and Business Source Complete from January 2006 to November 2013, and Google Scholar, Web of Science and Business Source Complete for articles on specific sectors.MethodsWe conducted a REA of the published and grey literature in a range of non-health-care and health-care sectors from 2006 onwards. The review was complemented by interviews with a small set of purchasing stakeholders working within and with the NHS to help place the findings of the evidence review in the current NHS context, and a review of select experiences of procurement and SCM in New Zealand and France (chosen because of the likely application of their experiences in the NHS).ResultsWe identified a total of 73 studies for review. Findings highlighted that there is awareness in scholarly research and industry that SCM and procurement are areas for creating efficiencies and cost savings. We found that collective approaches to purchasing, improving relationships with suppliers, building capabilities and skills for purchasing decisions and the use of technology for data and materials management may lead to more efficient procurement and potentially save costs. Existing empirical evidence was scarce and, where available, tended to be weak in design and execution.LimitationsGiven the nature and variety of subject areas covered, an iterative process was conducted to narrow the searches and apply a fairly restricted combination of search terms and cut-off date. Although this still yielded a large number of studies (13,191), it is possible that this approach missed studies that would have been of relevance for this review. Studies that reported empirical findings only were included for final review, but this definition was broadened to include single case studies in order to capture the limited cases of interventions in practice and find examples of what can be learned from practice rather than theory.ConclusionsMany of the studies identified are only described as before-and-after studies and do not include evaluations of their effects. We identified four recommendations for further research. First, there is a need for further research using rigorous methodology to assess the effectiveness of different types of interventions in different settings for improving purchasing and SCM. Second, empirical research on current practices in health-care purchasing and SCM, or evaluation of new practices in health-care settings, should be implemented. Third, an evaluation of the Department of Health’s 2013 Procurement Development Programme and its recommendations provides an opportunity to focus future evaluation efforts. Finally, there is a need for increased interdisciplinary work across health-care management and SCM.FundingThe National Institute for Health Research Health Services and Delivery Research programme.

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“…This research project is a single case study of which the research methodology relies on multiple sources of evidence so as to add to the breadth and depth of data collection. Such single case studies can be seen in numerous research such as the one carried out in Northeastern United States of America on the subject of how a manufacturing plant perform in its integrated industrial supply chain (Elmuti et al, 2008). To assist in bringing forth richness of data together, triangulation would be carried out so as to contribute to the validity of the research (Yin, 2003).…”

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Perception on Lean Practices in a Lean Implementation

Oon¹

2013

IJARBSS

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In today's highly competitive world where most businesses focus on cost and quality, organizations with efficient and effective supply chains are able to stand out with inherent competitive advantages. To achieve this many organizations adopt lean practices which fundamentally stress on the elimination of non-value added tasks (such as unwanted transportation, extra processing, excess motion, repairs on defects, over production, excess inventory and incidents of waiting or delays). Nevertheless, the introduction of lean practices in any organization is often accompanied by changes in the working environment. These changes influence the people working there. This study looks into the perceptions of the workers, in a case study site (a Japanese Multi-National Corporation situated in Penang, Malaysia producing semi-conductor devices), on the lean practices implemented in the internal supply chains. The study compared the perceptions using a self-administered questionnaire. Perceptions of those highly exposed to lean practices were compared against the perceptions of those with low exposure. A significant difference, in the perceptions of those who had high exposures to lean practices as compared to those with low exposures pertaining to the internal supply chain performances, was found. The perceptions obtained proved useful as empirical studies showed negative implications such as the deteriorations in employee emotions, attitudes, behaviors, commitments and turnovers. Moreover, the perceptions of the employees and the employers also did not match. Useful recommendations have been put forth which could be used for improving the internal supply chain performances of other organizations. The recommendations encompass areas such as resource allocations, mind-set changes, trainings, personnel and lean practice implementation strategies.

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Longitudinal assessment of an integrated industrial supply chain

Cited by 24 publications

References 19 publications

Conceptualizing a Research Paradigm for Multi‐Objective Modelling in Supply Chain Management

Conceptualizing a Research Paradigm for Multi‐Objective Modelling in Supply Chain Management

Learning for the NHS on procurement and supply chain management: a rapid evidence assessment

Perception on Lean Practices in a Lean Implementation

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