Resilience strategies to recover from the cascading ripple effect in a copper supply chain through project management

K.E.K, Vimal; Nadeem, Simon Peter; Ravichandran, Mahadharsan; Ethirajan, Manavalan; Kandasamy, Jayakrishna

doi:10.1007/s12063-021-00231-x

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“…This proposition, which connects the size of the company and its sector with its postpandemic performance, has been amply highlighted in the literature. Kek et al (2022) and Hemadoshini (2021) emphasised how different companies have shown variable levels of project performance post-pandemic and how this can significantly impact our understanding of future projects. Therefore, the interplay between a given sector and the size of a company operating in that sector has far-reaching consequences on project performance.…”

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“…A significant drop in performance was observed during the execution stage of projects, which warrants looking at PM activities in detail. Kek et al (2022) investigated the ripple effect of the copper melting project across the globe from Tanzania to Saudi Arabia after the pandemic. They found lack of communication amongst stakeholders and an absence of resilience in all stages of the project to be the main disruptors to optimum performance.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Kek et al. (2022) investigated the ripple effect of the copper melting project across the globe from Tanzania to Saudi Arabia after the pandemic.…”

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Redefining resilience: insights into project management’s capabilities of organisations through the pandemic and beyond

Malik,

Bustami

2024

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PurposeTo better understand the resilience of project management (PM) companies post-pandemic and gain insights into the interplay of the level of preparation, the status of the project and the size of the company.Design/methodology/approachLogistic regression was used to analyse the data from 285 companies belonging to more than 7 sectors to understand the crucial factors required to have above-standard project performance post-pandemic.FindingsHigher project performance was observed in companies with more than 30 years of experience, whereas company history, target group or PM activity did not predict better project performance. The retail sector is leading across all the sectors, whereas the majority of companies have still not recovered from the pandemic.Research limitations/implicationsNew factors like planning and controlling phases in PM are identified in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) settings to be most impacted post-pandemic, whereas size and length of being in business are other key variables highlighted in this research for better PM performance post-pandemic.Originality/valueA large-scale analysis of 285 Saudi companies is quite novel in scale and innovation. This cross-sector empirical research highlights key areas of consideration post-pandemic, which were missing from the narrative due to access and emerging issues earlier.

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Redefining resilience: insights into project management’s capabilities of organisations through the pandemic and beyond

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2024

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“…Van den Brink et al [36] represented the Cobalt SC by geographic mapping and globally positioning mines and refineries. K.E.K et al [37] represented a global copper supply chain model, establishing some copper-producing and copper-consuming countries. For mathematical modelling, Akbari-Kasgari et al [38] graphically represented the copper supply chain, from mine to final copper disposal.…”

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Modelling the Make Process of the Mineral Supply Chain Upstream Segment

Castillo-Villagra,

Icarte,

Thoben

2023

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The upstream segment of the minerals supply chain (MiSC) is the backbone for achieving the transition to clean energy by securing the supply of minerals. Recently, the MiSC has been disrupted, affecting mineral supply and generating uncertainty among clean energy producers. Supply chain (SC) mapping addresses this uncertainty, providing a holistic end-to-end view. However, MiSC mapping studies mainly focus on the downstream segment, leaving aside the upstream segment. In this context, the fundamental gap is the lack of standardized modelling frameworks that can accurately represent the upstream segment dynamics and, at the same time, seamlessly integrate with the downstream segment. This paper bridges this gap, designing a model for the MiSC upstream segment (MiSCOR). Framed within design science research methodology, MiSCOR is built by adapting two reference models, the Exploration and Mining Business Reference Model (EM) and the Supply Chain Operations Reference Model (SCOR), focusing on the commodity-making process. The MiSCOR demonstrates its applicability and robustness in real operational scenarios of one of the largest copper producers. MiSCOR provides a management tool for practitioners and decision-makers in the MISC’s upstream segment, offering blueprints to throw functional silos, foster collaboration, and a standardized framework that integrates seamlessly with the downstream segment.

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“…Disruptions, such as those caused by COVID-19, create ripple and bullwhip effects that create uncertainties in demand within and across whole industries (e.g. KEK et al 2022 ). In this context, flexibility is a main mean for firms to build resilience capability into their systems to survive and grow (Piprani et al 2022 ; Badhotiya et al 2022 ), specifically reconfigurability (Pansare and Yadav 2022 ).…”

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Heterogeneous worker multi-functionality and efficiency in dual resource constrained manufacturing lines: an assessment by simulation

2023

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Flexibility is a main mean to create resilient supply chains. The most flexible resources are often human resources but creating high, homogenous skill levels is not cost efficient. Heterogenous labour provides an alternative. The literature on Dual Resource Constrained (DRC) shops modelled heterogeneous labour with multi-functionality and efficiency matrices that indicate if a worker can perform at a station and according to which level of efficiency. However, this literature typically considered these matrices as a given environmental factor rather than a factor under firm control. Consequently, it typically neglected literature that can be used to guide matrix design. In response, this study draws on the literature on unbalanced lines to test eight different matrices to guide worker training. Discrete event simulation is then used to evaluate their performance in a DRC pure flow shop with high variability in demand and processing times. Results demonstrate that the matrix design impacts performance and that an unbalanced design has the potential to improve performance compared to a balanced design and full multi-functionality. Specifically, the bowl configuration shows much promise, which further confirms the “bowl phenomenon”. However, performance gains are dependent on the combination of When, Where and Who rules used to guide the worker assignment decision. So, the decision on worker training is also contingent on the decision which worker assignment rule to use. Findings have important implications for research and practice, providing guidance on how to design more resilient shops and supply chains.

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Resilience strategies to recover from the cascading ripple effect in a copper supply chain through project management

Cited by 17 publications

References 69 publications

Redefining resilience: insights into project management’s capabilities of organisations through the pandemic and beyond

Redefining resilience: insights into project management’s capabilities of organisations through the pandemic and beyond

Modelling the Make Process of the Mineral Supply Chain Upstream Segment

Heterogeneous worker multi-functionality and efficiency in dual resource constrained manufacturing lines: an assessment by simulation

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