Supply chain process modelling for humanitarian organizations

Blecken, Alexander

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“…In the field of procurement in HSCs, there has been very limited research; indeed, a literature review on HSC research publications by Overstreet et al (2011) did not identify a single article on procurement. Falasca and Zobel (2011) further confirm the low level of research into HSC procurement, finding only seven studies referring to the topic (Blecken, 2010;PAHO, 2001;Russell, 2005;Sowinski, 2003;Taupiac, 2001;Trestrail et al 2009). …”

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Ethical procurement strategies for International Aid Non‐Government Organisations

Wild

Zhou²

2011

Supply Chain Management: An International Journal

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ii DECLARATION I certify that this work has not been accepted in substance for any degree, and is not concurrently being submitted for any degree other than that of Doctor of Philosophy being studied at the University of Greenwich. I also declare that this work is the result of my own investigations except where otherwise identified by references and that I have not plagiarised the work of others. iv ABSTRACTInternational aid non-governmental organisations (IANGOs) are expected by the public and government institutions funding them to focus upon maximising effectiveness for the delivery of aid and in the process adopt ethical procurement (EP) practices. Concerns have been voiced by governments and media regarding the perceived lack of coordination between IANGOs. The motivation for this thesis stems from a societal and personal evaluation of the need for ethical behaviour in the procurement of goods and services for international aid and is supported by a willingness by IANGOs to explore the potential for conducting procurement practices in their supply networks in an ethical manner.To address these issues this research aims to explore ethical procurement strategies for IANGOs in humanitarian supply chains. To achieve these aims our methodological approach is qualitative, which means that it studies the subjects in their natural environments, and seeks to understand phenomena by understanding the meanings given to them by actors. We undertook a multiple case study approach and conducted in-depth interviews with senior logistics and purchasing managers in IANGO organisations, together with a survey of IANGO suppliers.Our contribution to EP strategies for IANGOs at the strategic level is to develop a conceptual framework for collaborative ethical procurement due diligence (CEPDD) between IANGOs in HSCs. At the tactical level we identify inhibitors and enables to CEPDD between IANGOs, their suppliers' networks and donors. At the operational level we develop a riskrating framework which provides IANGOs with a tool to establish a collaborative procurement code of conduct (COC) ethics system which can be used to assess ethical risks in HSCs.Our findings demonstrate SC co-opetition strategies are being enacted by IANGOs to explore the formulation of CEPDD. We establish there are concerns surrounding ethical risk in HSCs that differ from CSCs in relation to IANGO relationships with donors, and supplier networks. We apply our risk rating framework to highlight inhibitors to CEPDD throughout IANGO supplier networks and donor relations, and in doing so we determine that apart from the actions of a lead IANGO, ethical procurement due diligence is not instigated in a formalised manner.Tactically our risk-rating framework is of practical importance as it allows IANGOs to access the relevant information concerning inhibitors and enablers in order to evaluate CEPDD ideas and schemes, and to make informed decisions towards participation. These factors facilitate initiatives by directing efforts towards issues of concern and shi...

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Section: The Research Gapsmentioning

confidence: 96%

Ethical procurement strategies for International Aid Non‐Government Organisations

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Zhou²

2011

Supply Chain Management: An International Journal

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“…One of the principal drivers of contracting LSPs is the quality of their services (Gotzamani et al, 2010); HOs outsource to LSPs because they can effectively manage the physical distribution of products along the SC. The world of HL, however, is perceived to be antiquated (Gonçalves, 2011); representing an environment commercial logisticians may have been familiar with 20 years ago (Blecken, 2010).…”

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Collaborative relationships between logistics service providers and humanitarian organizations during disaster relief operations

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Barrera

Mansouri

2016

Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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For AuthorsIf you would like to write for this, or any other Emerald publication, then please use our Emerald for Authors service information about how to choose which publication to write for and submission guidelines are available for all. Please visit www.emeraldinsight.com/authors for more information. About Emerald www.emeraldinsight.comEmerald is a global publisher linking research and practice to the benefit of society. The company manages a portfolio of more than 290 journals and over 2,350 books and book series volumes, as well as providing an extensive range of online products and additional customer resources and services.Emerald is both COUNTER 4 and TRANSFER compliant. The organization is a partner of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and also works with Portico and the LOCKSS initiative for digital archive preservation.*Related content and download information correct at time of download. Findings -The research presents the opinions of a variety of actors involved in DROs and reveals barriers which affect HO/LSP collaboration. Explanations for these barriers and possible solutions to mitigate them are disclosed. The findings also uncover gaps between research and practice; providing new insights into behaviour in the humanitarian field. Practical implications -The authors provide an in-depth understanding of the barriers and challenges faced in this field and suggest a reevaluation of corporate decision making in order to increase trust between LSPs and HOs. The authors identify future research topics including the impact of donors and military organizations on HO decision making, and analysis of variables which may affect the formation of collaborative partnerships. Originality/value -The authors introduce a unique empirical insight into the perspectives of HOs, LSPs and academics and offers suggestions for mitigating the numerous barriers associated with successful collaborative partnerships between HOs and LSPs.

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“…De acordo com Blecken (2010) Assim sendo, as próximas seções abordam algumas dessas características únicas, tais como as organizações humanitárias compradoras, o processo de compra em logística humanitária, os principais itens de ajuda humanitária utilizados na preparação e resposta a desastres, as principais fontes de suprimento na cadeia humanitária e os mecanismos de coordenação de compras em logística humanitária.…”

Section: Compras Em Logística Humanitáriaunclassified

Metodologia Para Definição De Estratégias De Compra Em Logística Humanitária: Estudo De Caso Na Cedec-Sp

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Lamenza, Arthur Abreu da Silva; Leiras, Adriana (Advisor). Methodology for purchasing strategies definition in humanitarian logistics: CEDEC-SP case study. Rio de Janeiro, 2015. 120p. MSc. DissertationDepartamento de Engenharia Industrial, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro.This dissertation aimed to propose a methodology for the development of purchasing strategies for relief items based on Kraljic (1983)

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Supply chain process modelling for humanitarian organizations

Cited by 116 publications

References 17 publications

Ethical procurement strategies for International Aid Non‐Government Organisations

Ethical procurement strategies for International Aid Non‐Government Organisations

Collaborative relationships between logistics service providers and humanitarian organizations during disaster relief operations

Metodologia Para Definição De Estratégias De Compra Em Logística Humanitária: Estudo De Caso Na Cedec-Sp

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