The Structure Conundrum in Supply Chain Management

Bhattacharya, Arindam K.; Coleman, Julian; Brace, Gordon; Kelly, Paul

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“…The case study methodology is a common feature in Supply Chain Management (SCM) research (e.g. Bhattacharya et al, 1995Bhattacharya et al, , 1996Hines, 1993;Goffin et al, 1997) and it can be used to review both intra-and inter-organisational interactions and relations (Yin, 1989). Typically, the case study employs a combination of research methods -and these may be qualitative, quantitative or both.…”

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A supplier development programme: the SME experience

Williams

2007

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to identify and understand the learning opportunities that exist for smaller organisations within the context of a supplier development and business improvement environment. Design/methodology/approach -Through case study research two pilot activities are presented. These are co-ordinated by a lead organisation (customer) and involve two micro firm suppliers. Findings -The research discusses the types of learning identified within two pilot activities and the benefits and issues for both the supplier and customer when undertaking development and improvement programmes. The results conclude that the collaborative nature of the supply chain environment is conducive to shared learning between the lead customer and the suppliers.Research limitations/implications -The case study approach taken for this exploratory research limits the generalisibility of the results. Yet, this research has started to understand how the smaller firm can benefit from supplier development activities. The challenge will be to sustain these activities by ensuring that double loop learning is achieved. Originality/value -The applied nature of this research should appeal to both the academic and the practitioner.

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A supplier development programme: the SME experience

Williams

2007

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development

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“…Para a implementação de um sistema robusto de gestão de fornecedores e medição de desempenho é necessário que a base de fornecedores seja reduzida, a fim de tornar possível um gerenciamento eficaz. Essa prática vai de encontro ao sugerido pela metodologia lean, que prega um relacionamento mais estreito com uma base reduzida de fornecedores (BHATTACHARYA et al, 1996).…”

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Aplicação do método DMAIC na melhoria do processo de gerenciamento de fornecedores em uma empresa do setor de óleo e gás

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2020

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Em qualquer tipo de indústria a busca por maior eficiência e melhores resultados é constante. No mercado de óleo e gás a pressão sofrida pelas empresas é ainda maior. As altas cifras movimentadas, as constantes oscilações e as crises do mercado tornam o setor um dos mais desafiadores para se operar. Nesse contexto, as exigências por redução de custos, tempos de processamento e desperdícios cresce continuamente, tornando o gerenciamento da cadeia de suprimentos um dos pontos estratégicos na busca por vantagens competitivas. Ao gerenciar qualquer cadeia de suprimentos o desempenho dos fornecedores é primordial. Uma organização que não gerencia de perto sua rede de fornecedores não alcançará os benefícios inerentes a essa prática e ficará certamente um passo atrás de seus concorrentes. O objetivo deste trabalho é a melhoria no processo de gerenciamento de fornecedores de uma empresa do setor de óleo e gás por meio da aplicação da metodologia lean. Por intermédio da aplicação do método DMAIC foram identificados e tratados pontos de melhoria no sistema, buscando eliminar focos de desperdício e aumentar a eficiência do processo. Como resultado, houve uma redução do número de fornecedores, tornando seu gerenciamento mais eficiente; obteve-se um menor lead time total na compra de materiais; diminuição do número de atrasos na entrega e no número de não conformidades identificadas. O método DMAIC se mostrou eficaz ao ser aplicado na cadeia de suprimentos, melhorando a gestão de fornecedores da companhia e trazendo um melhor desempenho para o processo.

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“…Ganeshan et al , 1999; Otto and Kotzab, 1999; Kotzab, 2000; Bechtel and Jayaram, 1997) present a “non‐completed” overview to various definitions of SCM. The meaning of SCM ranges from “a collaborative‐based strategy to link cross‐enterprise business operations to achieve a shared vision of market opportunity” (Bowersox, 1997) to “the integration of all key business processes across the supply chain” (Lambert and Stock, 2000; see also Bhattacharya et al , 1996; Bowersox and Closs, 1996; Cavinato, 1991; Ellram and Cooper, 1990, 1993; Houlihan, 1985; Jones and Riley, 1985; Klaus, 1998; Christopher, 1994; Metz, 1997; Tan et al , 1998; The Global Supply Chain Forum, 1998). We can summarise the ongoing discussion by introducing SCM as a strategic, co‐operation oriented, business process management concept, cutting across organizational boundaries (i.e.…”

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General process‐oriented management principles to manage supply chains: theoretical identification and discussion

Kotzab

Otto

2004

Business Process Management Journal

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Academic discussion in the field of supply chain management is influenced by descriptive, case‐oriented and consultancy‐driven research outcomes. The debate is often limited to the search for valid definitions and models of observable facts. The present research makes an alternative effort. This article deals with the question of whether there are any common suggestions that can be condensed to nine process‐based principles that contribute to the management of such chains. The applicability of these principles was evaluated using Thomas and Tymon's notions of “necessary properties of relevant research”.

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The Structure Conundrum in Supply Chain Management

Cited by 13 publications

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A supplier development programme: the SME experience

A supplier development programme: the SME experience

Aplicação do método DMAIC na melhoria do processo de gerenciamento de fornecedores em uma empresa do setor de óleo e gás

General process‐oriented management principles to manage supply chains: theoretical identification and discussion

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