Towards sustainable and resilient short food supply chains: a focus on sustainability practices and resilience capabilities using case study

Michel-Villarreal, Rosario

doi:10.1108/bfj-09-2021-1060

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“…Moreover, design optimization techniques have demonstrated remarkable efficacy in enhancing energy efficiency across mechanical systems. Finite element analysis (FEA) simulations have been employed to assess the thermal performance of components and systems, identifying areas for improvement and optimization [2]. By optimizing the design of heat exchangers, for example, simulations have shown a potential energy savings of up to 20%, thus highlighting the tangible benefits of incorporating advanced engineering techniques.…”

Section: Energy Efficiency Enhancementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advancing sustainability in mechanical engineering: Integration of green energy and intelligent manufacturing

Chen

2024

ACE

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Efficient energy utilization and waste reduction are imperative for sustainable mechanical engineering practices. This paper explores the integration of green energy sources and intelligent manufacturing techniques to enhance sustainability in the mechanical engineering sector. Through quantitative analysis and case studies, the efficacy of energy-efficient technologies, waste reduction strategies, and the adoption of green energy sources are examined. Additionally, the role of smart process automation and digital twin simulation in optimizing resource utilization and operational efficiency is discussed. The findings underscore the potential of integrating sustainable practices into mechanical engineering processes, contributing to environmental conservation, cost savings, and competitiveness.

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Section: Energy Efficiency Enhancementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advancing sustainability in mechanical engineering: Integration of green energy and intelligent manufacturing

Chen

2024

ACE

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“…Sustainable supply chain practices refer to the integration of environmentally and socially responsible strategies within the procurement, production, and distribution processes of a company' s supply chain (Paul et al, 2021). These practices aim to minimize ecological damage, promote fair labor conditions, and ensure the efficient use of resources throughout the lifecycle of a product or service (Michel-Villarreal, 2023).…”

Section: Sustainable Supply Chain Management Practicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The relationship between sustainability and resilience in supply chains: an empirical study on the Egyptian manufacturing firms.

El Damaty,

Ragheb,

Abdrabou

et al. 2024

المجلة العربية للإدارة

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In the face of increasing environmental concerns, market volatility, and global disruptions, the imperative for sustainable and resilient supply chains has never been more pronounced. This study aims to explore the relationship between the implementation of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) practices and the achieved level of supply chain resilience (SCR) within the context of the Egyptian manufacturing firms.Employing a quantitative approach that includes analysis of survey data from 396 Egyptian manufacturing firms, this study reveals that SSCM practices are significantly correlated with enhanced SCR, suggesting that sustainability-oriented strategies are crucial for building resilient supply chains.This research contributes to the literature in several ways. First, it adds to the existing knowledge about the SSCM-SCR relationship in general, and within the developing countries context, in specific. Second, it adopts a new operationalization approach for the SSCM practices by merging social and economic practices within a single factor and separating supplier management practices from internal environmental management practices. Third, it provides empirical evidence for supporting the role of implementing SSCM practices in enhancing SCR within the developing countries context.Thus, this research offers practical insights for managers, aiming to fortify their supply chains against disruptions while concurrently advancing sustainability goals. It suggests that Egyptian manufacturing firms can significantly benefit from integrating environmental, economic, and social sustainability practices into their supply chain operations. This integration provides a competitive edge by increasing the resilience of supply chains, thus ensuring business continuity and reducing vulnerability to external shocks.

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“…Some literature qualitatively studied the factors of food supply chain resilience. Michel-Villarreal (2022) collected empirical data to analyze the relationship between sustainability and resilience of short food supply chains. Orengo Serra and Sanchez-Jauregui (2021) conducted a combination of qualitative methods through the managerial actions including innovating, transforming and so on to see the food supply chain resilience.…”

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“…According to the Global Powers of Retailing 2023, the aggregate retail revenue of top 250 is $5.6 trillion (Global Powers of Retailing, 2023). In China, according to the "China Statistical Yearbook-2022", the sales of retail chain were 3840.02 billion yuan, and the total number of retail stores reached 292,383 in 2021(Compilation Committee of China Statistical Yearbook-2022, 2022. However, extreme natural disasters, public health incidents, supplier collusion and even malicious competition from competitors may cause disruption risks in the upstream level of the supply chain and lead to an inability to meet demand of retailers in the downstream.…”

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Designing a two-stage model for the resilient agri-food supply chain network under dynamic competition

Li,

Zhang

2023

BFJ

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PurposeSupply chain risk management can effectively reduce the loss of retailers. In this regard, retailers need to consider the competition risks of competitors in addition to the disruption risks. This paper designs a resilient retail supply chain network for perishable foods under the dynamic competition to maximize retailer's profits.Design/methodology/approachA two-stage mixed-integer non-linear model is presented for designing the supply chain network. In the first stage, an equilibrium model that considers the characteristics of perishable foods is developed. In the second stage, a mixed integer non-linear programming model is presented to deal with the strategic decisions. Finally, an efficient memetic algorithm is designed to deal with large-scale problems.FindingsThe optimal the selection of suppliers, distribution centers and the order allocation are found among the supply chain entities. Considering the perishability of agri-food products, the equilibrium retail price and selling quantity are determined. Through a numerical example, the optimal inventory period under different maximum shelf life and the impact of three resilient strategies on retailer's profit, selling price and selling quantity are analyzed.Research limitations/implicationsAs for future research, the research can be extended in a number of directions. First, this paper studies the retail supply chain network design problem under competition among retailers. It can be an interesting direction to consider retailers competing with suppliers. Second, the authors can try to linearize the non-linear model and solve the large-scale integer programming problem by exact algorithm. Finally, the freshness of perishable foods gradually declines linearly to zero as the maximum shelf life approaches, and it would be a meaningful attempt to consider the freshness of perishable foods declines exponentially.Originality/valueThis paper innovatively designs the resilient supply chain network for perishable foods under dynamic competition. The retailer's dynamic competition and resilient strategies are considered simultaneously when designing supply chain network for perishable foods. In addition, this paper gives insights into how to obtain the optimal inventory period and compare the retailer's resilient strategies.

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Towards sustainable and resilient short food supply chains: a focus on sustainability practices and resilience capabilities using case study

Cited by 18 publications

References 46 publications

Advancing sustainability in mechanical engineering: Integration of green energy and intelligent manufacturing

Advancing sustainability in mechanical engineering: Integration of green energy and intelligent manufacturing

The relationship between sustainability and resilience in supply chains: an empirical study on the Egyptian manufacturing firms.

Designing a two-stage model for the resilient agri-food supply chain network under dynamic competition

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