An empirical investigation into supply chain vulnerability

A growing number of academicians and practitioners have put supply chain risks on their agendas, particularly triggered by a recent series of catastrophic events that have disrupted economies and supply chains around the globe. Given the increasing awareness of this important topic, the purpose of this research was to study supply chain risks in more detail and to investigate the relationship between supply chain vulnerability and supply chain risk. Responses from 760 executives from firms operating in Germany reveal that supply chain characteristics such as a firm's dependence on certain customers and suppliers, the degree of single sourcing, or reliance on global supply sources are relevant for a firm's exposure to supply chain risk. Overall, this research represents the first large-scale investigation of this important relationship and provides a finer understanding of the antecedents of supply chain vulnerability.     

科技企业绿色供应链导入模式

运用技术扩散观点探讨科技企业绿色供应链导入模式,将科技企业导入绿色供应链过程区分为：发起、采用、适应、接受、制度化及融合等六个阶段,并以案例研究方式,探讨导入绿色供应链过程中,企业与供应链合作伙伴应考虑的因素,以建立绿色供应链导入模式。     

Nonparametric Dynamic Production Analysis and the Theory of Cost

While the dynamic theory of production provides little insight towards identifying a specific functional form for the firm's technology, dynamic production analysis has been explored traditionally in a parametric framework. A nonparametric dynamic dual cost approach to production analysis is developed in this article. Recovering technological information from intertemporal cost minimizing behavior is possible without imposing a parametric functional form on the firm's technology. Nonparametric tests to analyze the structure of a dynamic technology are presented from a dynamic cost minimizing perspective. The empirical implementation of these tests is illustrated for a balanced panel data set of Pennsylvania dairy operators during the time period 1986–1992.     

网络环境下图书馆供应链管理策略研究

从社会需求的拉动、科技进步的推动和竞争发展的需要三个方面分析了网络环境下图书馆实施供应链管理的动因,阐述了图书馆供应链系统的模式和特点,并在此基础上提出了网络环境下建设互动共享的管理文化、重组业务流程、建立供应链信息管理平台、构建合理的人力资源体系、完善供应链管理绩效评价等图书馆供应链管理的基本策略。     

基于创新扩散理论的ERP应用实证研究

结合大量文献及对企业ERP实施的调研分析,基于创新扩散理论(DOI)构建了包含企业内外部影响因素(ERP兼容性、ERP复杂性、ERP相对优越性、企业管理机制、企业复杂性、外部竞争压力、高层管理者支持、业务流程重组和实施顾问)和衡量ERP实施成功的两大标准(ERP扩散广度和ERP扩散深度)的ERP创新实施成功模型,提出相应理论假设;并以中国企业为样本进行问卷调研和统计分析,实证结果表明,其中ERP相对优越性、ERP复杂性、高层管理者支持、企业复杂性、实施顾问、竞争压力和企业管理机制对ERP实施成功具有显著影响。     

Mobile supply chain management: Challenges for implementation

Mobile supply chain management (mSCM) is fast gaining recognition as a major source of cost reduction and supply chain performance. However, there is little published academic literature on the application and implementation of mobile and/or wireless technology in SCM. This article attempts to explore the challenges of mobile technology for successful implementation of mSCM. The implications of mobile or wireless technology for successful implementation of mSCM are examined with reference to three critical areas of SCM: (1) competitive advantage based on the notion of value chain analysis in SCM; (2) relationship management for successful collaboration along the supply chain and strategic partnerships; and (3) coordination and integration of disparate functions and activities to enhance overall supply chain performance. The article identifies the implications of mobile technology for SCM and develops propositions that have important consequences on the likelihood of a successful implementation of mSCM.     

Strategic supply and the management of inter- and intra-organisational relationships

As companies attempt to shed old habits and begin to view procurement as a strategic resource from which a competitive advantage can be gained, there is a great deal of corporate baggage that must be shed. More importantly, there is a new mindset that must be instilled both in procurement and across the firm. Strategic supply symbolizes the importance of enterprise wide thinking where functional units inside the firm and key suppliers from the firm's supply chain all work in concert to bring value to the marketplace. This paper presents data from the US and the UK that helps us better understand and address issues that are key to managing across independent supply chain partners. We also address some of the barriers to implementing such a supply strategy. These barriers exist inside the firm as well as between the firms at its key suppliers. Whilst we acknowledge that progress is being made, however the data suggest that the journey is far from over.     

Customization and real time information access in integrated eBusiness supply chain relationships

eBusiness enabled information systems and technology have proliferated with the diffusion and technological advances of the Internet. This research examines supply chain management relationships between service providers and clients, focusing on the performance impacts of (1) the level of customization implemented by clients using vendor provided eBusiness solutions and (2) the subsequent real time access achieved with respect to operational information maintained by vendors. The study also focuses on the impacts of the provider's information exchange behavior and both parties’ level of trust. Using dyadic data collected from a logistics services provider and 91 clients, findings show that the level of customization and real time information access has a direct positive impact on performance outcomes realized by both. Additionally, results demonstrate that provider's level of trust in the client positively influences their information exchange behavior, and in turn, information exchange behavior positively impacts client customizations.     

Critical human and behavioral factors on the adoption of sustainable supply chain management practices in the context of automobile industry

Built upon the resource-based view, the study examines the critical human and behavioral factors (HBFs) on adopting sustainable supply chain practices in the automobile sector (AS). The Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) and Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) method is applied to understand the causeeffect relationships between (HBFs), evidenced by a case study in the automobile industry of India. The causeeffect relationships are informed by an expert team consisting of 18 members working in academia, the automobile industry, and professional consulting companies. The experts provided their inputs based on their direct experience and expertise in this subject matter. The research findings highlight that sustainable supply chain cost (end to end) is a critical success factor. Mangers in the AS should prioritize and focus on sustainable supply chain costs (end to end) to pursue sustainable practices because such critical success factors can foster information sharing behavior. The firms could develop both hard and soft critical HBFs such as Information technology (IT) infrastructure and employee training to build up HBFs to integrate a supply chain. The study provides insight to academicians, policymakers, and practitioners about critical HBFs and develops sustainability goals and policies accordingly.     

Evaluation of critical constructs for measurement of sustainable supply chain practices in lean‐agile firms of Indian origin: A hybrid ISM‐ANP approach

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the critical criteria that are influencing the successful implementation of sustainable supply chain practices (SSCP) in the lean‐agile manufacturing firm. From the systematic literature review and field professionals' opinion, various criteria that are influencing sustainable supply chain were identified. Data were collected from 16 experts and analysed by an integrated approach of “interpretive structural modeling (ISM) and analytic network process (ANP).” ISM methodology was utilized to get a hierarchical relationship between all criteria. Further, the input to the ANP matrices was taken from the output of ISM, and three organizations that differ in their principle of operation were ranked to find out the extent of implementation of SSCP in the Indian context. The obtained results indicate that “Information technology‐enabled system support (ITS), SC member's awareness and literacy (SAL), Societal issues (SIS), and Scarcity of natural resources (SNR)” were most significant constructs for successful implementation of SSCP for the case organizations.     

供应链管理系统的信息安全问题分析

基于供应链管理的理论和虚拟专用网（VPN）技术,分析了当前物流信息管理及其技术平台中存在的安全问题,并结合供应链信息安全需求以及VPN在供应链管理中可实现的功能和作用．提出了构建供应链管理信息安全的VPN解决方案。     

供应链环境下CPFR库存管理技术及其实施研究

CPFR是一种协同式的供应链库存管理技术,对供应链伙伴改善合作关系、减少库存、提高预测准确度和供应链效率等均有重要的意义。从研究CPFR的产生过程出发,阐述了CPFR的基本理念,然后介绍了CPFR的实施模型及其运作过程,最后分析了企业实施CPFR的基础条件,并阐述了CPFR的具体实施步骤。     

Practices and strategies for sustainability-related risk management in multi-tier supply chains

This study investigates how sustainability-related risks are managed in multi-tier supply chains. It focuses on the strategies and practices that companies use to manage sustainability-related risks and how these differ between supply chains and supply chain tiers. We use a multiple-case study with 25 companies forming 5 multi-tier supply chains. As a result of this study, we present a conceptual framework for sustainability-related risk management practices in multi-tier supply chains and apply it empirically by defining sustainability-related risk management profiles for the case supply chains. We show that in multi-tier supply chains, companies need direct and indirect collaboration and direct and indirect monitoring practices for managing sustainability-related risks emanating from not only their first-tier suppliers but also lower-tier suppliers. Our framework helps purchasing and supply chain managers understand the dimensions of sustainability-related risk management in a multi-tier setting and develop strategies and practices for mitigating and managing those risks. We also empirically show the challenge of extending sustainability-related risk management practices beyond first-tier suppliers due to the different practices in different supply chain tiers.     

Effects of enterprise technology on supply chain collaboration: analysis of China-linked supply chain

Supply chain collaboration has received increasing attention from scholars and practitioners in recent years. However, our understanding of how enterprise information technology facilitates supply chain collaboration is still very limited, especially with regard to Chinese enterprise ownerships such as state-owned firms, joint-venture firms and local village-owned firms. This paper extends the theory established in enterprise information technology (IT) and supply chain collaboration literature and relates it with coordination in China-linked supply chain. Drawing upon an empirical study from 177 Chinese companies, we provide three major findings: (i) uncovered the importance of leveraging enterprise IT through supply chain collaboration; (ii) identified the relationship between enterprise ownership and enterprise technology use and supply chain collaboration in China-linked supply chain and (iii) illustrated effects of supply chain collaborative activities on operational and market performance.     

物流管理在企业中的作用

本文介绍了物流管理的重要性,物流管理采用的方法、技术。采用ERP总体方案进行规划管理,物资供应系统实施策略与步骤,库存管理、采购管理、高级供应链实施内容和效果。     

绿色供应链下的运营管理策略——以A公司为例

分析了绿色供应链管理的主要内容,并以中国台湾A公司为案例,系统阐述了A公司绿色供应链管理导入的背景、障碍与对策,并归纳了A公司在构建绿色供应链过程中运营管理的职责分工与重点项目要点。     

通用装备供应链管理实施战略方法论研究

本文介绍了通用装备实施供应链管理过程中制订实施战略的方法,实施过程中制定综合集成研讨厅的体系结构、支撑技术和实施要求。     

基于可持续发展的中小企业实施绿色供应链管理路径研究

当前的市场环境已发生很大变化,市场竞争已从企业间的竞争转化为集团联盟间、供应链间的竞争。处于弱势地位的中小企业如何在供应链的竞争中求得生存和发展是广大中小企业面临的重要课题。文中通过对传统供应链与绿色供应链两种结构模型进行比较分析,阐明了绿色供应链管理结构模式的先进性,并结合中小企业实际状况,从可持续发展角度提出了中小企业实施绿色供应链管理的动因及对策。     

浅谈供电局计算机网络存在的问题与改造措施

在分析供电局计算机网络现状及其不足的基础上,提出了较为合理的技术改造路线、具体实现方案以及采用的相关新技术.通过升级改造,使得计算机网络的结构、性能和安全保护有了很大的提高。     

供应链企业RFID实施过程研究

首先介绍RFID技术的基本原理及优势,随后基于项目管理的思想分析了RFID技术的实施过程,并重点讨论了RFID技术在供应链中企业实施的6个具体步骤.