Article
Engineering, Industrial
Alexandre Dolgui, Dmitry Ivanov
Summary: This study aims to understand the impact of the metaverse on supply chain and operations management (SCOM) and proposes a framework for metaverse SCOM. The development of the metaverse could result in the co-existence of physical SCOM, metaverse SCOM, and SCOM for coordination of the physical and metaverse worlds. New research areas and performance measures can emerge in the field of metaverse SCOM.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Economics
Kee-hung Lai, Yunting Feng, Qinghua Zhu
Summary: This study identifies and develops GSCDT practices with support from the literature and case studies of six manufacturers with operational GSCDT in diversified industries to explore the practice adoption enablers of GSCDT and contingency factors for performance improvement through GSCDT for manufacturers. Our research findings contribute to academic knowledge by unraveling critical factors that affect the digital transformation process in GSCM and managerial insights by identifying pathways for the successful adoption of GSCDT practices.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART E-LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Economics
Na Luo, Tava Olsen, Yanping Liu, Abraham Zhang
Summary: This paper reviews research on food loss and waste (FLW) from the perspective of operations management (OM). It provides insights into specific stages within the food supply chain and the entire supply chain, identifies overarching research themes, and offers projections for future research opportunities based on literature, conference presentations, working papers, and interviews with stakeholders.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART E-LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Business
Bin Shen, Ciwei Dong, Xun Tong, Eric W. T. Ngai
Summary: This article summarizes the discussion on important topics in operations and supply chain management in this special issue, including blockchain technology, augmented reality advertising, advanced information systems, and artificial intelligence in e-commerce.
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Petri Helo, Yuqiuge Hao
Summary: With the advancement of information technology, global competition has intensified. AI is expected to play a crucial role in supply chain management, with emerging AI-based business models contributing to value creation.
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jacob Lohmer, Elias Ribeiro da Silva, Rainer Lasch
Summary: This study employs a data-driven content analysis to explore the application of blockchain technology in operations management and supply chain management. The results indicate an optimistic attitude towards blockchain technology and reveal its potentials and sustainability implications. The study also provides managerial and theoretical implications, as well as future research opportunities.
Review
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Sandra Parker, Zhe Wu, Panagiotis D. Christofides
Summary: This paper provides an overview of recent works on cybersecurity issues in process control, process operation, and supply chain management in the chemical process industries. It discusses the use of machine learning and model predictive control for detecting and handling intelligent cyber-attacks, as well as resilient control strategies with encryption-decryption tools for secure communication. The paper also explores cybersecurity issues in process operations and supply chains, as well as the interface between information technology and operational technology.
COMPUTERS & CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Management
Harwin de Vries, Marianne Jahre, Kostas Selviaridis, Kim E. van Oorschot, Luk N. Van Wassenhove
Summary: This paper argues that OSCM could help address the worsening drug shortage problem in high-income countries. However, there is little academic research and no fundamental agreement among stakeholders about the causes of shortages. The authors discuss three pathways for impactful research on drug shortages that OSCM could contribute to.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPERATIONS & PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Ali Zahedi, Amirhossein Salehi-Amiri, Mostafa Hajiaghaei-Keshteli, Ali Diabat
Summary: This study proposed a closed-loop supply chain network model with sales agency and customers, aiming to maximize total profit and considering the role of different customer clusters at various stages. The model was validated for efficiency using metaheuristics and hybrid algorithms in a real-world case study.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Violetta Giada Cannas, Maria Pia Ciano, Mattia Saltalamacchia, Raffaele Secchi
Summary: This study examines the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in operations and supply chain management (OSCM). Through a multiple case study, it identifies the benefits and barriers of implementing AI in OSCM processes. The results show that AI can enhance competitiveness by reducing costs and lead times, improving service levels, quality, safety, and sustainability. However, obstacles such as data quality assurance, lack of specific skills, high investments, unclear economic benefits, and limited experience in cost analysis for AI projects were also identified. The study offers guidance for practitioners and provides a foundation for future research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Business
Fatemeh Sahar Goudarzi, Paul Bergey, Doina Olaru
Summary: This study critically reviews the behavioral aspect of channel coordination mechanisms in supply chains by categorizing literature based on adopted theories. Methodological contributions include using automated content analysis and validating results through interviews with leading scholars in the field. The study also proposes future research directions based on research gaps.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Management
Min Yu, Jose M. Cruz, Dong Li, Amir H. Masoumi
Summary: In this paper, a supply chain network model is developed to analyze the strategic and tactical decisions of firms competing in an oligopolistic manner. The study considers consumer preferences for sustainability and various environmental policies. The results indicate that firms will improve sustainable operations if it is financially valuable, emphasizing the importance of educating consumers about sustainability.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Management
John G. Wacker, Danny Samson
Summary: The paper discusses the integration of supply chain strategies with marketing decisions for optimal company strategies, including product design, pricing, and marketing strategies. The trend towards personalized product design and pricing with different feature sets will continue to evolve in the market.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Tsan-Ming Choi, Lipan Feng, Yongjian Li
Summary: Corporate social responsibility is crucial for fashion companies, and they need to consider ethics in product development. Using game theory modeling analysis, we identify key factors that influence optimal decisions in fashion product development. We also propose practical measures to encourage ethical operations and discuss potential moral hazard problems.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lisa Bunclark, Luciano Barcellos-Paula
Summary: This article discusses the significant impacts of companies' operations on their supply chains and the importance of sustainability reporting in identifying potential social and environmental impacts. A qualitative approach was used to investigate a Corporate Sustainability and Reporting for Competitive Business program in Peru, revealing that the social dimension was the most reported with the majority of SMEs meeting sustainability reporting requirements.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2021)