Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Abhijeet Ghadge, D. G. Mogale, Michael Bourlakis, Lohithaksha M. Maiyar, Hamid Moradlou
Summary: This paper provides empirical evidence of the connection between Industry 4.0 and Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) in the automotive industry. The study shows that Industry 4.0 technologies indirectly affect GSC performance through the implementation of GSC practices, and this link is stronger than the direct effect of Industry 4.0 on GSC practices.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Xiaojing Xu, Lukas Tatge, Xiaolin Xu, Ying Liu
Summary: The automotive industry in Germany has great potential for blockchain technology adoption, which can change current business processes and offer new services. Blockchain technology has advantages in aggregating product information, securing transaction information, and establishing a reliable supply chain. However, the main obstacles for blockchain technology adoption in the automotive supply chain include technology immaturity, lack of guidance and industry standards, non-cooperation of chain members, and legislative ambiguity.
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Operations Research & Management Science
Sachin S. Kamble, Angappa Gunasekaran, Nachiappan Subramanian, Abhijeet Ghadge, Amine Belhadi, Mani Venkatesh
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between information and communication-enabled supply chain integration (SCI) and sustainable supply chain performance (SSCP), and explores the impact of blockchain technologies (BT) on SSCP. The results show that BT has a positive influence on SSCP, and SCI plays a significant mediating role in this relationship.
ANNALS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Management
Ualison Rebula De Oliveira, Gabriela Costa Dias, Vicente Aprigliano Fernandes
Summary: Risk management is becoming increasingly important in supply chain management, but the complexities of each supply chain and the variety of risk management tools make the operationalization of supply chain risk management challenging. This research aims to evaluate and operationalize a conceptual model of supply chain risk management based on the integration of environmental risk assessment and risk index tools.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ruben Michael Rodriguez-Gonzalez, Gonzalo Maldonado-Guzman, Antonia Madrid-Guijarro, Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes
Summary: This study analyzes the effects of CE practices on the financial performance of manufacturing companies in the automotive industry of Mexico, finding that the effect is mediated by the commitment of the company to promote a better SSCM.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Felix Carl Schultz, Sebastian Everding, Ingo Pies
Summary: This study examines the role of governance mechanisms in vertical and horizontal collaborations in the transition towards a circular economy, using evidence from the European polyurethane industry. Findings suggest that governance mechanisms for horizontal collaboration are more crucial for facilitating functional circular supply chains.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Florian Wissuwa, Christian F. Durach
Summary: Supply chains have become a critical source of competitive advantage, but in the German automotive industry, they lack transparency and are prone to sustainability breaches. Therefore, many firms focus on sustainable supply chain management (SSCM), but little is known about the implementation process. This study analyzed sustainability reports from German automotive triads between 2014 and 2019 and developed an SSCM implementation framework, providing insights for industry experts aiming to achieve sustainability in their supply chains.
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kai Huang, Jian Wang, Jinxin Zhang
Summary: The automobile industry is crucial for the national economy, and a well-functioning automobile supply chain is essential for sustainable economic and social development. However, there is a lack of comprehensive bibliometric review in the field of automotive supply chain disruption risk management. This paper fills this gap by conducting a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 866 journal articles from 2000 to 2022, providing insights into research topics, trends, key features, and future directions in automotive supply chain disruption risk management.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Salam Abdallah, Nishara Nizamuddin
Summary: In this paper, a blockchain-based framework for the online sale of pharmaceutical products is proposed. It eliminates intermediaries such as hospitals or pharmacies and utilizes Ethereum smart contracts to monitor interactions, track transactions, and ensure secure payment dispersal. The smart contracts also regulate the interaction between sellers and consumers, monitor IoT container status, and provide full notification to consumers. Special cases such as consumer refunds are handled to ensure the safe delivery of medicines.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Business
Ghulam Qader, Muhammad Junaid, Qamar Abbas, Muhammad Shujaat Mubarik
Summary: This study investigates the impact of Industry 4.0 on supply chain performance, with the mediating role of supply chain resilience and the moderating role of supply chain visibility. The findings suggest that Industry 4.0 has a significant impact on supply chain performance and that supply chain resilience and visibility play important roles in this relationship.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Business
Joao Henrique Lopes Guerra, Fernando Bernardi de Souza, Silvio Roberto Ignacio Pires, Anderson Luiz Ribeiro de Sa
Summary: Supply chains are important and complex systems that require effective risk management. This study provides a maturity model to guide companies in improving their supply chain risk management process. The proposed model addresses critical issues and offers practical implications for strengthening and implementing risk management practices.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Panos Kouvelis, Danko Turcic
Summary: Financial hedging through cost and cash hedging policies is common in the car manufacturing industry. While cost hedging focuses on trading raw materials like aluminum, steel, zinc, and plastic, cash hedging involves trading S&P500, aluminum, and zinc. Demand shifts are identified as the most critical drivers of hedging decisions.
PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Business
A. Leal-Millan, J. Guadix-Martin, F. Criado Garcia-Legaz
Summary: Drawing on the RBV and resources and capabilities theory, this study develops a model that extends our understanding of the mechanisms through which strategic assets, capabilities, and GSCMP contribute to GI. The model includes two new antecedents of GSCMP: RL and NO, and explores their impacts on firms' GI. Empirical data from 106 Spanish firms in the automotive industry were collected and analyzed to study the proposed relationships. The results suggest that NO, RL capability, and GSCMP positively affect GI through a sequential mediation relationship, highlighting the importance of ordinary capabilities in improving the green image.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Business
Xue-Feng Shao, Wei Liu, Yi Li, Hassan Rauf Chaudhry, Xiao-Guang Yue
Summary: While industry 4.0 has gained some traction, smart supply chains are still in their early stages with limited research on implementation issues at the supply chain level. This study takes an exploratory approach to examine the implementation of industry 4.0 concepts across multiple tiers of the supply chain and proposes a multistage implementation framework.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Chaorui Huang, Felix T. S. Chan, S. H. Chung
Summary: There is substantial evidence that payment delays have negative effects on suppliers' working capital and the efficiency of the entire supply chain, and can even lead to bankruptcy for suppliers with limited capital. This study investigates supply chain finance as an innovative solution to address this issue. By establishing a multi-cycle model, the authors identify the conditions under which extended payments impact the supply chain's cash flow and shareholder value. The numerical analysis not only confirms the findings but also provides practical insights for practitioners.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Renata de Oliveira Mota, Moacir Godinho Filho, Lauro Osiro, Gilberto Miller Devos Ganga, Glauco Henrique de Sousa Mendes
Summary: This study aims to investigate the mutual influence between the drivers and capabilities for reducing time-to-market in start-ups. Through a systematic literature review and consultation with experts, a preliminary list of drivers and capabilities was identified and validated. The results showed that start-ups need to possess a set of capabilities in order to reduce their time-to-market.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Debora Bianco, Moacir Godinho Filho, Lauro Osiro, Gilberto Miller Devos Ganga, Guilherme Luz Tortorella
Summary: This study aims to propose a list of Lean leadership competencies and provide a practical roadmap for Lean leadership development and training. Through a systematic literature review, interpretive structural modeling, and fuzzy MICMAC analysis, a hierarchy model was developed to prioritize the competencies. The results show that focusing on the shop floor and developing self-awareness are the main ways to improve Lean leaders.
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2023)
Review
Business
Camila Favoretto, Glauco Henrique de Sousa Mendes, Moacir Godinho Filho, Maicon Gouvea de Oliveira, Gilberto Miller Devos Ganga
Summary: This study systematically examines the challenges of digital transformation in manufacturing companies and proposes new research directions. It identifies various challenges and research opportunities, contributing to the advancement of the topic. The study also develops a conceptual framework to guide management decisions regarding an integrative understanding of digital transformation.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL MARKETING
(2022)
Article
Development Studies
Jose Augusto de Oliveira, Gilberto Miller Devos Ganga, Moacir Godinho Filho, Diogo Aparecido Lopes Silva, Mirian Paula dos Santos, Ivan Aritz Aldaya Garde, Rafael Abrantes Penchel, Kleber Francisco Esposto, Aldo Roberto Ometto
Summary: This study examines the impact of LP and CP practices on Environmental and Operational performance in emerging economies' industries. Results show a positive association between LP and CP practices, as well as between Environmental and Operational performance. The research contributes to advancing scientific literature on CP and LP constructs in emerging economies' industries.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Business
Debora Bianco, Moacir Godinho Filho, Lauro Osiro, Gilberto Ganga
Summary: This article explores the relationship between the competencies of Lean leaders and the competencies of current leaders in Industry 4.0. Through a systematic literature review, 18 Lean leadership competencies and 6 Leadership 4.0 competencies were identified. An interpretive structural modeling approach was used to analyze the relationship between the leadership competencies. The results show that Lean leaders' competencies can sustain the competencies needed in Industry 4.0 leaders, and there is strong synergy between the two approaches.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Geraldo Cardoso de Oliveira Neto, Roberto Rodrigues Leite, Wagner Cezar Lucato, Rosangela Maria Vanalle, Marlene Amorim, Joao Carlos Oliveira Matias, Vikas Kumar
Summary: This study evaluates the economic and environmental benefits of implementing cleaner production in a small enterprise in the metal and mechanics industry. The results show that cleaner production leads to economic gains by reducing losses and promoting better use of raw materials, as well as environmental improvements through water reuse and reduction of environmental impact.
Article
Management
Jorge H. O. Silva, Camila Favoretto, Igor Roberto Amancio, Gilberto M. D. Ganga, Fabiane L. Lizarelli, Glauco H. S. Mendes
Summary: This study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, performance expectancy and social influence are the most critical determinants of consumer behavioral intention to use services online. The research also indicates significant impacts of the pandemic on future consumer behavior.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITY AND SERVICE SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Business
Renata de Oliveira Mota, Adauto Bueno, Jessica dos Santos Leite Gonella, Gilberto Miller Devos Ganga, Moacir Godinho Filho, Hengky Latan
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on startups performance and the moderating effects played by resilience-related startup characteristics. The results show that the response measures influenced by the resilience characteristics of startups can moderate the effect of the crisis on performance. Furthermore, the study suggests future challenges to be faced by these organizations in the post-pandemic period.
MANAGEMENT DECISION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Andrea Rossi Scalco, Sandra Oliveira, Gilberto Ganga, Julia Cipriano, Joao Rodrigues
Summary: This study aims to investigate whether consumers' perception of food products with reputation labels, brands, or certificates is related to discussions about quality turn. The survey conducted in São Paulo, Brazil, revealed that consumers who purchase these products consider the quality conventions in short chains, and this recognition is more prominent in specialized stores.
DESENVOLVIMENTO E MEIO AMBIENTE
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Mario Henrique Bueno Moreira Callefi, Gilberto Miller Devos Ganga, Moacir Godinho Filho, Maciel M. Queiroz, Vasco Reis, Joao Gilberto Mendes dos Reis
Summary: This study fills a gap in existing research by identifying technology-enabled capabilities in road freight transportation systems and evaluating their readiness level. 32 technology-enabled capabilities were identified and categorized into six groups, with commercial applicability examples found for 28 of them. The study provides academics and professionals with an overview of capabilities enabled by technology.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Management
Izabela Simon Rampasso, Osvaldo Luiz Goncalves Quelhas, Gilberto Miller Devos Ganga, Milena Pavan Serafim, Victor Gomes Simao, Luiz Felipe M. Costa, Rosley Anholon
Summary: This research examines how Brazilian manufacturing companies address sustainability issues by analyzing sustainability parameters. The findings suggest that Brazilian manufacturers still have a long way to go in terms of sustainability, with practices related to local communities scoring the lowest on average. On the other hand, practices related to productivity, efficiency, occupational safety, and environmental compliance received the highest scores. This analysis highlights the need for greater attention to local communities and provides insights for companies, policymakers, and researchers.
BENCHMARKING-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Natalia Roberta Lopes, Moacir Godinho Filho, Gilberto Miller Devos Ganga, Guilherme Luz Tortorella, Mario Henrique Bueno Moreira Callefi, Bruna Tamara de Lima
Summary: In recent years, lean manufacturing (LM) has been utilized to improve operational performance by enhancing productivity, quality, and profitability. However, sustaining LM initiatives over time has proven to be challenging for organizations. This study proposes a comprehensive list of 19 critical factors for long-term sustainability of LM, which were identified through systematic literature review, expert interviews, and case studies. This research contributes by consolidating the existing knowledge on lean sustainability factors and provides practical guidance for managers to sustain lean practices in the long run.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Debora Bianco, Adauto Bueno, Moacir Godinho Filho, Hengky Latan, Gilberto Miller Devos Ganga, Alejandro G. Frank, Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour
Summary: This study investigates whether Industry 4.0 implementation improved companies' resilience and maintained stability during the COVID-19 outbreak. The research findings show that operational responses based on Industry 4.0 enable manufacturers to build resilience and quickly mitigate performance loss in times of global crisis. Therefore, Industry 4.0 implementation provides resilience for companies through flexibility, reliability, robustness, and responsiveness, making them more prepared to face future challenges and crises.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION ECONOMICS
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Thais Moreira Tavares, Gilberto Miller Devos Ganga, Moacir Godinho Filho, Vinicius Picanco Rodrigues
Summary: Based on preliminary research, additive manufacturing (AM) is a promising technology for circular material flow, but its impact on the circular economy (CE) is unclear. To address this, a framework is proposed in this study to present the benefits and barriers of AM for CE. The findings highlight the importance of overcoming critical barriers and ensuring the economic viability of circular AM activities.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jessica dos Santos Leite Gonella, Moacir Godinho Filho, Gilberto Miller Devos Ganga, Hengky Latan, Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour
Summary: The concept of the circular economy (CE) is important for achieving environmental goals and economic sustainability. This research aims to develop a scale to measure people's awareness of CE and validate its reliability and validity. The proposed scale can be used to assess people's awareness of different CE strategies and has practical applications for companies and governments.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
