Review
Engineering, Industrial
Matteo Montecchi, Kirk Plangger, Douglas C. West
Summary: This article reviews existing research on supply chain transparency and provides an integrated understanding of this growing literature. Through analyzing over 300 peer-reviewed articles, six distinct clusters representing substantive literature subdomains are identified, and a literature framework is developed to comprehensively organize insights from these clusters.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Business
Mohsin Malik, Hadi Ghaderi, Amir Andargoli
Summary: This study suggests that the ability of firms to leverage supply chain traceability to improve financial performance is contingent upon creating a perception of transparency in the supply chain with a wide range of stakeholders. Additionally, firm size and international presence were found to have a significant impact on firms' ability to utilize supply chain traceability and transparency capabilities for competitive advantage.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Management
Rowan Hilend, John E. E. Bell, Stanley E. E. Griffis, John R. R. Macdonald
Summary: This article provides a review of the multidisciplinary literature on the connection between natural resource scarcity and illicit supply chain activity. The review uncovers themes and directions in this research area and presents a comprehensive process framework that includes antecedents, outcomes, and moderating processes related to illicit activity. It also proposes future research paths, methodologies, theories, and potential contributions.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS LOGISTICS
(2023)
Article
Business
Mahak Sharma, Amandeep Dhir, Haseena AlKatheeri, Mehmood Khan, Mian M. M. Ajmal
Summary: Sustainability has gained more attention after the launch of the sustainable development goals in 2015 and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supply chain management has become a crucial aspect for businesses to achieve sustainability. In our study, we propose a novel sequence of intangible supply chain resources that can enhance the impact of green supply chain management practices on business performance. Through data analysis of 318 individuals in the UK manufacturing sector, we found a positive direct association between green supply chain management practices and performance, with supply chain visibility and robustness playing a sequential mediational role.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Business
Svante Andersson, Goran Svensson, Carmen Otero-Neira, Helene Laurell, John Lindgren, Niklas P. E. Karlsson
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between focal firms' business sustainability and supply chain networks stakeholders. Findings from a questionnaire survey of large Swedish firms revealed the stakeholders of interest in sustainability efforts and compared them with findings from Norway and Spain. The study also identified the stakeholders that need to be considered in the supply chain network and demonstrated how firms can implement business sustainability in their networks.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Economics
Gokcay Balci, Ebru Surucu-Balci
Summary: This study explores the relationships between blockchain adoption barriers in containerized international trade and identifies key stakeholders for blockchain adoption. The most impactful barriers include lack of support from influential stakeholders, lack of understanding about blockchain, and absence of government regulations. Through stakeholder mapping analysis, container lines, ports, beneficial cargo owners, freight forwarders/third party logistics, and customs authorities are identified as high salient stakeholders in this context.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART E-LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Management
David Marius Gligor, Beth Davis-Sramek, Albert Tan, Alex Vitale, Ivan Russo, Ismail Golgeci, Xiang Wan
Summary: This study designed a case study around a project between a small artisan coffee producer and a startup blockchain technology service provider, providing theoretical insights about how to offer supply chain transparency from a resource orchestration perspective.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS LOGISTICS
(2022)
Article
Economics
Sunil Tiwari, Pankaj Sharma, Tsan-Ming Choi, Andrew Lim
Summary: In global supply chains, 3PL services play a crucial role in assisting supply chain agents with distribution tasks, allowing them to focus on product development and manufacturing. However, current supply chains face inadequacies that impact the effectiveness of 3PL, leading to the need for digital transformation. Digitization improves supply chain performance through enhanced information sharing and visibility, but raises challenges in cybersecurity and data quality. Blockchain technology offers solutions with its high security and distribution features. This paper examines the challenges and potential of using blockchain in 3PL, based on literature and interviews with innovation/project managers from established logistics companies.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART E-LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Madeeha Malik, Zeeshan Arshad, Azhar Hussain, Shazia Jamshed, Noordin Othman, Sultan Othman Alolayan, Mario Gajdacs, Ibrahim Barrak, Yaser M. Alahmadi, Adeel Aslam, Sultan S. Al Thagfan
Summary: This study assessed the current supply chain system of pharmaceuticals and vaccines in Pakistan and identified several issues, including poor forecasting and inventory control, delayed order placement, lack of training, inadequate involvement of professionally qualified staff, inadequate financing and procurement processes, and poor coordination and integration among stakeholders.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Kerry Huang, Kedi Wang, Peter K. C. Lee, Andy C. L. Yeung
Summary: Industry 4.0, the integration of intelligent and digital technologies, has gained much attention in operations management. However, there is limited empirical research on the impact of Industry 4.0 adoption on supply chain resilience. This study examines the effects of 16 Industry 4.0 technologies and IT advancement on supply chain resilience through the mediating roles of supply chain capabilities. The findings reveal a positive relationship between Industry 4.0 adoption and IT advancement, and a significant mediating effect of supply chain collaboration and visibility on the impacts of Industry 4.0 and IT advancement on supply chain resilience.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Kailash Chandra Bandhu, Ratnesh Litoriya, Pradeep Lowanshi, Manav Jindal, Lokendra Chouhan, Suresh Jain
Summary: This paper proposes an Ethereum blockchain-based solution for a health care supply chain track-and-trace mechanism that utilizes smart contracts and data immutability, addressing issues such as fraud, inaccurate data, and lack of transparency in the healthcare supply chain.
MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Donghyup Woo, Nallan C. Suresh
Summary: This study analyzes the economic consequences of Korean firms' strategic decision to participate in government policy and finds that participation has a positive impact on firm performance, although this effect is weaker for firms with higher resource efficiency. Inventory resource efficiency has a negative moderation effect on the relationship between policy participation and firm performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION ECONOMICS
(2022)
Review
Management
Vivek Roy
Summary: This paper contrasts supply chain traceability and visibility, highlighting both their convergence and divergence, as well as the critical role of information sharing within them. It also points out key strategic considerations for demarcating the boundaries of these two concepts in future research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Management
Mahak Sharma, Haseena Alkatheeri, Fauzia Jabeen, Rajat Sehrawat
Summary: The study found that supply chain traceability and information sharing with customers positively influence visibility. Visibility, in turn, has a positive impact on the adoption of sustainable practices and velocity, ultimately affecting supply chain performance. However, information sharing with customers does not significantly influence performance, and information sharing with suppliers does not have a significant relationship with visibility.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Management
Marko Budler, Bernardo F. Quiroga, Peter Trkman
Summary: The growing interest in Supply Chain Transparency (SCT) has led to a lack of clarity in its definition. A scoping review of literature on SCT is necessary to establish a clear understanding of this concept. This review provides a formal conceptualization of SCT, identifies relevant concepts and primary outcomes, and explores future research opportunities.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS LOGISTICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
ManMohan S. Sodhi, Christopher S. Tang, Evan T. Willenson
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has put the supply chains for medically critical items and common household goods to the test, particularly in terms of severe shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ventilators in the United States. These shortages have revealed vulnerabilities in the supply chains of essential products during times of crisis, leading to public pressure on corporations to reconsider their supply chains. Drawing from lessons learned during the pandemic, this paper proposes a research agenda and opportunities to develop responsive supply chains to combat future pandemics and major public health emergencies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
ManMohan S. Sodhi, Zahra Seyedghorban, Hossein Tahernejad, Danny Samson
Summary: This study investigates the adoption process of supply chain technologies, revealing that users often have inflated expectations followed by disappointment at the early stages. Affordance theory is used to explain managers' perception of emerging technologies. The findings suggest that the characteristics of the technology do not inform user expectations initially, which may explain the discrepancy between characteristics and expectations in the Gartner Hype Cycle.
PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Management
Wei Miao, Yiting Deng, Wei Wang, Yongdong Liu, Christopher S. Tang
Summary: This study examines the causal effects of surge pricing on driver earnings and labor supply in the ride-sharing industry. The findings show that surge pricing leads to an increase in drivers' weekly revenue, but a decrease in their daily revenue. Additionally, surge pricing attracts more part-time drivers into the market and displaces full-time drivers.
JOURNAL OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Musen Kingsley Li, ManMohan S. Sodhi, Christopher S. Tang, Jiayi Joey Yu
Summary: This paper examines the integration of stockpile inventory, backup capacity, and standby capability to meet the surge in demand during disasters. The results show that adding capacity and developing capability can be cost-effective strategies in reducing inventory and overall costs.
PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Subodha Kumar, Christopher S. Tang
Summary: Since its first publication in 1992, Production and Operations Management has experienced remarkable growth in terms of submissions, publications, and journal impact factor. In this 30th-anniversary issue, authors examine the past and future of operations management research, addressing emerging issues in innovation, sustainability, social responsibility, technology management, healthcare management, cybersecurity, and retail operations. The special issue provides a collection of papers aiming to offer innovative ideas for readers to tackle new challenges in operations management.
PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Maryam Lotfi, ManMohan S. Sodhi
Summary: This research proposes a conceptual model of 'resilient agility' and empirically tests it using data from Tier-1 suppliers to auto manufacturers in Iran. The results show significant links between agility, resilience, and performance objectives, providing insights for researchers to build mid-range theory.
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Management
Wendy Olsder, Tugce Martagan, Christopher S. Tang
Summary: To improve the availability and accessibility of treatments for rare diseases, governments have introduced subsidy programs, exogenous pricing, and outcome-based payment schemes. Research shows that government subsidies are crucial for attracting new drug development for rare diseases; the exogenous pricing scheme can improve patient welfare but reduces the manufacturer's profit.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Thomas Y. Choi, Torbjorn H. Netland, Nada Sanders, ManMohan S. Sodhi, Stephan M. Wagner
Summary: The Covid-19 pandemic and other disruptions have led to criticisms against just-in-time (JIT) practices for operational failures, resulting in calls to adopt just-in-case approach by holding more inventory. The academic community is divided with some arguing that JIT is not resilient while others believe it can still deliver superior performance even during disruptions. Inspired by this debate, the article discusses misconceptions about JIT and presents ways to adapt it for turbulent environments, suggesting that selecting appropriate JIT supply chain segments during disruptions can improve supply chain performance.
PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Anna Maria Gambaro, Gianluca Fusai, ManMohan S. Sodhi, Caterina May, Chiara Morelli
Summary: We propose a general modular approach to support decision-makers' response in the early stages of a pandemic with resource expansion. The approach uses stochastic epidemic modeling, capacity load modeling, and optimization modeling to allocate resources based on different values of investment. We demonstrate this approach with the onset of the first and second Covid-19 waves in three Italian regions, using available data at that time.
PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Management
Tyson Browning, Maneesh Kumar, Nada Sanders, ManMohan S. Sodhi, Matthias Thuerer, Guilherme L. Tortorella
Summary: This study proposes an approach to rebuilding supply chains for resilience against systemwide disruptions. The authors focus on innovation in forecasting, supply chain risk management, and product design to enhance supply chain resilience. The study finds that all three areas have evolved in response to the challenges caused by the pandemic, including the shift from statistical forecasting to human-augmented forecasting with visual analytics, the transition from enterprise to supply chain risk management, and the shift from design-for-manufacturability to design-for-adaptability. These approaches must work together to build a resilient supply chain.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPERATIONS & PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Economics
Kaveri Kala, ManMohan S. Sodhi
Summary: This paper presents an approach to introducing analytics in a low-tech environment using various algorithms and applications. It uses the example of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) in India to demonstrate the implementation and effectiveness of different vehicle routing algorithms for waste collection. The study showcases the efficiency of the existing ward structure in comparison to alternative clusters created with Minimum Spanning Tree (MST) and K-medoids clustering.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART E-LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Management
Tobias Croenert, Layla Martin, Stefan Minner, Christopher S. Tang
Summary: When determining store locations, competing retailers need to consider customers' store choices. Incumbent retailers estimate customer attraction parameters using historical data, while new entrants can observe the location structure of incumbents to estimate these parameters. We propose an inverse optimization approach to help new entrants improve their profits by identifying parameter combinations that lead to observed equilibrium solutions.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Business
ManMohan S. Sodhi, Chitresh Kumar, Anirban Ganguly
Summary: Governments utilize mandatory corporate social responsibility (CSR) requirements to direct large companies towards development goals. Analysis of leading Indian companies reveals significant similarities in spending patterns across different categories, indicating mutual recognition of unmet social needs by both government and corporations.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
