Sustainable development in small and medium enterprises: The role of entrepreneurial orientation in supply chain management

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graça Miranda Silva ◽  
Paulo J. Gomes ◽  
Helena Carvalho ◽  
Vera Geraldes
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Performance of supply chain management and digitalization of human resource information in SMEs

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 277-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ansa Savad Salim ◽  
M. M. Sulphey
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
It Infrastructure ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Resource Information ◽  
Vernacular Language ◽  
Information Practices ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The aim of this study is to determine the influencing factors of Supply Chain Management and digitalization of human resource information practices in the small and medium enterprises of Oman. Digitalization of human resource information is the adoption of electronic means to the human resource activities of Supply Chain Management. In this system, the whole human resource activities are implemented through electronic means with the support of information technology (IT) infrastructure. To measure the Digitalizationof Human Resource Information Practices and the performance level of Supply Chain Management, two adopted constructs from two different studies were used. The study samples were taken from the SMEs of Oman. Almost 180 employees of different provinces responded to the questionnaires translated into vernacular language through google forms and a few hardcopy surveys were distributed to different locations with the support of SMEs and few entrepreneurs. The study found a significant positive relationship between the Performance of SCM and the Digitalization of Human Resource Information of a prominent variable electronic communication and other variables were found with no significant relationship. The finding of the study acts as a significant contributor to the existing literature on SCM as well as human resource management.

Modeling the barriers of green supply chain management in small and medium enterprises

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 1110-1122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhijit Majumdar ◽  
Sanjib Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Green Supply Chain Management ◽  
Green Supply Chain ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Green Practices ◽  
Medium Enterprises

PurposeSmall and medium enterprises (SMEs) of Indian clothing industry have become one of the most important cogs of global fashion supply chain. However, the implementation of green practices is still in the nascent stage. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the important barriers of green supply chain management in Indian clothing SMEs.Design/methodology/approachA total of 36 barriers related to green supply chain management (GSCM) practices were identified through exhaustive literature review. Then ten important barriers were shortlisted through questionnaire survey among supply chain practitioners using five-point Likert scale. Finally, interpretive structural modeling technique was used to decipher the contextual relationships among these barriers.FindingsComplexity of green process and system design and lack of support from regulatory authorities were found to be the barriers having the maximum driving power. Lack of consumer support and high investment and low economic benefits were also found to be important barriers in the way of green practices implementation in clothing SMEs. In contrast, lack of reward systems for suppliers, uncertainty of green outcome, lack of green materials, process and technology and lack of flexibility to switch over to green system were the dependent barriers.Originality/valueThe important barriers of GSCM practices in Indian clothing SMEs have been identified and analyzed. The finding will be helpful in making the Indian clothing SMEs environmentally sustainable by eliminating the important barriers.

Impediments of Collaborative Relationships in Automotive SMEs in Malaysia

2014 ◽  
Vol 663 ◽  
pp. 638-643 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulghadar Awheda ◽  
Mohd Nizam Ab. Rahman ◽  
Rizauddin Ramli ◽  
Haslina Arshad
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Work Culture ◽  
Collaborative Relationships ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
And Control ◽  
Management Work

The interests of various economies in improving and expanding the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have thrived for a few years, particularly in the automotive sector. Although there are several supporting programs, SMEs face a large number of issues in their operation and performance. One of the successful techniques towards achieving collaborative relationships and problem solving in SMEs is through supply chain integration. Many enterprises have realized the benefits of integration among supply chain members. Supply chain management has become an effective strategy for boosting competitiveness. However, there are a few reasons that put off automobile SMEs from completely performing supply chain management. This study combines literature and findings of a questionnaire analysis to urge facts and knowledge regarding the importance of supply chain management and challenges of automotive SMEs in enhancing their collaborative relationships and effectiveness through SCM. In addition, this study observed that top management, work culture and attitudes of staffs and technologies being traded are among the significant impediments to well-integrated relationship between SMEs. Finally, the study concludes that SMEs need to fully adopt SCM to meet potential advantages and control their performance.

scholarly journals A beszerzés helye és szerepe a Magyarországi kis- és középvállalatoknál (The Role of Purchasing in the Hungarian Small and Medium Enterprises)

2010 ◽  
pp. 36-44
Author(s):  
Gyöngyi Vörösmarty ◽  
Tünde Tátrai ◽  
Zoltán Havasi
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
International Comparisons ◽  
Business Activity ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Current State ◽  
It Support ◽  
Questionnaire Research ◽  
Medium Enterprises

A kis- és középvállalkozások (kkv-k) a legtöbb országban, így Magyarországon is kiemelt szerepet töltenek be a gazdaság életében. A velük kapcsolatos kutatások elérkeztek abba a fázisba, amikor például a kisvállalkozás- fejlesztés és az ellátásilánc-menedzsment összekapcsolásával megismerhetjük egy adott vállalati funkció szerepét és helyét a célcsoportban. A szerzők tanulmányukban egy kutatás eredményeit mutatják be, mely egyenrangú módon fókuszál a beszerzési tevékenység és a kkv-k sajátosságaira. A beszerzési aspektusok kiemelésével lehetőség van mélyebben megismerni a kkv-k bizonytalanságának forrásait, a beszállítókkal kapcsolatos igényeik megfogalmazását, a vevők preferenciáit, melyen keresztül általános kép kapható a szállítófejlesztés lehetőségeiről, kifejezetten a beszerzési tevékenység informatikai támogatásáról, továbbá véleményükről a beszerzés mint szolgáltatás kiszervezésével kapcsolatban. A kutatást megalapozó kérdőíves felmérés nemzeti összehasonlításra is lehetőséget ad, valamint segíti egy adott tevékenységre fókuszálva a hazai kis- és középvállalkozások helyzetének bemutatását. ______ Small and medium enterprises (SME) play an important role in the economy of Hungary, just like in most other countries. Studies on SMEs recently have focused on the role of a particular company function in the target group by linking the development of SMEs to new advanced options, such as supply chain management. This paper provides an overview of authors’ ques a questionnaire research focusing on the specific characteristics of both purchasing and SMEs. Focusing on the purchasing aspects enables us to gain a deeper knowledge on the main causes of the instability of SMEs as well as on their expectations regarding suppliers and a better understanding on the preferences of the clients. As a result authors can highlight the main options of developing the supply chain as well as the IT support of purchasing and they can state their opinion on the outsourcing of the purchasing as a service. The questionnaire survey providing the basis for the study enables authors to make international comparisons as well as to present the current state of the Hungarian SMEs focusing on a particular business activity.

scholarly journals The influence of supply chain management on competitive advantage and company performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 696-704 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maun Jamaludin
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Company Performance ◽  
West Java ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Medium Enterprises

At present, the condition of competition in a network is very tight due to rapid technological changes, economic and political stability in Indonesia which is experiencing uncertainty, and the large number of foreign investors entering, as well as new competitors. Companies themselves are required to always innovate in today's increasingly modern era. This competition must be able to create a good network in order to create competitive advantage and company performance in the formation of good Supply Chain Management. This study aims to determine the effect of supply chain management on competitive advantage and company performance. This study will examine supply chain management on competitive advantage and company performance in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Bandung City, West Java. In this study, there are several differences from previous research, namely the indicators that will be used in this study. Namely, the measured supply chain management variables are indicators of technology use, supply chain speed, customer satisfaction, supply chain integration and inventory management. The variables of competitive advantage that are measured are the indicators of Price, Quality, and Time to market, and sales growth. Meanwhile, the measured company performance variables are indicators of financial performance and operational performance. The analytical method used in testing the hypothesis is to use Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the help of AMOS software version 20. Respondents in this study were 150 respondents in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Bandung, West Java. The results of this study indicate that supply chain management has a positive and significant effect on the company's competitive advantage. Competitive advantage has a positive and significant effect on company performance. Supply chain management has a positive and significant effect on company performance. Supply chain management has a positive and significant effect on company performance through competitive advantage.

scholarly journals Modelling owner’s physiognomies & incitements for the adoption of enterprise application architecture for supply chain management in small and medium enterprises: A case of Capricorn District Municipality

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kingston Xerxes Theophilus Lamola ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Growth Strategies ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Enterprise Application ◽  
Application Architecture ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The adoption of enterprise application architecture (EAA) for supply chain management (SCM) in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) was influenced by the owner’s physiognomies and incitements (OPIs) on a routine basis. The study employs a quantitative approach based on a linear regression model, which uses diagnosis tests “Cronbach's Alpha, normal distribution, and Kolmogorov-Smirnov test” that makes descriptive statistics possible on Pearson correlations, analysis of variance (ANOVA), Pearson's Coefficients, and linear regression. The study examines whether OPIs affect the adoption of EAA for SCM in SMEs within Capricorn District Municipality. The paper exploits the original data set of 310 SMEs, targeting predominantly both SMEs’ owners and managers to run linear regression models with the dependent variable “actual adoption of EAA” and independent variable “OPIs”. A novel piece of authenticity for the models is the incorporation of OPIs within the SCM activities and whether there were any, collaborative influences affecting the adoption of EAA. The findings have a bearing on SMEs’ SCM growth strategies, directed towards the technology acceptance model.

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