scholarly journals Beyond Retail Stores: Managing Product Proliferation along the Supply Chain

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Işık Biçer ◽  
Florian Lücker ◽  
Tamer Boyacı
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Retail Stores ◽  
Product Proliferation

Implementasi Teknologi Blockchain Proof of Work Pada Penelusuran Supply Chain Produk Komputer

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 446-455
Author(s):  
Annisya ◽  
Emy Haryatmi
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
System Design ◽  
Data Storage ◽  
Data Security ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Consensus Algorithm ◽  
Qr Code ◽  
Retail Stores ◽  
Transaction Data ◽  
Efficient Data

In recent times, the supply chain has developed into a large ecosystem. Various products moving from party to party require cooperation between stakeholders in managing the data generated. The problem is that every company has its own transaction records that can be inconsistent and their storage is centralized and not integrated between companies. This makes transaction records easy to falsify. Efficient data management is needed from the producer to the store so that consumers can trust the product. Therefore, the authors designed a product tracking system using blockchain by implementing proof of work (PoW) as the consensus algorithm, SHA-3 256 as data security, Mongo database as cloud-based data storage and QR Code as the output. As a result, transaction data from producers, distributors to retail stores are stored completely in MongoDB which is a cloud-based database, then the resulting QR Code can be used to view details of producers, distributors to retail stores that sell them. The simulation and trial results show the product tracing system design is successful as expected.  

Developing Information Sharing Model Using Cloud Computing and Smart Devices for SMEs Supply Chain

2020 ◽  
pp. 791-812
Author(s):  
Chi-on Chan ◽  
Owen Liu ◽  
Ricky Szeto
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Inventory Management ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Smart Device ◽  
Retail Stores ◽  
Fashion Industry

The mismatch between supply and demand always exists within the supply chain and among retail stores. This situation is even worse for SMEs who work without state-of-the-art technologies, especially in terms of quantitative demand and size distribution in fashion industry. In this paper, we develop a cloud computing and smart device (CCSD) model to address the stochastic deviation between supply and demand. A computational experiment proves that the performance of inventory management in the supply chain and among retail stores can be significantly improved by application of CCSD, irrespective of demand and size distribution. In this paper, we illustrate its benefits for both normal and right-skewed demand distribution. We find that different stages in supply chain can also be coordinated by using the CCSD platform. The results show that using all-channel communication network through CCSD increases the information sharing performance.

scholarly journals Quality deterioration of bananas in the post-harvest supply chain- an empirical study

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Indika Fernando ◽  
Jiangang Fei ◽  
Roger Stanley ◽  
Hossein Enshaei ◽  
Alieta Eyles
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Moisture Absorption ◽  
Retail Store ◽  
Retail Stores ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Quality Deterioration ◽  
Abrasion Damage ◽  
Observed Damage

Purpose Quality deterioration in bananas along the supply chain (SC) due to cosmetic damage has been a persistent challenge in Australia. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the incidence of cosmetic defects in bananas across the post-harvest SC and determining the causes of the diminished fruit quality at the retail stores. Design/methodology/approach The study quantified the level of cosmetic damage in 243 cartons of Cavendish bananas across three post-harvest SCs in Australia from pack houses to retail stores and identified the risk factors for cosmetic defects. Findings The level of cosmetic damage progressively increased from pack house (1.3 per cent) to distribution centre (DC) (9.0 per cent) and retail (13.3 per cent) and was significantly influenced by package height and pallet positioning during transit. Abrasion damage in ripened bananas was influenced by the travel distance between DC and retail store. The study also revealed a range of risk factors contributing to the observed damage including weakened paperboard cartons due to high moisture absorption during the ripening process. Research limitations/implications This study only investigated damage incidence in three post-harvest banana SCs in Australia and the damage assessments were confined to packaged bananas. Originality/value This study assessed the quality of bananas along the entire post-harvest SC from farm gate to retail store. The study provided knowledge of the extent of the quality defects, when and where the damage occurred and demonstrated the underlying factors for damage along the SC. This will enable the development of practical interventions to improve the quality and minimize wastage of bananas in the retail markets.

Impact of product proliferation on the reverse supply chain

Omega ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 626-639 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shui-Mu Huang ◽  
Jack C.P. Su
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Reverse Supply Chain ◽  
Product Proliferation

scholarly journals Assessment and Characterizing Mechanical Damage in Packaged Bananas in the Post-harvest Supply Chain

2019 ◽  
Vol 296 ◽  
pp. 02004
Author(s):  
I. Fernando ◽  
J. Fei ◽  
R. Stanley ◽  
H Enshaei
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Mechanical Damage ◽  
Drop Impact ◽  
Retail Stores ◽  
Neck Injuries ◽  
Damage Development ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Distribution Centre ◽  
Last Mile

Quality deterioration in packaged bananas caused by mechanical damage along the post-harvest supply chains (SC) remains obscure until the packages are unpacked for sale at the retail stores and therefore, the mechanism of damage occurrence remains unclear. This study assessed the mechanical damage levels of bananas in 300 cartons from pack houses to retail stores in Australia. The damage across the SC were shown to be progressive across the SC. Bruising and neck damage levels in bananas increased from the distribution centre (DC) to the retail stores. Mechanical damage in unripe bananas was influenced by the package location in the stacked-pallet, and the transport and handling of packages within the last-mile of the SC (DC to retail) further exacerbated the damage. This study further characterized the damage development by subjecting packaged bananas to simulated vibration, top-load compression and drop impact. It was revealed that the exposure to vibration resulted in rubbing; top-load package compression contributed to bruising and, the drop impact caused severe neck injuries in bananas. The knowledge of the damage incidences across the SC and causes of damage may contribute to the development of interventions targeted at improving the quality of bananas in the post-harvest SC in Australia.

Developing Information Sharing Model Using Cloud Computing and Smart Devices for SMEs Supply Chain

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 44-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chi-on Chan ◽  
Owen Liu ◽  
Ricky Szeto
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Inventory Management ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Smart Device ◽  
Retail Stores ◽  
Demand Distribution

The mismatch between supply and demand always exists within the supply chain and among retail stores. This situation is even worse for SMEs who work without state-of-the-art technologies, especially in terms of quantitative demand and size distribution in fashion industry. In this paper, we develop a cloud computing and smart device (CCSD) model to address the stochastic deviation between supply and demand. A computational experiment proves that the performance of inventory management in the supply chain and among retail stores can be significantly improved by application of CCSD, irrespective of demand and size distribution. In this paper, we illustrate its benefits for both normal and right-skewed demand distribution. We find that different stages in supply chain can also be coordinated by using the CCSD platform. The results show that using all-channel communication network through CCSD increases the information sharing performance.

scholarly journals Supply chain risks, technological and digital challenges facing grocery retailers in South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Progress Hove-Sibanda ◽  
Marumo Matshidiso ◽  
Paul Agu Igwe
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Retail Stores ◽  
Retail Sector ◽  
Industrial Change ◽  
Supply Chain Risk Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Supply Chain Risks

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the risks, innovations and technological enablers or barriers to the efficiency of the supply chain risk management (SCRM) implementation in the retail sector of South Africa. Design/methodology/approach This study applied a qualitative research approach by conducting interviews with grocery retail store managers. Through convenience sampling, 12 representatives from 12 stores (1 representative per store was interviewed at each of the 12 stores) were interviewed. Findings This study mainly found that most of the grocery retail stores experience late deliveries, damaged stock, theft, high fuel costs and expired stock from their respective suppliers. It was found that firms are faced with similar supply chain risks. In addition, innovations and technologies such as the internet of things (IoT) and social media are making an impact in wider industrial change. Practical implications Adaptation of efficient and effective SCRM has had implications for practice related to improvements in the retail stores’ supply chain, the profitability of retail stores, marketing, promotions and consumer experiences. Originality/value This study is unique as it provides new insight into variables that affects the quality of service in the retail sector; customer service in the retail sector; innovations and technology help mitigate SCRM experienced in the retail sector from a developing country perspective.

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