scholarly journals UPSTREAM SUPPLY CHAIN DILEMMA – SINGLE OR MULTIPLE SOURCING

TEME ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 461
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Anđelković ◽  
Goran Milovanović
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Multiple Sourcing ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Market Needs

Supply chains, as networks of companies, are focused on creating greater value to meet market needs with aim to achieve higher profitability. In this regard, all activities and processes within supply chain, starting from supply of raw materials until to the delivery of final products at the market, must be organized bearing in mind the aim of the supply chain. The focus of the paper is on upstream supply chian, and on solving the dilemma of supplying from single or muliple sources. The significance of this part of supply chain arises from the fact that any potential disorder or disruption in supplying can jeopardize making the value for consumers and the survival of the whole chain. Considering that due to the reduction in the complexity of upstream supply chain management, there is a trend of supplier base reduction, the aim of the paper is to determine how much this trend is present in the Republic of Serbia, with a special emphasis on the food industry. Using by regression analysis  and based on the results of empirical research.

scholarly journals Qualitative Insights into Supply Chain Management of Herbal Medicine in Ghana

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Charles Adusei ◽  
Ramatu Agambire
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Multiple Sourcing

A qualitative exploratory study was conducted on supply chain and the related risk management at Adutwumwaa Herbal Industries Limited (AHL) in Ghana. The study employed a case study research strategy using semi-structured interview guide as data collection tool. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the qualitative interviews involving five senior officers from the company. They served as Key Informants for the study. Major Themes that were derived from supply chain management were supply chain approach, management of risk to avoid supply chain break down and supply chain management pitfalls facing organisations. The supply chain approach involved sourcing of raw materials, route to market and distribution of products. Management of safety stock for its flagship brands, using multiple sourcing and technological innovations were adopted in managing risk to avoid supply chain breakdown. Unreliable supply of packaging and labeling materials from suppliers and disruption from Food and Drug Authority were the key supply chain management pitfalls facing the company. The study suggests that if herbal medicine companies want to retain competitive edge then they must pursue supply chain operational excellence by reassessing and adjusting its distribution capabilities periodically to improve responsiveness.

Mathematical Modeling of Supply Chain Management Systems

2010 ◽  
pp. 344-357
Author(s):  
N. Anbazhagan
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Mathematical Models ◽  
Stochastic Models ◽  
Management System ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chain Management System

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the practice of coordinating the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to parts supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer. Different supply chains have been designed for a variety of firms and this chapter discusses some issues in this regard. This chapter attempts to find why we require different supply chain for different companies. In this chapter we discuss the role of stochastic models in supply chain management system, and also discuss other mathematical models for SCM.

Adoption of Blockchain Technology to Improve Integrity of Halal Supply Chain Management

2021 ◽  
pp. 2488-2496
Author(s):  
Yudi Fernando ◽  
Mohd Ridzuan Darun ◽  
Ahmed Zainul Abideen ◽  
Daing Nasir Ibrahim ◽  
Marco Tieman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Product Distribution ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chain Networks ◽  
Fast Growing ◽  
Blockchain Technology

The fast-growing number of Halal integrity issues has attracted the scholar's debate on improving integrity in practicing the Halal supply chain. To investigate how firms comply with Halal procedures in supply chain may not possibly provide much potential research gaps. The application of technology in improving Halal supply chain management on blockchain technology should be given urgent priority. The aim of this chapter is to explore the possibility to integrate blockchain technology to improve the use of Halal supply chain management. Blockchain technology will help the Halal based oriented firm in the supply chain to trace the source of the raw materials, products, labeling information, and Halal product distribution to strengthen the supply chain networks. Blockchain technology-driven Halal supply chain shall overcome and surpass issues related to Halal integrity and certifications which could also have an impact globally.

Leveraging Supply Chain Management in the Digital Economy

2009 ◽  
pp. 526-531
Author(s):  
Mahesh S. Raisinghani
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
End User ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Critical Part ◽  
Functional Areas

A supply chain is a network of facilities and distribution options that performs the functions of procurement of materials, transformation of these materials into intermediate and finished products, and the distribution of these finished products to customers. In other words, supply chain encompasses all of the activities associated with moving goods from raw-materials stage through to the end user. The information systems needed to monitor all of these activities are a critical part of the mix. Successful supply chain management (SCM), then, coordinates and integrates all of these activities into a seamless process. It embraces and links all of the partners in the chain. In addition to the key functional areas within the organization, these partners include vendors, carriers, third-party logistics companies, and information systems providers.

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