Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Crossman Mayavo Author-X-Name-First: Crossman Author-X-Name-Last: Mayavo Author-Name: Fanny Saruchera Author-X-Name-First: Fanny Author-X-Name-Last: Saruchera Title: Donor-funded procurement determinants and effectiveness of procurement in the public health medical laboratory services: examining the mediating factors Abstract: This study examines the role of mediating factors in the relationship between donor-funded procurement determinants and their effectiveness in public health medical laboratory services, specifically targeting operational efficiency improvements. Data for this comprehensive analysis were gathered using a mixed-method approach from 221 participants, including healthcare professionals and administrative personnel within the Ministry of Health and Childcare's laboratory services in a developing African country. Employing advanced statistical tools, including structural equation modelling (SEM), this study clarifies the substantial influence of the donation recipient planning process (DRPP) as a mediating factor that significantly enhances the effectiveness of donor-funded procurement (EDFP). In contrast, the results indicate that the donation implementation process (DIP) does not significantly impact the determinants of donor-funded procurement (DDFP). These findings not only highlight the critical importance of strategic planning in donor-funded procurement but also suggest areas for policy and operational enhancements to sustain essential government health institutions. The implications of this study are particularly relevant to similar healthcare settings in developing countries, offering a pathway to refine and optimise procurement processes for improved operational outcomes. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 1-19 Issue: 5 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: donor-funded procurement; procurement; public health laboratories; operational efficiency; mediating factors; structural equation modelling; SEM. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=138755 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Open Access Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:5:p:1-19 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Bello Abdullahi Author-X-Name-First: Bello Author-X-Name-Last: Abdullahi Author-Name: Yahaya Makarfi Ibrahim Author-X-Name-First: Yahaya Makarfi Author-X-Name-Last: Ibrahim Author-Name: Ahmed Doko Ibrahim Author-X-Name-First: Ahmed Doko Author-X-Name-Last: Ibrahim Author-Name: Kabir Bala Author-X-Name-First: Kabir Author-X-Name-Last: Bala Author-Name: Yusuf Ibrahim Author-X-Name-First: Yusuf Author-X-Name-Last: Ibrahim Author-Name: Muhammad Aliyu Yamusa Author-X-Name-First: Muhammad Aliyu Author-X-Name-Last: Yamusa Title: Development of machine learning models for categorisation of Nigerian Government's procurement spending to UNSPSC procurement taxonomy Abstract: Public procurement spending in Nigeria are usually documented and presented in non-standardised formats. This manifests in spends categorisation and classification inefficiencies. To address this, this research uses natural language processing (NLP) to classify the government's procurement spending based on the United Nations Standard for Product and Service Code (UNSPSC) procurement taxonomy. This research developed a machine learning model for the classification of procurement spending to the UNSPSC commodity level. The dataset was obtained from federal procuring entities. TF-IDF was used to transform them into NLP features. Multiple machine learning algorithms were employed to develop the classification model. The best performing algorithm is SVM with a 93% and 92% accuracy under the train-test split and k-fold cross-validation respectively. The higher level of accuracies obtained for many of the algorithms mean that the model can be practically deployed for the classification of the procurement spending based on UNSPSC standard procurement taxonomy. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 106-121 Issue: 1 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: government spending; procurement; classification; machine learning; natural language processing; NLP. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=135175 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:1:p:106-121 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Matin Taheriruh Author-X-Name-First: Matin Author-X-Name-Last: Taheriruh Author-Name: Mohammad Moshtari Author-X-Name-First: Mohammad Author-X-Name-Last: Moshtari Title: Symbolic compliance with policy-led public procurement: decoupling practices and compliance barriers Abstract: Public procurement holds significant potential as a policy tool, yet its implementation by public organisations faces numerous barriers and challenges, resulting in partial implementation. This research investigated the behaviour of public organisations in terms of symbolic compliance with procurement policies and examined the barriers they encounter in achieving compliance and policy goals. The research adopted an abductive qualitative design using semi-structured interviews with stakeholders of specific policy-led public procurement related to purchasing consulting services in Iran. Two types of symbolic compliance behaviours were identified: policy-practice decoupling (i.e., a disconnect between policy processes and implementation) and means-ends decoupling (i.e., a misalignment between policy objectives and outcomes). Moreover, two categories of compliance barriers emerged: internal (efficiency-related) and external (institutional). The findings provide insights into the design of effective procurement policies that align with policy objectives, with a specific focus on developing countries. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 1-20 Issue: 1 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: symbolic compliance; compliance barriers; policy-led public procurement; policy-practice decoupling; means-ends decoupling; developing countries; consulting services. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=135180 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Open Access Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:1:p:1-20 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Elia Oey Author-X-Name-First: Elia Author-X-Name-Last: Oey Author-Name: Jason Lim Author-X-Name-First: Jason Author-X-Name-Last: Lim Title: ELECTRE or PROMETHEE? Lesson learnt from a case study in supplier selection Abstract: One of the classic multi criteria decision making (MCDM) applications is supplier selection. To assist decision makers in ensuring the final ranking is robust enough, a robust outranking technique is required. The study looked into a case study in supplier selection analysis, using a first affinity diagram workshop to generate a thorough set of criteria, after which the global weight was computed using an analytical hierarchy procedure. After that, the outranking of four suppliers was calculated and compared using both PROMETHEE II and a modified ELECTRE I. The sensitivity of both techniques was then tested using seven scenarios. Our findings reveal that, while the ranking for the base case is identical for both PROMETHEE and ELECTRE, the latter is less susceptible to weight adjustments. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 1-31 Issue: 1 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: analytical hierarchical process; AHP; ELECTRE; PROMETHEE; supplier selection; sensitivity analysis; multi criteria decision making; MCDM. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=140604 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:1:p:1-31 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Isaac Tetteh Charnor Author-X-Name-First: Isaac Tetteh Author-X-Name-Last: Charnor Author-Name: Evelyn Yeboah Nyamah Author-X-Name-First: Evelyn Yeboah Author-X-Name-Last: Nyamah Author-Name: Anokye Mohammed Adam Author-X-Name-First: Anokye Mohammed Author-X-Name-Last: Adam Author-Name: Edmond Yeboah Nyamah Author-X-Name-First: Edmond Yeboah Author-X-Name-Last: Nyamah Author-Name: Evelyn Kukuwa Quartey Author-X-Name-First: Evelyn Kukuwa Author-X-Name-Last: Quartey Title: Electronic procurement practices and procurement performance: the role of institutional quality Abstract: This study examines the effect of electronic procurement practices, institutional quality, and procurement performance of public entities. The positivist paradigm and the explanatory research approach guided the study. Primary data were gathered from public entities through structured questionnaires and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study established that electronic procurement practices positively and significantly enhance procurement performance. Also, the findings revealed a negative and insignificant effect between institutional quality and procurement performance. Lastly, institutional quality positively and significantly moderates the relationship between electronic procurement practices and procurement performance. The study recommends strong systems and control mechanisms to ensure compliance with the electronic procurement process to help prevent procurement irregularities and enhance procurement transparency, efficiency and effectiveness. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 95-113 Issue: 1 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: electronic procurement practices; procurement performance; institutional quality; institutional theory; public procurement. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=140605 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:1:p:95-113 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Gopal Goswami Author-X-Name-First: Gopal Author-X-Name-Last: Goswami Author-Name: Hemantkumar P. Bulsara Author-X-Name-First: Hemantkumar P. Author-X-Name-Last: Bulsara Title: Unveiling the dynamics of residential satisfaction in Surat's low-cost housing communities Abstract: The concept of residential satisfaction is multifaceted and encompasses various aspects contributing to the overall well-being and contentment of individuals residing in low-cost housing. This study aims to investigate the factors influencing residential satisfaction among low-cost housing residents, including dwelling characteristics, support services, accessibility to facilities, and the social environment. The research emphasises the importance of housing features such as adequate living space, structural quality, and amenities, along with integrated support services tailored to the diverse needs of residents. These housing qualities are highlighted as significant findings in the research. Additionally, the study underscores the value of access to essential facilities like public transportation, retail outlets, and educational institutions, as well as the role of the social environment in fostering community engagement, social support, and safety. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the factors shaping residential happiness in low-cost housing communities, providing valuable insights for policymakers and housing providers in developing sustainable and inclusive housing solutions. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 48-65 Issue: 1 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: residential satisfaction; housing characteristics; support services; accessibility; social environment; public low-cost housing; Indian housing schemes; PMAY; socio-cultural characteristics; community engagement. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=140606 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:1:p:48-65 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Amelia Carr Author-X-Name-First: Amelia Author-X-Name-Last: Carr Title: Healthcare supply chains: critical supplies during the pandemic Abstract: This study seeks to gain an understanding of the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on the healthcare supply chains. The study examines six healthcare systems located in the USA. The relevant literature is reviewed on strategic sourcing, supply management, cost management, and healthcare supply chain preparedness. Comparisons of how COVID-19 pandemic affected the different healthcare systems are presented along with propositions. The study includes interviews with supply management representatives in each of the healthcare systems to shed light on their organisations' response to the pandemic. This study identifies common and unique aspects of how the pandemic affected the healthcare systems. Strategic sourcing and developing appropriate relationships are identified as important contributors to the success of healthcare systems in obtaining critical supplies. Information technology and flexible cost management are also suggested to be important to the success of the healthcare supply chain during a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 114-142 Issue: 1 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: case study; healthcare supply chain; COVID-19 pandemic; critical supplies. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=140607 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:1:p:114-142 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Nguyen Kim Quoc Trung Author-X-Name-First: Nguyen Kim Quoc Author-X-Name-Last: Trung Title: Does COVID-19 affect non-performing loans at commercial banks in Vietnam? Abstract: The paper aims to investigate the direct connection between COVID-19 and non-performing loans in Vietnamese commercial banks from 2011 to 2021. This article uses qualitative (expert interviews, namely senior credit officers' and credit managers' surveys to find the expert consensus coefficient) and quantitative research methods (generalised method of moments to solve the endogeneity) to define that COVID-19 is a statistically significant factor and positively affect non-performing loans. In line with financial accelerator theory, the author emphasises the significant role of the economic shock in amplifying the non-performing loans at commercial banks in Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides, the paper provides some managerial implications to control and mitigate non-performing loans in the credit granting process. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 33-46 Issue: 1 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: COVID-19; commercial banks; non-performing loans; NPLs; generalised method of moments; GMM; Vietnam. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=137792 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:1:p:33-46 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Khaja Khan Pathan Author-X-Name-First: Khaja Khan Author-X-Name-Last: Pathan Author-Name: Geeta Kesavaraj Author-X-Name-First: Geeta Author-X-Name-Last: Kesavaraj Title: An empirical study on the implementation of green supply chain management and its impact on the sustainability of organisational growth Abstract: The supply chain has to be managed effectively such that the organisation yields maximum productivity and profitability. Besides the appropriate management of the supply chain, it is also important to maintain environmental sustainability through the implementation of eco-friendly supply chain management techniques. The supply chain management is influenced by not only the organisations and its employees, but also by the dealers, distributors, suppliers and also the consumers. In case the supply chain fails during the process of any stage in between, this might have an impact on the socio-environment, leading to cause an impact on the organisation performance and sustainability. This research is focused on the study of barriers to implement green supply chain management (GSCM) and the effects of implementing GSCM in an organisation. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 32-47 Issue: 1 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: green supply chain management; GSCM; organisation; business growth; sustainability. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=140608 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:1:p:32-47 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mônica Georgino Author-X-Name-First: Mônica Author-X-Name-Last: Georgino Author-Name: Rosane L.C. Alcantara Author-X-Name-First: Rosane L.C. Author-X-Name-Last: Alcantara Author-Name: Andrei Aparecido de Albuquerque Author-X-Name-First: Andrei Aparecido de Author-X-Name-Last: Albuquerque Title: The contribution of the procurement process to financial performance: a case study of the sugar-energy sector Abstract: The aim of this paper is to identify the key elements of the procurement process that promote financial performance. A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted to identify the key elements of the procurement process that promote the financial performance. Then an in-depth exploratory case study was conducted on a Brazilian company, the largest sugarcane producer in the world, to examine and identify these key elements on the procurement process. Throughout the case study, it became clear that the alignment between procurement and finance positively influenced organisations' financial results. It also contributes to identifying new key elements and opportunities for improving the procurement processes. This paper helps understand the current relationship between the procurement process and financial performance in the Brazilian sugar-energy industry. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 47-66 Issue: 1 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: case study; procurement; performance; key elements; financial; sugar-energy; Brazil. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=137793 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:1:p:47-66 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Gloria K.Q. Agyapong Author-X-Name-First: Gloria K.Q. Author-X-Name-Last: Agyapong Author-Name: Richard Kofi Opoku Author-X-Name-First: Richard Kofi Author-X-Name-Last: Opoku Author-Name: Alfred Asiedu Author-X-Name-First: Alfred Author-X-Name-Last: Asiedu Author-Name: Stephanie Efua Frimpong Author-X-Name-First: Stephanie Efua Author-X-Name-Last: Frimpong Title: Sustainable procurement practices and sustainable performance: evidence from small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises in an emerging economy Abstract: This study investigates the explanatory link between sustainable procurement practices (SPPs) and sustainable performance dimensions (SuP) [environmental (EP), social (SP), and economic (EcP) performance]. Using a structured questionnaire, valid data were collected from 180 Ghanaian food manufacturing SMEs. The IBM SPSS Statistics (v. 26) and SmartPLS 3 software were used for data processing and analysed using the partial least square-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) tool. This study found that SPPs (GPP, LPP, and EPP) significantly improve EP, SP and, EcP. However, LPP had no significant influence on EcP of the food manufacturing SMEs. The outcomes would also help owners/managers to improve existing sustainable procurement policies and practices to achieve SuP objectives. In this study, generalisation of findings is limited to food manufacturing SMEs in Ghana, a developing economy, with particular focus on firms within the Accra, Kumasi and Tema metropolises. This study establishes whether the adoption of key sustainable practices (green, lean and ethics) throughout procurement processes affect the sustainable performance of food manufacturing SMEs within a developing economy notably Ghana. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 1-32 Issue: 1 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: sustainable procurement practices; SPPs; green procurement; lean procurement; ethical procurement; sustainable performance; SuP. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=137794 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:1:p:1-32 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ilsa Kuiper Author-X-Name-First: Ilsa Author-X-Name-Last: Kuiper Title: Data procurement: a conceptual study from architecture, engineering and construction project perspectives Abstract: Despite on-going technological and digital development, the characterisation of data procurement frameworks remains unclear from architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) project perspectives. To overcome these knowledge gaps, data procurement is characterised through a conceptual study. Contexts, features and relationships are distinguished from a scoping review. The emergent nature and development potential of data procurement are highlighted. Scope ranges from distinguishing data products, services and valuations, through to market establishment and institutional reform. For the commercialisation of AEC project data, the multiplicity, attribution and pricing of data are highlighted for further research. The research is anticipated to appeal to AEC industry researchers and participants, but also those in the data or digital commerce and business domains. For commercial decision makers, the premise exposes opportunities and implications of data. But it further pre-empts when adaptation ceases to be an aspirational option but becomes a competitive necessity or mark of public sector effectiveness. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 66-94 Issue: 1 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: data procurement; conceptual study; architecture, engineering and construction projects; data product; information goods; scoping review. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=140611 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:1:p:66-94 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Muthukrishnan Nagarajan Author-X-Name-First: Muthukrishnan Author-X-Name-Last: Nagarajan Author-Name: R. Ganapathi Author-X-Name-First: R. Author-X-Name-Last: Ganapathi Title: Focusing on risk and risk management practices in construction projects through the lens of a proposed smart model Abstract: This study aims to identify the risk and develop a risk assessment model with SMART function which will <i>sense</i> the risk, <i>monitor</i> the data with <i>artificial intelligence</i>, <i>activate</i> the action plan to <i>rescue</i> the project, and <i>trigger</i> alarms with feedback to the key users, etc., with the help of cloud computing servers. The data was collected from around 150 respondents who are employees of EPC firms. The survey was conducted with a structured questionnaire to analyse risk management practises with reference to the risks involved in construction projects. There are 48 identified risks from various categories as follows: six technical risks, nine financial risks, ten construction risks, eight procurement and supply chain logistics risks, eight legal risks, and eight other associated risks. The results revealed significant risk management practices are adopted in India, focusing first on financial risk, followed by all other risks. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 67-84 Issue: 1 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: construction projects; project performance; risk management practices. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=137797 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:1:p:67-84 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mustapha Torobo Seidu Author-X-Name-First: Mustapha Torobo Author-X-Name-Last: Seidu Author-Name: Bright Junior Tanzubil Author-X-Name-First: Bright Junior Author-X-Name-Last: Tanzubil Author-Name: John Ayuekanbey Awaab Author-X-Name-First: John Ayuekanbey Author-X-Name-Last: Awaab Author-Name: Ibrahim Mohammed Author-X-Name-First: Ibrahim Author-X-Name-Last: Mohammed Title: Impact of strategic procurement participation and role conflict on procurement performance: a perspective of municipal and district assemblies in the Upper East Region of Ghana Abstract: The public procurement function in local government assemblies facilitate the implementation of government policies which may translate into significant social and economic outcomes that improve communities' wellbeing. Consequently, strategic procurement participation and role conflict have attracted great attention as these concepts have the potential to influence the procurement function's contribution to public organisations' performance. This study examines the effect of strategic procurement participation and role conflict on the procurement function performance of local government assemblies in the Upper East of Ghana. Institutional theory underpins this empirical research and the study follows a quantitative research approach, using a questionnaire to collect data from nine municipal and district assemblies (MDAs). A multiple regression model was used to test the theoretical model and the research confirms that strategic procurement participation activities have a strong direct influence on procurement function's performance. However, role conflict was found to be negatively related to procurement performance. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 106-124 Issue: 1 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: strategic procurement participation; SPP; role conflict; public procurement; procurement performance; Ghana. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=137801 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:1:p:106-124 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Noor Al-Ma'aitah Author-X-Name-First: Noor Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Ma'aitah Author-Name: Osama Al-Nahleh Author-X-Name-First: Osama Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Nahleh Author-Name: Mohammad A.K. Alsmairat Author-X-Name-First: Mohammad A.K. Author-X-Name-Last: Alsmairat Title: Exploring the impact of electronic procurement on buyer-supplier relationship in the Jordanian pharmaceutical industry: an empirical study Abstract: This research paper investigates the impact of electronic procurement on the buyer-supplier relationship in the pharmaceutical industry sector of Jordan. The study adopts a quantitative approach and utilises an online questionnaire to collect data from 171 managers working in different managerial levels in various pharmaceutical companies and factories in Jordan. The electronic procurement system is implemented with six applications: e-tendering, e-ordering, e-invoicing, e-auction, e-sourcing and e-informing. Structural equation modelling is used to test the hypotheses, and the analysis reveals that most hypotheses were accepted, except for e-informing, which was rejected. The study suggests that pharmaceutical companies and factories in Jordan should adopt electronic procurement systems to improve procurement processes and enhance their relationship with suppliers. Electronic procurement can increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve communication with suppliers, resulting in a more productive and collaborative buyer-supplier relationship. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 85-105 Issue: 1 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: e-procurement; electronic procurement; building buyer-supplier relationship; pharmaceutical industry; Jordan. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=137803 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:1:p:85-105 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Carlos Ferro-Soto Author-X-Name-First: Carlos Author-X-Name-Last: Ferro-Soto Author-Name: Carmen Padín Author-X-Name-First: Carmen Author-X-Name-Last: Padín Author-Name: Göran Svensson Author-X-Name-First: Göran Author-X-Name-Last: Svensson Author-Name: Nils M. Høgevold Author-X-Name-First: Nils M. Author-X-Name-Last: Høgevold Title: The sequential logic of quality constructs in sales business relationships: model and findings Abstract: This research tests the mediator role of satisfaction between commitment and trust, and coordination, cooperation and continuity with B2B buyers, following a seller approach. It considers coordination as present behaviour, and cooperation as the willingness to work jointly, and both are understood as distinct constructs. Based on a survey among Spanish sales managers, it applies confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling using SPSS/AMOS 26.0. Results confirm the mediator role of satisfaction between the constructs in the estimated model. The findings enhance the literature on satisfaction in B2B relationships, thanks to the combination of constructs in the model, which has barely been used in this field, as well as their nomological positions, and the seller perspective. Managerial implications enhance practitioners' comprehension of how commitment and trust induce customer satisfaction which can, in turn, foster coordination and a willingness to cooperate and can improve the expectation of continuity the partnership. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 473-498 Issue: 4 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: satisfaction; trust; commitment; coordination; continuity; cooperation; B2B sales relationships. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=137325 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:4:p:473-498 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Muhammad Aliyu Yamusa Author-X-Name-First: Muhammad Aliyu Author-X-Name-Last: Yamusa Author-Name: Yahaya Makarfi Ibrahim Author-X-Name-First: Yahaya Makarfi Author-X-Name-Last: Ibrahim Author-Name: Muhammad Abdullahi Author-X-Name-First: Muhammad Author-X-Name-Last: Abdullahi Author-Name: Hassan Adaviriku Ahmadu Author-X-Name-First: Hassan Adaviriku Author-X-Name-Last: Ahmadu Author-Name: Bello Abdullahi Author-X-Name-First: Bello Author-X-Name-Last: Abdullahi Author-Name: Ahmed Doko Ibrahim Author-X-Name-First: Ahmed Doko Author-X-Name-Last: Ibrahim Author-Name: Kabir Bala Author-X-Name-First: Kabir Author-X-Name-Last: Bala Title: Developing a machine learning integrated e-procurement system for Nigerian public procuring entities Abstract: Public procuring entities globally have been adopting the digitised approach in order to improve efficiency. However, existing systems have been found to be fragmented and cannot be generalised as they are country-specific. This study, therefore, designed and developed a web-based e-procurement system capturing the entire public procurement lifecycle including a machine learning component. The study adopted the RIPPLE and unified process methodologies of the system development lifecycle and developed one domain conceptual model, covering the entire procurement lifecycle. Then, static analysis conceptual models were developed to capture different processes of the procurement lifecycle. The study designed and developed the system architecture capturing physical architecture and user interface, and machine learning models for automated searching and classification of tender and spends using UNSPSC taxonomy. This study provides a fundamental step toward the automation of e-procurement systems for public procuring entities. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 499-524 Issue: 4 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: public procurement; web-based e-procurement systems; conceptual model; system architecture; machine learning; UNSPSC taxonomy. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=137326 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:4:p:499-524 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: C.K. Sivashankari Author-X-Name-First: C.K. Author-X-Name-Last: Sivashankari Author-Name: T. Nithya Author-X-Name-First: T. Author-X-Name-Last: Nithya Title: Inventory models for deteriorative items with price dependent demand integrated with stock dependent demand Abstract: Inventory models with integrated price and stock-dependent demands for deteriorative items are considered in this study. The demand models found in the literature include constant, linear, quadratic, exponential, price dependent, and stock dependent among others. To wit, no study exists that uses price dependent integrated with stock dependent demand. Three models are developed: the first model uses price-dependent demand integrated with stock-dependent demands. The second model uses stock-dependent demand which is given in Appendix A and the third model uses price-dependent demand which is given in Appendix B. Mathematical models are delineated for each model and relevant examples are provided to elucidate the proposed procedure. The objective herein is to obtain optimum cycle time with respect to the overall minimum cost. Sensitivity analysis is provided. The necessary data was generated using visual basic 6.0. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 558-581 Issue: 4 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: inventory; integrated demands; stock dependent demand; price dependent demand; optimality; comparative study. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=137327 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:4:p:558-581 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Najib H.S. Farhan Author-X-Name-First: Najib H.S. Author-X-Name-Last: Farhan Author-Name: Saleem Ahmed Aqlan Author-X-Name-First: Saleem Ahmed Author-X-Name-Last: Aqlan Author-Name: Mamdouh Abdulaziz Saleh Al-Faryan Author-X-Name-First: Mamdouh Abdulaziz Saleh Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Faryan Title: Exploring corporate governance practices in Indian banks: the moderation effect of banks size Abstract: The current study explores corporate governance practices in an emerging market. The study is based on 38 Indian banks, covering ten years from 2010 to 2019. Data are retrieved from the Prowess IQ database. The findings reveal a significant difference in corporate governance practices in small, medium, and large banks. Furthermore, board of directors' composition has a significant impact on banks' financial performance. Further, directors' remuneration positively and significantly affects return on assets and total income of Indian banks. Moreover, bank size moderates the association between related party transactions, directors' remuneration, and the financial performance of Indian bank measures, except leverage. This study is unique as it examines the difference in corporate governance structure and related party transactions among small, medium, and large banks. Finally, the study introduces the interaction term to examine the moderation effect of bank size on the association between corporate governance practices and banks' financial performance. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 525-557 Issue: 4 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: corporate governance practices; Indian banking sector; Prowess IQ database; interaction effect. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=137328 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:4:p:525-557 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ahmed Hussein Ali Author-X-Name-First: Ahmed Hussein Author-X-Name-Last: Ali Author-Name: Mahmoud Ramadan Barakat Author-X-Name-First: Mahmoud Ramadan Author-X-Name-Last: Barakat Title: Enhancing sustainability performance through absorptive capacity: the moderating role of environmental uncertainty Abstract: It is essential for all organisations to strategically plan for superior sustainability performance in order to develop a competitive edge and satisfy all stakeholders. Drawing on stakeholder theory and knowledge-based view, this research aims to provide organisations with a tool to enhance their sustainability performance using absorptive capacity (potential and realised) under environmental uncertainty. Data were collected using a questionnaire from organisations operating in Egypt, and the 1,198 valid responses were analysed using CB-SEM. Results indicated that both potential and realised absorptive capacity can significantly enhance organisational sustainable performance. In addition, environmental uncertainty can only moderate the relationship between potential absorptive capacity and sustainability performance. This proves that in order to satisfy stakeholders through enhancing sustainability, organisations need to acquire knowledge and develop their capabilities to efficiently and effectively use this knowledge through absorptive capacity. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 171-195 Issue: 2 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: sustainability performance; absorptive capacity; environmental uncertainty; structural equation modelling. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=136049 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:2:p:171-195 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Bello Abdullahi Author-X-Name-First: Bello Author-X-Name-Last: Abdullahi Author-Name: Yahaya Makarfi Ibrahim Author-X-Name-First: Yahaya Makarfi Author-X-Name-Last: Ibrahim Author-Name: Ahmed Doko Ibrahim Author-X-Name-First: Ahmed Doko Author-X-Name-Last: Ibrahim Author-Name: Kabir Bala Author-X-Name-First: Kabir Author-X-Name-Last: Bala Author-Name: Yusuf Ibrahim Author-X-Name-First: Yusuf Author-X-Name-Last: Ibrahim Author-Name: Muhammad Aliyu Yamusa Author-X-Name-First: Muhammad Aliyu Author-X-Name-Last: Yamusa Title: Development of machine learning models for classification of tenders based on UNSPSC standard procurement taxonomy Abstract: Nigerian public procuring entities are gradually transitioning from manual-based procurement processes to digital-based processes. One of the key processes being automated is the notification of tenders which traditionally has been done through newspapers. Given the growing volume of digital advertisements, it is very imperative to automate the process of classification of tender titles/descriptions into appropriate categories using standard procurement taxonomy such as the United Nations Standard Product and Service Code (UNSPSC). Natural language processing (NLP) methodology was applied to automatically classify tender titles/descriptions into appropriate UNSPSC. Multiple machine learning algorithms were employed to develop the classification models. Given a tender title/description, the models can predict the correct code to apply at the segment, family, class, and commodity levels of the UNSPSC. The algorithms with the best performance under the train-test split validation and <i>K</i>-fold cross-validation methods are support vector machines. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 445-472 Issue: 4 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: e-procurement; e-tendering; big data; machine learning; natural language processing; NLP. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=137329 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:4:p:445-472 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Akira Endo Author-X-Name-First: Akira Author-X-Name-Last: Endo Author-Name: Eiki Yamakawa Author-X-Name-First: Eiki Author-X-Name-Last: Yamakawa Title: An analysis of sustainable procurement guidelines in Japanese manufacturing companies: clarifying the current state and future directions Abstract: Manufacturing companies must implement sustainable procurement to avoid sustainability-related supply chain risks. This study aimed to clarify the current state, tendencies, and issues in the sustainable procurement guidelines (SPG) in the Japanese manufacturing sector. It investigated 160 major Japanese firms and collected text data on 130 firms' SPGs, on which text-mining and correspondence analyses were conducted. The survey identified that the examined companies have either been developing or revising their SPGs proactively. Some pre-requisite concepts for setting of SPGs need to be promoted for greater association with the main 'setting' topics. Additionally, this study indicated that corporate social responsibility rules influence the topics for establishing SPGs. The findings can serve as reference for firms to develop or revise their SPGs. Future researchers should focus on a reference model of SPGs based on procurement risk communication with stakeholder collaboration, including companies, customers, investors, governments, non-governmental organisations, and not-for-profit organisations. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 196-207 Issue: 2 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: sustainable procurement; sustainable procurement guideline; SPG; sustainable purchasing; corporate social responsibility; CSR; procurement risk management; PRM; procurement risks; Japanese manufacturing companies; supply chain. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=136050 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:2:p:196-207 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Syed Imran Zaman Author-X-Name-First: Syed Imran Author-X-Name-Last: Zaman Author-Name: Md. Ramjan Ali Author-X-Name-First: Md. Ramjan Author-X-Name-Last: Ali Author-Name: Sharfuddin Ahmed Khan Author-X-Name-First: Sharfuddin Ahmed Author-X-Name-Last: Khan Title: Exploring interrelationships among barriers and enablers of green procurement for a sustainable supply chain Abstract: This study aims to visualise the prioritisation and interactions of ecologically responsible goods in the pharmaceutical industry between obstacles and enablers to green procurement. For this purpose, ten barriers and nine enablers are identified through an exhaustive analysis of the literature, and their interconnections are visualised by implementing the grey-DEMATEL technique. This study offers a unique perspective of having barriers and enablers interplay for green procurement together simultaneously. The findings also indicate that the pharmaceutical manufacturers should provide consumers with relevant, supportable information to disperse their products' sustainability. Also, pharmaceutical industry should spend much in increasing consumer understanding of the effects of collective buying actions. Other identified enablers would help mitigate the obstacles in this industry. This study offers crucial insights into the interdependencies between barriers and enablers that also lead to the decision-making initiatives of management that promote the adoption of environmentally sustainable goods by customers. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 226-252 Issue: 2 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: green procurement; GP; sustainable supply chain management; SSCM; grey-DEMATEL; enablers and barriers; green environment; sustainable procurement. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=136051 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:2:p:226-252 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Matheus Pereira Libório Author-X-Name-First: Matheus Pereira Author-X-Name-Last: Libório Author-Name: Patrícia Bernardes Author-X-Name-First: Patrícia Author-X-Name-Last: Bernardes Author-Name: Petr Ekel Author-X-Name-First: Petr Author-X-Name-Last: Ekel Author-Name: Ivo Teixeira Gico Júnior Author-X-Name-First: Ivo Teixeira Gico Author-X-Name-Last: Júnior Author-Name: Sérgio Fernando Loureiro Rezende Author-X-Name-First: Sérgio Fernando Loureiro Author-X-Name-Last: Rezende Title: The cost of the public entities’ bad reputation in public procurement Abstract: This paper analyses the effect of the public entity's bad reputation on the prices of products purchased in electronic auctions. To do so, we used the analytical hierarchical process, considering critical criteria for the decision of suppliers to participate in electronic auctions. Data from 25,001 electronic auctions reveal that public entities with bad reputations purchase products 18% more expensive than public entities with a better reputation. Moreover, the bad reputation of two of the worst reputable public entities raised government spending on public procurement by BRL 14 million over two years. These results suggest that the public entity rating strategy reduces contractual uncertainties and <i>ex-post</i> transaction costs. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 208-225 Issue: 2 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: public procurement; public entity's reputation; electronic auctions; analytical hierarchical process; transaction costs; law and economics. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=136052 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:2:p:208-225 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Gunnar Droescher Author-X-Name-First: Gunnar Author-X-Name-Last: Droescher Title: Optimal supply chain strategies for large, complex product developments Abstract: Determining the optimal supply chain strategy is a central decision for large, complex development projects in the rolling-stock and jet-engine industries. The research objective is to understand the optimal supply chain strategy for these products. More specifically, it is to determine: 1) if an agile or a cost-efficient supply chain is a better basis for product development; 2) if different strategies should be followed for serial production considering product, process and market characteristics. Based on a literature review and 17 semi-structured interviews with executives from the rolling-stock and aerospace industry, several insights are offered: 1) design stability is a key determinant of supply chain strategy; 2) market characteristics (e.g., time-to market) affect supply chain strategies; 3) the product introduction capability of suppliers is distinctively important; 4) using different supply chains for product development and serial production can be beneficial; 5) the sourcing decision should be agnostic of the life-cycle. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 253-273 Issue: 2 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: supply chain strategy; agility; cost-efficiency; product introduction; aerospace; rolling stock. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=136053 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:2:p:253-273 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Anupama Sharma Author-X-Name-First: Anupama Author-X-Name-Last: Sharma Author-Name: Vipin Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Vipin Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Author-Name: S.R. Singh Author-X-Name-First: S.R. Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Author-Name: C.B. Gupta Author-X-Name-First: C.B. Author-X-Name-Last: Gupta Title: Green inventory model with two-warehouse system considering variable holding cost, time dependent demand, carbon emissions and energy consumption Abstract: One of the key components of inventory modelling is the consideration of energy consumption while storing inventory, which can increase holding cost and releases carbon emissions. In business practices, suppliers give their retailers discounts on large orders, typically during the festival seasons, to attract customers, boost sales and earn more profit. For this, they may require warehouses, which need to keep at favourable environmental conditions according to products. Demand can be constant, linear, fluctuating, or extremely high with regard to time. Therefore, time-dependent quadratic demand has been incorporated in this study. Here, energy and carbon emission costs have been introduced so that the average inventory cost per unit time is the minimum and optimum values for the decision variables are determined. Energy and carbon emission costs are evolved in holding costs during product stocking. The proposed model is validated with a numerical example, and managerial insight has been provided based on the sensitivity analysis. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 274-296 Issue: 2 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: energy consumption and carbon emission cost; deterioration; quadratic demand; shortages and variable holding cost. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=136054 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:2:p:274-296 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Nicolas van der Nest Author-X-Name-First: Nicolas van der Author-X-Name-Last: Nest Author-Name: Sharyn Curran Author-X-Name-First: Sharyn Author-X-Name-Last: Curran Author-Name: Elizabeth L. Jackson Author-X-Name-First: Elizabeth L. Author-X-Name-Last: Jackson Title: Trust me! Trust you? The indicators of trust on buyer-seller relationships: pre-and-post COVID-19 Abstract: The pandemic and the war in Ukraine have placed immeasurable pressure on national and international buyer-supplier relationships. Disruptive and unpredicted events demonstrate that trust is a critical aspect of buyer-supplier relationships and plays a pivotal role in mediating inter-organisational relationships. However, organisations often struggle to signal trust toward a counterpart to strengthen the buyer-supplier relationship. Additionally, organisations struggle to interpret trust signals from counterparts. This paper utilises systematic quantitative content analyses of newspaper media to identify trust indicators. The paper identifies 51 indicators of trust, thematically clustered, from the content analysis of the Factiva media database. Analysis of the findings identified ten indicators, representing 80% of the total indicators identified from the media analysis. Therefore, utilising the trust indicators may give supply chain practitioners value-added insights and enable parties to signal trust, leading to sustainable buyer-supplier relationships. The paper also gleams into how COVID-19 impacted the indicators of trust. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 141-170 Issue: 2 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: trust; buyer-supplier relationship; supply chain management; relational theory; signalling theory; COVID-19. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=138358 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:2:p:141-170 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Shiva Mansoorzadeh Author-X-Name-First: Shiva Author-X-Name-Last: Mansoorzadeh Author-Name: Dana Parto Author-X-Name-First: Dana Author-X-Name-Last: Parto Author-Name: Masoud Rahiminezhad Galankashi Author-X-Name-First: Masoud Rahiminezhad Author-X-Name-Last: Galankashi Title: Sorting of delay factors in engineering, procurement and construction projects: an integrated ANP-FANP approach Abstract: Delay is one of the most critical causes of failure in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects. This issue is the most common cause of insufficiency, dissatisfaction, extra costs, and poor quality of projects. In this regard, it is important to identify and prioritise delay factors, and provide potential plans to fix them. This study has applied probability, impact, and detection as the main criteria to rank different delay factors of EPC projects. A potential list of 15 delay factors has been extracted from 80 related papers. Next, an analytic network process (ANP) is applied to rank them. Following, a fuzzy-ANP approach is also applied to rank different delay factors of EPC projects. According to the obtained results, delay in the payment of statements by employer, delay in the payment of salaries and wages of employees, personnel and subcontractors are the most important causes of delay in EPC projects. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 221-239 Issue: 2 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: delay; EPC projects; ANP; FANP; MCDM. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=138360 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:2:p:221-239 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Carolina Belotti Pedroso Author-X-Name-First: Carolina Belotti Author-X-Name-Last: Pedroso Author-Name: Martin Beaulieu Author-X-Name-First: Martin Author-X-Name-Last: Beaulieu Title: Best practices for procurement contract management Abstract: The contract management is one of the most important parts of the procurement process. The overall performance of the procurement process depends heavily on the contracting process performance. An effective manner to obtain an improved performance of the contracting management is by implementing the best practices. However, the best practices are not still entirely characterised, especially when taking into consideration the healthcare sector, which presents greater challenges when compared to other sectors. Therefore, this study investigates what are the best practices adopted in the contracting process by healthcare organisations. In total, 15 organisations from different parts of the world participated in this research. Data was gathered through a case study research. The best practices for each step of the contracting process are presented. The results show that the enablers had a key role in supporting the adoption of the best practices. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 125-140 Issue: 2 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: procurement; contract management; best practices. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=138361 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:2:p:125-140 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Tünde Tátrai Author-X-Name-First: Tünde Author-X-Name-Last: Tátrai Author-Name: Gyöngyi Vörösmarty Author-X-Name-First: Gyöngyi Author-X-Name-Last: Vörösmarty Author-Name: Péter Juhász Author-X-Name-First: Péter Author-X-Name-Last: Juhász Title: EU public procurements - analysis of Tenders Electronic Daily Abstract: The analysis of European public procurement practice is greatly supported by the Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) database. By linking the contract notice and the contract award notice we examine efficiency measures in the public procurement structures and processes. Our study points out that the TED database can only be analysed after comprehensive data cleaning in order to get reliable results. We analyse the basic contexts that can directly support decision-making processes. Based on our findings, procurement value showed significant differences across types of procurer, involvement of a central purchasing body and subject of purchase. Longer contracts usually are of higher value, while EU funding and electronic auction are used for more valuable contracts. The type of process has a close link both to the total value and the duration of the contract, however, open processes dominate the market when choosing the winner for the higher value and longer duration tenders. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 171-186 Issue: 2 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: public procurement; Tenders Electronic Daily; TED; efficiency; EU. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=138362 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:2:p:171-186 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Evgeniya Tsytsyna Author-X-Name-First: Evgeniya Author-X-Name-Last: Tsytsyna Author-Name: Katrina Lintukangas Author-X-Name-First: Katrina Author-X-Name-Last: Lintukangas Author-Name: Veli Matti Virolainen Author-X-Name-First: Veli Matti Author-X-Name-Last: Virolainen Title: Business ecosystem concept in supply chain management research Abstract: The concept of a business ecosystem (BE) is gaining attention among scholars in many fields, including supply chain management (SCM) literature. This paper aims to examine the BE concept in SCM literature, reveal research streams and research gaps. By conducting a systematic literature review and a thematic analysis, we revealed eight main research streams: sustainability, digitalisation, ecosystem architecture, collaboration and trust, ecosystem lifecycle, complexity and risks, financial performance and indicators, and services. Topics of sustainability and digitalisation represent the most widely researched BE topics in the SCM literature. The study also revealed significant research gaps, both at the company (micro) level and at the BE and policy (macro) level, that need to be addressed in future studies. The study extends the SCM view beyond the dyadic relationships and opens the possibilities for future research in the field of SCM and BEs. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 240-266 Issue: 2 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: business ecosystem; supply chain; network; supply chain management; SCM; sustainability; digitalisation. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=138364 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:2:p:240-266 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Rudzani Glen Muthelo Author-X-Name-First: Rudzani Glen Author-X-Name-Last: Muthelo Author-Name: Clinton O. Aigbavboa Author-X-Name-First: Clinton O. Author-X-Name-Last: Aigbavboa Author-Name: Bankole Osita Awuzie Author-X-Name-First: Bankole Osita Author-X-Name-Last: Awuzie Title: Conceptualising standard set of bids evaluation criteria for selecting adequate contractor Abstract: Selection of an adequate contractor is undoubtedly crucial to a project's success. This decision often happens at the bids evaluation stage when the client is afforded an opportunity to award the bid to the competent contractor based on the criteria that eventually fulfils his/her objectives. There is, however, no consensus regarding standardised bid evaluation criteria. The purpose of the current study is to conceptualise a standard set of criteria for evaluating construction bids. A two-stage research approach was used, thus the review of literature to identify the criteria used for contractor selection and secondly the use of survey questionnaire. The nine identified bid evaluation criteria were quality, technical ability, experience, price, financial soundness, management capabilities, health and safety, human resources as well as plant and equipment. Meeting the objectives of the client greatly depend on the usage of standard evaluating criteria for the selection of adequate contractor. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 267-285 Issue: 2 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: bids evaluation criteria; contractor selection; decision-making. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=138368 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:2:p:267-285 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Nan Zhao Author-X-Name-First: Nan Author-X-Name-Last: Zhao Author-Name: Fei J. Ying Author-X-Name-First: Fei J. Author-X-Name-Last: Ying Author-Name: John Tookey Author-X-Name-First: John Author-X-Name-Last: Tookey Title: Procurement system selection in the construction sector: a literature review and future research agenda for the digital age Abstract: Recognising the importance of selecting a suitable procurement system, interest in procurement system selection has drawn immense attention in the construction sector. Despite the advanced decision supporting techniques and advocation of the importance of utilising PSS in the literature, PSS implementation appears to be at the nascent stage, with extant studies too fragmented to reveal the practical implications. This paper provides a holistic picture of existing research and identifies future research agenda in procurement system selection (PSS) within the context of construction engineering and management (CEM). An extensive literature review of a total of 198 peer-reviewed journal papers, using a mixed quantitative and qualitative method for integration and analysis, is carried out to shed light on the trend to explore collaborative procurements. Accordingly, a research framework with action points at industry, organisation, and project levels is proposed. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 187-220 Issue: 2 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: procurement system selection; PSS; bibliometric analysis; construction engineering and management; CEM. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=138370 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:2:p:187-220 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Vihas Vijay Author-X-Name-First: Vihas Author-X-Name-Last: Vijay Author-Name: Sathish Arumbi Saravanan Author-X-Name-First: Sathish Arumbi Author-X-Name-Last: Saravanan Title: A review of green supply chain management in the pharmaceutical industry Abstract: This systematic review examines pharmaceutical green supply chain management (GSCM). The Scopus database was used to assess academic publications on GSCM and pharmaceutical applications up to March 2023. GSCM can boost pharmaceutical sector efficiency, sustainability, and environmental effect. GSCM techniques reduced greenhouse gas emissions, water, energy, waste, and environmental pollution. GSCM also improves supplier relationships, regulatory compliance, cost savings, and reputation. The assessment notes that GSCM implementation in the pharmaceutical business must address the complexity of the supply chain in addition to a lack of knowledge and education regarding GSCM. The analysis proposes pharmaceutical companies, suppliers, regulators, and consumers must work together to address these issues. Lastly, the review calls for more research on the effectiveness of GSCM practices in diverse areas and circumstances and the part that technological advancement and creative thinking play in ensuring its successful implementation. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 444-461 Issue: 4 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: green supply chain management; GSCM; pharmaceutical industry; sustainability; environmental impact; supply chain optimisation; trends; eco-friendly practices; PGSCM; innovations; review. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=139675 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:4:p:444-461 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ziyad Mustafa Shwiyat Author-X-Name-First: Ziyad Mustafa Author-X-Name-Last: Shwiyat Author-Name: Ashraf Bataineh Author-X-Name-First: Ashraf Author-X-Name-Last: Bataineh Author-Name: Nader Mohammad Aljawarneh Author-X-Name-First: Nader Mohammad Author-X-Name-Last: Aljawarneh Author-Name: Omar Al-Bataineh Author-X-Name-First: Omar Author-X-Name-Last: Al-Bataineh Title: Impact of capital budgeting techniques for investment decisions on optimising cost, in light of implementing MRPII systems: evidence from Jordan Abstract: The study aims to measure impact of using capital budgeting practices for investment decisions on cost optimisation; in light of implementing manufacturing resource planning (MRPII) systems at the Jordanian industrial shareholding companies. Researchers developed a questionnaire that covered all study variables to achieve objectives and applied it on 35 industrial companies. Researchers distributed 140 questionnaires on companies' employees within the analysis unit (financial managers, accounting heads of departments, accountants, and internal control managers), and analysed study data using the appropriate statistical methods within PLS-4 software. Results showed that Jordanian industrial companies used capital budgeting techniques for investment decisions and had a significant impact on cost optimisation; in light of implementing MRPII systems. Results also showed that independent project decisions were the most used techniques while replacement decisions were the least used in these companies. The study recommended motivating Jordanian industrial companies to use techniques of capital budgeting more often whenever making capital investment decisions, as well as training accountants on using these techniques with increasing the interest of industrial companies on using modern manufacturing systems, such as MRPII due to its direct and indirect impact on improving costs to reach the competitive advantage of companies. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 427-443 Issue: 4 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: capital budgeting practices; cost optimisation; investment decisions; manufacturing resource planning systems; MRPII; Jordan. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=139681 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:4:p:427-443 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Eva Marina Guerra Scheiwiller Author-X-Name-First: Eva Marina Guerra Author-X-Name-Last: Scheiwiller Author-Name: Hakan Karaosman Author-X-Name-First: Hakan Author-X-Name-Last: Karaosman Author-Name: Donna Marshall Author-X-Name-First: Donna Author-X-Name-Last: Marshall Title: Vague concepts and issue washing: women's empowerment in fashion supply chains Abstract: This paper explores women's empowerment in fashion supply chains, providing a definition and an analysis of women's empowerment reporting by major fashion brands. Using a systematic literature review, we identified 45 articles on women's empowerment in supply chains and developed a theoretical framework. We applied the framework to seven multinational fashion groups and analysed their communication materials over five years. Women's empowerment programs, initiatives and actions are not aligned with women's empowerment definitions. To operationalise women's empowerment within supply chains, women workers must be able to procure leadership positions and have the opportunity to intervene in the decision-making process where local, cultural, and social contexts are considered. We provide insights into women's empowerment including, the need for a consistent definition and the first steps to develop a framework towards women's empowerment in fashion supply chains while also identifying the drivers, impeders, enablers and outcomes of women's empowerment in supply chains. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 462-500 Issue: 4 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: supply chain management; SCM; women's empowerment; gender issues; fashion industry; systematic literature review; SLR. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=139688 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:4:p:462-500 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Anubhav Pratap Singh Author-X-Name-First: Anubhav Pratap Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Author-Name: Sahedev Author-X-Name-First: Author-X-Name-Last: Sahedev Author-Name: Shikha Bhandari Author-X-Name-First: Shikha Author-X-Name-Last: Bhandari Author-Name: Anand Chauhan Author-X-Name-First: Anand Author-X-Name-Last: Chauhan Title: Fuzzy optimisation for economic ordered quantity model with stock-dependent demand and nonlinear holding cost Abstract: Effective inventory management process in the food industry is essential for running a profitable food business. Stock control helps keep costs of goods sold and losses associated with food waste to a minimum while assuring that each customer is consuming fresh, quality food. This study explores uncertain prospects of the economic order quantity model in which demand and holding costs are stock dependent, and the proposed model is applicable for both shortages and partial backlogged. Presence of uncertainty in various aspects of food industries, the fuzzy approach with a trapezoidal fuzzy number has been developed and solved by the graded mean integration. This study established an appropriate number of orders and level of inventory so that the overall profit/unit time of the retailer is maximised. Numerical example and sensitivity analysis, performed to check the model's stability, which is observed to be quite stable. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 501-523 Issue: 4 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: optimisation; economic order quantity; EOQ; stock-dependent demand; nonlinear holding cost; trapezoidal fuzzy number; graded mean integration method. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=139701 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:4:p:501-523 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Alessandro Bandeira de Oliveira Author-X-Name-First: Alessandro Bandeira de Author-X-Name-Last: Oliveira Author-Name: Paulo Vitor Jordão da Gama Silva Author-X-Name-First: Paulo Vitor Jordão da Gama Author-X-Name-Last: Silva Title: Governance in public procurement: accounting analysis of public acquisitions in Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic Abstract: This article uses the Newcomb-Benford law to analyse the values of bids originating from electronic auctions in all states of Brazil and the Federal District in the light of public governance, analysing the compliance of electronic auctions. We surveyed 3,253 electronic trading sessions containing 41,510 items between 2020-2021, all receiving financial transfers to combat the coronavirus. As the main findings, we noted that the tests of the first digits passed the Z test; in the second digit tests, the <i>X</i><SUP align="right"><SMALL>2</SMALL></SUP> and MAD failed all digits. Thus, we found an anomaly in the analysis of the first and second digits in some states, with statistically significant indications of possible irregularities or deviations. We observed that with little investment, with the application of Benford's law, the methodology facilitates the decision-making of public managers to identify fraud and mismanagement of public resources and facilitates the governance of public procurement. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 315-335 Issue: 3 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: Benford's law; public governance; public procurement; public acquisitions in Brazil; Brazil. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=137142 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:3:p:315-335 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Tahir Ali Author-X-Name-First: Tahir Author-X-Name-Last: Ali Author-Name: Muhammad Asad Hamid Author-X-Name-First: Muhammad Asad Author-X-Name-Last: Hamid Title: Green supply chain technological dimensions and firm performance: the role of green supply chain strategy and processes Abstract: Green supply chain management (GSCM) has gained attention due to rising environmentalism. This study aimed to analyse the role of all GSCM components as a whole. Systems theory is used to understand the effect of green supply chain technological dimensions, GSCM strategy, and GSCM process on the firm performance. The study further examined the moderating role of product complexity, purchasing structure, and cost reduction. The analysis was performed through partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) based on the data collected from 273 employees working in the Pakistani automobile manufacturing industry. The empirical findings indicated the positive impact of GSCM technical aspects on GSCM strategy, which further positively influenced the green supply chain process. Furthermore, the GSCM process had a positive relationship with firm performance. The analysis did not validate the moderating role of product complexity on the strategy and process. The study provides a detailed description of GSCM using the lens of system theory. Moreover, the results provide decision-makers with an enhanced understanding of the GSCM components. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 297-314 Issue: 3 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: green supply chain management; GSCM; firm performance; technological dimensions; environmental performance; social performance; financial performance. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=137143 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:3:p:297-314 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Abderrahim Zghaida Author-X-Name-First: Abderrahim Author-X-Name-Last: Zghaida Author-Name: Hassan Aachaach Author-X-Name-First: Hassan Author-X-Name-Last: Aachaach Author-Name: Ahmed Taqi Author-X-Name-First: Ahmed Author-X-Name-Last: Taqi Title: Impact of the status and maturity of the purchasing function on the performance of companies in terms of cost saving: a PLS approach Abstract: The purpose of this article is to empirically examine the impact of the status and maturity of the purchasing function on the performance of companies in terms of cost savings. Accordingly, we have conducted a survey on 74 Moroccan companies. The data were analysed using the structural equation method (PLS approach). The results show that a high purchasing status does not have a significant direct effect on the performance in terms of cost savings. Nevertheless, after including strategic purchasing practices and/or the degree of maturity as mediating variables, the effect of status on company performance becomes significant. These findings have important practical and theoretical implications as they provide strong arguments for the importance of the status of the purchasing function in creating value. Business leaders should recognise the importance of status and support the efforts of buyers in developing more strategic purchasing practices. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 354-385 Issue: 3 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: purchasing status; purchasing maturity; strategic purchasing practices; cost saving performance. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=137144 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:3:p:354-385 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sahem Ahmad Author-X-Name-First: Sahem Author-X-Name-Last: Ahmad Author-Name: Maen Dhoon Author-X-Name-First: Maen Author-X-Name-Last: Dhoon Title: User experience of using e-government applications and its impact on user satisfaction: case of Jordan Abstract: E-governments have provided governments worldwide with the ideal solution for delivering efficient services through technological means, which is of particular significance in the COVID-19 era with its social distancing measures. This study proposed a seven-predictors model to examine its influence on user satisfaction in the context of the sudden transformation to e-government due to COVID-19. The design of the present study was descriptive and exploratory. A quantitative approach was seen as fitting with our exploratory study. Further, we used Smart PLS v3.3 to provide better understanding of the relationships between the proposed determinants and user satisfaction. It was found that the proposed determinants explained (R<SUP align="right"><SMALL>2</SMALL></SUP> = 72.2%) of user satisfaction variance. Furthermore, it was found that five out of seven determinants had a significant influence. Up-to-date data was the strongest determinant, while transparency, efficiency and effectiveness were found to be non-significant determinants. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 386-412 Issue: 3 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: e-government; user experience; satisfaction; COVID-19; Jordan. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=137147 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:3:p:386-412 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Quoc Trung Nguyen Kim Author-X-Name-First: Quoc Trung Nguyen Author-X-Name-Last: Kim Title: COVID-19 and listed firms' performance under moderating role of ownership in Vietnam Abstract: This paper aims to examine the effect of COVID-19 on the performance of listed firms in Vietnam from 2012 to 2022, with ownership acting as a moderator. The study contributes significantly to the existing literature by employing agency theory and real options theory to explore the impact of COVID-19 on firm performance under uncertain conditions. Additionally, the study emphasises the moderating role of ownership in the relationship between COVID-19 and performance. Performing a quantitative research method, specifically the feasible generalised least squares (FGLS) method, the findings reveal that the following variables are statistically significant at a 5% level: COVID-19, ownership, firm size, inflation rate, and an interaction term. These findings address the research gap in the Vietnamese context during the pandemic and demonstrate a positive relationship between the COVID-19 and firms' performance, moderated by ownership. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 524-536 Issue: 4 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: COVID-19; firm's performance; listed firms; moderating factor; ownership; Vietnam. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=139708 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:4:p:524-536 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Nils M. Høgevold Author-X-Name-First: Nils M. Author-X-Name-Last: Høgevold Author-Name: Rocio Rodriguez Author-X-Name-First: Rocio Author-X-Name-Last: Rodriguez Author-Name: Carmen Otero-Neira Author-X-Name-First: Carmen Author-X-Name-Last: Otero-Neira Author-Name: Göran Svensson Author-X-Name-First: Göran Author-X-Name-Last: Svensson Title: Framing antecedents of salesperson performance in B2B - model and findings Abstract: The research objective of this work is to verify and validate a conceptual framework of salesperson performance (SPP) antecedents in business-to-business (B2B). A total of 236 questionnaires out of 315 were returned, generating a response rate of 74.9%. A conceptual framework was identified consisting of the following categories: skill level, role perception, motivation, aptitude and organisational/environmental. This research tests 12 antecedents of SPP and offers opportunities for further research in other B2B settings. The antecedents can guide practitioners in assessing SPP in B2B settings. This work makes a valuable and relevant contribution by enhancing the theory of SPP-antecedents and provides various opportunities for further studies. It verifies the conceptual framework empirically based on 12 antecedents of SPP. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 413-443 Issue: 3 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: salesperson performance; business-to-business; B2B; meta-analysis; conceptual; framework; antecedent. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=137153 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:3:p:413-443 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Kiran K. John Author-X-Name-First: Kiran K. Author-X-Name-Last: John Author-Name: R. Jeyapaul Author-X-Name-First: R. Author-X-Name-Last: Jeyapaul Title: RPA software package selection for a reverse supply chain organisation - a fuzzy MCDM approach Abstract: Effective implementation of robotic process automation (RPA) software packages has become a significant technological concern in business process automation projects. For handling repetitive tasks involving information flows, RPA can be regarded as a potential solution. In the case of supply chain organisations, appropriate management of information flow is as vital as that of appropriate product flow. RPA software bots can be developed and deployed to manage such information flows. However, the selection of an appropriate RPA software is a necessary process. The RPA software selection can be formulated as a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) problem. This article presents an MCDM approach using fuzzy simplified pivot pairwise relative criteria importance assessment (F-S-PIPRECIA) and fuzzy technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (F-TOPSIS). F-S-PIPRECIA method is utilised to obtain the weights of selection criteria, and F-TOPSIS is utilised to get the final ranking of RPA software packages for the reverse supply chain organisation. The presented MCDM approach aims to help industrial decision-makers to select an appropriate RPA software package with systematic steps. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 537-556 Issue: 4 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: RPA software; MCDM; fuzzy simplified PIPRECIA; fuzzy TOPSIS. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=139714 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:4:p:537-556 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Kim Quoc Trung Nguyen Author-X-Name-First: Kim Quoc Trung Author-X-Name-Last: Nguyen Title: Factors of loan service quality affecting the satisfaction of small and medium enterprises customers in Vietnam Abstract: The study aims to estimate the factors of loan service quality affecting the satisfaction of small and medium enterprises customers in Vietnamese state-owned commercial banks. Utilising a mixed-methods approach comprising qualitative techniques like group discussions, expert interviews, and customer surveys alongside a quantitative method involving the implementation of a multiple linear regression model, the researchers have successfully identified and examined four dimensions of loan service quality - tangibles, reliability, assurance, and empathy - that exert a positive influence on the satisfaction of SMEs within these banks. Furthermore, the impact of technological innovation on SMEs' satisfaction is also noteworthy, as it stands out as a critical driver for enhancing operational efficiency and gaining a competitive edge in facilitating banking transactions. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 419-439 Issue: 4 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: service quality; loans; satisfaction; small and medium enterprises; state-owned commercial banks; Vietnam. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=142787 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:4:p:419-439 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ayodolapo Olajumoke Oshoma Author-X-Name-First: Ayodolapo Olajumoke Author-X-Name-Last: Oshoma Author-Name: Ibrahim Oluwole Raji Author-X-Name-First: Ibrahim Oluwole Author-X-Name-Last: Raji Author-Name: Afees Yusuf Author-X-Name-First: Afees Author-X-Name-Last: Yusuf Title: Impact of e-procurement adoption on the performance of SMEs in emerging economy Abstract: E-procurement is an effective approach to improving firms' business operations and processes. While to a considerable extent, larger business organisations have embraced the technology, its adoption and impact among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing economies like Nigeria remain unclear. This study investigates the adoption and impact of e-procurement among SMEs in Nigeria, specifically examining e-ordering, e-invoicing, e-sourcing, and e-payment. Using a quantitative research design, data was collected from 150 managers of SMEs, and structural equation modelling (SEM-PLS) was used for data analysis. Results indicate a positive relationship between e-procurement adoption and the business performance of SMEs in terms of procurement operations. The ease of use of e-procurement systems also positively affects SME performance. The adoption of specific e-procurement practices, such as e-ordering, e-invoicing, e-sourcing, and e-payment, is associated with improved SME performance. This study underscores the importance of e-procurement adoption for enhancing SME performance. Findings suggest that managers and stakeholders should consider adopting e-procurement practices to improve their business operations. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 440-466 Issue: 4 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: e-procurement; e-procurement practices; e-ordering; e-invoicing; e-sourcing; e-payment; SMEs. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=142788 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:4:p:440-466 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: María Teresa Castañeda-Galvis Author-X-Name-First: María Teresa Author-X-Name-Last: Castañeda-Galvis Author-Name: Alba Soraya Aguilar-Jiménez Author-X-Name-First: Alba Soraya Author-X-Name-Last: Aguilar-Jiménez Author-Name: Marianela Luzardo-Briceño Author-X-Name-First: Marianela Author-X-Name-Last: Luzardo-Briceño Author-Name: Jairo Núñez-Rodríguez Author-X-Name-First: Jairo Author-X-Name-Last: Núñez-Rodríguez Title: Information technology and communication adoption in SMEs in the metal-mechanic sector: case of Bucaramanga and its metropolitan area, Colombia Abstract: This study aims to conduct descriptive-correlational research on the current state of ICT adoption in SMEs of the metal-mechanic sector in Bucaramanga and its metropolitan area, as well as to identify the aspects with the most significant influence on such adoption. The Annual Manufacturing Survey provided by National Administrative Department of Statistics is used to validate the proposed hypotheses. Statistical methods, such as factor analysis with principal component extraction method, and descriptive measures are applied to determine the data's correlation and verify if the techniques used are suitable, such as the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Statistic and Barlett's sphericity test, among others. The value of the research lies in understanding the use and adoption of ICT in metal-mechanical SMEs in one of the main cities of the Colombian northeast, the epicentre of economic development, where technological and environmental factors were analysed to propose a theoretical model capable of predicting the level of adoption. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 467-480 Issue: 4 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: information and communication technology; ICT; statistical methods; companies; metallurgy; SMEs; steel industry. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=142789 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:4:p:467-480 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ayan Kundu Author-X-Name-First: Ayan Author-X-Name-Last: Kundu Author-Name: Monalisa Masanta Author-X-Name-First: Monalisa Author-X-Name-Last: Masanta Author-Name: Prasun Das Author-X-Name-First: Prasun Author-X-Name-Last: Das Author-Name: Arijit Bhattacharyya Author-X-Name-First: Arijit Author-X-Name-Last: Bhattacharyya Title: A classical and simulated approach of cost optimisation in reverse logistics process for e-commerce business Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to establish the proper utilisation and allocation of resources in an e-commerce reverse logistics network to minimise the overall cost. This study formulates the reverse logistics network of e-commerce business into a binary integer programming model. It solves a numerical problem by this classical approach to find out the optimal cost through optimal assignment of resources and path allocation for transporting the products. Simulation is performed next to replicate the real-life reverse logistics scenario of e-commerce business. Finally, a sensitivity analysis is carried out to observe the impact of proper utilisation of the resources on reducing the total operation cost significantly. It encourages e-commerce business for optimal allocation of logistics agents and vehicles, and utilisation of the regional hubs and sorting facilities for transporting the returned products. The study also highlights the scope of future research both from theoretical and managerial perspectives. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 498-524 Issue: 4 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: reverse logistics; e-commerce; parametric optimisation; resource allocation. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=142790 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:4:p:498-524 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sadhik Mohamed Saliah Author-X-Name-First: Sadhik Mohamed Author-X-Name-Last: Saliah Author-Name: Santhirasegaran Nadarajan Author-X-Name-First: Santhirasegaran Author-X-Name-Last: Nadarajan Author-Name: Lim Kong Teong Author-X-Name-First: Lim Kong Author-X-Name-Last: Teong Title: The influencing factors of sustainable procurement category management process in the MSMEs in the state of Tamil Nadu, India: using PRISMA and AHP Abstract: India's strong backbones are micro, small, and medium-scale industries (MSMEs), which contribute significantly to the country's economy and Tamilnadu's industrial growth, a state located in the south part of India. MSMEs create employment opportunities at a high rate and have lower capital costs compared to large-scale industries. However, they still face challenges in adopting new systems and processes in the supply chain. The stakeholders of MSMEs require prioritisation of the possible processes and systems, making them ready for the sustainable acquisition process. A literature review using preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) was conducted to identify the most critical influencing factors for sustainable procurement category management. Analytical hierarchical process (AHP) was applied which resulted cost factor weight at 0.60, organisational strategic capability weight at 0.18, stakeholder relationship weight at 0.14 and the least priority of financial capability at 0.09. This study is reached its objective of prioritising the initiatives, which support in adopting set of sustainable procurement category management. Additionally, presented important elements intended to evaluate the sustainable procurement category management. These measures are necessary in order to guarantee that MSMEs will keep providing assistance on both the national and state levels. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 302-323 Issue: 3 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: procurement category management; sustainable sourcing; PRISMA; analytical hierarchical process; AHP; MSME industries; Tamil Nadu; cost; stakeholder relationship; organisation; financial; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=142023 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:3:p:302-323 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Carmen Sherellyn L. Biol Author-X-Name-First: Carmen Sherellyn L. Author-X-Name-Last: Biol Title: Sourcing from SMEs for sustainable procurement: a case of the Davao region Abstract: This study explored the practices, challenges, and benefits of sourcing products and services from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for sustainable procurement in the Davao region. Employing a mixed methods approach, including key informant interviews and surveys with large firms and relevant stakeholders, the research explores their experiences and insights regarding effective engagement in sustainable procurement. The findings highlight the importance of partnerships, relationship building and trust, compliance and regulations, transparency and fairness, capacity building, and government support. Sourcing from SMEs goes beyond optimising the supply chain and brings about numerous advantages encompassing economic growth, social progress, and environmental sustainability. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers, businesses, and community stakeholders in fostering a socially responsible procurement system that supports local SMEs while embracing sustainable practices. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 481-497 Issue: 4 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: sustainable procurement; sourcing from SMEs; sustainability; supply chain; small and medium enterprises; SMEs. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=142792 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:4:p:481-497 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mala Ali Modu Author-X-Name-First: Mala Ali Author-X-Name-Last: Modu Author-Name: Maimunah Sapri Author-X-Name-First: Maimunah Author-X-Name-Last: Sapri Author-Name: Zafirah Ab. Muin Author-X-Name-First: Zafirah Ab. Author-X-Name-Last: Muin Title: Facilities management service requirements for social housing in the semi-arid climate of Nigeria Abstract: This paper examines the facilities management service requirements for social housing occupants within the semi-arid climate of Nigeria. Data collection was through self-administered questionnaires sent to 1,032 occupants in five purposely selected social housing estates in Maiduguri, a town in the Semi-arid Climate of Nigeria. The cross-sectional survey achieved a total response rate of 92.5%. The statistical model employed in analysing data was Pearson's chi-square test and relative importance indices using Stata v. 13.0. The findings indicated the most required facilities management services in social housing within the semi-arid climate are maintenance of infrastructural facilities, building structures maintenance, wind-breaking and landscaping services, alteration and improvements maintenance services, provision of housekeeping services and adequate water, electricity supply and green space services in order of importance. The study, therefore, underscores the need for adequate funding and a well-designed FM strategy to guide toward service delivery under the agreed service level. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 283-301 Issue: 3 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: facilities management; facilities management services; FM services; facilities management service requirements; FM service requirements; social housing; semi-arid climate; Maiduguri; Nigeria. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=142026 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:3:p:283-301 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Reena Agrawal Author-X-Name-First: Reena Author-X-Name-Last: Agrawal Author-Name: Rohit Raj Author-X-Name-First: Rohit Author-X-Name-Last: Raj Author-Name: Ajay Jha Author-X-Name-First: Ajay Author-X-Name-Last: Jha Author-Name: Vimal Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Vimal Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Title: The assessment of filed bankruptcy of a retail giant store Abstract: This study explored the financial indicators that were left unchecked and uncontrolled by Stage Store, Inc. from 2014 until 2019. An exploratory study was done using the secondary data collected from Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) website. An in-depth analysis was done to assess the profitability, liquidity, operational efficiency, and solvency of the organisation during the said period. This study identified a total of nine alarming signs that were neglected or missed by the company and thus proved to be fatal. In this research, we found that Stage Stores' financial performance demonstrated plenty of alarming indicators, which were ignored by the company. Right from growth in sales, return on assets, profit margin, cash position, and return on equity remained worrisome while there was an increase in the company's long-term debt obligations. Whether or not the organisation can cope and rebuild in a post-pandemic world, is to be explored. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 401-418 Issue: 3 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: financial performance; financial analysis; financial distress; financial bankruptcy. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=142029 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:3:p:401-418 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Xueting Gong Author-X-Name-First: Xueting Author-X-Name-Last: Gong Author-Name: Syed Imran Zaman Author-X-Name-First: Syed Imran Author-X-Name-Last: Zaman Author-Name: Syed Ahsan Ali Zaman Author-X-Name-First: Syed Ahsan Ali Author-X-Name-Last: Zaman Author-Name: Sherbaz Khan Author-X-Name-First: Sherbaz Author-X-Name-Last: Khan Author-Name: Sharfuddin Ahmed Khan Author-X-Name-First: Sharfuddin Ahmed Author-X-Name-Last: Khan Title: The impact of the enablers of green supplier selection and procurement on supply chain performance Abstract: The selection of environmentally friendly suppliers, a critical aspect of supply chain performance, is vital for businesses striving to retain their competitive edge as they increasingly outsource tasks. With growing public concern for environmental protection in recent decades, strategies focusing on green supplier selection and procurement have gained traction. Although numerous studies discuss green supplier selection based on economic criteria, the field of environmental research remains nascent. This research offers an in-depth analysis of supply chain performance, green supplier selection, and overall procurement strategies from both economic and ecological viewpoints. Through a literature review and the grey DEMATEL method, we pinpoint the key factors influencing procurement, green supplier selection, and supply chain performance. Our literature assessment identifies the main elements that enhance supply chain performance, and these findings are further confirmed by expert input. By addressing gaps in current models of procurement and green supplier selection, this study advances decision-making theory. Our findings reveal that our proposed model, which accounts for the intricacies of supply chain performance and the uncertainties in expert feedback, offers an effective solution to the challenges of procurement and green supplier selection. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 349-377 Issue: 3 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: procurement; green supplier selection; supply chain performance; grey DEMATEL. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=142031 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:3:p:349-377 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Arvid Skage Author-X-Name-First: Arvid Author-X-Name-Last: Skage Author-Name: Terje Hjelset Author-X-Name-First: Terje Author-X-Name-Last: Hjelset Author-Name: Aksel I. Rokkan Author-X-Name-First: Aksel I. Author-X-Name-Last: Rokkan Title: Put the blame on me? An empirical study of consumers' assignment of responsibility to a focal firm during a sustainability crisis Abstract: This research assesses the extent in which consumers hold a focal firm responsible (blame it) for an accident in its production system with severe negative environmental consequences. Using an experimental research design, we examine whether perceived responsibility varies with vertical integration (i.e. own vs. outsourced production), green marketing efforts by the firm, and third-party certification (eco-labelling) of the production. We also test whether firm responsibility (blame, as perceived by consumers) has an effect on consumers' intention to buy the firms' products/services in the future. We find that, compared with own production, outsourcing increases the responsibility (blame) of the focal firm (as perceived by consumers) for the accident in the production system. We also find that third-party certification (eco-labelling) reduces the attributed responsibility of the focal firm. Responsibility attributed to the focal firm (perceived blame) has a significant, negative association with consumers' purchase intentions. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 378-400 Issue: 3 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: sustainability crisis; responsibility attribution; vertical integration; green marketing; eco-labelling; purchase intention. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=142032 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:3:p:378-400 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Manisha Seth Author-X-Name-First: Manisha Author-X-Name-Last: Seth Author-Name: Athar Mahmood Author-X-Name-First: Athar Author-X-Name-Last: Mahmood Author-Name: Ajay Jha Author-X-Name-First: Ajay Author-X-Name-Last: Jha Author-Name: Vimal Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Vimal Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Title: The association of emotional intelligence with academic performance and student employability: a reflection of higher education Abstract: Several studies have been done to explain emotional intelligence (EI) among students but there is no consensus on its impact on academic performance (AP) and employability. The purpose of the present study is to ascertain the nature of relationships that exists between EI, AP, and the employability of students pursuing higher education. A total of 164 students from various institutes in India took the EI test, and their AP scores and placement performance details were also obtained. The findings depict EI has a significant impact on students' AP and affects their employability measured in terms of their performance in the placement process. AP has been found to have a significant correlation with the performance of students in the initial phase of the placement process. The findings can be useful in designing placement centric curriculum for management students and giving EI a proper place so that students, prospective employees, and organisations can gain. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 287-301 Issue: 3 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: academic performance; emotional intelligence; placement performance; student employability; job placement; mediation. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=138961 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:3:p:287-301 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Bryan Cook Author-X-Name-First: Bryan Author-X-Name-Last: Cook Author-Name: Elizabeth L. Jackson Author-X-Name-First: Elizabeth L. Author-X-Name-Last: Jackson Author-Name: Paul Alexander Author-X-Name-First: Paul Author-X-Name-Last: Alexander Title: Evaluating procurement performance: an integrated procurement maturity model for assessing development effectiveness and value for money Abstract: This paper introduces a novel integrated procurement maturity model (IPMM) designed to evaluate procurement performance in terms of development effectiveness and value for money. The IPMM incorporates a comprehensive set of key performance indicators, encompassing both qualitative and quantitative measures, to provide a holistic assessment of procurement practices. By integrating various dimensions of procurement maturity, such as strategy, processes, systems, and capabilities, the IPMM enables organisations to identify their strengths and areas for improvement. The IPMM was tested on ten international development organisation and two private sector organisations. The results provide comparative analysis of procurement performance and serve as a potent tool for measuring procurement practices and ultimately improving development outcomes while integrating the concept of value for money. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 324-348 Issue: 3 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: procurement; project management; evaluation; development effectiveness; value for money; VFM; maturity model. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=142033 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:3:p:324-348 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Abdelkader Moumeni Author-X-Name-First: Abdelkader Author-X-Name-Last: Moumeni Title: Green supply chain management as a strategy to achieve sustainable development: the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 as a model Abstract: The irrational consumption of energy and natural resources and the high prevalence of waste have resulted in negative impacts on the environment. The need for green and sustainable supply chain management has emerged to rethink the coming threat in the near future by spreading a culture of green consumption. The study aims to shed light on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as a model for green transformation in the organisation of major international forums and to overcome all obstacles, especially in light of the spread of the Corona virus. The study found that Japan, by adopting GSCM practices (green procurement, green manufacturing, green transportation and distribution, reverse logistics) achieved three benefits of sustainable development (environmental, financial, social) taking advantage of the popularity of the Olympic Games to spread environmental awareness. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 350-364 Issue: 3 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: green supply chain management; green procurement; green manufacturing; green transportation and distribution; reverse logistics; Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=138962 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:3:p:350-364 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Punam Singh Author-X-Name-First: Punam Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Author-Name: Binod Kumar Rajak Author-X-Name-First: Binod Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Rajak Author-Name: Vimal Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Vimal Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Author-Name: Pratima Verma Author-X-Name-First: Pratima Author-X-Name-Last: Verma Title: Unravelling the drivers of turnover intention to public sector enterprises Abstract: Managerial turnover is an important issue, yet research on employee turnover in the public sector needs to be more extensive. Thus, it reiterates the need to revisit the underlying cause for attrition in Indian public sector enterprises (PSEs). The study aims to identify the key drivers and their roles in public-sector enterprises. This investigation examines the facilitating role of job satisfaction (JS) between pay satisfaction dimensions (PS) and turnover intention (TOI) in the PSEs. The cross-sectional data are drawn from 667 executives from top-performing PSEs. The outcome of the analysis advocates that JS mediate the association between the PS and TOI. Thus, the results of this work unravel and shed light on the understanding of PS and TOI and the facilitating role of JS in public enterprises. The periodic pay revision and seniority-based promotion system must be addressed to create a culture of talent recognition and faster career progression. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 336-353 Issue: 3 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: pay satisfaction; job satisfaction; turnover intention; public sector enterprises; PSEs; mediation; structural equation modelling; SEM. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=137171 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:3:p:336-353 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Kudakwashe Intauno Author-X-Name-First: Kudakwashe Author-X-Name-Last: Intauno Author-Name: Alouis Chilunjika Author-X-Name-First: Alouis Author-X-Name-Last: Chilunjika Author-Name: Leon Poshai Author-X-Name-First: Leon Author-X-Name-Last: Poshai Title: Electronic procurement adoption in Zimbabwe's public sector: examining the benefits, shortcomings and the critical success factors Abstract: The Government of Zimbabwe adopted the electronic procurement system (e-procurement) as one of the substantial strategies to revamp public procurement processes and make the public procurement function more transparent and robust. This paper interrogates the dynamics of e-procurement adoption in Zimbabwe through a review of extant literature undertaken to gauge the level of e-procurement preparedness. As such, research papers in journals, books, newspapers, government publications and electronic resources were used to gather data. The paper examines how the lack of political will has hampered the adoption of an e-procurement system in Zimbabwe. In this regard, the paper recommends that there is a need for the Government of Zimbabwe to demonstrate a full commitment to e-procurement adoption by formulating specific e-procurement governing legislation to guide the adoption of an e-procurement system. The paper also recommends that the training of procurement officers is also critical in preparing them to fully utilise the e-procurement system. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 331-349 Issue: 3 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: electronic procurement; public sector; efficiency; spending units; unauthorised expenditure; Zimbabwe. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=138963 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:3:p:331-349 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: S. Bharathithasan Author-X-Name-First: S. Author-X-Name-Last: Bharathithasan Author-Name: K. Sakthi Srinivasan Author-X-Name-First: K. Sakthi Author-X-Name-Last: Srinivasan Title: Unlocking the keys to financial success and sustainability in microbusiness: evidence from Tamil Nadu, India Abstract: Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are one of the fastest growing industrial segments in the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the financial performance and sustainability of MSMEs in emerging markets. The aim of this research is to evaluate the impact of technology-based financial services and access to finance of microbusiness in emerging markets. The study gathered information from 391 micro business owners in Tamil Nadu state's Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Kanchipuram, and Tirupathur districts. The findings suggest that financial resource accessibility, access to the market, and adoption of digital tools and technologies are significant factors that affect the monetary sustainability of micro business. The findings suggest that microbusinesses should invest in digital tools, seek financial support, and improve their access to markets to enhance their financial performances and sustainability. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 401-426 Issue: 3 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: financial resource; access to the market; digital tools and technologies; financial performances; financial sustainability of microbusiness; FSM. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=138964 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:3:p:401-426 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Waldemiro Francisco Sorte Junior Author-X-Name-First: Waldemiro Francisco Sorte Author-X-Name-Last: Junior Title: Advancements and constraints in the implementation of a government online marketplace in Brazil Abstract: Due to the rapid expansion of online marketplaces, an increasing number of private firms decided to include them in their channel strategy and the creation of a government online marketplace has also been considered by many countries. This article presents a case study conducted in the Brazilian Centralized Procurement Department and has two main purposes. First, it discusses the obstacles to the implementation of a comprehensive government online marketplace in Brazil. Second, it examines two initiatives created by the Brazilian Federal Government that, to some extent, are similar to the concept of an online marketplace. This paper identifies four main obstacles to the creation of such a government marketplace in Brazil: 1) legal constraints; 2) platform design and integration difficulties, especially regarding the government budgetary allocation and payment system; 3) expansion of specialised human resources and infrastructure capacities; 4) development of a price monitoring system. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 384-400 Issue: 3 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: Brazil; government marketplace; centralised public procurement; accreditation system; price registration system. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=138965 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:3:p:384-400 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Stephen Kelly Author-X-Name-First: Stephen Author-X-Name-Last: Kelly Author-Name: Nina Hasche Author-X-Name-First: Nina Author-X-Name-Last: Hasche Author-Name: Vojtěch Klézl Author-X-Name-First: Vojtěch Author-X-Name-Last: Klézl Author-Name: Donna Marshall Author-X-Name-First: Donna Author-X-Name-Last: Marshall Author-Name: Klaas Stek Author-X-Name-First: Klaas Author-X-Name-Last: Stek Title: 'We' versus 'you': exploring the extent of gendered language in purchasing and supply management job advertisements Abstract: This paper explores the use of gendered language in purchasing and supply management job advertisements across three English-speaking countries. We use secondary data from a global job advertisement website to analyse the extent to which gendered language is used. We explore if agentic, traditional masculine wording, or communal, traditional feminine wording, is used at different hierarchical levels of advertising for purchasing and supply management jobs. Our findings show that there is no significant evidence of a glass-ceiling effect. However, there may be evidence of a sticky-floor effect due to the communal language used in the assistant buyer and buyer job advertisements, which decreases significantly at higher levels. Agentic language use remained constant across the levels. We also found that certain agentic words are more often featured in senior-level advertisements. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 365-383 Issue: 3 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: job advertisements; female; women; gender issues; gendered language; purchasing; supply management. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=138966 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:3:p:365-383 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Eslam Thabet Author-X-Name-First: Eslam Author-X-Name-Last: Thabet Author-Name: Nazaré Rego Author-X-Name-First: Nazaré Author-X-Name-Last: Rego Author-Name: Arnt Buvik Author-X-Name-First: Arnt Author-X-Name-Last: Buvik Title: Antecedents of hidden action problems in the Egyptian automobile insurance market: buyer-supplier relationship perspective Abstract: This paper explores the impact of asymmetric information in an exchange relationship involving pre-screening by insurers, trust, and self-protection provided by different kinds of contracts on hidden action problems in the Egyptian automobile insurance market from two major theoretical perspectives: principle-agent theory and relational-contracting theory. Survey data on 63 relationships between insurers and business policyholders were analysed, demonstrating that asymmetric information is one of the main antecedents of hidden action problems by policyholders. The level of trust between insurers and policyholders, and the level of pre-screening of insurers attenuate hidden action problems by policyholders. Moreover, the study reveals that self-protection attenuates hidden actions more effectively if a co-payment automobile insurance contract is at stake than if a deductible contract was signed. Finally, revealing the dark side of buyer-supplier relationships in insurance confirms the necessity for policyholders to disclose the information of whether they engage in self-protecting actions or not. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 302-330 Issue: 3 Volume: 20 Year: 2024 Keywords: hidden actions; dark side; opportunism; buyer-supplier relationship; BSR; asymmetric information; co-payment contract. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=138968 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:20:y:2024:i:3:p:302-330 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Yudi Fernando Author-X-Name-First: Yudi Author-X-Name-Last: Fernando Author-Name: Rumanto Elkas Banta Author-X-Name-First: Rumanto Elkas Author-X-Name-Last: Banta Author-Name: Fineke Mergeresa Author-X-Name-First: Fineke Author-X-Name-Last: Mergeresa Author-Name: Ika Sari Wahyuni-TD Author-X-Name-First: Ika Sari Author-X-Name-Last: Wahyuni-TD Author-Name: Ridho Bramulya Ikhsan Author-X-Name-First: Ridho Bramulya Author-X-Name-Last: Ikhsan Title: Perceived circular Supply Chain 4.0 and switching intention: evidence from refurbished products Abstract: The perceived circular Supply Chain 4.0 and switching intention of refurbished smartphone-focused cameras from customers' point of view are rarely discussed in the literature. This study examines the effect of perceived affordable price and perceived ease of use of refurbished products obtained from perceived circular Supply Chain 4.0 on switching intention. This study also included convenience as an intervening variable in the research model. The approach used in this study is quantitative, and survey data was obtained from 160 respondents. The results showed that perceived affordable price and perceived ease of use significantly affect the switching intention of refurbished smartphone-focused cameras. The convenience of getting a refurbished smartphone-focused camera mediates the relationship between perceived affordable price and perceived ease of use, significantly affecting the switching intention of refurbished smartphone-focused cameras. Manufacturing firms must focus on marketing intelligence to frequently monitor the quality and price of brand-new and refurbished products and ensure convenient product distribution. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 525-540 Issue: 4 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: circular supply chain; Industry 4.0; perceived affordable price; convenience; perceived ease of use; switching intention. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=142811 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:4:p:525-540 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Riedel Paulus Jacobis Author-X-Name-First: Riedel Paulus Author-X-Name-Last: Jacobis Author-Name: Raden Andi Sularso Author-X-Name-First: Raden Andi Author-X-Name-Last: Sularso Author-Name: Imam Suroso Author-X-Name-First: Imam Author-X-Name-Last: Suroso Author-Name: Elok Sri Utami Author-X-Name-First: Elok Sri Author-X-Name-Last: Utami Title: The effect of e-leadership on employee performance: the mediating role of elasticity workplace Abstract: This research aims to examine the effect of e-leadership on employee performance through the elasticity workplace as a mediating variable. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires to 97 employees who work as village professional assistants in Bolaang Mongondow Raya Regency. In this explanatory research, the collected data is processed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) analysis techniques with SmartPLS 3.2.9 software. The results showed that e-leadership has a significant effect on the elasticity workplace. This implies that if the leader can utilise technology and information properly, the elasticity workplace system will run optimally. Furthermore, e-leadership has a significant positive effect on employee performance, which shows that it will be maximised if the leader carries the leadership function adequately irrespective of their destination. This research implies that the elasticity workplace work system significantly affects employee performance due to the ability to work from anywhere and anytime. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 21-36 Issue: 1 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: e-leadership; elasticity workplace; teleworking; non-physical work environment on performance; employee performance. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=135139 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:1:p:21-36 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Shiva Mansoorzadeh Author-X-Name-First: Shiva Author-X-Name-Last: Mansoorzadeh Author-Name: Masoud Rahiminezhad Galankashi Author-X-Name-First: Masoud Rahiminezhad Author-X-Name-Last: Galankashi Title: Application of an integrated TOPSIS-FTOPSIS approach in prioritisation of delay factors in construction projects Abstract: Although the concept of delay management and related tools and techniques has been vastly investigated in project management, they are less examined with proper multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) tools. In addition, as decision makers prefer to provide their judgements in fuzzy environments, it is recommended to combine MCDM with fuzzy logic. To fill this gap, this research applied probability of occurrence, loss intensity, and probability of control as decision making criteria to rank delay factors of construction projects. A potential list of 15 delay factors was extracted from previous literature. Following, a TOPSIS-fuzzy TOPSIS approach is applied to rank delay factors of construction projects. The results show that delay in following up issues and making correct decisions by the employer, delay in payment of salaries of employees, personnel and subcontractors, and delay in payment of status statement by the employer are the most important causes of delay in construction projects. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 143-161 Issue: 2 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: construction projects; delay; TOPSIS-fuzzy TOPSIS; multi-criteria decision making; MCDM; fuzzy MCDM. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=141542 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:2:p:143-161 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Majid Mohammad Shafiee Author-X-Name-First: Majid Mohammad Author-X-Name-Last: Shafiee Title: Competitive strategy, organisational capabilities, industry structure and marketing performance Abstract: This study aims to analyse the relationships between industry structure as an uncontrollable external factor and organisational capabilities as a controllable internal factor with competitive strategy, and its impact on the buyers' attitudes. The qualitative stage of the research involves interviewing managers and active advisors involved in the television industry, while in the quantitative stage, marketing experts and TV sellers in selected stores were interviewed. The required data was collected by questionnaires and was administered from among a statistical sample of 473 individuals. The data was then analysed via partial least squares structural equation modelling approach. The findings show a significant positive relationship between the aforementioned variables. In particular, by harmonising a strategy, which complies with the industry structure and organisational capabilities, a unique strategy can lead the organisation to competitive advantage that reflects specific circumstances in the organisation and can exert the most effective impact on a buyer's evaluations. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 37-58 Issue: 1 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: marketing performance; competitive advantage; industry structure; competitive strategy; organisational capabilities; television industry; marketing mix. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=135144 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:1:p:37-58 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Manish Mohan Baral Author-X-Name-First: Manish Mohan Author-X-Name-Last: Baral Author-Name: Subhodeep Mukherjee Author-X-Name-First: Subhodeep Author-X-Name-Last: Mukherjee Author-Name: Ramji Nagariya Author-X-Name-First: Ramji Author-X-Name-Last: Nagariya Author-Name: Venkataiah Chittipaka Author-X-Name-First: Venkataiah Author-X-Name-Last: Chittipaka Title: Implementation of vendor-managed inventory in hospitals: an empirical investigation Abstract: This research aims to determine critical success components for implementing the vendor-managed inventory (VMI) and test their influence on the inventory in Indian hospitals. The independent and dependent components of the research are identified from the extensive literature review. The independent variables are top management commitment, supply chain strategy, business process integration, continuous improvement, resource sharing, and information technologies adoption. The dependent variable identified is the adoption of vendor-managed inventory. The study results suggest that the proposed latent variables significantly impact the VMI and significantly contribute to VMI's implementation and sustainability. The study highlights the importance of VMI in Indian hospitals, and therefore, it will help the management focus on the VMI for enhanced operational efficiency. Previous studies have not empirically tested the impact of the suggested practices for VMI in Indian hospitals. The analysis would help evaluate VMI adoption in Indian hospitals. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 180-197 Issue: 2 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: vendor-managed inventory; VMI; critical success components; hospitals; structural equation modelling; SEM. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=141544 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:2:p:180-197 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Robson Elias Bueno Author-X-Name-First: Robson Elias Author-X-Name-Last: Bueno Author-Name: Berislav Andrlić Author-X-Name-First: Berislav Author-X-Name-Last: Andrlić Author-Name: Rodrigo Franco Gonçalves Author-X-Name-First: Rodrigo Franco Author-X-Name-Last: Gonçalves Title: Procurement 4.0: a survey of its principles and technologies in use Abstract: This work addresses the 4.0 evolution and its digital technologies and their impacts on the digital transformation of the business, as well as the digitisation in the procurement area of companies. This paper aims to find the enabling principles and technologies of Industry 4.0 in the procurement area. We present a model of Procurement 4.0 dimensions, theoretically constructed, and we seek to confirm this model through a survey conducted with 177 professionals in the procurement area from various sectors. Through the research, it was also possible to address the aspect of professionals who work with this innovative technological scenario, and some of the technologies of Industry 4.0. The main result could confirm the Procurement 4.0 conceptual model with the dimensions: skills, management, partnerships, processes, systems/technologies, and sustainability, that guide and can supply a better understanding for implementing Industry 4.0 technologies in the procurement area. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 162-179 Issue: 2 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: Procurement 4.0; Industry 4.0; procurement technologies; procurement evolution; procurement sustainability. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=141545 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:2:p:162-179 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Santosh Satyanarayan Baheti Author-X-Name-First: Santosh Satyanarayan Author-X-Name-Last: Baheti Author-Name: S. Amalanathan Author-X-Name-First: S. Author-X-Name-Last: Amalanathan Author-Name: M. Sriram Author-X-Name-First: M. Author-X-Name-Last: Sriram Title: Retrospective analysis of International Journal of Procurement Management (2007-2021) Abstract: <i>International Journal of Procurement Management</i> (<i>IJPM</i>) is a journal of international repute that publishes original and peer-reviewed research in the business, management, and accounting domain. The journal reached its 15th year of publishing in 2021. This study provides a comprehensive overview of 456 publications using the bibliometric data analysis technique. The study focuses on the contribution of <i>IJPM</i> to the knowledge domain through publishing trends, authorship patterns, dominant authors, prominent articles, nature of studies, and thematic analysis. Co-occurrence of all keywords, co-authorship, citation and co-citation analysis of authors, countries, and institutions is performed through VOS Viewer software. The findings of the study emphasise the relationship of <i>IJPM</i> to different fields. The analysis also provides key insights into the evolution of the domain over time. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 198-231 Issue: 2 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: bibliometrics; Scopus; inventory management; VOS viewer. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=141546 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:2:p:198-231 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Pratima Verma Author-X-Name-First: Pratima Author-X-Name-Last: Verma Author-Name: Vimal Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Vimal Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Author-Name: Sumanjeet Singh Author-X-Name-First: Sumanjeet Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Author-Name: Ankesh Mittal Author-X-Name-First: Ankesh Author-X-Name-Last: Mittal Author-Name: Tanmoy De Author-X-Name-First: Tanmoy Author-X-Name-Last: De Author-Name: Mohit Rishi Author-X-Name-First: Mohit Author-X-Name-Last: Rishi Title: The prevalence of stress and anxiety level among working employees in different service sectors during pandemic Abstract: The present study addresses the stress and anxiety of COVID-19 among employees of service sector organisations in India. A survey of 539 employees from six different service sector organisations such as banking organisations, insurance organisations, educational organisations, healthcare organisations, hospitality and tourism organisation, and telecommunication organisations located in India was carried out during the COVID-19 outbreak. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and correlation analysis methods have been applied to distinguish and measure the stress and anxiety in these six organisations. The findings of this study show that organisations in the education sector have high levels of psychological stress, financial stress, and anxiety during pandemics, whereas those in the banking industry had lower levels. According to the findings, the employees should make a plan to get rid of their stress and anxiety in order to be safe. It also intends to expand on the study's novel contributions to streamline the operations. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 59-73 Issue: 1 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: COVID-19; financial stress; psychological stress; anxiety; service sectors; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=135147 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:1:p:59-73 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Jan Ole Similä Author-X-Name-First: Jan Ole Author-X-Name-Last: Similä Author-Name: Deodat E. Mwesiumo Author-X-Name-First: Deodat E. Author-X-Name-Last: Mwesiumo Author-Name: Marius Langseth Author-X-Name-First: Marius Author-X-Name-Last: Langseth Author-Name: Moutaz Haddara Author-X-Name-First: Moutaz Author-X-Name-Last: Haddara Title: Exploring the antecedents and implications of data-driven decision-making in public procurement Abstract: This paper explores the relationships among factors linked to data-driven decisions in public procurement and assesses the effects of such decisions on procurement performance. Grounded in existing literature and the strategy-structure-performance paradigm, the study analyses data from 196 public procurement organisations in Norway using structural equation modelling. Results confirm all four proposed hypotheses, emphasising the significant role of digital motivation in setting precise digitalisation objectives in public procurement. Establishing these goals positively impacts organisational structure development, crucial for data-driven decisions, leading to improved performance. This research deepens the understanding of public procurement performance, revealing processes that connect digitalisation motivation to increased efficiency and effectiveness. It offers insights for policymakers and procurement entities on fostering data-driven strategies, aiding in strategic planning and the application of efficient tools for data-driven decision-making, thus ensuring optimised public resource use. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 232-261 Issue: 2 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: public procurement; data-driven decision-making; structural relationships; structural equation modelling; digital motivation; digitalisation goals; procurement performance; effectiveness; inefficiency reduction; resource utilisation; business intelligence. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=141547 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:2:p:232-261 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Khalid Mady Author-X-Name-First: Khalid Author-X-Name-Last: Mady Author-Name: Reda Shaker Abdelkareem Author-X-Name-First: Reda Shaker Author-X-Name-Last: Abdelkareem Author-Name: Muhammad Abi Sofian Abdul Halim Author-X-Name-First: Muhammad Abi Sofian Abdul Author-X-Name-Last: Halim Author-Name: Khatijah Omar Author-X-Name-First: Khatijah Author-X-Name-Last: Omar Author-Name: Tamer Elsheikh Author-X-Name-First: Tamer Author-X-Name-Last: Elsheikh Title: A systematic review and scientometric analysis of the driving factors of eco-innovation: trends and future research Abstract: The present study has systematically reviewed selected existing literature addressing the drivers of eco-innovation to gain an in-depth understanding of the driving factors of eco-innovation. Using the Scopus and Web of Science platforms, 65 articles were selected and examined. A scientometric analysis was conducted to redefine and visualise the existing trends and future research on eco-innovation drivers using the VOSviewer software application. The analysis showed that eco-innovation driving factors were classified into six main drivers. This study has provided the existing body of knowledge with further research which could be conducted on drivers of eco-innovation, such as strategic environmental orientation and normative pressure. The findings of this paper will be valuable for policymakers, practitioners and firms' managers as the present research has developed an in-depth understanding of the driving factors of eco-innovation that can develop their eco-innovation strategies. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 74-105 Issue: 1 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: eco-innovation; eco-innovation drivers; systematic review; scientometric analysis. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=135148 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:1:p:74-105 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Victor Okoth Apollo Omollo Author-X-Name-First: Victor Okoth Apollo Author-X-Name-Last: Omollo Author-Name: Joseph Kipyegon Bengat Author-X-Name-First: Joseph Kipyegon Author-X-Name-Last: Bengat Author-Name: Purity Mukiri Mwirigi Author-X-Name-First: Purity Mukiri Author-X-Name-Last: Mwirigi Title: Transport and distribution in public primary schools in Kenya: a study evaluating cost, technology, delivery time, and inventory problems in Embu County Abstract: Transport and distribution are essential elements of service delivery in public primary schools in Kenya. The constructs of transport and distribution determine how efficiently and effectively services are rendered in public institutions. The study provides an optimisation model that considers demand and supply, existing infrastructure, and shared resources regarding products and commodities. Developing and adopting such models is essential for developing economies like Kenya. This study focused on transport and distribution in public primary schools in Kenya. The study sampled 200 public primary schools in Embu County while adopting a semi-structured questionnaire. The study used a multivariate regression analysis model to analyse cost, technology, delivery time, and inventory problems in transport and distribution. The analysis revealed that cost (<i>β</i> = -0.150, <i>p</i> - 0.005), technology (<i>β</i> = 0.236, <i>p</i> - 0.001), delivery time (<i>β</i> = -0.131, <i>p</i> - 0.007), and inventory problems (<i>β</i> = 0.089, <i>p</i> - 0.063) significantly affected service delivery. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 262-281 Issue: 2 Volume: 21 Year: 2024 Keywords: transport and distribution; service delivery; cost; technology; transportation time; inventory problems; Embu County, Kenya. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=141550 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:21:y:2024:i:2:p:262-281 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Robert Eadie Author-X-Name-First: Robert Author-X-Name-Last: Eadie Author-Name: Ruairi Bradley Author-X-Name-First: Ruairi Author-X-Name-Last: Bradley Author-Name: Martina Murphy Author-X-Name-First: Martina Author-X-Name-Last: Murphy Author-Name: Ventsislav Stoyanov Author-X-Name-First: Ventsislav Author-X-Name-Last: Stoyanov Title: Sustainable procurement: social clauses and CSR impacts from a highway perspective Abstract: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is embedded in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This indicates the importance of the social responsibility aspects of highway construction contracts contributing to the decarbonisation agenda. Social clauses and CSR in the highway sector has little published literature. A structured survey collected data from all consultants and contractors awarded highway construction design and construction contracts in Northern Ireland with only one non-response. Quantitative and qualitative data on existing social clauses from a consultant and contractor perspective was compared. Findings indicate government social clauses did not have a strong effect on decarbonisation thus, it requires more work. The impact of adding additional clauses from the EU green deal should be implemented alongside existing clause elements in both Bulgaria and the UK. Differences in priorities from a consultant and contractor perspective were proven suggesting bespoke CSR clauses are required. Case study indicates many positive requiring retention. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 159-170 Issue: 1 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: highways; procurement; corporate social responsibility; CSR; sustainable development goals. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=135153 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:1:p:159-170 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Chirag R. Trivedi Author-X-Name-First: Chirag R. Author-X-Name-Last: Trivedi Author-Name: Mrudul Y. Jani Author-X-Name-First: Mrudul Y. Author-X-Name-Last: Jani Author-Name: D.C. Joshi Author-X-Name-First: D.C. Author-X-Name-Last: Joshi Author-Name: Manish R. Betheja Author-X-Name-First: Manish R. Author-X-Name-Last: Betheja Title: Optimal pricing and advertisement with allowable shortages for non-instantaneous deteriorating items under inflation and trade credit Abstract: In recent business transactions, the policy of trade credit is usually used to improve product demand and maximise revenue by earning interest. Furthermore, advertisement is a tool that assists the retailer in attracting more consumers. Moreover, demand for products varies depending on the price and while managing inventory most important thing is product deterioration. The current time value of price is calculated at constant inflation rate. The following points are considered: 1) trade credit policy between supplier and retailer; 2) the product demand depends on sales price and advertisement; 3) the product deterioration is non-instantaneous; 4) the current time value of money is calculated at constant inflation rate, and shortages are allowed. The main aim to find the optimality of total profit function with respect to cycle time inventory vanish time, sales price, and frequency of advertisement. A sensitivity analysis of significant parameters and some important managerial implications are analysed. Journal: Int. J. of Procurement Management Pages: 122-158 Issue: 1 Volume: 19 Year: 2024 Keywords: advertisement; inflation; non-instantaneous deterioration; pricing; shortages; trade credit policy. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=135154 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpman:v:19:y:2024:i:1:p:122-158