Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: A. Zafer Acar Author-X-Name-First: A. Zafer Author-X-Name-Last: Acar Title: Proposing of a port-centric hierarchical logistics clustering model for Turkey Abstract: Logistics clusters, which are the spatial concentration areas of many logistics processes and operations of logistics related firms, make significant contribution to the competitiveness of economies and logistics companies via the development of logistics infrastructure and the creation of synergy based on cooperation. Therefore, establishing logistics clusters in areas which are close to the production and consumption centres, national and international transportation corridors, have developed transportation infrastructure and high access to airports and ports and are essential. This study performed qualitatively to respond to the needs of developing and promoting clusters and clustering in the logistics industry of Turkey. In this regard, the current situation of logistics centres in Turkey has been investigated, and by comparing with the best practices in logistics clustering in the world, the importance of port-centric clustering has been emphasised. Finally, considering the proposed model in the literature and by benefiting current and ongoing logistics centre investments a port-centric hierarchical logistics clustering model has been proposed via heuristic decision technique. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 110-133 Issue: 2 Volume: 8 Year: 2020 Keywords: logistics; clustering; logistics clusters; ports; competitive power. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=108189 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:8:y:2020:i:2:p:110-133 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Abdullah Açık Author-X-Name-First: Abdullah Author-X-Name-Last: Açık Author-Name: Esra Baran Author-X-Name-First: Esra Author-X-Name-Last: Baran Title: The impact of maritime transport costs on export and import rates by transport modes in Turkey Abstract: This study aims to determine the impact of price changes in maritime transport, which is one of the most important elements in international trade, on the monetary rate of transport mode usage of Turkey in export and import activities. The maritime transport cost items used are represented by China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI), Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) and Istanbul Freight Index (ISTFIX). Asymmetric causality analysis is used to determine the causal relationships between the variables, which allows to determine causalities between the shocks by separating them as positive and negative. The data set used in this study covers the periods between November 2010 and July 2018 and consists of 93 monthly observations. According to the results obtained, there are significant asymmetric causalities from maritime transport costs to all modes of transport except for railway. These results play a complementary role in the related literature by providing an econometric determination of the importance of transportation costs in transportation mode selection decisions. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 134-153 Issue: 2 Volume: 8 Year: 2020 Keywords: transport costs; asymmetric causality; mode selection; Turkey. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=108202 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:8:y:2020:i:2:p:134-153 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Turgay Battal Author-X-Name-First: Turgay Author-X-Name-Last: Battal Title: Understanding the logistics centre location decision: what are the main decision criteria and evaluation methods? Abstract: A logistics centre is the specific area where commercial operators carry out all activities dedicated to transport, logistics, and goods distribution - both for national and international transit. Selecting suitable logistics centre location is very important for obtaining optimal solutions for a country's logistics infrastructure. This may involve many various decision criteria to decide where each logistics centre should be established. Therefore, valid criteria should be identified and a proper methodology implemented. Given the importance of the topic, this study conducted a systematic literature survey to classify relevant articles. The systematic literature review was completed in two stages. First, the main decision criteria are considered in the evaluation process; second, the most common evaluation methods for the logistics centre location decision are examined. Last, the discussion is performed whether logistics centre location problem is still relevant. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 154-192 Issue: 2 Volume: 8 Year: 2020 Keywords: systematic literature review; logistics centres; decision-making criteria; research techniques. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=108210 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:8:y:2020:i:2:p:154-192 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Taeho Park Author-X-Name-First: Taeho Author-X-Name-Last: Park Author-Name: Tianqin Shi Author-X-Name-First: Tianqin Author-X-Name-Last: Shi Author-Name: Ming Zhou Author-X-Name-First: Ming Author-X-Name-Last: Zhou Author-Name: Shu Zhou Author-X-Name-First: Shu Author-X-Name-Last: Zhou Title: Applications of open innovation to the supply chain system in the SMEs Abstract: The close-knitted structure of a supply chain seems to leave no room for the word 'open'. Closeness builds trust, enables information sharing, benefits transportation and more. Somehow, openness started to benefit supply chain management recently, through a trend called 'open innovation'. Based on gathered anecdotes and our interviews of industry professionals, we attempted to present a more complete picture of open innovation in supply chain management, including its potential benefits, major concerns, adoption hurdles, and future solutions. Our findings identified current perceptions of supply chain practitioners on open innovation and major hurdles and difficulties of implementing open innovation in supply chain functions other than just product development. Our research contributed to the current literature of open innovation by updating its implementation status, identifying adoption and implementation issues, and proposing strategic considerations within the context of supply chain management. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 91-109 Issue: 2 Volume: 8 Year: 2020 Keywords: open innovation; supply chain management; small and medium-sized enterprises. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=108230 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:8:y:2020:i:2:p:91-109 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ying Liao Author-X-Name-First: Ying Author-X-Name-Last: Liao Author-Name: Christopher S. Kwaramba Author-X-Name-First: Christopher S. Author-X-Name-Last: Kwaramba Author-Name: John F. Kros Author-X-Name-First: John F. Author-X-Name-Last: Kros Title: Supply chain traceability: an institutional theory perspective Abstract: Initially employed as a tool for detecting food contamination issues, traceability within the supply chain has had a long history of research. However, the view that supply chain traceability is a strategic management tool within other industries has not been fully researched. To address this research gap, this study examines the implementation of traceability through an institution theoretical lens. The research model consists of four important implementation elements of traceability: top management support (TMS), internal non-conforming process (INP), traceability information management (TIM) and supplier traceability management (STM). The model is tested with 238 responses obtained from a variety of industries using the online survey. Results of the study suggest that TMS is critical for a firm to develop an effective traceability system across supply chain. The influential pressures from organisation ownership and regulatory oversight are found to affect how implementation of traceability actually differs amongst firms. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 193-223 Issue: 3 Volume: 8 Year: 2020 Keywords: supply chain traceability; institutional theory; organisation ownership; regulation. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=109609 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:8:y:2020:i:3:p:193-223 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Yuan Wang Author-X-Name-First: Yuan Author-X-Name-Last: Wang Title: Extend sustainable new product development to suppliers: cases from the US computer and electronic industry Abstract: Since the Brundtland Commission presented the concept of sustainable development in 1987 (WCED, 1987), sustainability has drawn greater attention from both academic researchers and business managers. This study evaluates the association between supplier involvement (SI) and the sustainable new product development (SNPD) process. Literature indicating equivocal results of supplier involvement in the conventional new product development projects and the study of involving suppliers in sustainable new product development has been lacking. Cases from the US computer and electronic industry have been collected and utilised to identify motivations, enablers, barriers, and performance evaluation of sustainable new product development, as well as supplier selection criteria, timing and extent of supplier involvement, and supplier contributions/challenges. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 224-242 Issue: 3 Volume: 8 Year: 2020 Keywords: sustainable new product development; SNPD; supplier involvement; case study. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=109610 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:8:y:2020:i:3:p:224-242 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ankit Dixit Author-X-Name-First: Ankit Author-X-Name-Last: Dixit Author-Name: Bhavin Shah Author-X-Name-First: Bhavin Author-X-Name-Last: Shah Author-Name: Vandana Sonwaney Author-X-Name-First: Vandana Author-X-Name-Last: Sonwaney Title: Picking improvement of an FMCG warehouse: a lean perspective Abstract: The study has been conducted at a third-party logistics service provider (LSP) consisting of FMCG product families. The picking issue is solved by designing an optimal storage layout using a blend of ABC-FSN categorisation and assessing leanness by identifying non-value added (NVA) activities to reduce the picking wastage. Proposed model is implemented using excel and aided with Routifik tool that classifies retailers. The proposed assignment framework found to have increased picking productivity and reduced error detection. The results of the study are functional and deployable in similar practicing warehouses. Unlike common inventory classification techniques, this study provides strong insights that shall help managers to design layout with efficient flow, especially in the FMCG domain. Mapping of picking performance measures with wastage and its assessment is the uniqueness of this study which can be extended for other warehouses in future. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 243-271 Issue: 3 Volume: 8 Year: 2020 Keywords: picking productivity; ABC-FSN categorisation; lean warehousing; layout design; storage assignment policy. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=109613 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:8:y:2020:i:3:p:243-271 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Nishant Agrawal Author-X-Name-First: Nishant Author-X-Name-Last: Agrawal Author-Name: Sameer Pingle Author-X-Name-First: Sameer Author-X-Name-Last: Pingle Title: Mitigate supply chain vulnerability to build supply chain resilience using organisational analytical capability: a theoretical framework Abstract: In today's dynamic market, various man-made crises, environmental risk, and macro economy factors make more supply chain vulnerable, and it has been observed that the company faced numerous challenges to overcome that disruption. Supply chain vulnerability (SCV) seems to be more frequently occur with dangerous consequences. The purpose of the present study is to build a resilient supply chain that mitigates SCV. The relationship between organisational, analytical capability, supply chain resilience (SCR), and SCV have been identified and proposed conceptual model. This model helps supply chain managers to improve capabilities to bounce back from risk and improve performance. This is the first study that proposed the moderating role of organisational, analytical capability between vulnerability and resilience. The present study also emphasis on theoretical as well as managerial implications. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 272-284 Issue: 3 Volume: 8 Year: 2020 Keywords: supply chain resilience; SCR; supply chain vulnerability; SCV; supply chain performance; SCP; organisational analytical capability; dynamic capability; resource-based view; RBV. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=109616 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:8:y:2020:i:3:p:272-284