Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Hamed Gheibdoust Author-X-Name-First: Hamed Author-X-Name-Last: Gheibdoust Author-Name: Shahram Gilaninia Author-X-Name-First: Shahram Author-X-Name-Last: Gilaninia Author-Name: Mohammad Taleghani Author-X-Name-First: Mohammad Author-X-Name-Last: Taleghani Title: The impact of the Ukraine war on the global food supply chain security: a literature review Abstract: This study aims to review the impact of the Ukraine-Russia war on the food supply chain (FSC). This study examined the literature on Ukrainian warfare, Ukrainian agriculture, Russian agriculture, the impact of the Ukrainian war on food security, and the market share of Ukrainian and Russian agricultural products. Even many countries dependent on grain imports from Ukraine are at risk of famine, which could lead to a global food crisis. Russia's invasion of Ukraine poses dangers to the food security of grain-importing countries, and managers and policymakers in this area can reduce the risks of this war with appropriate policies. Grains play an essential role in the consumer's basket of goods; a large number of grains should be produced every year so that food security in the world is not threatened. Considering that the war in Ukraine has disrupted the FSC and threatened food security, the study in this area is significant. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 186-208 Issue: 2 Volume: 10 Year: 2023 Keywords: food supply chain; FSC; grain; food security; war; Ukraine; Russia; literature review; agriculture; global food crisis. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=132365 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:10:y:2023:i:2:p:186-208 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Saba Rudsari Author-X-Name-First: Saba Author-X-Name-Last: Rudsari Author-Name: Donovan Fuqua Author-X-Name-First: Donovan Author-X-Name-Last: Fuqua Author-Name: Victor Pimentel Author-X-Name-First: Victor Author-X-Name-Last: Pimentel Author-Name: Barry Brewer Author-X-Name-First: Barry Author-X-Name-Last: Brewer Author-Name: Phillip W. Witt Author-X-Name-First: Phillip W. Author-X-Name-Last: Witt Title: 2019's supply chain 'black swan': resilience model under a low-frequency, high-impact and global disruption Abstract: In today's intricate and interconnected business environment, supply chains encounter numerous disruptive events, either natural disasters or man-made crises, that negatively affect their performance. In early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic imposed severe supply chain disruptions worldwide. It shook the way the global supply chain worked, reminding the necessity for awareness of the supply chain vulnerability, the shortcomings of the traditional risk-management approaches, and the need for transforming the traditional supply chain risk (SCR) management models. Accordingly, it is necessary for the organisation to assess its supply chain's vulnerability and restructure its resilience to properly anticipate, adapt, respond to, recover, and learn from a low-frequency, high-impact, extended and global disruption. In this study, we contribute to the supply chain risk management (SCRM) and resilience literature by synthesising previous studies on supply chain resilience (SCRE) and incorporating the dynamic role of the current pandemic, proposing a modified SCRE model. Moreover, we provide practical strategies to enhance SCRE by applying descriptive analytic techniques to 2019 and 2020 shipment data from a major food manufacturer in the Midwestern USA. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 237-258 Issue: 3 Volume: 10 Year: 2023 Keywords: supply chain; resilience models; control chart methodologies. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=135450 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:10:y:2023:i:3:p:237-258 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Fatima Zahra Bendriouch Author-X-Name-First: Fatima Zahra Author-X-Name-Last: Bendriouch Author-Name: Sara Dassouli Author-X-Name-First: Sara Author-X-Name-Last: Dassouli Author-Name: Harit Satt Author-X-Name-First: Harit Author-X-Name-Last: Satt Author-Name: Mohammed Amine Almechatt Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed Amine Author-X-Name-Last: Almechatt Author-Name: Sara Katona Author-X-Name-First: Sara Author-X-Name-Last: Katona Title: Service recovery: the moderating role of customer loyalty in the context of Moroccan retail banking Abstract: To study the impact that each of service quality and service recovery have on both customer satisfaction and customer loyalty in the retail banking system of a developing country. Research on the impact of service recovery on customer loyalty exists within customer recovery literature. In banking, we found no specific research addressing the function of service recovery as a moderator of the relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction, on the one hand and customer loyalty on the other. The validity of our measurement and structural model is confirmed by the findings of our statistical analyses. Our findings suggest that there is a significant link between service quality, customer satisfaction, and customer loyalty. Bank managers should be aware that they need to invest greatly in the recovery service procedures in order to increase customer loyalty and satisfaction despite the customer experiencing a service default. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 209-236 Issue: 3 Volume: 10 Year: 2023 Keywords: service recovery; service quality; customer satisfaction; customer loyalty; moderating role; retail banking. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=135451 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:10:y:2023:i:3:p:209-236 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Imad Jabbouri Author-X-Name-First: Imad Author-X-Name-Last: Jabbouri Author-Name: Yassine Benrqya Author-X-Name-First: Yassine Author-X-Name-Last: Benrqya Author-Name: Ali Chekrad Author-X-Name-First: Ali Author-X-Name-Last: Chekrad Title: Uncovering the hidden benefits of cross-docking: an empirical analysis of its financial impact for European grocery retailers Abstract: This paper aims to assess the financial implications of adopting the cross-docking strategy by European grocery retailers. It examines how cross-docking affects firms' profitability, liquidity, and operating efficiency. Through t-tests, it compares key performance indicators (KPIs) between adopters and non-adopters. Regression analysis explores if adopters' size influences outcomes. Contrary to expectations, except for inventory efficiency, results indicate no significant financial improvement from cross-docking. On average, this strategy does not notably enhance adopters' profitability and liquidity. Despite extensive research on cross-docking's benefits, prior studies lack a comprehensive analysis of its financial impact. The study evaluates cross-docking's alignment with shareholder theory, its theoretical advantages, and its applicability in grocery retail. Notably, it's the first to delve into cross-docking's financial effects on adopters. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 259-273 Issue: 3 Volume: 10 Year: 2023 Keywords: cross-docking; traditional warehousing; grocery retailers; financial performance; liquidity structure; profitability structure; operating efficiency structure. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=135456 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:10:y:2023:i:3:p:259-273 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Tom Morgan Author-X-Name-First: Tom Author-X-Name-Last: Morgan Author-Name: Richard Tarpey Author-X-Name-First: Richard Author-X-Name-Last: Tarpey Author-Name: J. Ricky Fergurson Author-X-Name-First: J. Ricky Author-X-Name-Last: Fergurson Title: Antecedents to logistic clustering Abstract: This research aims to increase the exploration of the phenomena of logistic clustering. Purposeful clustering of firms into areas of dense logistical activity is an emerging business phenomenon. Paradoxically, logistical activity collapses into localised centres as trade expands. Drawing on sparse research in this area, we see logistic clustering as networks of businesses connected by logistics activity. Firms relocating into logistics clusters are witness to benefits associated with productivity, innovation, and market reach while mitigating challenges associated with strict relationship governance. This study builds on prior research to derive an analytical decision framework for site selection incentives. Mechanisms driving firm relocation decisions are a critical factor in the success and sustainment of each logistical cluster. The proposed framework provides a nascent viewpoint on why firms find logistics clusters advantageous. Practical implications of this framework could be of great importance to firms seeking to derive competitive advantages in site selection decisions. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 274-288 Issue: 3 Volume: 10 Year: 2023 Keywords: logistics clusters; decision-tree analysis; supply chain; antecedents; strategy; competitive advantage; governance; coopetition. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=135461 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:10:y:2023:i:3:p:274-288 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ismail Abushaikha Author-X-Name-First: Ismail Author-X-Name-Last: Abushaikha Author-Name: Jamal Alnsour Author-X-Name-First: Jamal Author-X-Name-Last: Alnsour Author-Name: Luay Jum'a Author-X-Name-First: Luay Author-X-Name-Last: Jum'a Author-Name: Adel Abubaker Author-X-Name-First: Adel Author-X-Name-Last: Abubaker Title: Understanding urban logistics clusters: a qualitative study Abstract: This study contributes to the developing body of research in the field of urban logistics by exploring the maturity of urban logistics clusters in Jordan. The study is based on qualitative methods using observational evidence and 31 semi-structured interviews conducted with firms residing in urban logistics clusters. The findings suggest that urban planning is an integral component of developing logistics clusters and leveraging the logistics sector's competitiveness. In addition, the results reveal that urban logistics clusters in Jordan are underdeveloped and that there are huge challenges in terms of government responsibilities, transport, infrastructure, and human resource development. Facing such challenges requires higher integration among urban and regional administrations, logistics associations, and other stakeholders, which should lead to improved quality of clusters' infrastructure and services. Therefore, setting a comprehensive urban strategy of logistics clusters is essential at this stage of development. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 289-305 Issue: 3 Volume: 10 Year: 2023 Keywords: urban logistics clusters; urban planning; urban manufacturing; collaborative clusters. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=135462 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:10:y:2023:i:3:p:289-305 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Madhu Arora Author-X-Name-First: Madhu Author-X-Name-Last: Arora Author-Name: Rupesh Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Rupesh Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Author-Name: T. Bangar Raju Author-X-Name-First: T. Bangar Author-X-Name-Last: Raju Title: Identification of issues in the cold chain of Indian frozen food Abstract: Owing to various challenges present in the entire frozen food cold chain, a necessity arises to study the cold chain of frozen food in India. The exploratory study encompasses of an exhaustive review of existing literature and attempts to explicate the issues influencing the frozen food cold chain in India along with strategies suggested for tackling those issues. A conceptual model depicting the relation between the issues and cold chain performance has been proposed. The study found that cold chain infrastructure, traceability, sustainability, awareness and handling practices, safety and quality, responsiveness, and integration are the issues existing in the cold chain for frozen food products. Tackling the identified issues and challenges will benefit various stakeholders of the cold chain like the farmers, logistics service providers, cold storage service providers, packaging units, government, and processing units to know present status and issues for enhanced cold chain management of frozen food products. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 1-22 Issue: 1 Volume: 10 Year: 2023 Keywords: frozen food; cold chain; integration; sustainability; traceability; responsiveness; cold chain awareness; safety; quality. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=130236 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:10:y:2023:i:1:p:1-22 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ravindra Ojha Author-X-Name-First: Ravindra Author-X-Name-Last: Ojha Title: A case of fresh fruits and vegetables supply chain performance improvement: a system dynamics modelling and analysis Abstract: Growth of agricultural food industry is critical to economy as it delivers the basic physiological necessity to human beings - food. Therefore, efficiency and effectiveness of fruits and vegetables supply chain (FVSC) has always attracted prominence. Motivation to this paper has been the live case of a food packaging industry - <i>FoodFund</i> located in London, Canada, which connects farmers to end-consumers through supply of fresh produce. Responsiveness, convenience, flexibility, affordability, product-freshness and sustainability in ecosystem are their six business pillars. In order to understand the key operational drivers and their inherent dynamics in FVSC, the author has applied value stream mapping (VSM) and system dynamics (SD) methodologies. The behavioural implications of the key drivers in FVSC were analysed using six SD based simulation scenarios. The dynamics amongst the four policy-drivers: fresh-produce procurement lead-time, packaging-velocity, finish-packed order dispatch-rate and transportation time to consumer, have provided useful insights for enhancing business growth and reducing variability in FVSC to the stakeholders. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 23-41 Issue: 1 Volume: 10 Year: 2023 Keywords: fruits and vegetables supply chain; FVSC; system dynamics; value stream mapping; VSM; causal loop diagram; CLD; stock and flow diagram; SFD. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=130237 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:10:y:2023:i:1:p:23-41 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Md Salahuddin Ayuby Author-X-Name-First: Md Salahuddin Author-X-Name-Last: Ayuby Author-Name: Arsalan Paleshi Author-X-Name-First: Arsalan Author-X-Name-Last: Paleshi Title: Selection of delivery and distribution mode through analytical hierarchy process Abstract: The goods flow strategy from suppliers to stores is a critical element in determining the success of a retailer in the highly digitalised market. There are multiple strategies for supplying goods from suppliers to stores. Different factors play important roles in the decision-making process. Each strategy has its own set of benefits and drawbacks in a specific business context. In this paper, we have compared five different strategies, and propose the right delivery and distribution mode for a home furnishing retailer, considering important factors such as customer satisfaction and cost. We have used the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) to determine which delivery and distribution mode should be selected. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 42-63 Issue: 1 Volume: 10 Year: 2023 Keywords: delivery mode; distribution mode; analytical hierarchy process; AHP; direct delivery; logistics; availability; supply chain; centralised distribution. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=130238 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:10:y:2023:i:1:p:42-63 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Libo Sun Author-X-Name-First: Libo Author-X-Name-Last: Sun Author-Name: Xiaohui Xu Author-X-Name-First: Xiaohui Author-X-Name-Last: Xu Title: Price variabilities across supply chains: a study based on US industry census data Abstract: The bullwhip effect (BWE) predicts that the demand variabilities in the upstream supply chain are larger than those in the downstream operations. Many researchers have examined BWE behaviour and operational causes and countermeasures either via theoretical, experimental, or empirical studies. However, recent game theory modelling research indicates under certain conditions, a reverse bullwhip effect (RBE) in pricing may exist at some segments of a supply chain. Our research utilises the US industry level price data to examine if a sector amplifies or dampens the price variances, identifying the existence of BWE or RBE in each sector. We further characterise the major US domestic supply chains pricing variability pattern by using the simple price smoothing ratio and price trend smoothing ratio. Our empirical study enhances the theory of the BWE and reverses BWE by addressing the price volatilities along the supply chain based on a comprehensive dataset. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 64-90 Issue: 1 Volume: 10 Year: 2023 Keywords: bullwhip effect; BWE; reverse bullwhip effect; RBE; price variabilities; price smoothing; empirical study; USA. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=130247 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:10:y:2023:i:1:p:64-90 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Hapsatou Author-X-Name-First: Author-X-Name-Last: Hapsatou Author-Name: Hans-Dietrich Haasis Author-X-Name-First: Hans-Dietrich Author-X-Name-Last: Haasis Author-Name: Victor Tsapi Author-X-Name-First: Victor Author-X-Name-Last: Tsapi Title: Supply chain digitalisation of retail in Africa's Sub-Saharan countries: case of Cameroon Abstract: This paper aims to analyse and evaluate digitalisation in the supply chains of retail companies in Cameroon. To conduct the research, a case study of six retail companies is used to identify the digital tools used within the supply chain, as a methodological approach. As a result, the paper identifies the level of digitalisation of retail supply chains in Cameroon, which impacts the supply chain performance. Indeed, many retail companies have been successful due to the level of digitalisation (i.e., the degree of use of digital technologies) of their supply chains. Furthermore, the paper highlights the main challenges, some cultural and others infrastructural, slowing down the digitalisation process in the Cameroonian context. This paper contributes to research carried out in the field of supply chain digitalisation. In the literature, no study has yet been carried out in the Cameroonian context, in contrast to the numerous publications dealing with developed countries. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 91-108 Issue: 1 Volume: 10 Year: 2023 Keywords: digital supply chain; retail supply chain; digitalisation in retail; information flow; information flow management. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=130249 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:10:y:2023:i:1:p:91-108 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mohd Ziyauddin Khan Author-X-Name-First: Mohd Ziyauddin Author-X-Name-Last: Khan Title: A study of logistics service quality dimensions impacting customer satisfaction in instant food delivery: the Indian perspective Abstract: Logistics service quality (LSQ) has paramount importance in the case of instant delivery systems. The purpose of this study is to empirically evaluate the impact of LSQ factors (personnel contact quality, ordering procedures, timeliness, and order discrepancy handling) on perceived customer satisfaction in the context of an emerging business scenario, i.e., instant online food delivery. To study these relationships, various hypotheses are formulated, a causal model is developed, and primary data is collected from 226 Indian consumers. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and path analysis using structural equation modelling (SEM) have been performed to test the hypotheses. The findings indicate that timeliness is the most significant antecedent of customer satisfaction, followed by the ordering procedures and order discrepancy handling; however, the personnel contact quality dimension is not substantial in such a kind of phenomenon. Moreover, this study provides important insights for scholars and practitioners in the concerned field. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 109-123 Issue: 2 Volume: 10 Year: 2023 Keywords: logistics service quality; LSQ; instant food delivery; customer satisfaction; confirmatory factor analysis; CFA; structural equation modelling; SEM; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=132332 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:10:y:2023:i:2:p:109-123 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mohit Rishi Author-X-Name-First: Mohit Author-X-Name-Last: Rishi Author-Name: Prasoom Dwivedi Author-X-Name-First: Prasoom Author-X-Name-Last: Dwivedi Author-Name: Rupesh Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Rupesh Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Title: Merger and acquisition - barrier prioritisation in Indian airline industry using AHP and FAHP technique Abstract: Merger and acquisition (M&A) strategy is pursued by many airlines across continents to come out of financial crises and gain a competitive advantage in an unfamiliar market. Despite following this tactic, several airlines have failed. Thus, establishing the need to identify the barriers that hinder the M&A process and prioritise them. The analytical hierarchical process (AHP) and fuzzy analytical hierarchical (FAHP) methods are, used to ascertain challenges associated with the Indian commercial airline industry, thereby creating solid ground to develop strategies to counter the barriers effectively and efficiently. The findings reveal that information system design and integration deficiencies rank first among a total of eight identified barriers. The study is a combination of a theoretical and real-world context, attempting to facilitate knowledge building by collaborating with industry experts. Hence, the airline's management can take preventive steps before going ahead with the merger and acquisition policy. Since the study is conducted in the backdrop of a fuzzy environment, the overall robustness of the method is proven by executing sensitivity analysis. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 145-164 Issue: 2 Volume: 10 Year: 2023 Keywords: Indian airline industry; merger and acquisition; M&A; multi-criteria decision making; analytical hierarchical process; AHP; fuzzy analytical hierarchical; FAHP. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=132339 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:10:y:2023:i:2:p:145-164 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: J. Brian Atwater Author-X-Name-First: J. Brian Author-X-Name-Last: Atwater Author-Name: Paul H. Pittman Author-X-Name-First: Paul H. Author-X-Name-Last: Pittman Author-Name: Linda Christiansen Author-X-Name-First: Linda Author-X-Name-Last: Christiansen Title: Toward understanding today's supply chain problems: a system thinking approach Abstract: Recent studies have concluded supply chain managers should develop a systemic understanding of their supply chains. This paper proposes the use of a systems dynamics tool called a causal loop diagram (CLD) to provide that systemic perspective. We start with a discussion of the theoretical evolution of the fields of supply chain management and system dynamics. We then show how to create a CLD, and then use the tool to draw a series of generic diagrams illustrating how supply chains have evolved and the key connections driving them today. We then demonstrate the use of a CLD by showing how the generic CLD developed in the paper can help surface key questions supply managers should ask when making strategic supply chain decisions. We conclude by identifying several other issues supply chain managers face and discuss the role CLDs can play in assisting them. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 124-144 Issue: 2 Volume: 10 Year: 2023 Keywords: systems thinking; supply chain management; causal loop diagram; CLD. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=132341 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:10:y:2023:i:2:p:124-144 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Rudrangsu Biswas Author-X-Name-First: Rudrangsu Author-X-Name-Last: Biswas Author-Name: Rupesh Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Rupesh Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Title: Variance in truck load carrying capacity impacting truck fill rate, freight cost and carbon emissions Abstract: Every day in multiple warehouses and manufacturing plants, thousands of trucks are loaded with cargo and all are focusing towards maximum or optimum utilisation of the trucks - so that it can bring direct benefit of cost competitiveness. Most of the research is focus on usage of algorithm to bring the efficiency based on certain assumption and constraint. However, this paper will emphasise on constraint like carrying capacity and variation of carrying capacity of a truck which is prerequisite to run an algorithm to maximise the vehicle utilisation. Apart from dimension and weight of the cargo this study is focusing on another component is influencing the overall transport cost, i.e., the truck carrying capacity variation. We include the weight carrying constraint with container loading problem. Vehicle weight carrying capacity has impact on freight cost, also having impact over carbon emission generated from freight trucks. Experiments are initiated through analysing the data gathered from real life cases demonstrating the usefulness of our approach. In this research work we have used an example of shipments of FMCG goods carried by trucks or containers. Journal: Int. J. of Logistics Economics and Globalisation Pages: 165-185 Issue: 2 Volume: 10 Year: 2023 Keywords: container-loading problem; transportation; cost optimisation; logistics. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=132342 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:injleg:v:10:y:2023:i:2:p:165-185