Title: Perspective strategic alliances and resource allocation in supply chain systems through the De Novo programming approach

Authors: James K.C. Chen, Gwo-Hshiung Tzeng

Addresses: Department of Business Administration, Asia University, 500, Lioufeng Rd., Wufeng, Taichung 41354, Taiwan. ' Institute of Management of Technology, National Chiao-Tung University, 1001 Ta Hsueh Rd. Hsinchu 300, Taiwan; Department of Business and Entrepreneurial Administration, College of Management, Kainan University, No.1, Kainan Road, Luchu, Taoyuan 338, Taiwan

Abstract: Effective allocation of enterprise resources through strategic alliances is a critical sustainability issue in supply chain systems. This study uses the De Novo programming approach as a strategic alliance alternative to achieve optimal resource allocation in supply chain systems. An empirical study demonstrates trade-offs in resource allocation, compromise solution and De Novo programming with multi-criteria decision making (MCDM). This work develops an efficient resource planning model for best optimal resource allocation results in an enterprise resource portfolio. The resources optimise trade-offs with the De Novo programming approach.

Keywords: supply chains; supply chain management; SCM; multi-criteria decision making; MCDM; De Novo programming; resource allocation; strategic alliances; sustainable strategic management; sustainability; resource planning.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSSM.2009.026285

International Journal of Sustainable Strategic Management, 2009 Vol.1 No.3, pp.320 - 339

Published online: 05 Jun 2009 *

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