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International Journal of Advanced Operations Management

International Journal of Advanced Operations Management (IJAOM)

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  • The Role of Switching Cost in Third-Party Logistics   Order a copy of this article
    by Adnan Taha, Paul Lewis Reynolds 
    Abstract: The dynamics of logistics outsourcing relationships between partners are a crucial study area. This research investigates the power dynamics between third-party logistics (3PL) providers and customers in the UK, focusing on the impact of power on customer satisfaction, conflict, opportunism, and the influence of switching costs in business-to-business (B2B) relationships. The study employed a quantitative methodology, gathering data through a questionnaire survey. Analysis of 202 questionnaires revealed several correlations: switching costs were positively associated with non-coercive power and negatively associated with coercive power. Non-coercive power was linked to higher satisfaction, while coercive power was associated with lower satisfaction. In addition, non-coercive power was associated with reduced conflict, while coercive power increased the likelihood of conflict. Similar associations were found concerning opportunism. The exercise of coercive power, reward, and legitimate power by 3PL providers increased the possibility of opportunism, while referent and information power decreased opportunism in the relationship.
    Keywords: third-party logistics; coercive-power; non-coercive power; satisfaction; conflict; opportunism.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAOM.2025.10065330
     
  • Implementing Circular Economy Practices in Indian SMEs: Analysis of Challenges with Case Study   Order a copy of this article
    by Sandeep Kumar, Ravinder Kumar, Rakesh Kumar Phanden, Rajeev Rathi 
    Abstract: The adoption of circular economy (CE) practices in Indian SMEs is still in its early stages, despite various initiatives and policies. Research highlights the benefits of CE for sustainable business performance in emerging markets. This paper identifies challenges in CE adoption among Indian SMEs, prioritised using the Fuzzy DEMATEL approach. Sensitivity analysis confirms that the lack of legislation, the systemic nature of CE, and its interdisciplinary aspects are major challenges. Additionally, inadequate waste management, reverse logistics, and in-house technological capabilities are key effect challenges. Based on these findings, organizations can strategize to transition to circular practices. A case study on a windshield manufacturing organisation suggests that internal technology and training support CE implementation.
    Keywords: Linear economy; Circular economy; Indian Small and Medium enterprises; Industry 4.0; Case Study.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAOM.2025.10066362
     
  • Supply Chain Management and Logistics in the Arab Region: Current Status and Future Trends   Order a copy of this article
    by Darwish Yousef 
    Abstract: The primary objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of research on supply chain management and logistics (SCML) in the Arab region from 2000 to 2023. One hundred ninety-five publications of different types on SCML and related topics in the Arab region published between 2000 and 2023 were reviewed and categorised using the content analysis method. The study reveals a tendency for theory verification (55%) over theory building (7%) and for empirical research (70%) over conceptual research (30%). The visibility of publications in top SCML journals is low (5%). Research collaboration at the regional and international levels (35%) is limited; academic-professional (12%) and academic-industry (9%) research collaborations are also limited. This is the first study to provide a thorough and comprehensive overview of research on SCML in the Arab region over the past two decades. Limitations, implications and lines of future research are discussed.
    Keywords: Supply chain management; Logistics; Content analysis; Systematic Literature review; Arab countries; Arab region.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAOM.2025.10068597
     
  • An Order Level Optimal Inventory Policy for Weibull Distributed Deteriorating Items Varying with Generalised Demand, Shortages and Permissible Delay in Payments   Order a copy of this article
    by Rojalin Behera, Trailokyanath Singh, Sudhansu Sekhar Routray, Sonali Swetapadma Nayak 
    Abstract: The main purpose of this study is to formulate an optimal ordering policy for deteriorating items with shortages within the EOQ (Economic Order Quantity) framework satisfying the following characteristics: 1) inventory system deals with only one type of item; 2) demand is continuous and quadratic function of time in nature; 3) deterioration rate follows a special type of Weibull distribution function; 4) the complete backlogged shortages are allowed to occur in the proposed model; 5) grace periods in payment are permissible during the inventory cycle. The quadratic demand function justifies the demand pattern of seasonal products as well as newly launched items arriving in the market. Depending upon the positions of the grace period and the shortage time point, the model is derived into two main circumstances: Policy I: grace period is less than or equal to the shortages time point and Policy II: grace period is greater than the the shortage time point. Finally, a couple of numerical examples and sensitivity analysis of optimal solutions for illustration are provided.
    Keywords: Deteriorating items; Grace periods; Inventory; Shortages; Time-dependent quadratic demand pattern; Two-parameter Weibull density function.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJAOM.2025.10068842
     

 

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