International Journal of Business Process Integration and Management (7 papers in press)

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• BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT IN IMPLEMENTATION ORDERING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN SUPPLY CHAIN COMPANY  
  by Roy Pisela, Nilo Legowo 
  Abstract: Supply chains are highly complex business process and interconnected structures essential to the success of any company. Quick service restaurants in particular need optimal supply chain performance to ensure they have the right amount of food products and other supplies to support a new product launch, deliver on a promotion or simply provide a great customer experience. The supply chain plays a major role in modern enterprises to gain a competitive advantage in today's business environment. Since the elements of supply chain have been typically separate and independent entities, the main objective of supply chain management is to develop a mechanism to prioritise goals and to coordinate activities for optimal implementation of system. Information is the most significant element of coordination. Information technology can be used to help implement the participation of supply chain elements in the supply chain system. These critical business challenges are driving the need to focus on creating strong business process management in supply chain solution through implementation ordering management system information.
  Keywords: supply chain; quick service restaurant; ordering management system; business process management; business process.
  
  
• Cost minimisation in the logistics of a poultry supply chain company  
  by Gabriel Garcia Colling, Tobias Leonardo Kunrath, Gabriel Motta Luft, Maria I. W. M. Morandi, Fabio Sartori Piran 
  Abstract: This study aims to provide an optimal solution for allocating breeder eggs and broiler chicks, focusing on minimizing transportation costs. The study addresses a relevant gap in the literature, as few studies examine the transportation of eggs and chicks using linear programming (LP). A case-based quantitative modeling approach was adopted. Based on real data from 36 production units of a multinational poultry company operating in Brazil, a consistent linear programming model was developed. The model enables the simulation of different scenarios for logistics cost minimization. The results indicate a 4% reduction in transportation costs, which translates to an annual savings of R$711,844. Sensitivity analysis identified areas for improvement, and informed prioritization of cost reduction strategies and potential renegotiations with suppliers. Given the limited use of LP in poultry farming, the proposed approach contributes to academic research and the operational efficiency of the company under study.
  Keywords: operations research; linear programming; poultry supply chain; poultry farming.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJBPIM.2025.10076509
   
  
• Economic and financial feasibility analysis combined with Monte Carlo simulation for the installation of a bagasse dryer in a juice industry  
  by Alan Lorenz, Aline Pontes Hübner, Leandro Gauss, Daniel Pacheco Lacerda 
  Abstract: Brazil, one of the worlds largest food producers, excels in fruit farming, particularly in orange juice production, which produces a significant amount of waste, known as bagasse. While several studies explore ways to use this waste, most focus on technical aspects and overlook economic analyses. This study examines the economic feasibility and financial risk of installing a pomace dryer. The analysis used net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and payback, combined with Monte Carlo simulation, applied to an orange juice producer in southern Brazil. Results show feasibility depends on scale: from 50,000 tons, with a 16% IRR and positive NPV. The study contributes theoretically by addressing investment decisions under uncertainty; scientifically, by combining deterministic and probabilistic methods; managerially, by supporting agro-industrial investment planning; and politically, by informing policies on energy efficiency and waste reuse. Limitations include fixed market assumptions and analysis of a single technology and case.
  Keywords: juice industry; waste; pomace; pomace dryer; economic feasibility.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJBPIM.2025.10076604
   
  
• Job crafting and guanxi networks: sustaining organisational commitment among non-tenured faculty in Chinese double first-class universities  
  by L.I.N. Xingyu, Aida Hanim A. Hamid, Yi Li 
  Abstract: Amid increasing employment precarity within Chinas double first-class universities, understanding how non-tenured faculty sustain organisational commitment addresses a critical challenge. This study posits that these academics strategically leverage job crafting and guanxi-based relational capital to navigate institutional constraints. Using a mixed-methods approach quantitative data from 412 faculty and in-depth interviews with 35 educators we examine the mechanisms underlying their commitment. The findings highlight the pivotal mediating role of guanxi networks: they transform proactive behaviours into sustained organisational attachment by facilitating resource access, relational negotiation, and cultural loyalty. This relational mediation not only sustains faculty engagement but also reveals a culturally embedded resilience mechanism that counters prevailing narratives of academic precarity as passivity. By emphasising the strategic use of informal social capital, the study advances theoretical understanding of organisational commitment in a Chinese context and offers practical insights for supporting precarious academics through culturally sensitive management strategies. We argue that in hierarchical, relationship-oriented cultures, informal relational resources function as a vital organisational asset, enabling resilience where formal structures create precarity.
  Keywords: organisational commitment; job crafting; guanxi; relational capital; precarious employment; Chinese higher education; cultural resilience.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJBPIM.2025.10076809
   
  
• Systematic review of sports news framing: methodologies, trends, and future directions  
  by Pengpeng Xie, Shahrul Nazmi Sannusi, Suet Nie KHO 
  Abstract: The framing of sports news shapes public understanding of sports events and related social and cultural dynamics. Drawing on news framing theory, this study conducts a systematic literature review of sports news framing. A total of 44 articles from the Web of Science database were analysed using content analysis, supported by CiteSpace and Covidence. The findings show that since 2010, research in this field has expanded steadily, with citations increasing annually. North America and Europe contribute the majority of publications. Major research themes include gender framing, racial framing, athletes' physical and mental health, and mega sporting events such as the Olympic Games. Content analysis remains the dominant method, followed by thematic, discourse, and experimental approaches. Recent trends highlight growing attention to cross-cultural comparisons, social media framing, and mixed research methodologies. Despite these advances, emerging as such as e-sports and VR sports remain underexplored.
  Keywords: framing theory; sports journalism; systematic literature review; business process.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJBPIM.2026.10077051
   
  
• Mapping sustainable growth: the synergy of international entrepreneurial orientation and the internationalisation process model  
  by S. M. Feroj Mahmood, Arifur Rahman Khan 
  Abstract: This study explores the link between international entrepreneurial orientation (IEO) and sustainable entrepreneurship internationalization (SEI), viewed through the lens of business process integration and management (BPIM). Using the Uppsala model as a framework, it investigates how sustainability-focused strategic approaches are put into practice through integrated business processes and dynamic capabilities. The research demonstrates how integrating sustainability into key internationalization activities, such as market entry, supply chain management, and stakeholder engagement, influences performance at various stages. It identifies dynamic capabilities as critical drivers of process change and success, emphasizing the importance of triggers in guiding sustainable internationalization. By examining the interaction between IEO, sustainability, and internationalization from a process-oriented perspective, the study offers both theoretical and practical insights, deepening understanding of the internationalization process as a managed, integrated system fuelled by sustainability.
  Keywords: international entrepreneurial orientation; sustainable entrepreneurial internationalization; internationalization process model; triggers; dynamic capabilities.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJBPIM.2025.10077054
   
  
• Challenges faced by SMEs in Indonesia: the importance of collaborative networks and innovation  
  by Dekeng Setyo Budiarto, Eca Fitri Anna, Aprilia Wahyuni 
  Abstract: The role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in driving economic growth in developing countries is highly significant, given that the majority of businesses operate in this sector. The strategic role of SMEs causes challenges. Hence, there is a need to endure, compete, and maintain stable performance. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effect of collaborative networks on innovation development, with the intention of enhancing market performance and sustainability. Questionnaires were administered to 180 SME owners engaged in e-commerce using a quantitative approach. Consequently, the scope of previous explorations was expanded to include SMEs across Indonesia. The results showed that innovation played a strategic role in enhancing sustainability and significantly affected market performance. In addition, the study provided empirically grounded insights into the extent of market performance achievable by SMEs and the degree to which they can innovate by examining the effects of collaborative networks.
  Keywords: collaborative networks; innovation; market performance; sustainability; small and medium enterprises; SMEs; Indonesia.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJBPIM.2026.10077217