Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present an approach effective supply chain management by understanding the dynamics between various enablers agile chain. Today’s business environment characterized as a highly competitive, dynamic and volatile market. Agile seen winning strategy be adopted manufacturers bracing themselves for dramatic performance enhancements become national international leaders. Design/methodology/approach Using interpretive structural modeling research presents...

Purpose This study develops an integrated approach combining data envelopment analysis (DEA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) for estimating the working capital management (WCM) efficiency evaluating effects of diverse exogenous variables on WCM firms' performance. Design/methodology/approach DEA is applied deriving 212 Indian manufacturing firms over a period from 2008 to 2019. Also, effect human (HC), (SC), cost external financing (CEF), interest coverage (IC), leverage (LEV), net...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to empirically investigate the relationship between working capital management (WCM) efficiency and exogenous variables Indian manufacturing sector along with its sub-industries that are involved in export activities. Design/methodology/approach Panel regression (fixed effects) was used on a sample 563 firms activities, covering time period from 2008 2018. Findings Industry-wise results showed significant relation leverage, net fixed asset ratio,...

With an increase in supply chain disruptions, managing vulnerability has become a key factor to build resilient chains. Although and associated factors are mostly studied individually or with selected groups, the literature lacks comprehensive systematic studies. The current study aims identify segregate for manufacturing enterprises based on causal–effect relationships that exist between them. identified from extant review. Its applicability Indian is discussed experts drawn industry...

The Bayesian network based probability model is very new to the field of business management. Its use for risk assessment predict supply chain disruption and their consequences on goals limited. purpose this research, develop a tool assess determine exposure faced by chain. In global economy with ever-growing competition firms are facing uncertain disruptions in chains that further dent brand value. proposed probabilistic updates itself light evidences calculates marginal probabilities all...

Purpose – Selection of logistics service provider (LSP) (also known as Third-party (3PL) is a critical decision, because affects top and bottom line well. Companies consider cost driver at the time LSP selection many important decision criteria’s are left out. 3PL multi-criteria decision-making process. The purpose this paper to develop an integrated approach, combining quality function deployment (QFD), Taguchi loss (TLF) select optimal 3PL. Design/methodology/approach Multiple criteria...

Purpose This study aims to understand the significant issues in downstream supply chain of agricultural commodities and find out improved strategy. Design/methodology/approach A value analysis on a is performed all ground-level related information asymmetry material losses. The maps processes, actors, activities, product flow, volume technology adoption share. by doing qualitative survey using semi-structured questionnaire face-to-face interviews with 120 farmers, six aggregators, traders...

Purpose – Globalization and outsourcing have rendered Indian automotive companies more vulnerable to supply chain (SC) risks. Consequently, adopt different risk management (SCRM) strategies mitigate SC The purpose of this paper is explore SCRM in automobile industry classify firms based on dimensions. Design/methodology/approach A survey instrument dimensions was designed data were collected from 79 firms. Principle component analysis (PCA) performed the derive factors underlying Further,...

The era we live in today is full of uncertainty and varying customer demand. Firms are managing various difficulties including consistent change, shorter item life cycles, assorted client necessities expanded vulnerability interest. purpose this paper to put forth the dimensions along which a firm can improve its performance enhance sustainability through supply chain agility. Supply agility key component all successful firms today, be it services or manufacturing sector. It believed that an...

In anaphylactic shock (AS), the relative effects of autacoids including histamine, prostaglandins, and leukotrienes on causing cardiovascular collapse extent to which receptor blocking agents pathway inhibitors may prevent this are not clear. a ragweed model anaphylaxis, we examined whether pretreatment with H1, H2, H3 blockers, cyclooxygenase leukotriene was useful in preventing depression left ventricular (LV) contractility known occur model. The dose allergen varied produce similar...

Risks are unavoidable in almost every construction project whether it is building projects, civil works, or any other type of projects. Risk inherent all human endeavors, including activities, and the risk factors involved diverse varied. Managing risks considered as compulsory for to be successful. Thus, this study aims identify classify types risks, evaluate level finally, methods available reduce mitigate risks. This also demonstrates a quantitative approach Construction Management...

In modern times, competition has shifted from companies to supply chains and risk management become one of the greatest challenge for chain managers. Risks affect performance hence assessment needs more attention. For this reason, paper presents a general risks taxonomy it gathers together, specifically affecting an automotive chain. Further, authors use analytic hierarchy process (AHP) methodology analyse factors. It is hoped, that analysis will help managers, vendors, consultants auditors...

Purpose The paper develops a decision-making model for supplier selection combining quality function deployment (QFD), analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and technique order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS). efficacy of the was demonstrated applying it lithium ion batteries. Design/methodology/approach proposed methodology involved identifying customer requirements batteries translating them requisite technical characteristics using QFD. Further, separate sourcing, safety...

Supply chain (SC) risk management (SCRM) is a high-level concern for SC professionals. implementation difficult task because it requires involvement of various firms across the SC. For effective SCRM implementation, managers need to know enabling factors and their relative importance. In this research, an empirical study on mitigation enablers was carried out in Indian automotive industry examine relationship between implementation. This tested using discriminant analysis. The research shows...

Purpose The internal (farmer-controlled) and external (non-farmer-controlled) factors affect crop yield. However, not a single study has identified analyzed yield predictors in India using effective predictive models. Thus, this aims to investigate how impact pearl millet Stover Design/methodology/approach Descriptive analytics artificial neural network are used the of on From descriptive analytics, 473 valid responses were collected from semi-arid zone, categorized into factors. Multi-layer...

The project success is critical to the business performance in era of fierce competition and globalization. basis for lies capabilities managing risks effectively. Innovation has always been considerably risky; however, Research Development (R&D) become even more important given today's tight schedules limited resources. Risk management be an integral part development process. purpose this research develop a model assess estimate risk exposure R&D project. A quantification based on Bayesian...

The vehicle routing problem is the most studied combinatorial optimisation problem. purpose of this study to provide an overview research date in variants. literature reviewed with a focus on three major variants problem, namely capacitated mixed depot and pickup delivery. Journal articles from academic databases, Taylor Francis, Elsevier Emerald, are selected reviewed. Ample available so restrict scope, we screened journal using above mentioned precisely, excluding those that combination...

The purpose of this paper is to develop a model understand the relationship supply chain risk sources, drivers, and mitigation strategies overall exposure firm validate empirically. An attempt has been made determine major contributors as viewed by automotive professionals in today's competitive market. This study empirically validates effects three critical constructs on exposure. limitations can be seen use perceptual data from single informants focus firms country. detailed...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the agility performance level manufacturing supply chains using Taguchi loss functions (TLFs) and design experiment (DoE). Design/methodology/approach proposed methodology used for capturing various losses appropriate TLFs aggregated calculated at different situations DoE. analysed comparing chain performance. Findings was applied three Indian auto component chains, i.e. X , Y Z . In total, 27 experiments were carried out DoE obtained results...