Blockchain technology, popularized by Bitcoin cryptocurrency, is characterized as an open-source, decentralized, distributed database for storing transaction information. Rather than relying on centralized intermediaries (e.g., banks) this technology allows two parties to transact directly using duplicate, linked ledgers called blockchains. This makes transactions considerably more transparent those provided systems. As a result, are executed without explicit trust [of third party], but the...

Purpose This paper aims to review logistics and supply chain management topics where theories have been applied better understand the (SCM) discipline identity. The purpose is threefold: identify research in one or more examined; provide commentary on that various SCM topics; reference material direction for future research. Design/methodology/approach structured literature (SLR) examines papers from 1991 2015 published eight leading academic journals. Papers data set are grouped by topic...

In early 2020, COVID-19 infected people throughout the world and brought commerce to a standstill. Many believe that governments global businesses were not as prepared they should have been. While academics occasionally predicted economic problems could result from pandemics, until there had been scant research addresses supply chain management issues during pandemics. Eighty-four percent of all pandemic was published in first ten months 2020. Since now finds itself operating chains response...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the mediators that occupy gap between information processing theory and supply chain agility. In today’s Mach speed business environment, managers often install new technology expect an agile when they press<Enter>. This study reveals naivety such approach, which has allowed be governed by old processes. Design/methodology/approach work takes a qualitative approach dynamic conditions surrounding its connection agility through...

This paper initiates an exploratory investigation with the aim of providing a better understanding applicability several commercial logistics processes to humanitarian logistics. The begins background information, including literature and then summarizes current government agencies' nongovernmental organizations' policies. Stakeholder theory is used explore motivations organizations participate in operations. Next, adequacy emergency management policy evaluated four frameworks are analyzed...

Abstract This systematic literature review focuses on theory‐driven research in logistics and supply chain management (LSCM), giving particular attention to the originating disciplines of theories used. It is important understand origin theory how it has evolved within LSCM discipline, because learning past helps scholars present presage future. To fulfill that objective, this catalogs have been used also begins identify how, when, why borrowed adapted for research. The major results include...

Regulation and competition create increasing pressure on port logistics. This paper analyzes the influence of information technology solutions during implementation new mandatory constraints in operations, specifically 2014 mandate by International Maritime Organization container Verified Gross Mass (VGM) to enhance maritime safety operations. research takes a multi-method approach including expert interviews explore twenty-five case studies VGM implementation. Expert are transcribed...

Purpose Over the past two decades, technological advances have spurred companies to design collaborative processes. Yet most such efforts are difficult implement, with only a few resulting in sustained competitive advantages. The purpose of this paper is leverage tenets socio-technical theory examine how process may lead improved performance. Design/methodology/approach authors employ multi-method – survey and interview approach roles technical social initiatives mitigating resistors...

Abstract Easy access to equipment and low barriers entry have led an intensely competitive truckload industry in which carriers possess little power increase prices consistent with inflation. Yet, the heterogeneous performance among TL indicates that sustained success such a hypercompetitive is possible. Under strategic purity framework, this research adopts multimethod approach by first utilizing panel of financial operational data composed 828 firm-quarter observations finds relationship...

Managers in many countries are exploring innovative solutions for last mile delivery, including using delivery drones. In fact, drone is already improving logistics service countries. There are, however, unaddressed nuances when comparing drones with surface vehicles. An assumption often made that time independent of processes not typically associated drive time, such as loading. This can be acceptable alternate types vehicles, but vehicles To address this issue, empirical store-to-consumer...

Abstract The COVID‐19 pandemic has been unusually disruptive for the world economy, with retail sales dropping by record amounts and unemployment escalating rapidly. As crisis response continues to unfold, editors of Transportation Journal observe that virus presented additional nuances supply chain disruption, academicians should explore them. Theory development can enhance our understanding how is creating new unique challenges. This article examines some areas logistics have initially...

Purpose General theories have been criticized for their inability to explore the mechanics of more specific domain knowledge and understand how, when where general theory applies extends in supply chain management (SCM). Middle-range theorizing (MRT) is a potential solution this limitation. This paper aims assist researchers understanding relationship between MRT (GT) connecting research findings theory. Design/methodology/approach provides structured literature review 518 articles, from...

To remain competitive, supply chain managers must constantly improve their processes and react to ever-growing evolving customer preferences in a changing business environment. However, many companies have reached diminishing returns for of processes. Digitization has begun change product offerings these changes could be the next great source competitive advantage managers. This research uses demand integration framework examine direct digital manufacturing (DDM) applications being used...

This study takes a holistic perspective of sustainable logistics and supply chain management (SLSCM), exploring the interdependencies among sustainability, financial strength customer performance in management. Firms often struggle to understand when is improving most importantly, what it costs them terms performance. The theoretical lens wicked problem provides framework why sustainability shows mixed results. Hypotheses that investigate aggregate-level links between practices global...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand how transportation price benchmarking impacts firm performance. Design/methodology/approach In study, costs and other financial variables are examined with regression analysis. This study extends empirical research on by using current data, taking a longitudinal approach, additional methods, contingency theory approach examine performance contingent the relative size information. Findings Firms can reduce prices paid for (thereby improving...

Fictional literature has been used as a pedagogical tool to elevate student awareness and moral reasoning, ultimately helping them develop sound decision-making skills when they are confronted with ethical situations. However, the use of fiction for teaching ethics is still uncommon, leaving considerable potential advancement. This particular study develops theoretical guidelines using fictional stories content (FSECs) suitable method ethics. The FSEC include working definition 5 supporting...

Abstract Logistics theory suggests that transportation and inventory policies are jointly considered by managers because these costs have offsetting properties. For example, when is ordered less frequently, total likely to be lower due economies of scale; yet carrying higher. This research analyzes aggregate in the United States from 1960 2013, finding that, US economy as a whole, long‐term equilibrium. Furthermore, seems adjusted for changes costs; however, not costs.

Abstract Societies around the world consistently enjoy better living standards as product choices, availability, quality, and cost are continuously improved. As lifestyles improve population grows, so does amount of transportation necessary to support this lifestyle. Despite our noble quest adopt more sustainable transportation, despite countless innovations improvements, results inadequate; carbon reduction is insufficient curtail growth trajectory, much less achieve aggressive zero...

Abstract To celebrate 60 years and pay tribute to the many great authors, reviewers, editors of Transportation Journal we revisit articles that have contributed so much our discipline. In doing so, provide a systematic literature review published in journal since its inaugural issue 1961. This summarizes most cited articles, frequently primary topics interest by decade, other useful analyses. We also reviews top five from journal’s past. all, this examination archives has yielded interesting...

Abstract In 2021 business logistics costs in the United States were 8 percent of nation’s GDP. However, significant discrepancies exist between aggregated transportation and those recorded at firm level. Under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)—a standard for publicly traded companies must abide—transportation are recognized as direct expenditure on services, such when firms pay a carrier transporting freight. On other hand, expense items fuel, driver wages, leases equipment...

Successfully managing distribution is a principal role of management and often considered the greatest way to achieve competitive advantage. Two primary issues contribute importance dis...