A5078314016- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Quality and Supply Management
- Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management
- Outsourcing and Supply Chain Management
- Business Strategy and Innovation
- Municipal Solid Waste Management
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Merger and Competition Analysis
- Environmental Sustainability in Business
- Corporate Finance and Governance
- Sentiment Analysis and Opinion Mining
- Advanced Text Analysis Techniques
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Innovation and Knowledge Management
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Urban and Freight Transport Logistics
- Genital Health and Disease
- Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
- Family Business Performance and Succession
- Global trade and economics
- Facility Location and Emergency Management
- Intellectual Property and Patents
- Wine Industry and Tourism
- Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing
Cardiff University
2013-2024
Hospital de São João
2021-2024
Polytechnic Institute of Porto
2022-2023
Universidade do Porto
2023
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
1998-2021
Hospital de Santa Maria
2016-2017
Purpose Much of the recent research on supply chain uncertainty has focused relationships between manufacturers and suppliers existing models have therefore been based this dyadic structure. The aim is to establish a model that explicitly incorporates transport operations hence logistics triad; supplier, customer carrier. Design/methodology/approach This literature‐based activity synthesises extends uncertainty. Findings paper develops new reflect nature operations. Consequently, it...
Purpose – The paper aims to develop a supply chain-driven model horizontal logistics collaboration (HLC). HLC initiatives can fail. To improve the chance of success, thorough consideration potential issues involved, such as seeking chain partners’ support, ensuring access information/data security and assessing whether an could bring improvements wide range metrics rather than reductions in distribution costs only, needs be understood before deciding proceed with initiative....
Purpose The implementation of sustainable supply chain management (SCM) calls for an acknowledgement uncertainty inherent in complex environment. Confucianist society forms social networks society, called guanxi networks, influence economic behaviours and business practices the workplace. purpose this study is to explore how these SCM. In doing so, aims critically investigate constructs their impact on flow capital leverages Design/methodology/approach Two systematic literature reviews are...
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess the extent which measures outlined in frameworks for guiding CO 2e emissions reduction road freight transport academic literature are actually being realised at a practical level. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative evaluation carried out transport-related measurement and initiatives German logistics sector through ten case study service providers. For each, senior managers interviewed with findings synthesised content-analysis....
This paper conducts an exploratory case study-based research in three companies to identify the main synergies and misalignments between Lean Green context of a range distribution networks operating globally, regionally domestically. The strategy applied by this study is multiple studies companies, particularly road transport logistics sector. Semi-structured interviews with 15 executives from were conducted activities within operations leading misalignment practices. outcome cases shows...
This paper aims to propose improvements plastic waste management performance via Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) using a survey’s structured questionnaire and hypothesis testing. The methodology has been applied the metropolis of Salvador, Brazil’s third most populated city, although it can be used for other cities worldwide. All indicators, constructs, hypotheses concerning collection, sorting, recycling came from literature review. dependence on efficiency,...
Collaborating with rival firms is counterintuitive but can lead to mutual benefits if implemented successfully. This research paper investigates how horizontal collaboration amongst small businesses support supply chain activities and network enhancement. A cross-case analysis of five umbrella organisations, each consisting multiple breweries, was performed. Their collaborative were investigated through semi-structured interviews, site visits, documentation in this exploratory, qualitative...
Logistics environmental sustainability is a priority for practitioners and policymakers, but companies lack clarity about how to align it with strategic purposes. As this prevents them from coherently turning into action, paper focuses on can logistics corporate strategies. We conducted multiple embedded case research involving service providers (LSPs) shippers operating in the Italian context. selected 13 (6 LSPs 7 shippers) semi-structured interviews contextualise elaborate extant theory....
Abstract Relatively little attention has been given to methodological issues in the logistics literature. In logistics, 'we need take more account of views practitioners field by supporting quantitative data with qualitative data' [New, S.J. and Payne, P. (1995). Research frameworks logistics: three models, seven dinners a survey. International Journal Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 25(10), 60–77]. The aim this paper is provide guide on how deploy focus groups as supportive...
Supply chain risks and vulnerabilities have been growing recently due to the global, interconnected, complex networks. The Pharmaceutical Chain (PSC), as a critical national asset, requires increased attention mitigate severe consequences of global events. With various impacting both firm's performance lives patients, effective risk management is paramount for PSC. This empirical study focuses on UK-based Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) provider, which manages pharmaceutical manufacturers'...
Business models have received increasing attention in both academic and managerial communities. However, little has been paid to how business change response extreme events. This topic is of critical importance since failure achieve adaptation a timely manner can lead negative consequences such as significant decrease firm value or bankruptcy. study explores the model paradigm Portuguese footwear industry changed following China's entry into World Trade Organization 2001. The empirical...
Purpose International comparison studies provide a useful opportunity in logistics to benchmark practices. Given this, it is perhaps surprising that there do not appear be any benchmarking comparing performance between the developed and developing world. The paper aims address this shortcoming, focusing on fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) distribution networks from UK South Africa as comparator countries. Design/methodology/approach A two‐stage study has been undertaken. Firstly, focus...
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a measure that links the causes and consequences disruptions in freight transport operations. Such needed quantify scale impact identify root disruptions. Design/methodology/approach In order measure, an inductive approach was adopted, using four primary case studies test industrial environment. are from fast moving consumer goods sector with secondary distribution networks included. “Extra Distance” has been evaluated against established...
A contemporary US study showed an increase in the use of chemotherapy last decade for some patients with stage-I breast cancer; a rise more intensive regimens, and declining anthracyclines. Nevertheless, there is still uncertainty on absolute benefit these optimal regimen. In this we compare those findings patterns care among Portuguese cohort cancers.Retrospective cancer diagnosed from 2006 to 2008 at four institutions. The type was evaluated.Among stage I-III 39.4% (n = 682) had I disease....