There is no consensus on the supply chain management definition of resilience. To aid in evaluating dynamic behaviour such systems we need to establish clearly elucidated performance criteria that encapsulate attributes A literature review establishes latter as readiness, responsiveness and recovery. We also identify robustness a necessary condition would complement find Integral Time Absolute Error (ITAE) an appropriate control engineering measure resilience when it applied inventory levels...

Reviews the dynamic operation of supply chains and reaches some simple conclusions for reducing demand amplification, which consequently attenuates swings in both production rates stock levels. The results are based on one particular chain, use systems simplification techniques has generated valuable insight into chain design. Although different strategies compared amplification as witnessed by model, nevertheless thought to have wide application and, indeed, implication. Comments depth...

Purpose This paper aims to develop a framework that rationalises transport flexibility into different types. In this way the role of types in delivering specific strategic logistics outcomes can be determined. Design/methodology/approach The authors undertake synthesis available literature related determine what are required and when. Findings Twelve definitions key components identified. These signify proactive approach consideration subject within context collaborative relationships...

We propose an efficient evolutionary multi-objective optimization approach to the capacitated facility location–allocation problem (CFLP) for solving large instances that considers flexibility at allocation level, where financial costs and CO2 emissions are considered simultaneously. Our utilizes suitably adapted Lagrangian Relaxation models dealing with within a framework location level. Thus our method assesses robustness of each solution respect two objectives customer allocation. extend...

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...

IT flexibility is an increasingly important factor in today's dynamic business environment. However, earlier research lacks 1) integrated framework that corresponds to diverse processes for supply chain management and 2) explanation of how affects firms’ performance the context. To fill these gaps, our study theorised a model by integrating disparate streams with three types flexibility, namely, operational, transactional, strategic, tested both direct indirect effects on firm performance....

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to refine a logistics triad uncertainty model taking supply chain perspective, determine and assess the different causes sources that impact on sustainability UK road freight transport sector. Design/methodology/approach To clarify link between uncertainty, methodological triangulation strategy applied combining results eight focus groups an online structured questionnaire. Findings findings indicate main drivers impacting operations are delays, variable...

Purpose Flexibility is a fundamental performance objective for manufacturing operations, allowing them to respond changing requirements in uncertain and competitive global markets. Additive machines are often described as “flexible,” but there no detailed understanding of such flexibility an operations management context. The purpose this paper examine from systems perspective, demonstrating the different competencies that can be achieved factors inhibit these commercial practice....

Recent years have witnessed companies abandon traditional open-loop supply chain structures in favour of closed-loop variants, a bid to mitigate environmental impacts and exploit economic opportunities. Central the paradigm is remanufacturing: restoration used products useful life. While this operational model has huge potential extend product life-cycles, collection recovery processes diminish effectiveness existing control mechanisms for systems. We systematically review literature field...

The Law of Industrial Dynamics ensures that if a production control system can amplify then it will surely find way doing so despite the best efforts schedulers to take corrective action. In fact, practical studies show such human intervention frequently aggravates situation with both stock levels and order rates fluctuating alarmingly. solution is design an effective via simulation. This requires selection appropriate structure, agreement on test cases be used mimic operating environment,...

There has recently been considerable interest in construction research paradigms developed for the manufacturing sector. Using lean thinking and agile production as examples of innovative organizational business process design, this paper explores their commonalities differences. In way, it is possible to judge which paradigm most appropriate given market conditions. By presenting action outputs from a project on UK house‐building industry, indicates potential application both supply chain...

In an empirical context, a method to use nonlinear control theory in the dynamic analysis of supply chain resilience is developed and tested. The utilises block diagram development, transfer function formulation, describing representation nonlinearities simulation. Using both ‘shock’ or step response ‘filter’ frequency lenses, system dynamics model created analyse performance distribution centre replenishment at large grocery retailer. Potential risks for retailer’s include possibility...