Flexible procurement systems is key to supply chain sustainability
| العنوان: | Flexible procurement systems is key to supply chain sustainability |
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| المؤلفون: | Surajit Bag |
| المصدر: | Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp e1-e9 (2016) |
| بيانات النشر: | AOSIS, 2016. |
| سنة النشر: | 2016 |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | Information Systems and Management, Flexible Procurement, lcsh:HF5761-5780, Supply chain, 0211 other engineering and technologies, Supply chain sustainability, Transportation, 02 engineering and technology, Management Science and Operations Research, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Management Information Systems, Strategic sourcing, Procurement, 0502 economics and business, lcsh:Shipment of goods. Delivery of goods, Marketing, Supply chain network, Industrial organization, TISM, 021103 operations research, 05 social sciences, lcsh:HE1-9990, Delivery Performance, Sustainability, Customer satisfaction, Business, lcsh:Transportation and communications, 050203 business & management |
| الوصف: | Background: In this dynamic business environment, manufacturers are focusing primarily on delivery performance and competitive pricing to win orders. It is essential that manufacturers adopt flexible procurement systems (FPSs) in such an uncertain environment for business sustainability. Objectives: The purpose of the study is to identify the elements of FPSs and model the interrelationships between elements of FPSs and, finally, to understand how FPSs are linked with supply chain sustainability. Method: Besides providing a brief conceptual review of FPSs, the study largely illustrates the use of an innovative multi-criteria decision-making approach called total interpretive structural modelling (TISM). Results: The total interpretive structural modelling–based model evaluates the causality and illustrates elements with interpretation of relations and suggests that bottom-level elements are vital for sustainability in FPSs and avert risks. Secondly, strategic sourcing is positively influencing supplier integration. Thirdly, supplier integration positively influences supplier responsiveness. Fourthly, skills of flexible procurement workforce positively influence supplier integration. Fifthly, it is found that supplier integration positively influences flexible transportation. The sixth finding suggests that supplier integration positively influences eco-friendly packaging. The seventh finding highlights that supplier integration positively influences ISO 14001 certifications. The eighth finding explains that supplier responsiveness positively influences customer satisfaction. It is also observed that flexible transport reduces operational cost and environmental costs. The second last finding explains eco-friendly packaging and reduction in environmental cost by careful selection of packing material and chemicals. Lastly, it is found that ISO 14001/environmental certifications reduce environmental costs by greening suppliers and pressurises them to follow environmental norms. This helps in reducing wastage and developing alternate raw materials, which are eco-friendly in nature. Environmental certifications of suppliers help in improving the image of the buyer firm in the business environment and attract more customers. Conclusion: It is found that FPSs have a positive relationship with supply chain sustainability. In the end, the author highlights implications for supply chain practitioners and researchers. Keywords: Flexible Procurement; Sustainability; Supply chain network; TISM |
| اللغة: | English |
| تدمد: | 1995-5235 2310-8789 |
| URL الوصول: | https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_dedup___::9bfdec1c71ecb7c810b059474276866f https://jtscm.co.za/index.php/jtscm/article/view/213 |
| حقوق: | OPEN |
| رقم الأكسشن: | edsair.doi.dedup.....9bfdec1c71ecb7c810b059474276866f |
| قاعدة البيانات: | OpenAIRE |
| تدمد: | 19955235 23108789 |
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