The Integrated Application of Effective Approaches in Supply Chain Networks / Ramin Rostamkhani and Thurasamy Ramayah.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rostamkhani, Ramin, author.

Ramayah, Thurasamy, author.

Series:

Emerald points.

Emerald Points Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business logistics--Case studies.

Business logistics.

Risk management--Case studies.

Risk management.

Globalization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Leeds, England : Emerald Publishing Limited, [2024]

Summary:

Expanding the application of diverse techniques belonging to different branches of science, The Integrated Application of Effective Approaches in Supply Chain Networks creates coordination and integration for the analysis of supply network data.

Contents:

Intro

Halftitle Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Preface

Introduction: A Brief History of the Combination of Different Branches of Science in

The Brief History of the Application of Mathematics in Supply Chain Networks

Probability and Statistics

Linear Algebra

Arithmetic

Mathematical Modeling

Logic and Algorithms

Conclusion

The Brief History of the Application of Operations Research in Supply Chain Networks

The Brief History of the Application of Management Concepts in Supply Chain Networks

References

Chapter 1: Mathematical Functions Approach: The Behavior Estimation of Data in Supply Chain Management

1.1. Introduction

1.2. Previous Studies in SCM Data

1.3. Previous Studies in Statistical Distribution Functions

1.4. A Summary of the Previous Studies

1.5. Chapter Theoretical Framework

1.5.1. Chapter Questions

1.5.2. Chapter Objective

1.5.3. Chapter Methodology

1.6. The SCM Components

1.7. The Popular Statistical Distribution Functions

1.8. Numerical Applications

1.8.1. Numerical Application in a Manufacturing Industry

1.8.2. Numerical Application in a Services Industry

1.9. The Maximum Likelihood Estimator for the Reliability Functions

1.10. The Assessment of Results

1.10.1. The Assessment of Results in the Manufacturing Industry

1.10.2. The Assessment of Results in the Services Industry

1.11. Discussion of the Findings

1.12. Conclusion

Appendix 1: AD Test Results on Manufacturing and Services Under Study Extracted by Minitab Software

Appendix 2: Maximum Likelihood Estimator on Manufacturing and Services Under Study Extracted by Excel Software

Appendix 3: The Best Statistical Distribution Functions on Manufacturing and Services Under Study Extracted by Excel Software

References.

Chapter 2: Operations Research Approach: Finding Suitable Techniques in Supply Chain Management

2.1. Introduction

2.2. Previous Studies in MLP on Supply Chain Data

2.3. Previous Studies in QET on Supply Chain Data

2.4. A Summary of the Previous Studies

2.5. Chapter Theoretical Framework

2.5.1. Chapter Questions

2.5.2. Chapter Objective

2.5.3. Chapter Methodology

2.6. Process Analysis Method

2.7. Multiobjective Linear Programming

2.8. An Empirical Case Study

2.8.1. Case Illustrations

2.9. Discussion and Results

2.10. Conclusion

2.10.1. Theoretical Contributions

2.10.2. Recommendation for Policymakers

Appendix 4: The Definition of the Soft and Hard Classes in MLP

Appendix 5: The Used Questionnaire Related to Find the Suitable Soft and Hard Classes in This Study

Appendix 6: The Best Coefficients of Linear Equations in the SCM Components

Appendix 7: The Maximum Likelihood Values for the Coefficients of Parameters in the Linear Equations

Appendix 8: Questionnaire for the Final Assessment of the Proposed Operations Research Model

Chapter 3: Strategic Management Approach: Interaction Between Managers and Engineers in Supply Chain Management

3.1. Introduction

3.2. Previous Studies for Lean and Agile Supply Chain Managers' Performance

3.3. The Studies on the Relationship Between Quality Engineers and Supply Managers

3.4. The Role Impact of Managers and Engineers in Today's Supply Management

3.5. The Current Gap in Interaction Between Managers and Engineers

3.6. A Summary of the Previous Studies

3.7. Chapter Theoretical Framework

3.7.1. Chapter Questions

3.7.2. Chapter Objective

3.7.3. Chapter Methodology

3.8. The Main Domains of Managers' Performance in Supply Chain Management.

3.8.1. The Interaction Between Lean Supply Chain Managers and Quality Engineers

3.8.2. The Interaction Between Agile Supply Chain Managers and Quality Engineers

3.9. The Classification of Supply Chain Managers in the Three Levels of Processes

3.10. Studying on High-level Supply Managers' Views in Interaction with Quality Engineers

3.11. The Role of Middle Management to Support the Implementation of Supply Chain Management

3.12. A BSC Model Utilizing FANP

3.13. Presenting an Approach in the Organizational Capacity Perspective

3.14. Achieving Productivity and Sustainability as a Result of Interaction

Productivity:

Sustainability:

3.15. Discussion of the Findings

3.16. Conclusion

Appendix 9: BSC in Lean Supply Chain Management

Appendix 10: BSC in Agile Supply Chain Management

About the Authors.

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ISBN:

9781835496305

1-83549-630-X