Life Cycle of Productivity Improvement Activity

ABSTRACT The objective of this article is to propose life cycle of productivity improvement activity. In each phase of the cycle, major characteristics and suggestions are discussed to attain efficient and sustainable application. Productivity improvement activities has life cycle and unique characteristics in each phase. The paper is one of the first to link life cycle concept to improvement activity. It can be used as a fundamental study for academia to further research in this integrated area and for practitioners to efficiently and sustainably implement such activity. Keyword: Productivity Improvement Activity, Life Cycle, Sustainable Development, Characteristi

The Effect of Lean Manufacturing on a Supply Chain Relationship and Performance

This study aims to explore the impact of lean manufacturing (LM) or transaction-based supply chain management (SCM) on a supply chain relationship (SCR) and supply performance (SP) in manufacturing industries in Thailand. The measurement instruments for LM, SCR, and SP were developed from comprehensive literature reviews, verified by experts, and statistical techniques to assure reliability and validity. The hypothesized model was tested with path analysis of structural equation modeling. It was found that the set of LM, SCR, and SP frameworks were reliable and valid for Thai manufacturing industries. LM had not only a direct effect on the SCR and SP but also an indirect effect on the SP through the SCR. The SCR also had a direct impact on the SP. This paper presents insights into the debate concerning the impact of transaction-based SCM on relationship-based SCM and SP

A categorization of quality management and supply chain management frameworks

This article aims to comprehensively review, discuss, compare, contrast and categorize supply chain management (SCM) and quality management (QM) frameworks. SCM and QM literature were reviewed extensively. Their concepts and frameworks were discussed, compared, contrasted and classified. Several commonly accepted frameworks were raised for illustration. It was found that SCM and QM frameworks can be determined by generality (specific or generic) and scope (narrow or wide) into four categories, namely Qualifier, Improver, Extender and Winner. SCM and QM concepts and frameworks have similar evolutional trends. Understanding SCM and QM frameworks with their characteristics can help managers improve implementation success and returns. SCM evolution and promotion may be learned from those of QM as its counterpart

An Order Fulfillment Model Based on Lean Supply Chain: Coffee’s Case Study in Cusco, Peru

El texto completo de este trabajo no está disponible en el Repositorio Académico UPC por restricciones de la casa editorial donde ha sido publicado.Coffee is one of the most important cash crops in Peru, a significant source of employment and income, and a great demander of inputs, goods, and services. We synthesized and analyzed the findings to propose improvements and foster the long-term growth of small- and medium-sized cooperatives. Our improvement proposal is based on the supply chain models implemented in the industry. The research also relied on information sources from researchers with experience in the assessment and analysis of the perishable food supply chain in different scenarios worldwide