Micro Variables Identification for SUPPLY Chain Management Practices in Context of Flexible System in Indian Gas Industry

Abstract

Present paper recognizes a set of micro variables for the Supply Chain Management (SCM) practices in context of flexible system (FS) practices and groups them into different categories for gas industry in India. Grounded on a detailed literature analysis, twenty-four micro variables were recognized and a structured questionnaire was created and distributed to middle level managers to senior level managers from various sectors of Indian gas industry. In total 309 valid replies were obtained on a five point Likert scale ranging from unimportant to most vital. Statistical analysis was used to create the reliability and validity of the questionnaire. Factor analysis identified five factors of SCM practices in context of FS Practices. Further, descriptive statistics was used to find their importance in Indian gas context. Present work would help practitioners and Indian gas managers for understanding the importance of these variables and their role in SCM practices in relations of FS practices.