{"title":"An Integrated Multi-Product Biodiesel and Bioethanol Supply Chain Model with Torrefaction Under Uncertainty","authors":"Farima Salamian , Masoud Rabbani , Amirmohammad Paksaz","doi":"10.1016/j.sca.2024.100092","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sca.2024.100092","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presents an integrated supply chain network model for biodiesel and bioethanol production, incorporating torrefaction under uncertain conditions related to the establishment of new facilities. The proposed mixed-integer linear programming model aims to minimize the total cost of the supply chain while maximizing social objectives such as reducing unemployment. To solve the bi-objective model, a three-stage approach is employed: first, uncertain parameters are defuzzified; second, the augmented epsilon-constraint method is applied to generate a set of efficient Pareto-optimal solutions; and third, robust optimization is used to handle real-world uncertainties, such as disruptions caused by natural disasters and sanctions, ensuring feasibility under different scenarios. The study considers various stages of the supply chain, from feedstock cultivation to processing, transportation, and distribution. A real-life case study in Iran is used to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed model, highlighting that biodiesel and bioethanol supply chains are interrelated, particularly at the cultivation stage, where each crop impacts the other. In this regard, Kermanshah, Isfahan, Chahar Mahal & Bakhtiari, Khorasan North, Kohgiluyeh & Boyer-Ahmad, and Lorestan are identified as the most suitable provinces for second-generation plant cultivation. Additionally, Azerbaijan East is identified as the best location for a bioethanol refinery, while Tehran and Markazi are the optimal choices for biodiesel refineries. This integrated approach offers a novel solution that prevents impractical overlaps in land use, providing a comprehensive, sustainable, and socially beneficial framework for bioenergy supply chain management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101186,"journal":{"name":"Supply Chain Analytics","volume":"9 ","pages":"Article 100092"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142746073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An agility and performance assessment framework for supply chains using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling","authors":"Akhil NSB , Rohit Raj , Vimal Kumar , Phanitha Kalyani Gangaraju , Tanmoy De","doi":"10.1016/j.sca.2024.100093","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sca.2024.100093","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the impact of agile practices on supply chain performance measurements in manufacturing firms. Following COVID-19, there have been operational and logistics disruptions in manufacturing firms and supply chains worldwide. We study the link between supply chain performance and agile manufacturing practices by designing experimental research and collecting data from 340 responses from manufacturing firms. The experimental design proposed in this study uses a confirmatory factor and reliability analysis and smart-partial least square structural equation modeling. This research demonstrates the positive effect of agile supply chain strategies on manufacturing companies’ performance. The values obtained from the experiment support the dependability and effectiveness of the study. The research is supported by factors like customer involvement, facility management, supply chain responsiveness, strategic management, and supplier relationships but is undermined by technology utilization and supply chain contracts. The study will aid companies in combining agile with more conventional approaches to better adapt to market volatility and fierce global competition. Developing core competencies and acquiring a competitive advantage contribute to sustained advantage in the manufacturing industry. This study further outlines the need to understand how supply chains perform when agile practices are adopted.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101186,"journal":{"name":"Supply Chain Analytics","volume":"9 ","pages":"Article 100093"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142746074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Oluwagbenga Victor Ogunsoto , Jessica Olivares-Aguila , Waguih ElMaraghy
{"title":"A conceptual digital twin framework for supply chain recovery and resilience","authors":"Oluwagbenga Victor Ogunsoto , Jessica Olivares-Aguila , Waguih ElMaraghy","doi":"10.1016/j.sca.2024.100091","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sca.2024.100091","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Amidst escalating global supply system risks and interruptions, the imperative for fortified supply networks is evident. Organizations striving for competitiveness and resilience must adeptly recognize, comprehend, and address disruptions. This study presents a three-phase digital supply chain twin framework, leveraging discrete event simulation and neural networks to anticipate floods—a typical natural catastrophe and disruptive event—and predict recovery indicators. This aids supply chain (SC) managers in making informed decisions. In the first phase, machine learning algorithms, including logistic regression and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), were trained on Kerala India's precipitation data to predict floods. LSTM outperforms logistic regression, achieving flood prediction with 73 % recall, 75 % accuracy, and 84 % Area Under Curve-Receiver Operating Characteristics score. In the second phase, simulations replicate value chain breakdowns. A process flow logic-driven discrete event simulation within a real-world SC network emulates operational disruptions. FlexSim is employed to model service-level failures, influencing SC model performance based on the distribution center service level. The third phase employs simulated case scenario data to train a multilayer neural perceptron network (MLPNN) for predicting production network recovery post-disruptions. The MLPNN monitors the mean squared error (MSE) and disruptive inputs throughout training and validation, revealing consistent MSE reduction over recovery periods. The number of epochs needed to achieve a minimum MSE is used as a recovery indicator to predict service restoration time. Consequently, this study introduces a conceptual digital twin framework for catastrophic operations chain breakdowns and recovery prediction. The framework's output assists SC planners in shaping robust strategies by foreseeing disruptions and facilitating recovery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101186,"journal":{"name":"Supply Chain Analytics","volume":"9 ","pages":"Article 100091"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142720250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A strategic and social analytics model for sustainable packaging in the cosmetic industry","authors":"Idiano D'Adamo , Massimo Gastaldi , Rossella Giacalone , Yigit Kazancoglu","doi":"10.1016/j.sca.2024.100090","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sca.2024.100090","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Every day, we use cosmetic products that are not only focused on beauty but also with everything related to personal care and hygiene. The impact that these products have on sustainability cannot be overlooked. Many cosmetics contain unsustainable ingredients that can cause environmental damage and loss of biodiversity. In addition, fossil-based packaging contributes greatly to environmental pollution and increases waste in the absence of a circular supply chain. This work has a dual objective. The first is to provide a strategic analysis based on a multi-criteria approach to evaluate the most sustainable alternatives to traditional packaging that manufacturers could adopt based on the opinions of experts from different categories of stakeholders. In this study, the multi-criteria approach was employed, as it has been widely recognized in the literature for its effectiveness in evaluating and comparing alternatives across multiple, often conflicting criteria. The second is to provide a social analysis to assess consumers’ views, habits, preferences, and willingness to pay toward sustainable packaging. The results show divergence among experts who prefer refillable packaging while consumers prefer recyclable packaging. In contrast, a convergence in selling price and production costs is verified, highlighting the strategic importance of the economic dimension is for sustainable packaging, and the willingness to pay for sustainable packaging is about twice that of traditional packaging. The implications of this work suggest that circular supply chains covering the entire life cycle of products, based on a pragmatic approach, can drive the convergence of consumption and production patterns toward sustainable development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101186,"journal":{"name":"Supply Chain Analytics","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100090"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142593027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sadia Samar Ali , Syed Aqib Jalil , Murshid Kamal , Rudra Rameshwar
{"title":"Amplifying swift-trust, collaboration, and teamwork in warehouse management through blockchain-enabled technology","authors":"Sadia Samar Ali , Syed Aqib Jalil , Murshid Kamal , Rudra Rameshwar","doi":"10.1016/j.sca.2024.100089","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sca.2024.100089","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores the application of blockchain technology in optimizing warehouse management, focusing on improving transparency, security, and operational efficiency. By utilizing a Blockchain-based Warehouse Platform (BCWP), the study enhances inventory tracking and supply chain transparency. A fuzzy-Delphi method was employed to identify and evaluate critical blockchain practices, with their relative importance assessed using the Best-Worst Method (BWM). The Combined Compromise Solution (CoCoSo) technique further ranked key performance outcomes. The findings reveal that practices such as quality inspection and information sharing play a pivotal role in boosting warehouse performance. Additionally, the integration of blockchain technology led to significant improvements in transaction speed and operational efficiency. This research contributes to the existing literature by providing a structured decision-making framework for blockchain implementation, offering practical insights for supply chain managers aiming to streamline warehouse operations and enhance decision-making processes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101186,"journal":{"name":"Supply Chain Analytics","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100089"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142571728","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sanjaya Mayadunne , Hari K. Rajagopalan , Elizabeth Sharer
{"title":"A multi-step mixed integer programming heuristic for warehouse layout optimization","authors":"Sanjaya Mayadunne , Hari K. Rajagopalan , Elizabeth Sharer","doi":"10.1016/j.sca.2024.100088","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sca.2024.100088","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Warehouse layout optimization is critical to inventory and logistics management in organizations. In many instances, limited warehouse space is a constraint and a barrier to expanding operations and increasing demand. We present a multi-step solution using mixed integer programming to improve space utilization and increase order retrieval and fulfillment efficiency. We present a real-world case study to demonstrate the applicability and efficiency of the proposed mixed integer programming heuristics at a large distribution center.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101186,"journal":{"name":"Supply Chain Analytics","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100088"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142571254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ognjen Radišić-Aberger, Peter Burggräf, Fabian Steinberg, Alexander Becher, Tim Weißer
{"title":"Evaluating early predictive performance of machine learning approaches for engineering change schedule – A case study using predictive process monitoring techniques","authors":"Ognjen Radišić-Aberger, Peter Burggräf, Fabian Steinberg, Alexander Becher, Tim Weißer","doi":"10.1016/j.sca.2024.100087","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sca.2024.100087","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>By applying machine learning algorithms, predictive business process monitoring (PBPM) techniques provide an opportunity to counteract undesired outcomes of processes. An especially complex variation of business processes is the engineering change (EC) process. Here, failing to adhere to planned implementation dates can have severe impacts on assembly lines, and it is paramount that potential negative cases are identified as early as possible. Current PBPM research, however, has seldomly investigated the predictive performance of machine learning approaches and their applicability at early process steps, let alone for the EC process. In our research, we show that given adequate feature encoding, shallow learners can accurately predict schedule adherence after process initialisation. Based on EC data from an automotive manufacturer, we provide a case sensitive performance overview on algorithm-encoding combinations. For that, three algorithms (XGBoost, Random Forest, LSTM) were combined with four encoding techniques. The encoding techniques used were the two common aggregation-based and index-based last state encoding, and two new combinations of these, which we term advanced aggregation-based and complex aggregation-based encoding. The study indicates that XGBoost-index-encoded approaches outclass regarding average predictive performance, whereas Random-Forest-aggregation-encoded approaches perform better regarding temporal stability due to reduced influence by dynamic features. Our research provides a case-based reasoning approach for deciding on which algorithm-encoding combination and evaluation metrics to apply. In doing so, we provide a blueprint for an early warning and monitoring method within the EC process and other similarly complex processes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101186,"journal":{"name":"Supply Chain Analytics","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100087"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142554016","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A bibliometric exploration of environmental sustainability in supply chain research","authors":"Brintha Rajendran , Manivannan Babu , Naliniprava Tripathy , Veeramani Anandhabalaji","doi":"10.1016/j.sca.2024.100086","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sca.2024.100086","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study undertakes a bibliometric examination of the literature on supply chain sustainability (SCS). The analysis includes exploring co-authorship, examining keyword co-occurrences, conducting citation analysis, bibliographic coupling, co-citation analysis for performance evaluation, and employing science mapping techniques. The paper thus explores the significant facets of the literature on SCS. We studied the literature on SCS management from 1996 to 2024 and extracted 6898 articles retrieved from the Scopus database. In the preliminary phase, the investigation employs the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) flow methodology alongside a designated search strategy. Secondly, it employs Biblioshiny, an RStudio package, and VOSviewer. The study finds that the SCS field has evolved with a major focus on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. Furthermore, the findings indicate that China, the USA, the UK, and India lead in research contributions, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration. Additionally, the findings signpost that technology such as blockchain enhances sustainability efforts. Social sustainability also gains recognition alongside environmental concerns. These findings can inform researchers, highlighting the need for international cooperation, technology integration, and emphasis on social sustainability in advancing the management of supply chains. This study makes novel contributions by providing global coverage of publications, adopting an inclusive approach encompassing case studies and empirical research articles, addressing social desirability bias by reporting positive as well as negative aspects of sustainability in supply chain practices, and identifying alternative areas for future research within the discipline.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101186,"journal":{"name":"Supply Chain Analytics","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100086"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142537375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A systematic review of supply chain analytics for targeted ads in E-commerce","authors":"Shrestha Pundir, Hardik Garg, Devnaad Singh, Prashant Singh Rana","doi":"10.1016/j.sca.2024.100085","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sca.2024.100085","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Supply Chain Analytics (SCA) has emerged as a critical factor in determining the success of electronic commerce (E-commerce) companies. This review investigates the significant impact that SCA has had on the advertising landscape in the e-commerce industry. This article examines the complex correlation between electronic vendor (E-vendor) targeted advertising strategies and SCA by extensively reviewing critical scholarly works. By harnessing sophisticated analytics methodologies, organisations can acquire intricate understandings of consumer behaviour, cultivating heightened customer engagement and loyalty levels. Furthermore, the review highlights the significance of anticipating and resolving potential roadblocks that may arise during the deployment of SCA, such as financial consequences and external disruptions. Ultimately, the broad application of SCA facilitates customised advertisements.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101186,"journal":{"name":"Supply Chain Analytics","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100085"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142427683","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An integrated supply chain network design for advanced air mobility aircraft manufacturing using stochastic optimization","authors":"Esrat Farhana Dulia , Syed A.M. Shihab","doi":"10.1016/j.sca.2024.100083","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sca.2024.100083","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturers await numerous pre-orders for eVTOLs and expect demand for such advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft to rise dramatically soon. However, eVTOL manufacturers (EMs) cannot commence mass production of commercial eVTOLs due to a lack of supply chain planning for eVTOL manufacturing. The eVTOL supply chain differs from traditional ones due to stringent quality standards and limited suppliers for eVTOL parts, shortages in skilled labor and machinery, and contract renegotiations with major aerospace suppliers. The emerging AAM aircraft market introduces uncertainties in supplier pricing and capacities, eVTOL manufacturing costs, and eVTOL demand, further compounding the supply chain planning challenges for EMs. Despite this critical need, no study has been conducted to develop a comprehensive supply chain planning model for EMs. To address this research gap, we propose a stochastic optimization model for integrated supply chain planning of EMs while maximizing their operating profits under the abovementioned uncertainties. We conduct various numerical cases to analyze the impact of 1) endogenous eVTOL demand influenced by the quality of eVTOLs, 2) supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical conflicts and resource scarcity, and 3) high-volume eVTOL demand similar to that experienced by automotive manufacturers, on EM supply chain planning. The results indicate that our proposed model is adaptable in all cases and outperforms established benchmark stochastic models. The findings suggest that EMs can commence mass eVTOL production with our model, enabling them to make optimal decisions and profits even under potential disruptions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101186,"journal":{"name":"Supply Chain Analytics","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100083"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949863524000268/pdfft?md5=b604a803c52861a058956e6fd8a64ecf&pid=1-s2.0-S2949863524000268-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142230337","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}