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{"title":"Selection supplier for Textile and Garment enterprises in Vietnam using association rules","authors":"Thi Ha Dinh ,&nbsp;Thi Thu Thuy Nguyen ,&nbsp;Thi Thanh Tam Do ,&nbsp;Thi Van Trang Nguyen ,&nbsp;Hung Long Nguyen ,&nbsp;Van Thanh Do","doi":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.11.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.11.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The research aims to investigate the support suppliers’ decision making for Textile and Garment Vietnamese Enterprises based on using association rules mining. In order to increase the competitive advantage over other enterprises, Vietnamese enterprises are gradually shifting their production methods from CMT (Cut-Make-Trim) to FOB (Free On Board), ODM (Original Design Manufacturing), and OBM (Original Brand Manufacturing). One of the important steps for this transformation is to be self-sufficient in sourcing raw materials from selected suppliers with sufficient capabilities, meeting the requirements of price, and CSR (corporate social responsibility) to enable Vietnamese enterprises to enjoy tax incentives. The Vietnamese Enterprises participate in the textile and garment production process through importing raw materials from other countries such as China, Korea, etc. Therefore, the selection supplier issue is very important to them to enhance their business products. This study researches on finding positive ARs and negative ARs in Textile and Garment data domain via three scenarios to define the relationship of alternative criteria for selection suppliers. By using alternative method of ARM (Association Rule Mining), the experimental results show that Textile and Garment enterprises in Vietnam appreciate the CSR factor highly. This is completely in line with the previous survey research on the new factor in the supplier selection criteria of Textile and Garment enterprises in Vietnam. In another word, in this field, the CSR plays as an important role to reflect company’s image and it is the first of decision choice. The other criteria are considered after including Cost, Quality, and Delivery respectively. The remain factors of Service, Capability, Relationship, and Sourcing Country are not highly evaluated via the experiments. With different scenarios along with the association rules mined, they reflect different sets of criteria that textile and garment enterprises use to select their suppliers. Furthermore, the rare rules show situations that are very unlikely but have high reliability in reality. Based on the findings, the factors will show the essentials for suppliers to improve themselves to meet the requirements.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46505,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","volume":"40 4","pages":"Pages 206-212"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142721013","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":"Why is demurrage important for logistics companies using container terminals? An analysis of the determinants of demurrage and its impact on firm performance","authors":"Hyoseon Kim,&nbsp;Hyuksoo Cho","doi":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.11.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>During the COVID-19 pandemic, severe demurrage in shipping and container terminals has led to a global logistics crisis and supply chain disruptions. Although the situation is gradually stabilizing, discussions persist on strategies to reduce volatility in container freight transportation. Demurrage imposes unnecessary costs, delays deliveries, and impedes the efficiency of container terminals. This study analyzes the factors influencing demurrage from the perspective of logistics companies, specifically, based on the characteristics of logistics companies and the attributes of the cargo owners they serve. Additionally, it explores the impact of demurrage levels on firm performance and investigates how this relationship may be moderated by container terminal characteristics. The empirical findings indicate that advancements in information systems within logistics companies, along with improved collaboration and contract compliance among cargo owners, can significantly reduce demurrage. This reduction in demurrage can enhance firm performance. Furthermore, credibility management and digitization of shipping documents also play a crucial role in minimizing demurrage. Building on previous research and empirical insights, this study emphasizes the importance of sustained long-term investment and policy support from the government for the digital transformation of logistics processes, complementing the efforts of both logistics companies and cargo owners.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46505,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","volume":"40 4","pages":"Pages 198-205"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142720982","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":"The effect of employee competence and competence – job – fit on business performance through moderating role of social exchange: A study in logistics firms","authors":"Nhu-Mai Thi Nong ,&nbsp;Nguyen Quynh Phuong ,&nbsp;Ha Duc-Son","doi":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.10.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Improving business performance is an important task for all businesses, including the logistics industry. However, at present, there are few studies on the influence of employee competence and competence-job-fit on business performance, in which employee performance and job satisfaction are mediating variables and social exchange is moderating the relationships between employee competence and employee performance and job satisfaction. This research gap will be solved by the authors in this research to achieve the goal of improving the performance of enterprises. Quantitative research method is applied in the research. Data were collected through survey from 181 logistics enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City. The author believes that the research results will contribute significantly to the success of promoting the performance of logistics enterprises as well as to the theoretical basis of employee competence, competence-job fit, job satisfaction, employee performance, and business performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46505,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","volume":"40 4","pages":"Pages 187-197"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142720981","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":"Digitalization for agricultural supply chains resilience: Perspectives from Indonesia as an ASEAN member","authors":"Dimas Harris Sean Keefe ,&nbsp;Hyunmi Jang ,&nbsp;Ji-Min Sur","doi":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.09.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.09.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The COVID-19 epidemic has highlighted the vulnerability of international trade, forcing an increase in domestic supply reserves in Indonesia and other ASEAN countries. This transition underlines the need of sustainable practices in addressing the changing expectations of organizations and consumers in the field of supply chain management. Recognizing the importance of agriculture in Indonesia's context, this study investigates into the digital implementation throughout agricultural supply chains. The study explores the benefits and challenges of incorporating digitalization in agricultural supply chains by conducting in-depth interviews with stakeholders from many sectors, including farmers, experts, industry practitioners, academia, and government representatives. Stakeholder insights provide information about the possible benefits of digital transformation, such as greater income, cost savings, and improved collaboration. Furthermore, the report identifies important challenges such as insufficient infrastructure and data security problems that must be addressed. In addition to improving agricultural supply chain efficiency, digitalization is found to have broader implications for maritime logistics, a crucial component of Indonesia’s archipelagic trade system. By optimizing the coordination between agricultural production and shipping schedules, digital tools can reduce delays, streamline logistics operations, and enhance overall supply chain resilience. This study not only addresses challenges in Indonesia’s agricultural sector but also contributes to the broader goal of promoting innovation and sustainability in logistics and shipping within Indonesia and across the ASEAN region.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46505,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","volume":"40 4","pages":"Pages 180-186"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142720980","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 examination of global port facility research propagation (1975 - 2023)","authors":"Salihu Adam Jiddah ,&nbsp;Suhaila Abdul Hanan ,&nbsp;Nur Khairiel Anuar","doi":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.08.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.08.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Seaports play a crucial role in international trade and economic development. This study aims to analyze the existing literature on port facilities to identify research patterns and emerging areas of interest. Using the Scopus database, the researchers searched for publications related to port facilities and found a total of 178 scholarly articles. The data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel, Publish or Perish and VOS viewer. The study examined subject areas, keywords, citations, and Journal/publishers metrics, to understand the key contributors and collaborative efforts in this field. The findings revealed a lack of scholarly evaluation of port facilities literature until 1975. From 1975 to 2003, there were 57 publications with very few citations. However, interest in this field grew significantly between 2004 and 2023, with 114 publications and 496 citations. Most of the documents were written in English, and there was concentration of research efforts in specific areas. International collaboration was observed among 12 countries. The study suggests the need for more research, collaborations, and citations in the field of port facilities, particularly in areas beyond engineering and earth and planetary sciences. Logistics management, computing, and maritime should be further explored to address gaps in the current literature.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46505,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","volume":"40 4","pages":"Pages 167-179"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142720979","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":"Prioritizing key factors for improving logistics of Sakha Republic using CFPR","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.06.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.06.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) stands as Russia’s most extensive administrative region. However, the logistics system in Yakutia faces significant challenges stemming from issues of accessibility, climatic conditions, and regulatory constraints. This study employs the Consistent Fuzzy Preference Relation (CFPR) method, providing a structured framework to prioritize key factors crucial for improving logistics decision-making. The findings reveal that the most prioritized factors were “national and regional financial support” (importance weight: 0.143) and “legislative and regulative support” (importance weight: 0.117), both falling under the principle factor category of “financial and legislative support.” By delineating industrial implications through the proposed decision-making strategies, this study offers a foundational reference for addressing the logistics landscape requirements, actionable by both government bodies and stakeholders.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":46505,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","volume":"40 3","pages":"Pages 133-138"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2092521224000233/pdfft?md5=f38e9c483f03d40c8ed111619ecb5468&pid=1-s2.0-S2092521224000233-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141403750","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 analysis of research trends of the Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.06.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.06.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The analysis of research trends in papers published in academic journals can help establish the identity of a field by discovering the research content and characteristics conducted from the past to the present. This study aimed to establish research trends among publications in the <em>Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics</em> (<em>AJSL</em>). This study implemented the social network analysis (SNA) method using three approaches (degree centrality, closeness centrality, and betweenness centrality) to highlight the connections between research keywords published from 2009 to 2022. This study divided the publications into three periods (2009–2014, 2015–2018, and 2019–2022). The degree centrality analysis of SNA for the period 2009–2014 shows that the keywords “container shipping,” “logistics,” and “port” ranked first, second, and third, respectively. The analysis for 2015–2018 shows that the keywords “analytic hierarchy process,” “China,” and “logistics” ranked first, second, and third, respectively. Finally, the analysis for 2019–2022 shows that “DEA,” “Vietnam,” and “container terminal” ranked first, second, and third, respectively. It is noteworthy that attention in the final period switched from China to Vietnam.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":46505,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","volume":"40 3","pages":"Pages 139-146"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2092521224000245/pdfft?md5=974a2be453c33a7353f231dc6bd5743b&pid=1-s2.0-S2092521224000245-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141413377","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":"Digital technology adoption and institutionalization in Thai maritime industry: An exploratory study of the Thai shipowners","authors":"Atcharaporn Janmethakulwat ,&nbsp;Bundit Thanasopon","doi":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.08.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.08.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This exploratory study delves into the factors influencing digital technology adoption and the dynamics of its institutionalization within the Thai maritime industry, a key sector underpinning Thailand's economic expansion. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with executive leaders from seven Thai shipowners, utilizing a snowball sampling method. The study reveals that digital technology adoption is driven by a complex interplay of factors including reliable IT infrastructure, perceived technological benefits, organizational culture, top management support, IT skills and support, legal, regulatory, and policy requirements, social pressure influence, and varying degrees of government support. Additionally, the institutionalization of such technologies within the maritime sector is heavily reliant on well-defined organizational rules and the establishment of trust in technological advancements. These findings not only enrich the theoretical landscape regarding digital adoption but also offer practical insights for industry stakeholders, paving the way for more nuanced interventions and policy formulations aimed at enhancing digital integration in this traditionally conservative sector.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":46505,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","volume":"40 3","pages":"Pages 157-166"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2092521224000270/pdfft?md5=478ae16f8267625677a25a89e7a0d018&pid=1-s2.0-S2092521224000270-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142172594","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":"The fuzzy MCDM for container terminal choice in Vietnam from shipping lines’ perspective based on cumulative prospect theory","authors":"Thi Yen Pham ,&nbsp;Ngoc Cuong Truong ,&nbsp;Phung Hung Nguyen ,&nbsp;Hwan-Seong Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.06.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.06.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study aims to assess the container terminal choice from the perspective of shipping lines. The method incorporates the technique for order of preference by similarity to the ideal solution (TOPSIS) under fuzzy environmental conditions, the analytic hierarchy process (AHP), and cumulative prospect theory (CPT) to address the problem while accounting for both quantitative and qualitative criteria as well as the risk attitude of the decision-makers. This paper evaluates six container terminals in Vietnam as a case study to illustrate the feasibility of the proposed approach. A summary of the assessment of shipping lines shows that operational efficiency is the most crucial criterion for the terminal’s choice; the Cat Lai terminal is considered the most appropriate terminal in Vietnam. In addition, prospect parameters have an impact on the best alternative. The findings could offer valuable insights for container terminal operators to enhance their competitiveness. Simultaneously, liner shipping companies stand to benefit by making informed and strategic decisions in their port selection processes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":46505,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","volume":"40 3","pages":"Pages 147-156"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2092521224000257/pdfft?md5=50c21b5e9a225a6a42c032fdb9dd2713&pid=1-s2.0-S2092521224000257-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141694449","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":"Lean strategy in SMEs: Inventory leanness, operational leanness, and financial performance","authors":"Feng Liu ,&nbsp;Yanling Yu ,&nbsp;Yongchun Fang ,&nbsp;Minghao Zhu ,&nbsp;Yangyan Shi ,&nbsp;Shufeng (Simon) Xiao","doi":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.02.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.02.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Lean strategy, aimed at optimizing resources, minimizing energy usage, and achieving zero waste in the production process, has been increasingly embraced to reduce systemwide costs in manufacturing. However, practitioners in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often lack the necessary expertize to implement lean strategies successfully. This study systematically examines the impact of lean strategy on the financial performance of Chinese SMEs. Specifically, we categorize lean strategy into two components: inventory leanness and operational leanness. We introduce a novel measure, the empirical production leanness indicator (EPLI), to quantify systematic production practices aimed at waste reduction. Drawing on a large sample of SMEs, our empirical findings suggest that both inventory leanness and operational leanness exhibit an inverted U-shaped relationship with an SME’s financial performance. In conclusion, this study contributes to the lean literature and offers significant practical implications for SMEs seeking to benefit from adopting lean strategies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":46505,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","volume":"40 2","pages":"Pages 109-117"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2092521224000075/pdfft?md5=4859e07fb17d91fd52b4e606caf854ce&pid=1-s2.0-S2092521224000075-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140269683","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}