Journal Contents: International Journal of Applied Logistics (IJAL)

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Volume 14 (2024)

Issue 1

Article

Global Resilience in Transport and Logistics: Navigating Disruptions With the GRIT Framework (pages 1-28)

Praveen Khare (LNCT University, India)

Article

An Empirical Assessment of Lean Readiness in Pharmaceutical Component Manufacturing SMEs (pages 1-23)

Soumil Mukherjee (The LNM Institute of Information Technology, India), Amber Batwara (The LNM Institute of Information Technology, India), Vikram Sharma (The LNM Institute of Information Technology, India)

Volume 13 (2023)

Issue 1

Article

Blockchain Applications in Digital Construction Supply Chains (pages 1-16)

Chen Wang (Huaqiao University, China), Benben Cui (Huaqiao University, China), Yutong Tang (Huaqiao University, China)

Volume 12 (2022)

Issue 1

Article

Will Cross-Border Logistics Performance Contribute to Export Competitiveness: Evidence From China Based on the Iceberg Transportation Cost (pages 1-20)

Ting Ding (Guangdong University of Foreign Studie, China & Jinshen College, Nanjing Audit University, China), Wenzhong Zhu (Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, China), Ming Zhao (Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, China)

Article

Safety and Security Beyond Industry 4.0 (pages 1-10)

Roman Gumzej (University of Maribor, Slovenia)

Article

The Impact of a Manufacturing Execution System on Supply Chain Performance (pages 1-22)

Michael Kraus (University of Liverpool, UK & BASF), Dimitris Folinas (International Hellenic University, Greece)

Article

Theory and Practice of the Post-Audit of Capital Projects: Evidence From the Czech Republic (pages 1-19)

Jaroslav Kovarnik (University of Pardubice, Czech Republic), Eva Hamplova (University of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic), Frank Lefley (University of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic)

Article

Implications of Economic Decision Making to the Project Manager: An Investigative Report (pages 1-16)

Brian J. Galli (Hofstra University, USA)

Article

Near Candidate-Less Apriori With Tidlists and Other Apriori Implementations (pages 1-22)

Mehmet Bicer (Graduate Center, CUNY, USA), Daniel Indictor (Columbia University, USA), Ryan Yang (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA), Xiaowen Zhang (College of Staten Island, CUNY, USA)

Article

A Study of Strategic Group Mapping and Understanding Mobility Barriers in the Indian Logistics Industry: Strategic Group Analysis Logistics (pages 1-18)

Som Sekhar Bhattacharyya (National Institute of Industrial Engineering, India), Vamshi Garlapad (National Institute of Industrial Engineering, India), Onkar Kulkarni (National Institute of Industrial Engineering, India)

Article

Exploratory Study Explicating Value Addition of Emerging Technologies in the Infrastructure Component of Logistics Performance Index (LPI): A Study of the Indian Context (pages 1-16)

Som Sekhar Bhattacharyya (National Institute of Industrial Engineering, India), Shail Patel (National Institute of Industrial Engineering, India)

Article

Fuzzy Random Periodic Review Mixture Inventory Model With Shortage Dependent Backorder Rate (pages 1-15)

Wasim F. Khan (Techno India University, West Bengal, India), Oshmita Dey (Techno India University, West Bengal, India)

Article

A New Human Capital Development Framework in Logistics and Supply Chain Incorporating Industry 4.0 (pages 1-17)

Noorul Shaiful Fitri Abdul Rahman (Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE), Abdelsalam Adam Hamid (Hanken School of Economic, Finland), Bekir Sahin (International Maritime College, Oman, & National University, Oman), Michael Wang (Kingston University London, UK), Samsul Islam (Dalhousie University, Canada)

Article

Assessing Some Important Factors for BDA Project Success (pages 1-29)

Tor Guimaraes (Tennessee Technological University, USA), Ketan Paranjape (Roche Diagnostics, USA), Curtis Armstrong (Tennessee Technological University, USA), Edwin Baidoo (Tennesse Tech University, USA)

Article

Bibliometric Analysis of Published Literature on the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain (pages 1-18)

Saibal Kumar Saha (School of Business and Management, CHRIST University, India)

Article

The Value of Communication Management in Agile Project Environments (pages 1-21)

Brian J. Galli (Hofstra University, USA)

Article

A Framework for the Blockchain and IoT-Based Supply Chain Management System (pages 1-30)

Zahid Raza (Jawaharlal Nehru University, India), Akhilesh Kumar Singh (Jawaharlal Nehru University, India)

Article

Applying Machine Learning to Maximize Agricultural Yield to Handle the Food Crisis and Sustainable Growth (pages 1-28)

Rohit Rastogi (Dayalbagh Educational Institute, India & ABES Engineering College, India), Ankur Sharma (ABES Engineering College, India), Manu K. Bhardwaj (ABES Engineering College, India)

Article

Critical Success Factors for Timely Delivery of Road Construction Projects (pages 1-24)

Neeta Baporikar (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia & SP Pune University, India)

Article

Counterfeiting Activities in Manufacturing Versus Service Organizations: A Supply Chain Perspective (pages 1-24)

Mauro Falasca (East Carolina University, USA), Scott A. Dellana (East Carolina University, USA), William Jason Rowe (East Carolina University, USA), John F. Kros (East Carolina University, USA)

Article

Predictive Analysis of Supply Chain Decisions for Emergency Resource Supply in the COVID-19 Pandemic (pages 1-23)

Sankalpa Chowdhury (University Institute of Technology, Burdwan University, India), Swarnavo Mondal (University Institute of Technology, Burdwan University, India), Kumari Honey (University Institute of Technology, Burdwan University, India), Shibakali Gupta (University Institute of Technology, Burdwan University, India)

Article

Effective Motivation Theories and Strategies for Project Management Environments (pages 1-9)

Murtadha Albuali (Long Island University, USA)

Article

Measuring Regional Logistics for Sustainability Policy Making: A Case of Jiangxi Province in China (pages 1-15)

Qun Wu (Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics, China), Yanlan Mao (Aalborg University, Denmark), Fang Wang (Central Washington University, USA), Yang Cheng (Aalborg University, Denmark)

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Volume 11 (2021)

Issue 1

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Article

Towards Smart Traffic Planning by Traffic Simulation on Microscopic Level (pages 1-17)

Simona Šinko (University of Maribor, Slovenia), Roman Gumzej (University of Maribor, Slovenia)

Article

Efficient Implementations for UWEP Incremental Frequent Itemset Mining Algorithm (pages 18-37)

Mehmet Bicer (Graduate Center, City University of New York, USA), Daniel Indictor (Columbia University, USA), Ryan Yang (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA), Xiaowen Zhang (College of Staten Island, City University of New York, USA)

Article

How to Effectively Implement Continuous Improvement for Environmental Sustainability (pages 38-51)

Brian J. Galli (Hofstra University, USA)

Article

How to Estimate Strategic Partnerships on the Basis of Quality Criteria in Logistics Systems (pages 52-65)

Anja Kmetec (University of Maribor, Slovenia), Sonja Mlaker Kač (University of Maribor, Slovenia), Roman Gumzej (University of Maribor, Slovenia)

Article

The Issue of Logistics and Its Correlation to Economic Growth in Turkey: An Empirical Application (pages 66-80)

Berrak Erkumru Can (Çankaya University, Turkey), Dilek Temiz Dinç (Çankaya University, Turkey), Aytaç Gökmen (Çankaya University, Turkey)

Issue 2

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Article

The Importance of Railroad Freight Transportation and Its Correlation to Economic Growth: An Empirical Study on Turkey (pages 1-13)

Volkan Köse (Çankaya University, Turkey), Dilek Temiz Dinç (Çankaya University, Turkey), Aytaç Gökmen (Çankaya University, Turkey)

Article

Study of Adoption and Absorption of Emerging Technologies for Smart Supply Chain Management: A Dynamic Capabilities Perspective (pages 14-54)

Som Sekhar Bhattacharyya (National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai, India), Debojit Maitra (National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai, India), Subhamay Deb (National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai, India)

Article

Relationship Between Cost of Poor Quality and Continuous Improvement: Reflection of Literature (pages 55-70)

Brian J. Galli (Hofstra University, USA)

Article

Exploratory Study of the Role of Emerging Technologies in Outsourcing of Supply Chain Functions (pages 71-98)

Som Sekhar Bhattacharyya (National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai, India), Prasad Mandke (National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai, India)

Volume 10 (2020)

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Special Issue on Cross-Country Supply Chain Management Perspectives and Issues

Guest Editorial Preface

Dimitris Folinas (Department of Supply Chain Management, TEI of Central Macedonia, Greece)

Article

Knowledge Systems in the Agrifood Supply Chains: A Cross-Country Study (pages 1-12)

Marcello De Rosa (University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Cassino, Italy), Chrysanthi Charatsari (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece), Evagelos D. Lioutas (Technological Educational Institute of Central Macedonia, Serres, Greece), Giuseppe La Rocca (University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Cassino, Italy)

Article

Analysis and Comparison of Road Freight Transport Cost in 20 European Countries (pages 13-26)

Panagiotis Kotsios (TEI of Central Macedonia, Serres, Greece), Dimitrios Folinas (TEI of Central Macedonia, Serres, Greece)

Article

Regional Economic Integration and Risks for Agricultural Products: A Banana Value Chain Analysis in Huong Hoa District, Quang Tri Province, Vietnam (pages 27-40)

Bui Duc Tinh (College of Economics, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam), Pham Xuan Hung (College of Economics, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam)

Article

Effective and Ineffective Statistical Analysis Tools in Project Management Environments: A Real Life Study (pages 41-57)

Brian J. Galli (Department of Engineering, Hofstra University, Hempstead, USA)

Issue 2

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Article

Economic Decision Making and Risk Management in a Project Management Environment: A Reflection of Practice (pages 1-24)

Brian J. Galli (Department of Engineering, Hofstra University, Hempstead, USA)

Article

An Efficient Approach for Solving Integrated Production and Distribution Planning Problems: Cost vs. Energy (pages 25-44)

Besma Zeddam (Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory of Tlemcen, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria), Fayçal Belkaid (Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory of Tlemcen, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria), Mohammed Bennekrouf (Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory of Tlemcen, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen, Algeria)

Article

Assessing Total Logistics Costs: Case Study During the Execution of Cement Projects in Indonesia (pages 45-61)

Effnu Subiyanto (Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University, Indonesia)

Article

Supply Chain Management Perspective on Shortages in Drugs Sourcing (pages 62-85)

Neeta Baporikar (SP Pune University, India), Dofilia Sinangui Kaloia (Namibian German Institute for Logistics, Namibia)

Article

Effective Strategies for Communication Management in a Project Management Environment (pages 86-92)

Brian J. Galli (Department of Engineering, Hofstra University, Hempstead, USA)

Volume 9 (2019)

Issue 1

Table of Contents

Editorial Preface

Lincoln Wood (Department of Management, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand)

Article

Traceability in the Supply Chain (pages 1-22)

John Francis Kros (East Carolina University - College of Business, Greenville, USA), Ying Liao (East Carolina University - College of Business, Greenville, USA), Jon Frederick Kirchoff (East Carolina University - College of Business, Greenville, USA), James E Zemanek Jr. (East Carolina University - College of Business, Greenville, USA)

Article

Providing an Accurate Performance Measure of the Economic Contribution of the Freight Industry: An Input-Output Analysis (pages 23-38)

Hyeon-Shic Shin (Morgan State University, Baltimore, USA), Sanjay Bapna (Morgan State University, Baltimore, USA), Andrew Farkas (Morgan State University, Baltimore, USA), Amirreza Nickkar (Morgan State University, Baltimore, USA)

Article

Containers in Ports can be Tracked Smartly: Lessons Learned From a Case Study (pages 39-52)

Dimitris Folinas (TEI of Central Macedonia, Serres, Greece)

Article

Role of Big Data in Continuous Improvement Environments: A Reflection on The Relationship (pages 53-72)

Brian J. Galli (Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director, Master of Science in Engineering Management Industrial Engineering, Hofstra University, USA)

Article

Why Are There So Many Different Continuous Improvement Models?: A Reflection of Practice (pages 73-91)

Brian J. Galli (Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director, Master of Science in Engineering Management Industrial Engineering, Hofstra University, USA)

Issue 2

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EDITORIAL PREFACE

Lincoln Wood (Department of Management, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand)

Article

Supply Chain Efficacy in Relief Delivery (pages 1-19)

Neeta Baporikar (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia & University of Pune, Pune, India), Frans Atshipara (Procurement Officer, Department of Economic Development and Community Services, Windhoek, Namibia)

Article

Solving Flow Shop Scheduling Problems with Blocking by using Genetic Algorithm (pages 20-38)

Harendra Kumar (Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, India), Pankaj Kumar (Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, India), Manisha Sharma (Panjab University, Chandigarh,, India)

Article

Barriers to Effective Communication and Stakeholder Management in Project Environments and How to Overcome These Barriers (pages 39-57)

Brian J. Galli (Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director, Master of Science in Engineering Management Industrial Engineering, Hofstra University, USA)

Volume 8 (2018)

Issue 1

Table of Contents

Preface

Editorial Preface

Lincoln Wood (Department of Management, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand)

Article

The Reverse Logistics of Cross-Border e-Tailing in Europe: Developing a Research Agenda to Assess the Environmental Impacts (pages 1-19)

Sharon L. Cullinane (University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden), Kevin P. B. Cullinane (University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden)

Article

Overlaying Human Resources Principles to the Goal: A Research Note (pages 20-34)

Brian J. Galli (Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director, Master of Science in Engineering Management Industrial Engineering, Hofstra University, USA)

Article

Challenges Facing Humanitarian Logistics in a Nonprofit Organization (pages 35-56)

Neeta Baporikar (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Windhoek, Namibia and University of Pune, Pune, India), Liina Bibi Shangheta (Namibian German Centre for Logistics, Windhoek, Namibia)

Article

The Event Study Method in Logistics Research: Overview and a Critical Analysis (pages 57-79)

Lincoln C. Wood (Department of Management, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand & School of Management, Curtin University, Western Australia), Jason X. Wang (Department of Management, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand)

Issue 2

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Editorial Preface

Lincoln C. Wood (University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand & School of Management, Curtin Business School, Western Australia, Australia)

Article

An Exploratory Study of Fresh Food E-Commerce in the UK and China (pages 1-18)

Yangyan Shi (Shanxi University, School of Econ and Management, Taiyuan, China & University of Auckland, Business School, Centre Supply Chain Management, Auckland, New Zealand), Chunxiao Xie (Shanxi University, School of Econ and Management, Taiyuan, China), Rui Han (The University of Warwick, Coventry, England)

Article

Project Management Maturity Models: An Overview of the Common Models and a Proposed Uniform Model (pages 19-38)

Brian J. Galli (Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director, Master of Science in Engineering Management Industrial Engineering, Hofstra University, USA)

Article

Role of Information Technology on Supply Chain Management of Pharmaceutical Industry (pages 39-68)

Saibal Kumar Saha (Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - Sikkim Manipal University, Majitar, India), Ajeya Jha (Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - Sikkim Manipal University, Majitar, India)

Article

Effectively Using Systems Thinking in New Product Development (NPD) (pages 69-85)

Brian J. Galli (Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director, Master of Science in Engineering Management Industrial Engineering, Hofstra University, USA)

Volume 7 (2017)

Issue 1

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Article

The Missed Chance to Cut Logistics Costs (pages 1-15)

Stefan Zetzmann (Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany), Karl Fein (Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany)

Article

Analyzing Pharmaceutical Reverse Logistics Barriers: An Interpretive Structural Modeling Approach (pages 16-48)

Chehab Mahmoud Salah Eldin Ali (College of International Transport and Logistics, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Alexandria, Egypt)

Article

Factors that impact Quality during the Transportation of Tomatoes: Evidence from India (pages 49-63)

Saurav Negi (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India), Neeraj Anand (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India), Shantanu Trivedi (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India)

Article

A Multi-Objective and Multi-Product Advertising Billboard Location Model with Attraction Factor Mathematical Modeling and Solutions (pages 64-86)

Reza Lotfi (Department of Industrial Engineering, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran), Yahia Zare Mehrjerdi (Department of Industrial Engineering, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran), Nooshin Mardani (Islamic Azad University Takestan, Tehran, Iran)

Issue 2

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Article

Key Success Factors of an SME's Multi-Site Organizational Restructuring: A Case Study Approach (pages 1-20)

Surajit Bag (Post Graduate School of Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa)

Article

The Impact of Lifestyle and Attitude Functions on Luxury Goods on Emotional Attachment Towards Luxury Brands (pages 21-40)

Mohammad Kashani (Business and Marketing Department, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran), Alireza Aslani (Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran), Mohammad R. Esfidani (Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran), Seyed Reza Seyed Javadin (Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran)

Article

Spatial Distribution Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Urban Residents' Travel Carbon Emissions in Guangzhou (pages 41-51)

Jianfeng Lu (Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China), Jiahong Zhao (College of Civil and Traffic Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China), Haiyan Jiang (College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China)

Article

Impact of Outbound Logistics in Purchase Decision of Small Electronic Home Appliance Traders in Chittagong (pages 52-62)

Mohammad Naveed Ahmed (Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh & Hasib Electronics, Miyako Appliances Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh)

Volume 6 (2016)

Issue 1

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Preface

Editorial Preface

Lincoln Wood (Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand and Curtin University, Perth, Australia)

Article

A Location Allocation Model for a Territorial Design Problem with Dense Demand (pages 1-14)

María Beatríz Bernábe Loranca (Faculty of Computer Science, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Puebla, Mexico), Rogelio González Velázquez (Faculty of Computer Science, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Puebla, Mexico), Elias Olivares Benítez (Interdisciplinary Center for Graduate Studies and Research, Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, Puebla, Mexico), José Luis Martínez Flores (Interdisciplinary Center for Graduate Studies and Research, Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, Puebla, Mexico)

Article

Real-Time Monitoring System for Efficiency and Cost Analysis of Forest Energy Biomass Transportation (pages 15-30)

Jarno Föhr (Lappeenranta University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland), Kalle Karttunen (Lappeenranta University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland), Mika Immonen (Lappeenranta University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland), Tapio Ranta (Lappeenranta University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland)

Article

Implementing Public-Private Partnerships: The Case of French Port Authorities (pages 31-46)

Charles Fredouet (Laboratoire I.C.I., University of Western Brittany, Brest, France), Olivier Desplebin (University of Le Havre, Le Havre, France), Frank Guerin (University of Le Havre, Le Havre, France)

Article

Management of Risks in Export Networks: The Role of Collaboration (pages 47-63)

Anna-Maija Hietajärvi (University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., Espoo, Finland), Iris Karvonen (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., Espoo, Finland)

Article

Do the Service Priorities of Companies Outsourcing to 3PL Providers Vary by Industry? (pages 64-96)

Ioannis Manikas (University of Greenwich Business School, University of Greenwich, London, UK), Petros Ieromonachou (Department of Systems Management and Strategy,University of Greenwich, London, UK)

Issue 2

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Article

Contextual Relationship Among 3 C's and Innovative Green Procurement Practices Using ISM and Its Validation Using MICMAC Analysis (pages 33-50)

Surajit Bag (Procurement Department, Tega Industries South Africy Pty. Ltd., Johannesburg, South Africa)

Article

Ant Colony Optimization for Solving the Container Stacking Problem: Case of Le Havre (France) Seaport Terminal (pages 81-101)

Jalel Euchi (LOGIQ Laboratory, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia), Riadh Moussi (Kairouan University, Kairouan, Tunisia), Fatma Ndiaye (University of Le Havre, Le Havre, France), Adnan Yassine (University of Le Havre, Le Havre, France)

Volume 5 (2014)

Issue 1

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Article

Optimal Deliveries in a Vendor Managed Inventory Service (pages 1-14)

Chiara Bersani (DIBRIS, Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering, University of Genova, Genova, Italy), Roberto Sacile (DIBRIS, Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering, University of Genova, Genova, Italy)

Article

Logistic Regression Approach to Predicting Truck Driver Turnover (pages 15-32)

S. Scott Nadler (Department of Marketing and Management, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR, USA), John F. Kros (Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA)

Article

The Bullwhip Effect: Applying Stochastic Models on Beer Distribution Game (pages 33-51)

Yohannes Yebabe (Faculty of Economics, Informatics and Social Change, Molde University, Molde, Norway)

Article

A Novel Application of a Hybrid Delphi-Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Technique: Identifying Key Success Factors in the Strategic Alignment of Collaborative Heterarchical Transportation Networks for Supply Chains (pages 52-75)

Yasanur Kayikci (Montanuniversitaet Leoben, Leoben, Austria), Volker Stix (Vienna University of Economics and Business, Vienna, Austria), Larry J. LeBlanc (Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA), Michael R. Bartolacci (Penn State University Berks, Reading, PA, USA)

Issue 2

2nd IEEE International Conference on Logistics Operations Management (GOL '14)

Guest Editorial Preface

Dalila Boudebous (University of Le Havre, Le Havre, France), Jaouad Boukachour (Department of Computer Science, University of Le Havre, Le Havre, France)

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Article

Improving the Plan of a Manufacturing Network with Non-Integrated Business Units (pages 1-11)

Atour Taghipour (University of Le Havre, Le Havre, France)

Article

Simulating Demand Uncertainty and Inventory Control Variability of Multi-Echelon Distribution Supply Chain (pages 12-31)

Hamid Ech-Cheikh (Laboratoire LISER, ENSEM, Université Hassan II, Casablanca, Morocco), Saâd Lissane Elhaq (Laboratoire LISER, ENSEM, Université Hassan II, Casablanca, Morocco), Ahmed Rachid (Laboratoire LTI, UFR des Sciences, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France), Abdessamad Douraid (Laboratoire LISER, ENSEM, Université Hassan II, Casablanca, Morocco)

Article

Development of a Conceptual Framework for Performance Measurement of Pharmaceutical Supply Chain within Hospital (pages 32-49)

Alexis Nsamzinshuti (Brussels School of Engineering Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium), Alassane Ballé Ndiaye (Brussels School of Engineering Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium)

Article

Optimization-Simulation for Maritime Containers Transfer (pages 50-61)

Abderaouf Benghalia (University of Le Havre, Le Havre, France), Mustapha Oudani (University of Le Havre, Le Havre, France), Jaouad Boukachour (University of Le Havre, Le Havre, France), Dalila Boudebous (University of Le Havre, Le Havre, France), Ahmed El Hilali Alaoui (Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco)

Article

Preventive Maintenance with Aircraft on Ground Case Consideration, and Airline Crew Scheduling Problem: A Meta-Heuristics Approaches (pages 62-73)

Omar Ezzinbi (ENSIAS, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco), Malek Sarhani (ENSIAS, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco), Abdellatif El Afia (ENSIAS, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco), Youssef Benadada (ENSIAS, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco)

Article

Forecasting Demand with Support Vector Regression Technique Combined with X13-ARIMA-SEATS Method in the Presence of Calendar Effect (pages 74-86)

Malek Sarhani (ENSIAS, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco), Abdellatif El Afia (ENSIAS, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco)

Volume 4 (2013)

Issue 1

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Article

Is it Feasible to Implement Green Logistics in Emerging Markets? (pages 1-13)

Marcus Thiell (School of Management, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia), Juan Pablo Soto Zuluaga (School of Management, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia)

Article

Suppliers Selection for Sazeh Gostar Saipa Co. Using a Combination Approach of Analytic Network Process and Goal Programming (pages 14-34)

Hassan Farsijani (Department of Industrial Management, University of Shahid – Beheshti, Tehran, Iran), Mohsen Shafiei Nikabadi (Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Economics and Management, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran), Reza Malmir (Department of Technology Management, University of Shahid – Beheshti, Tehran, Iran), Fatemeh Shakhsian (Department of Business Administration, University of Payam-e Noor, Tehran, Iran)

Article

Impact of Product Characteristics on Supply Chains: An Analytical Literature Review (pages 35-59)

Anu Bask (Department of Information and Service Economy, Aalto University School of Business, Helsinki, Finland), Markku Tinnilä (Department of Information and Service Economy, Aalto University School of Business, Helsinki, Finland)

Article

Compound Supply Chain Efficiency Model Application in the Gabonese Supply Chain: The Case of Comilog (pages 60-129)

Janvier-James Assey Mbang (Glorious Sun School of Business and Management, Donghua University, Shanghai, China)

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Article

Comparing Static and Dynamic Policies for Vehicle Routing Problems with Backhauling and Dynamic Customer Demands (pages 1-17)

Subrata Mitra (Department of Operations Management, Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta, Joka, Calcutta, India)

Article

Impact of Global Hyperconnectivity and Increased Smartphone Usage on the Delivery and Structure of IT Organizsation in Transport Logistics (pages 18-33)

Michael Linke (T-Systems International, Frankfurt, Germany)

Article

Dynamic Risk Assessment by Communicating Objects in Supply Chain of Chemicals (pages 34-45)

Omar Gaci (Comptoir of Logistics, Institut Supérieur d’Etudes Logistiques (ISEL), University of Le Havre, Le Havre, France), Hervé Mathieu (LITIS, Institut Supérieur d’Etudes Logistiques (ISEL), University of Le Havre, Le Havre, France), Jean-Pierre Deutsch (LogPro Conseil, Lieusaint, France), Laurent Gomez (Department of Security and Trust, SAP Labs, Mougins, France)

Article

Integration of Knowledge Management Approach to the Planning Stage of Freight Villages: Towards Sustainable Development (pages 46-65)

Jiani Wu (Faculty of Business Studies and Economics, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany), Hans-Dietrich Haasis (Faculty of Business Studies and Economics, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany)

Issue 3

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Article

Evaluating Sustainability and Greening Methods: A Conceptual Model for Information Technology Management (pages 1-13)

A.T. Jarmoszko (Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, USA), Marianne D’Onofrio (Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, USA), Joo Eng Lee-Partridge (Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, USA), Olga Petkova (Department of Management Information Systems, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, USA)

Article

How to Evaluate Capital Projects that Offer Environmental/Carbon Reduction Benefits (pages 14-24)

Frank Lefley (Royal Holloway, University of London, London, UK), Joseph Sarkis (School of Business, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA)

Article

Insights from U.S. Experience to Guide International Reliance on Standardization: Achieving Supply Chain Sustainability (pages 25-46)

John W. Bagby (College of Information Sciences & Technology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA)

Article

China’s Environmental Issues, a Domestic Challenge with Regional and International Implications (pages 47-61)

Christian Ploberger (Department of Political Science and International Studies, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK)

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Article

Carbon Price Drivers: An Updated Literature Review (pages 1-7)

Julien Chevallier (IPAG Business School (IPAG Lab), Paris, France)

Article

Methodology for Environmental Sustainability Evaluation Of Airport Development Alternatives (pages 8-31)

Jean-Christophe Fann (UniversitéLibre de Bruxelles, Brussel, Belgium & Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA), Jasenka Rakas (National Center of Excellence for Aviation Operations Research (NEXTOR), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA)

Article

A Study on Green Manufacturing in a Car Battery Manufacturing Plant (pages 32-50)

Sedef Ergün (Department of Industrial Engineering, Çankaya University, Ankara, Turkey), Sibel Uludağ-Demirer (Department of Environmental Engineering, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey), Suat Kasap (Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Turkish Aeronautical Association, Ankara, Turkey)

Article

Carbon as an Emerging Tool for Risk Management (pages 51-69)

Tenke A. Zoltáni (Better Finance, Geneva, Switzerland)

Volume 3 (2012)

Issue 1

Table of Contents

Decision Support Technologies and Applications

Editorial Preface

Article

An Extensive Group Decision Methodology for Alliance Partner Selection Problem in Collaborative Networked Organisations (pages 1-19)

Selin Soner Kara (Yildiz Technical University, Turkey), Omar Ayadi (Université de Sfax - Ecole Nationale d’ingénieurs de Sfax, Tunisia), Naoufel Cheikhrouhou (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland)

Article

Delivery Reliability in Machinery and Equipment Industry: A European Study (pages 20-38)

Günther Schuh (RWTH Aachen University, Germany), Volker Stich (RWTH Aachen University, Germany), Tobias Brosze (RWTH Aachen University, Germany), Till Potente (RWTH Aachen University, Germany), Thomas Jasinski (RWTH Aachen University, Germany), Stefan Cuber (RWTH Aachen University, Germany)

Article

Examining the Differential Responses of Shippers and Motor Carriers to Travel Time Variability (pages 39-53)

Anne V. Goodchild (University of Washington, USA), Kelly Pitera (University of Washington, USA), Edward McCormack (University of Washington, USA)

Article

The Application of RFID in the Life-Time Traceability of Animals (pages 54-65)

Yun Liu (University of Electronic Science and Technology of China and Sichuan Vocational and Technical College of Communications, China), Peiji Shao (University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, China)

Issue 2

Table of Contents

Special Issue on Technologies for E-Freight

Guest Editorial Preface

Article

A Concept for Improving the Security and Efficiency of Multimodal Supply Chains (pages 1-13)

Johan Scholliers (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland), Sirra Toivonen (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland), Antti Permala (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland), Timo Lahtinen (Turvatiimi Oyj, Finland)

Article

RFID: From Closed Systems to Improving Visibility in the Manufacturing Supply Chain (pages 14-24)

Antti Permala (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland), Karri Rantasila (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland), Eetu Pilli-Sihvola (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland)

Article

Is it Possible to Manage and Plan Co-Modal Freight Transport Without a Centralised System? (pages 25-39)

Thomas Zunder (Newcastle University, UK), Hans Westerheim (SINTEF ICT, Norway), Ronald Jorna (Mobycon, The Netherlands), Jan Tore Pedersen (MARLO AS, Norway)

Article

Efficient and Reliable Transportation of Consignments (ERTOC) (pages 40-52)

Javed Akhtar (Ricardo, UK), John Bailey (Ricardo, UK), David Weatherby (GS1 UK, UK), Siraj Ahmed Shaikh (Coventry University, UK), David Ireland (IRIS Technology, UK), Daniel Payne (Ricardo, UK), Luke Antins (IRIS Technology, UK), Dave Barker (IRIS Technology, UK)

Article

Towards an ICT Platform for the European Freight Transport Community (pages 53-58)

Bill Karakostas (City University London, UK), Takis Katsoulakos (Inlecom, Belgium), Yannis Zorgios (CLMS (UK) Ltd., UK)

Issue 3

Table of Contents

Article

An ANP-Based Model for an Effective Green Supply Chain Management (pages 1-14)

Fabio De Felice (University of Cassino, Italy), Antonella Petrillo (University of Cassino, Italy), Maria Grazia Gnoni (University of Lecce, Italy)

Article

The Challenges of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Development in China: A Comparative Analysis of Three CCS Demonstration Cases in Europe, U.S., and China (pages 15-21)

Ang Zhao (Consultant, Belgium)

Article

Research Framework for Analyzing the Relationship Between Greening of Suppliers and Green Innovation on Firms’ Performance (pages 22-36)

H. K. Chan (University of East Anglia, UK), T.-Y. Chiou (University of East Anglia, UK), F. Lettice (University of East Anglia, UK)

Article

Transitioning Towards a Low-Carbon Hydrogen Economy in the United States: Role of Transition Management (pages 37-55)

Jacqueline C. K. Lam (University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong), Peter Hills (University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong), Esther C. T. Wong (University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)

Issue 4

Table of Contents

Article

Logistic Planning with Nonlinear Goal Programming Models in Spreadsheets (pages 1-14)

Kenneth David Strang (Department of Business and Supply Chain Management, State University of New York, Plattsburgh, NY, USA, & APPC Research, Sydney, NSW, Australia)

Article

Hybrid Multi-Objective Methods to Solve Reentrant Shops (pages 15-32)

Frédéric Dugardin (LOSI, University of Technology of Troyes, Troyes, France), Farouk Yalaoui (LOSI, University of Technology of Troyes, Troyes, France), Lionel Amodeo (LOSI, Industrial Systems Optimization Department, University of Technology of Troyes, Troyes, France)

Article

Customer Perceptions on Service Satisfaction with Third Party Logistics (3PL) Service (pages 33-47)

Socrates J. Moschuris (Department of Industrial Management and Technology, University of Piraeus, Piraeus, Greece), George F. Velis (Department of Industrial Management and Technology, University of Piraeus, Piraeus, Greece)

Article

Energy Management System for Domestic Electrical Appliances (pages 48-60)

Kuo-Ming Chao (Department of Computing and the Digital Environment, Coventry University, Coventry, UK), Nazaraf Shah (Department of Computing and the Digital Environment, Coventry University, Coventry, UK), Raymond Farmer (Department of Computing and the Digital Environment, Coventry University, Coventry, UK), Adriana Matei (Department of Computing and the Digital Environment, Coventry University, Coventry, UK)

Volume 2 (2011)

Issue 1

Article

Introducing Quality of Service Criteria into Supply Chain Management for Excellence (pages 1-16)

Roman Gumzej (University of Maribor, Slovenia), Brigita Gajšek (University of Maribor, Slovenia)

Article

The Development of Synergy Model on Internal and External Suppliers for Asian Airlines Industry (pages 17-34)

Yudi Fernando (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia), Norizan Mat Saad (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia), Mahmod Sabri Haron (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia), Suhaiza Zailani (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)

Article

Building an Expert-System for Maritime Container Security Risk Management (pages 35-56)

Jaouad Boukachour (University of Le Havre, France), Charles-Henri Fredouet (University of Le Havre, France), Mame Bigué Gningue (University of Le Havre, France)

Article

The 2008 Survey of Indian Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Service Providers: Comparisons with the 2004 Survey of Indian 3PLs and 2006 Survey of North American 3PLs (pages 57-75)

Subrata Mitra (Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, India)

Article

An Improved Lightweight RFID Authentication Protocol (pages 76-84)

Xiaowen Zhang (College of Staten Island – CUNY, USA), Zhanyang Zhang (College of Staten Island – CUNY, USA), Xinzhou Wei (New York City College of Technology – CUNY, USA)

Article

Research of Supply Quality Control and Optimization Under Multi-Period Dynamic Game (pages 85-93)

Jun Hu (Zhejiang Gongshang University, China), Yulian Fei (Zhejiang Gongshang University, China), Ertian Hua (Zhejiang Gongshang University, China)

Issue 2

Article

A Critical Assessment of Environmental Degeneration and Climate Change: A Multidimensional (Political, Economic, Social) Challenge for China’s Future Economic Development (pages 1-16)

Christian Ploberger (University of Birmingham, UK)

Article

Promoting Technological Environmental Innovations: The Role of Environmental Regulation (pages 17-34)

Jacqueline C. K. Lam (University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong), Peter Hills (University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)

Article

Information Technology Resources Virtualization for Sustainable Development (pages 35-48)

Malgorzata Pankowska (University of Economics in Katowice, Poland)

Article

The Firm Boundary Decision for Sustainability-Focused Companies (pages 49-68)

Ozan Özcan (University of South Florida, USA), Kingsley Anthony Reeves (University of South Florida, USA)

Article

Study on Low-Carbon Economy Model and Method of Chinese Tourism Industry (pages 69-102)

Zhang Mu (Jinan University, China), Luo Jing (Jinan University, China), Zhang Xiaohong (Jinan University, China), Tang Lei (Jinan University, China), Feng Xiao-na (Jinan University, China), Chen Shan (Jinan University, China)

Issue 3

Article

A Closed-Loop Logistics Model for Green Supply Chain Management (pages 1-15)

A. H. Basiri (K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Iran), A. Shemshadi (K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Iran), M. J. Tarokh (K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Iran)

Article

Utilizing SMS/3G Networks for Better and Reliable Communications between Yard Cranes and Server (pages 16-29)

C. D. Cheng (NDI Automation Pte. Ltd., Singapore), C. C. Ko (National University of Singapore, Singapore), W. J. Huang (National University of Singapore, Singapore)

Article

Towards a Unified Definition of Supply Chain Management: The Four Fundamentals (pages 30-48)

Edward Sweeney (Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland)

Article

Process Analysis of Knowledge Production (pages 49-66)

Raafat George Saadé (Concordia University, Canada), Ali Ahmed (Concordia University, Canada)

Issue 4

Preface

Article

IT-Based Classification for Supply Chain Coordination Mechanisms (pages 1-14)

Fereshteh Ghahremani (K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Iran), Mohammad Jafar Tarokh (K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Iran)

Article

Analyzing the Lead Time and Shipping Lot-Size in a Chaotic Supply Network (pages 15-28)

Mohammad Jafar Tarokh (K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Iran), Sina Golara (K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Iran)

Article

An Empirical Investigation on the Use of Buffers and Incentives in Non-Hierarchical Networks (pages 29-43)

Roberto Pinto (University of Bergamo, Italy), Fabiana Pirola (University of Bergamo, Italy), Tobias Mettler (University of St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Article

Dynamic Formation of Business Networks: A Framework for ‘Quality of Information’-Based Discovery of Resources (pages 44-60)

Markus Eurich (ETH Zürich, Switzerland), Claudia Villalonga (ETH Zürich, Switzerland), Roman Boutellier (ETH Zürich, Switzerland)

Volume 1 (2010)

Issue 1

Article

A Non-Invasive Software Architecture Style for RFID Data Provisioning (pages 1-15)

Ying Liu (California State University Long Beach, USA), Tao Lin (SAP Research, SAP LLC, USA), Sudha Ram (University of Arizona, USA), Xuemei Su (California State University Long Beach, USA)

Article

Facilitating Consumer Acceptance of RFID and Related Ubiquitous Technologies (pages 16-27)

David M. Wasieleski (Duquesne University, USA), William E. Spangler (Duquesne University, USA), Mordechai Gal-Or (Duquesne University, USA)

Article

Mining RFID Behavior Data using Unsupervised Learning (pages 28-47)

Guénaël Cabanes (LIPN-CNRS UMR 7030, France), Younès Bennani (LIPN-CNRS UMR 7030, France), Dominique Fresneau (LEEC, France)

Article

Testing the Potential of RFID to Increase Supply-Chain Agility and to Mitigate the Bullwhip Effect (pages 48-66)

Anthony Vance (Brigham Young University, USA), Paul Benjamin Lowry (Brigham Young University, USA), Jeffrey A. Ogden (Air Force Institute of Technology, USA)

Article

QTDFS-ALOHA: A Hybrid Collision Resolution Protocol for Dense RFID Tag Environment (pages 67-82)

Xinqing Yan (North China University of Water Conservancy and Electric Power, China), Zhouping Yin (Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China)

Issue 2

Article

Analysis of the Cargo Service Dynamics in East Asian Airports (pages 1-22)

Joyce M.W Low (National University of Singapore, Singapore), Loon Ching Tang (National University of Singapore, Singapore), Xue-Ming Yuan (Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology, Singapore)

Article

How to Market OR/MS Decision Support (pages 23-36)

Masayuki Ueda (Sapporo University, Japan)

Article

Perceived Risk Management: Applying the TEID Model to the Traveler Service Chain (pages 37-52)

Magali Dubosson (Haute Ecole de Gestion de Geneve (HEG), Hes-So, Switzerland), Emmanuel Fragnière (Haute Ecole de Gestion de Geneve (HEG), Hes-So, Switzerland, and University of Bath, UK)

Article

Analyzing Requirements and Approaches for Sourcing Software Based Services (pages 53-63)

G.R. Gangadharan (Novay (Telematica Institute), The Netherlands), Erwin Fielt (Queensland University of Technology, Australia)

Article

An Activity Theory Analysis of RFID in Hospitals (pages 64-81)

Daniel E. O’Leary (University of Southern California, USA)

Issue 3

Article

Collaboration in Cyber Transportation Logistics: Paradigms and Technologies (pages 1-17)

Albert K. Toh (University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, USA), Yupo Chan (University of Arkansas at Little Rock, USA)

Article

Managing Enterprise Service Level Agreement (pages 18-43)

Yang Li (British Telecom, UK)

Article

Hospital Supplier Relationship Management: Cooperation, Coordination, and Communication (pages 44-61)

Peter Rohner (University of St. Gallen, Switzerland), Tobias Mettler (University of St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Article

Research on Innovation Mechanism and Model of Logistics Enterprise: A Chinese Perspective (pages 62-87)

Zhang Mu (Jinan University, China), Li Wenli (Jinan University, China), Luo Jing (Jinan University, China), Ye Xiang (Jinan University, China), Ren Congying (Jinan University, China), Wu Chengjuan (Jinan University, China)

Article

Managing Customer-Centric Information: The Challenges of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Deployment in Service Environments (pages 88-105)

Martin R. Fellenz (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland), Mairead Brady (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland)

Issue 4

Article

A Game Theoretic Approach for Sensitive Information Sharing in Supply Chain (pages 1-12)

Xiaofeng Zhang (Hong Kong Baptist University, China), William K. Cheung (Hong Kong Baptist University, China), ZongWei Luo (The University of Hong Kong, China), Frank Tong (Technologies Research Center, Hong Kong, China)

Article

Evaluating the Use of Electronic Door Seals (E-Seals) on Shipping Containers (pages 13-29)

Edward McCormack (University of Washington, USA), Mark Jensen (Cambridge Systematics, USA), Al Hovde (Science Applications International Corporation, USA)

Article

Wireless Sensor Network Technology and Its Application Potentials for Service Innovation in Supply Chain Management (pages 30-51)

Gong Li (North Dakota State University, USA), Jing Shi (North Dakota State University, USA)

Article

Business Service Scheduling (pages 52-63)

Jürgen Dorn (Vienna University of Technology, Austria)

Article

Streamlining Knowledge Map Construction for an Online Auction House Using Automatic Term Filtering (pages 64-79)

Shailaja Venkatsubramanyan (San Jose State University, USA)