Validity and reliability of sustainable supply chain management frameworks in Indian smart manufacturing industries

PurposeSustainable supply chain management (SSCM) ensures integration of socially, environmentally and economically feasible practices in entire supply chain. SSCM principles can be implemented to improve efficiency and productivity of a system by different attributes of the system. The purpose of this article is to identify the most appropriate existing (SSCM) framework that can be implemented suitably in Indian smart manufacturing industries.Design/methodology/approachValidity and reliability analysis on the existing SSCM frameworks was carried out with the help of empirical data collected using questionnaire survey methodology from various Indian smart manufacturing organizations. The empirical data were gathered from various experts from top- and middle-level management in different smart manufacturing organizations across the country. Further, factor analysis was carried on the collected data to estimate the unidimensionality of each SSCM frameworks. Cronbach's alpha value was used to assess reliability of each framework. Subsequently, the frequency distribution analysis was done to obtain familiar elements in the segregated frameworks based on validity and reliability analysis.FindingsThe work observed that only five SSCM frameworks have shown unidimensionality in terms of the elements or constructs. The work further found that these segregated frameworks have not shown sufficiently high level of reliability. Additionally, this work attempted frequency distribution analysis and observed that there were very few elements which were being repeatedly used in numerous frameworks proposed by researchers. Based on the findings of this work, the work concluded that there is acute need of a new SSCM framework for Indian smart manufacturing industries.Research limitations/implicationsThis study gathered empirical data from 388 Indian smart manufacturing organizations. Thus, before generalizing the findings of the study across the sectors, there is a possibility of some more explication.Originality/valueThe main purpose of this article is to explore the feasibility of the existing SSCM frameworks in Indian smart manufacturing sector. The study also assumes that the manufacturing managers and executives may have the complete understanding on the existing sustainable manufacturing frameworks and a chance to executing proper suitable framework in the respective manufacturing organization.

An Empirical Study on Factors Impacting the Adoption of Digital Technologies in Supply Chain Management and What Blockchain Technology Could Do for the Manufacturing Sector of Bangladesh

This paper employed an integrated model for examining behavioral intention to adopt blockchain technology in the supply chain management of manufacturing industries in Bangladesh. The proposed conceptual model was empirically tested using data collected from 189 supply chain managers working in manufacturing organizations in Bangladesh. The findings suggest that perceived usefulness, trading partners' pressure, and competitive pressure are the most important determinant of behavioral intention. © 2023 Taylor & Francis.

Kovid -19 Salgını Öncesi ve Kovid-19 Salgını Döneminde Ímalat Sektöründe Finansal Performansın Íncelenmesi

Bu çalışmanın amacı, kovid-19 salgının Borsa Ístanbul (BÍST)'da işlem gören ve Ímalat alt sektörlerinde faaliyet gösteren işletmelerin finansal performansı üzerindeki etkilerinin incelenmesidir. Bu doğrultuda imalat alt sektörlerinde faaliyet gösteren işletmelerin kovid-19 salgını öncesi ve kovid-19 salgını dönemine ait, finansal açıdan verimlilik ve etkinlik değişim değerleri Malmquist Toplam Faktör Verimlilik Endeksi (MTFV) yöntemiyle incelenmiştir. Çalışmada elde edilen bulgular, kovid-19 salgının imalat alt sektörlerinde yer alan işletmelerin finansal performansı üzerinde olumsuz etkilerinin olduğunu göstermektedir. Aynı zamanda bulgular, kovid-19 salgının en fazla ana metal sanayi, gıda içecek ve tütün, metal eşya ve makine alt sektörlerini etkilediğini göstermektedir.Alternate :The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on the financial performance of companies operating in manufacturing subsectors and listed on the Stock Exchange Istanbul. In this direction, the financial efficiency and productivity change values of manufacturing companies before and during the Covid-19 pandemic were examined using the Malmquist Total Factor Productivity Index (MTFP) method. The findings obtained in the study indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic has negative effects on the financial performance of manufacturing companies. At the same time, the findings show that the COVID-19 pandemic has most affected the main metal industry, food, drink, and tobacco, metal and metals products and machinery industry subsectors.

Mapping of Digital Transformation Readiness, Benefits, and Barriers in Indonesian Steel Manufacturing

Indonesian steel manufacturing sector has proven able to survive and even thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its post-pandemic potential is also very large, considering that Indonesia's steel consumption per capita is the lowest in ASEAN. However, the highly volatile business situation and competition mean that it needs to reduce process costs, reduce processing time, and increase productivity;all of which could potentially be achieved by digital transformation. However, there is very limited research on digital transformation in Indonesian steel manufacturing. This research aims to map the readiness, potential benefit, and barriers to digital transformation in Indonesian steel manufacturing using MICMAC matrix method, with validation and verification carried out directly by experts involved in decision-making process on several steel manufacturing entities in Indonesia. Result of this study shown that to prepare digital transformation readiness, Indonesian steel manufacturing should emphasize its effort on preparing strategy and leadership, investment for industry 4.0, innovation policy, competency development, connectivity, and cyber security. The main benefits that should be pursued first are the capability of monitoring in real time and assisting in communication and data flow;whereas the main barrier that should be taken care of first is preparing its organizational change. © 2022 ACM.

Prospects for the textile and clothing industry in India

India ranks as the world’s second largest producer of textiles and clothing after China, and is the sixth largest exporter of textiles and clothing in international markets. Its textile and clothing industry is long established, extensive and wide ranging, and the industry fulfils a vital role in India’s economy—not least in terms of employment opportunities and export earnings. Moreover, it remains one of the country’s most important industrial sectors, even though the Indian economy is expanding rapidly and shifting impressively towards high-tech manufacturing and service sectors. In fact, the textile and clothing industry continues to represent India’s largest manufacturing activity, and in 2021/22 it accounted for about 7% of the country’s industrial production, 2% of its gross domestic product (GDP) and 10% of its national export earnings. Also, the industry provides direct employment for around 45 mn people, many of them females. In addition, an estimated 100 mn people are employed in indirect activities—notably in the agricultural sector. The importance of the textile and clothing industry to India’s economy is recognised by the Indian government in its provision of substantial assistance and support. The textile and clothing industry also benefits from India’s huge domestic market, reflecting the fact that the country has a population of 1.39 bn people. Furthermore, this market is growing. Admittedly, the value of the market fell in 2020/21 alone, from US$106 bn to US$75 bn, reflecting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. But by 2025/26 it is forecast to increase to US$190 bn, in line with growing prosperity and a continuously growing population. © Textiles Intelligence Limited 2022.

Internal Factors Influencing Firm Profitability in the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Empirical Evidence from Vietnam

For each country, the growth of the country is significantly associated with the growth of the manufacturing industry. Especially in the early stages of development, the manufacturing industry has greatly played a great role in creating great added value for society and economic development in that country. Starting from a country with a weak manufacturing background, Vietnam is gradually opening up and integrating into the global economy, which has brought many opportunities for manufacturing enterprises in particular and the enterprise community in general, making Vietnam one of the countries with large production activities in Southeast Asia and Asia. The study evaluates the factors affecting the financial performance of manufacturing enterprises through a case study in Hanoi, Vietnam. Using a survey sample of 235 enterprises operating in production and using quantitative analysis methods, the research results show that: Enterprises with high governance quality are enterprises with high economic efficiency or enterprises with low management capacity have low business efficiency. Moreover, large-scale enterprises often have many advantages in seeking profits and improving business efficiency. Finally, the study has some recommendations to improve corporate governance and growth, create a stronger business community and contribute more to Vietnam's economic development.

Safety Management and Wellbeing during COVID-19: A Pilot Study in the Manufactory Sector.

BACKGROUND: The rapid spread of COVID-19 has generated anxiety and concerns among the whole population, by also affecting people's working life quality. Although several studies underlined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the healthcare sector, very few studies investigated the consequences in the occupational sectors with low risk of contagion. METHOD: 220 full-time in-presence workers of the manufacturing sector agreed to participate in a study of cross-sectional design during September and October 2020. Data were collected by means of a self-reported questionnaire conceived to investigate the constructs of the COVID-19 concerns, both the personal contribution and the supervisor support to workplace safety, the organizational commitment to safety, and finally, the level of workers' exhaustion. RESULTS: This study highlights that COVID-19 concerns represent a significant source of stress since it is significantly associated to higher levels of exhaustion among workers. Furthermore, the findings show the relevance of resources related to employee's personal contribution to safety management as well as the role of climate variables. CONCLUSIONS: These results promote knowledge on the role of COVID-19 concerns in affecting psychological wellbeing at work, as well as the impact of both individual and job-related resources that may prevent exhaustion at work. Finally, the present findings also have implications for organizations and the maintenance of their commitment to safety.

DIGITISATION of the CHARITY SECTOR: UNRAVELLING the TENSIONS of the DIGITAL VERSUS the REALITY

Due to Covid-19, many charities have had to rapidly adapt their face-to-face services and transition to using digital platforms. This digitisation of services has led to the concept of Digitally Enhanced Advanced Services (DEAS), a model of servitisation applied in the manufacturing sector, being discussed in relation to the charity sector. This paper examines the applicability of DEAS to the charity sector. It explores how trust, resilience and privacy are addressed in co-creating digital platforms as well as the sustainability of digital services. Using the Refugee Council Children's Section as a case study, a mixed methods approach was applied including data mining, participant observation, and semi-structured interviews with 10 practitioners and service users. Findings show that there exists a tension between the digital and the reality in the charity sector: digital services increase access to service users in remote areas but digital poverty and illiteracy remain significant obstacles for digital servitisation. Resilience and adaptability have enabled the charity sector to operate inside the tension between the digital and reality. The adoption of DEAS in the charity sector will be dependent upon maximising opportunities, implementing changes, and overcoming barriers. © 2021 Institution of Engineering and Technology. All rights reserved.

Investigating the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on sustainable supplier selection in the Nigerian manufacturing sector.

Over the years, sustainable supplier selection (SSS) has become increasingly popular among scholars and practitioners as a viable means to actualize supply chain sustainability. Little, however, is known about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sustainable supplier selection particularly in the manufacturing sector. In this paper, we present pandemic response strategies as a significant aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact and investigate the relative importance of such strategies in SSS implementation. Drawing upon a rich data pool from the Nigerian manufacturing sector, we proposed an integrated multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) methodology to analyse the interrelationships between the COVID-19 pandemic response strategies and Triple-Bottom-Line (TBL) criteria for SSS. Our analysis shows that economic criteria and pandemic response strategies are the highest ranked in terms of relative importance and thereby pinpoints the need for manufacturing firms to emphasize such during SSS implementation in the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, quality, cost, use of personal protective equipment and use of information technologies for customer demand prediction are inferred as highly significant in SSS implementation in the COVID-19 pandemic era. Furthermore, the efficiency of the proposed methodology was validated by a comparative analysis with other MCDM methods. Therefore, this study presents implications on the significance of pandemic response strategies in SSS and thereby enriches literature on the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on supply chains.

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on China's Manufacturing Sector: A Global Value Chain Perspective.

This paper, based on the notion of Trade in Value Added (TiVA), combines the global trade analysis project (GTAP) model with the value-added model in seeking to simulate and assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on China's manufacturing sector in global value chain (GVC) reconfiguration. The empirical study provides three major results. First, at the macroeconomic level, the pandemic wreaks a negative impact on all the economies, including the U.S., in regard to import & export trade, GDP and social welfare policy. Second, nation-level simulation shows that there's a remarkable disparity across different pandemic scenarios in the level of division of labor and of GVC participation for China and its trade partners. Third, sector-level analysis shows that the impacts of the pandemic include promoting the level of GVC participation and of labor division in China's manufacturing sector (electromechanical equipment and computer goods). This paper also provides policy advice for Chinese government: participation in higher-end GVCs, introduction of further structural reforms and retention of foreign investors, and active responses to GVC reconfiguration and cross-border capital flow.