Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(8), P. 1404 - 1424
Published: Sept. 30, 2023
Purpose
This
research
examines
the
impact
of
integrating
lean
manufacturing
(LM)
principles
and
Industry
4.0
(I4.0)
into
product
development
process
(PDP)
companies
in
southern
Brazil,
with
objective
improving
market
performance
(MP).
Design/methodology/approach
A
survey
was
conducted
110
managers
to
evaluate
level
LM
I4.0
principles,
PDP
phases,
improvement
MP.
Quantitative
analysis
employed
analyse
data,
including
confirmatory
factor
(CFA)
ordinary
least
squares
(OLS)
hierarchical
regression.
Findings
The
study
reveals
that
enhances
positively
impacts
MP
companies.
Additionally,
partially
mediates
LM-PDP
relationship,
while
I4.0-PDP
highlighting
their
interdependence
rather
than
one
being
a
prerequisite
for
other.
Research
limitations/implications
has
limitations
regarding
its
narrow
focus
on
Brazil
absence
multiple
case
studies.
Practical
implications
emphasises
importance
coordinated
efforts
adopt
manage
both
as
they
all
phases
ultimately
contribute
overall
Originality/value
novelty
this
lies
systemic
approach,
examining
relationships
effects
PDP,
demonstrating
how
these
manifest
Computers in Industry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
162, P. 104132 - 104132
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
This
article
presents
a
systematic
literature
review
(SLR)
of
empirical
studies
concerning
Artificial
Intelligence
(AI)
in
the
field
Supply
Chain
Management
(SCM).
Over
past
decade,
technologies
belonging
to
AI
have
developed
rapidly,
reaching
sufficient
level
maturity
catalyze
transformative
changes
business
and
society.
Within
SCM
community,
there
are
high
expectations
about
disruptive
impacts
on
current
practices.
However,
this
is
not
first
instance
where
has
sparked
excitement,
often
falling
short
hype.
It
thus
important
examine
both
opportunities
challenges
emerging
from
its
actual
implementation.
Our
analysis
clarifies
technological
approaches
application
areas,
while
expounding
research
themes
around
four
key
categories:
data
system
requirements,
technology
deployment
processes,
(inter)organizational
integration,
performance
implications.
We
also
present
contextual
factors
identified
literature.
lays
solid
foundation
for
future
SCM.
By
exclusively
considering
contributions,
our
minimizes
buzz
underscores
relevant
intersecting
AI,
organizations,
supply
chains
(SCs).
effort
meant
consolidate
existing
insights
managerial
audience.
Supply Chain Management An International Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(6), P. 978 - 995
Published: Aug. 28, 2024
Purpose
The
COVID-19
pandemic
showed
that
preestablished
contingency
plans
and
resilience
practices
were
insufficient
to
cope
with
long-term
global
disruptions.
Companies
thus
struggled
develop
capabilities
ensure
their
survivability
during
similar
crises.
Building
on
the
adaptation-based
view
(ABV)
of
supply
chain
resilience,
this
study
aims
offer
an
in-depth
perspective
in
chains
(SCs).
Design/methodology/approach
paper
empirically
tests
related
relationships
between
adaptation
operational
continuity.
Responses
from
252
organisations
collected
analysed
using
partial
least
squares
structural
equation
modelling.
Findings
results
support
ABV’s
theoretical
propositions
assess
possibilities
intertwining,
digitalisation,
a
circular
economy
maturity
for
SCs.
Research
limitations/implications
derived
insights
are
attractive
managers
researchers
foster
contribute
increasing
efforts
middle-range
theorising
logistics
management
research.
Originality/value
To
best
authors’
knowledge,
is
one
first
studies
define
factors
enhancing
SCs
through
lens
ABV.
International Journal of Production Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 21
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Patient
information
leaflets
(PILs)
are
vital
for
conveying
treatment
details
and
ensuring
patient
safety
adherence.
Traditional
paper-based
PILs
fall
short
due
to
their
complexity,
specific
national
requirements,
dated
content,
posing
challenges
pharmaceutical
manufacturers
such
as
supply
flexibility,
resource-intensive
updates,
environmental
impact.
The
rapidly
evolving
digital
technologies
provide
promising
opportunities
transforming
traditional
PIL
into
electronic
(ePIL),
addressing
the
current
limitations
creating
value-adding
propositions
involved
stakeholders.
This
paper
examines
transformation
of
ePIL
within
a
highly
regulated
environment
from
perspective
multinational
manufacturers.
We
use
hybrid
Delphi
approach,
merging
reviews
interviews,
explore
dynamic
capability
microfoundations
when
transitioning
systems
an
operations
management
perspective.
A
maturity
model
is
introduced
gauge
extent
in
setting.
offers
valuable
insights
managers
policymakers
seeking
develop
capabilities
evaluate
operational
maturity.
Additionally,
benchmarking
future
states
across
participating
companies
highlights
importance
collaborative
efforts
expedite
this
transformation.
Journal of Enterprise Information Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Purpose
This
study
aims
to
explore
the
impact
of
digital
supply
chain
capability
(DSCC)
on
financing
performance
(SCFP)
Chinese
small
and
medium-sized
enterprises
(SMEs).
The
mediating
role
information
sharing
(IS)
moderating
environmental
uncertainty
(EU)
were
also
investigated.
Design/methodology/approach
Based
processing
theory
(IPT),
this
paper
constructs
a
theoretical
model
investigate
DSCC
SCFP
in
276
SMEs
using
ordinary
least
regression
test
hypotheses.
Findings
results
show
that
both
sensing
(DSC)
responding
(DRC)
have
positive
effects
SCFP.
IS
plays
relationship
between
DSC
SCFP,
while
EU
strengthens
DRC
IS.
Originality/value
First,
takes
perspective
which
extends
related
studies
taking
technology
perspective.
Second,
inner
mechanism
is
revealed
by
introducing
as
mediator.
Third,
boundary
conditions
for
DSCC–IS
link
are
clarified
considering
source
requirements.
