Biofuels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 14
Published: April 26, 2024
Biodiesel
is
a
significant
energy
resource
that
yields
sustainable
economic,
social,
and
environmental
benefits.
The
escalation
of
global
tensions
has
contributed
to
increased
uncertainty
in
the
industry,
including
biodiesel
sector.
supply
chain
frequently
exposed
various
risks
from
upstream
downstream
chain.
ability
respond
effectively
disruptions
vital
for
ensuring
long-term
sustainability
Hence,
resilience
must
be
developed.
objective
this
study
design
assessment
model
by
connecting
vulnerability
factors
with
capability
relationship
matrix.
A
comprehensive
review
literature
rigorous
experts'
opinions
are
foundation
model.
Indonesian
can
utilized
as
case
develop
strategies
based
on
boost
business
resilience.
Some
research
methods
used
such
literature,
questionnaires,
expert
opinions,
discussion.
matches
vulnerabilities,
turbulence,
external
pressure,
limits,
capabilities,
flexibility
sourcing,
order
fulfillment,
capacity,
visibility,
adaptability,
collaboration
risk
sharing
partners
supplier
contract
common
employed
company
mitigate
potential
uncertainties,
particularly
those
arising
pricing
volatility.
This
shows
between
vulnerabilities
which
enables
managers
better
prioritize
SC
capabilities
outcomes
evaluation
also
providing
valuable
insight
policy
implication
promote
collaborations
amongst
Indonesian's
chains.
Business Strategy and the Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 8, 2024
Abstract
The
challenges
posed
by
multi‐crisis
environments,
such
as
pandemics
and
geopolitical
uncertainties,
create
significant
opportunities
for
supply
chains
(SC)
to
enhance
their
sustainability,
resilience,
agility,
thereby
developing
a
strategic
advantage.
However,
seizing
these
is
not
without
its
challenges;
critical
tensions
inevitably
arise.
This
paper,
based
on
systematic
review
of
287
SC
studies,
identifies
discusses
five
key
tensions:
(1)
increased
trade‐offs
between
sustainability
efficiency;
(2)
competing
priorities
resilience;
(3)
mismatched
expectations
causing
stakeholder
pressure;
(4)
conflicting
demands
global
sustainable
operations;
(5)
unintended
consequences
technological
innovation,
disadvantaging
stakeholders
with
limited
resources
capabilities.
To
mitigate
while
leveraging
the
opportunities,
study
proposes
several
pathways,
including
adopting
circular
economy
principles,
optimizing
inventory
distribution
management,
employing
holistic
measurement
forecasting,
balancing
risk‐hedging
proactive
risk
fostering
inclusive
engagement,
globalization
regionalization,
integrating
advanced
digital
technologies
alongside
ecosystem
wide
change
management.
These
strategies
offer
practical
guidance
building
crises‐ready
SCs
set
stage
an
extensive
research
agenda
further
explore
in
environments.
International Journal of Systems Science Operations & Logistics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Motivated
by
the
critical
need
for
supply
chains
to
withstand
disruptions,
this
paper
investigates
application
of
three
core
resilience
strategies
and
their
combinations
at
network
design
level.
We
propose
an
investigation
framework
that
utilises
Monte
Carlo
simulation
generate
disruption
rates
varying
severity.
This
allows
mathematical
optimisation
eight
different
models,
each
representing
a
combination
strategies,
based
on
simulated
disruptions.
The
also
incorporates
farmed
structured
data
analysis
examine
performance
features
model.
Considering
disruptions
can
affect
both
suppliers
factories,
detailed
comparison
is
performed
between
strategies.
Numerical
comparisons
reveal
model
incorporating
all
(Multiple
Allocation
Network
with
Backup
Suppliers
Factories,
or
MANBSF)
outperforms
others,
potentially
achieving
zero
shortages
even
under
significant
comprehensive
multiple
allocations
facilities
backup
factories.
further
suggests
increases
size,
density,
number
complete
paths.
International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 19, 2025
Purpose
In
the
last
two
decades,
there
has
been
growing
attention
to
social
and
environmental
issues
in
fast-fashion
supply
chains
due
increased
innovation,
awareness
internationalisation.
Extant
studies
have
explored
key
sustainable
practices
chain
multinational
companies
(MNCs)
small
medium-sized
enterprises
(SMEs).
However,
this
study
aims
address
a
dearth
of
literature
related
performance
measurement.
Design/methodology/approach
The
research
uses
quantitative
qualitative
data
explore
measure
MNCs
SMEs
as
comparative
study.
Prior
was
systematically
evaluated
qualitatively
using
thematic
analysis
fashion
identify
challenges
chains.
Quantitative
were
gathered
from
Business
Fashion
Index
(BoF)
SMEs’
annual
sustainability
reports.
Two
measurement
reports
conducted
attain
optimal
accuracy
results,
which
are
chi-square
test
Cohen’s
d.
Findings
indicate
that
emission,
water
consumption,
waste
management
material
usage,
transparency
labour
rights
chain’s
considerations.
Moreover,
results
suggest
greater
ability
achieve
successful
because
their
is
often
local,
contrast
impact
globalisation
on
MNCs,
large
network,
thus,
more
complexity.
Originality/value
This
supports
debates
by
empirically
exploring
application
chain.
comparison
between
envisaged
support
decision-makers
enhancing
performance.
British Food Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 16, 2024
Purpose
This
study
investigates
food
waste
within
the
supply
chain
(FSC),
for
case
of
fresh
and
short
FSC
(FS-FSC),
aiming
to
(1)
reveal
major
causes
across
(2)
identify
mitigation
strategies,
(3)
measure
impacts
at
each
stream,
(4)
propose
practical
initiatives
support
decision/policymakers
in
strategic
management,
especially
country.
Design/methodology/approach
adopts
a
mixed-method
approach
investigating
waste,
examining
existing
literature
using
template
analysis.
The
focus
is
on
three
key
elements:
factors
enabling
its
final
destinations,
strategies
reduce
it.
then
gathers
information
from
prominent
regional
retailer
consumers
through
interviews
surveys.
empirical
data
collected
analysed
analysis
descriptive
statistics.
Findings
research
highlights
enablers
networks,
including
procurement
storage,
processing,
operation
strategy,
people,
consumers.
differed
amount
produced,
outcome
demonstrates
that
end
were
largest
contributors
generated.
changes
people's
habits
tastes
significantly
affect
FS-FSC.
Interestingly,
results
demonstrated
40%
utilise
leftovers
as
pet
food.
Practical
implications
proposed
management
can
help
companies
minimise
mitigate
stage.
Practitioners
use
identified
implement
efforts
translate
them
into
actionable
plans.
Originality/value
article
outlines
addressing
an
FS-FSC
throughout
entire
chain,
encompassing
supply,
distribution,
catering,
delivery,
consumption.
not
only
sheds
light
primary
reasons
wastage
but
also
provides
insights
potential
solutions
are
effective
feasible
real-world
scenarios.
