T he world finds itself facing unprecedented conditions as the global pandemic of the COVID-19 virus has led to fundamental changes in the global supply chains. This paper aims to assess the initial response undertaken by Central European companies in the early stages of the outbreak. The survey was conducted as a research method to collect data from a large number of companies. Since it takes time to assess long-term effects of the pandemic and related measures, various changes in supply chains are examined as the early results of the COVID-19 crisis and measures implemented by companies. The study examines …
Journal of service management,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
34(1), P. 147 - 171
Published: Jan. 20, 2022
Purpose
Uncertain
times
[e.g.
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)]
require
service
businesses
to
respond
in
creative,
flexible
and
resilient
ways.
This
paper
aims
develop
test
the
theoretical
relationship
between
digital
transformation
organizational
resilience
(OR),
consequences
of
OR
on
organizations
employees
during
turbulent
times.
Design/methodology/approach
A
scale
development
was
first
conducted
with
an
expert
panel.
Later,
474
participants
who
work
as
small
medium-sized
enterprises
were
recruited
for
structural
equation
modeling
(SEM).
Exploratory
factor
analysis
(EFA),
confirmatory
(CFA)
path
dimensions
maturity,
two
consequential
variables:
performance
employees’
state
optimism.
Findings
Strategic
technology
investment
helps
systematic
control
sustain
operations
crises
but
may
not
directly
contribute
capabilities
accurately
understanding
external
turmoil,
actively
seeking
available
resources
rapidly
developing
adaptive
solutions.
Transformation
management
intensity
equips
organization
transformative
vision,
governance
culture,
such
built-in
leadership
enables
embrace
talents
innovativeness
help
grow
their
when
facing
crises.
The
have
different
influences
employees.
Originality/value
research
develops
tests
measurement
items
services
domain
empirically
tested
how
maturity
influence
OR,
organization’s
Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(2), P. 395 - 417
Published: April 2, 2024
Abstract
The
current
study
aimed
to
determine
alternative
configurations
of
supply
chain
resilience
strategies
for
managing
performance
(SCP)
during
a
severe
disruption.
To
do
this,
multi-method
and
multi-study
approach
was
adopted.
Phase
1
the
employed
qualitative
explore
risk
factors
their
mitigation
COVID-19
pandemic.
In
2,
quality
function
deployment
technique
used
alongside
quantitative
case
studies
most
critical
crucial
strategies.
final
phase,
3,
fuzzy
set
comparative
analysis
portfolio
SCP
create
flexibility
when
employing
results
revealed
that
implementing
alone
is
ineffective
in
improving
SCP,
while
combined
with
nullification
enhance
SCP.
also
two
tackle
relevant
factors.
These
findings
can
be
guide
managers
toward
identifying
suitable
configuration
manage
unprecedented
risk.
provide
deciding
best
course
action
firms.
Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
42(8), P. 651 - 669
Published: March 21, 2024
Food
waste
(FW)
has
become
a
global
concern,
with
an
estimated
1.3
billion
tonnes
lost
annually,
costing
about
$1
trillion.
Environmental
and
social
consequences
of
FW
are
significant,
contributing
to
6%
European
Unions'
greenhouse
gasemissions
affecting
food
security.
occurs
is
complex
issue
occurring
at
various
stages
the
supply
chain
(FSC)
influenced
by
multiple
factors
such
as
infrastructure,
available
knowledge
socio-economic
conditions.
Developed
countries
more
prevalent
consumption
stage,
whereas
in
developing
losses
occur
agricultural
production,
post-harvest
distribution
stage.
Accurate
quantification
across
crucial
monitoring
key
performance
indicators
helps
identify
areas
for
improvement.
The
Union
mandates
measurement,
aligning
sustainable
development
goals,
emphasizing
need
effective
prevention
measures.
Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
approach
was
utilized
conduct
systematic
literature
review
on
(KPIs)
tools.
research
identified
22
KPIs,
categorized
into
three
levels
FSC:
primary,
secondary
tertiary.
most
common
KPIs
included
per
capita,
portion
percentage.
study
further
discusses
measures
essential
tools
addressing
throughout
chain.
Supply Chain Management An International Journal,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
26(6), P. 737 - 752
Published: June 22, 2021
Purpose
The
COVID-19
outbreak
has
imposed
extensive
shocks
embracing
all
stages
of
the
food
supply
chain
(FSC).
Although
magnitude
is
still
unfolding,
FSC
responds
with
remarkable
speed,
to
mitigate
disruptive
consequences
and
sustain
operations.
This
paper
aims
investigate
how
operationalising
agility
(SCA)
practices
occurred
amid
crisis
expectations
for
those
could
transform
in
post-COVID-19
era.
Design/methodology/approach
Following
an
exploratory
case-based
design,
this
examines
various
agile
responses
that
three
chains
(meat,
fresh
vegetables
bread)
adopted
elaborate
using
dynamic
capability
(DC)
theoretical
lens.
Findings
First,
findings
demonstrate
how,
wake
pandemic,
each
affected
case
pursued
through
sensing
seizing
capabilities.
Sensing
includes
identifying
assessing
relevant
opportunities
threats
associated
specific
context.
Seizing
involves
acquiring,
combining
modifying
tangible
intangible
resources
at
firm
levels.
Second,
transformation
likely
if
firms
their
develop
sustaining
ensure
desirable
changes
outlast
crisis.
Practical
implications
study
provides
actionable
guide
practitioners
systemic
times
favourable
so
as
enable
outlasting
Originality/value
a
novel
unique
perspective
on
role
SCA
–
case,
pandemic.
synthesises
empirical
stories
elaborates
DC
framework,
identify
practical
implications.
establishes
missing
enabling
The International Journal of Logistics Management,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
34(4), P. 1165 - 1187
Published: Oct. 15, 2021
Purpose
The
impacts
of
the
novel
coronavirus
(COVID-19)
outbreak
continue
to
devastate
supply
chain
operations.
To
attain
a
competitive
advantage
in
post-COVID-19
era,
decision-makers
should
explore
key
strategies
move
forward
and
ready
their
policies
be
implemented
when
crisis
sufficiently
subsides.
This
is
significant
practical
decision-making
issue
for
any
chain;
hence,
purpose
this
study
analyse
ensure
robustness
resilience
era.
Design/methodology/approach
conducted
an
expert
survey
targeting
practitioners
academics
as
means
moving
Further,
were
quantitatively
analysed
by
applying
best-worst
method
(BWM)
determine
priority
importance
context
manufacturing
sector.
Findings
results
revealed
that
sustainability
practices
could
play
dominant
role
period.
findings
can
assist
formulations
strategies.
Originality/value
first
investigate
will
help
paying
attention
managing
future
large-scale
disruptions.
