A Sustainable Distribution Design for Multi-Quality Multiple-Cold-Chain Products: An Integrated Inspection Strategies Approach

Khan, Abdul Salam; Salah, Bashir; Zimon, Dominik; Ikram, Muhammad; Khan, Razaullah; Pruncu, Catalin I.

doi:10.3390/en13246612

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“…The IS strategy should emphasize environmental scanning and the strategic usage of IT in order to align SMEs' portfolio of IT projects with SMEs' performance. With the information obtained from scanning the IT environment, executives can focus on the potential competitive use of IS to adapt business strategy, with new or expanded strategic thrusts in order to increase innovation and SMEs' performance [43][44][45].…”

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E-Business Strategy for Logistics Companies: Achieving Success through Information Systems Planning

2021

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Background: E-business and Information Technology (IT) are critical components in the improvement of logistics functions. As logistics contributes to the entire strategic planning of a firm, e-business and IT applications support the implementation of strategic planning in a more efficient and effective manner. According to this view, previous scholars have ignored the importance of Information Systems (IS) planning in the selection and implementation of appropriate IS as per situation. This paper explores the Information Systems Planning (ISP) phases that influence the success of the process. Methods: Data were collected and analyzed using Regression Analysis by 73 IT managers for Greek Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the logistics sector. Results: The outcomes of the analysis show that executives ought to be informed about the strategic utilization of IS planning in order to improve competitive advantage. Furthermore, managers must also select the suitable IT facilities to align business strategy with the business structure. Conclusions: The outcomes support managers to focus on logistics functions and realize the importance of such ISP in logistics. As a result, selecting appropriate IS leads to increased competitive advantage, faster communication, support for the storage and retrieval of more accurate data, cost reduction and increased customer value.

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E-Business Strategy for Logistics Companies: Achieving Success through Information Systems Planning

2021

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“…Finally, strategy implementation involves the determination of change management processes and action plans. In addition, in this stage, IS executives evaluate the output of the ISP process and examine if the objectives have been achieved [ 7 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 , 67 , 68 , 69 ].…”

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Digital Strategy Decision Support Systems: Agrifood Supply Chain Management in SMEs

Kamariotou

Kitsios

Charatsari

et al. 2021

Sensors

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The specific attributes of agrifood supply chains, along with their importance for the economy and society, have led to an increased interest in the parameters that enhance their effectiveness. Recently, numerous digital tools aimed at improving supply chain effectiveness have been developed. The majority of existing research focuses on optimizing individual processes rather than the overall growth of a food supply chain. This study aims to identify the stages of the information systems planning (ISP) process that affect the success of developing a strategic decision support system (DSS) for improving the decision-making process in the agrifood supply chains. Data were collected from 66 IT executives from Greek small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agrifood sector and analyzed using regression analysis. The results revealed that situation analysis is the only stage of ISP that predicts ISP success. These findings can assist managers in appreciating the critical role of ISP for improving the performance of agrifood supply chain operations. Implementing the most appropriate information systems (IS) and digital tools results in increased competitive advantage, cost savings, and increased customer value.

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“…To reach a successful prototype development on a relevant scale, an exhaustive risk assessment that encompasses the different stages of the process is essential [11], as well as a Failure Mode Effect and Analysis (FMEA) that allows us to improve designs and identify potential failures and their probability of occurring, to reach a successful and safe operation. A correct evaluation of potential failures is essential for the development of mitigation measures that prevent problems if these failures occur [12]. These analyses are complementary to those linked to technical/scientific approaches, and they are fundamental for safe design, operation and scaling-up, when prototypes are under design, and operation.…”

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FMEA and Risks Assessment for Thermochemical Energy Storage Systems Based on Carbonates

Carro

Chacartegui

Tejada³

et al. 2021

Energies

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Thermochemical energy storage systems from carbonates, mainly those based on calcium carbonate, have been gaining momentum in the last few years. However, despite the considerable interest in the process, the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) is still low. Therefore, facing the progressive development of the technology at different scales is essential to carry out a comprehensive risk assessment and a Failure Mode Effect and Analysis (FMEA) process to guarantee the safety and operation of the technology systems. In this study, the methodology was applied to a first-of-its-kind prototype, and it is a valuable tool for assessing safe design and operation and potential scaling up. The present work describes the methodology for carrying out these analyses to construct a kW-scale prototype of an energy storage system based on calcium carbonate. The main potential risks occur during the testing and operation stages (>50% of identified risks), being derived mainly from potential overheating in the reactors, failures in the control of the solar shape at the receiver, and potential failures of the control system. Through the assessment of Risk Priority Numbers (RPNs), it was identified that the issues requiring more attention are related to hot fluid path to avoid loss of heat transfer and potential damages (personal and on the facilities), mainly due to their probability to occur (>8 on a scale of 10). The results derived from the FMEA analysis show the need for specific control measures in reactors, especially in the calciner, with high operation temperatures (1000 °C) and potential effects of overheating and corrosion.

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A Sustainable Distribution Design for Multi-Quality Multiple-Cold-Chain Products: An Integrated Inspection Strategies Approach

Cited by 14 publications

References 41 publications

E-Business Strategy for Logistics Companies: Achieving Success through Information Systems Planning

E-Business Strategy for Logistics Companies: Achieving Success through Information Systems Planning

Digital Strategy Decision Support Systems: Agrifood Supply Chain Management in SMEs

FMEA and Risks Assessment for Thermochemical Energy Storage Systems Based on Carbonates

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