Digital technologies as enablers of supply chain sustainability in an emerging economy

Akbari, Mohammadreza; Hopkins, John L.

doi:10.1007/s12063-021-00226-8

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“…For example, Ellis proposed but with a broader view of the classified risks regarding various degrees of impact as "the likelihood and impact of unexpected macro-and/or micro-level events or conditions that adversely influence any part of a supply chain leading to operational, tactical, or strategic level failures or irregularities" (p. 21). Several tangible and intangible consequences of SCRs include up-and downstream disruptions, sales losses or even business discontinuity, along with the possible damaging reputation, credibility, power or trust (Akbari and Hopkins, 2022).…”

Section: Literature Review 21 Definition Of Supply Chain Risksmentioning

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Supply chain risk assessment in disruptive times: opportunities and challenges

Duong

Hoang

Nguyen

et al. 2023

JEIM

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PurposeProactive risk assessment suggests that risk assessment should emphasize the consequences that it might cause and the opportunities it might create for firms. Hence, this study aims to validate risk impact on supply chain performance in the context of the Vietnamese construction sector. Also, a complex network, in which multiple risk factors mutually affect, impede or promote each other, is developed to assist managers in tackling unpredictable risks proactively. In particular, the authors investigate whether certain risks could be considered either challenges or opportunities for businesses in turbulent times to improve SC performance.Design/methodology/approachThe construction industry is the focal study context as it is one of the most essential industries in charge of providing accommodations, infrastructures and employment for society. 289 valid responses used in this research are from a large-scale survey result, supported by a Japanese government project promoting sustainable socio-economic development in Vietnam.FindingsFrom the study findings, the authors find that external risk brings opportunities for supply chain performance. Meanwhile, demand risk, when it occurs, can reduce the danger level of operational risk, which is an interesting finding of this research. It is evident that when multiple risk factors mutually affect, impede or promote each other, it provides a more meaningful examination of mutually interconnected supply chain risks.Originality/valuePractitioners should perceive risks as an opportunity than a threat. This study contributes to preventing risks and guaranteeing an effective and efficient supply chain by tackling unpredictable risks in a disruptive period. Moreover, data on validating research models collected during the Covid-19 pandemic and Ukraine and Russia conflicts reflect the topicality of this study.

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Section: Literature Review 21 Definition Of Supply Chain Risksmentioning

confidence: 99%

Supply chain risk assessment in disruptive times: opportunities and challenges

Duong

Hoang

Nguyen

et al. 2023

JEIM

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“…The integration of CE approaches in waste management can thus help to mitigate the impact of COVID-19, support energy and material recovery, improve resource conservation, and stimulate green jobs and entrepreneurial initiatives. In this context, the term “Industry 4.0” frequently appears in the reviewed publications, revealing the enabling role of this paradigm to support smart factories [ 71 ] and optimize resource use efficiency [ 41 ]. The improvements associated with Industry 4.0 implementation in the CE include time savings in the processing of products, reduced production costs, integrated value chains, resilient manufacturing processes, and flexible and efficient resource usage [ 67 ].…”

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Circular Economy Research in the COVID-19 Era: a Review and the Road Ahead

Rejeb

Appolloni

et al. 2023

Circ.Econ.Sust.

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The onset of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in a major crisis that has severely impacted numerous economic, environmental, and social aspects of human life. During the pandemic, the potential of the circular economy (CE) has gained increasing attention as a prospective remedy for numerous sustainability problems. This systematic literature review charts CE research in the COVID-19 era. To this end, 160 journal articles were selected from the Scopus database. The performance indicators of the literature were determined and described through a bibliometric analysis. Moreover, the conceptual structure of CE research was identified via a keyword co-occurrence network. Based on bibliographic coupling, the focus of CE research in the COVID-19 era revolves mainly around five thematic areas, including: (1) waste management; (2) digitalization and sustainable supply chain management; (3) the impact of COVID-19 on food systems; (4) sustainable development goals, smart cities, and bioeconomy; and (5) closed-loop supply chains. Overall, this review contributes to enriching the literature by determining the main thematic areas and future research directions that can help to advance the transition to the CE and reduce the impact of COVID-19 and similar disasters in the future.

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“…For EM firms, access to generic production factors, such as natural resources or cheap labour, has historically been an important driver of internationalization (Cuervo-Cazurra et al, 2019) or to become suppliers of labour-intensive products to developed economies (Elango and Chinmay, 2007). Gradual improvements in logistics infrastructure, increased use of information and communication technologies, and improved labelling and packaging have allowed for EM firm integration into global production and service networks, while further improvements in EM firms' supply chain management capabilities are expected from the application of Internet of Things protocols, drones and big data analytics (Akbari and Hopkins, 2022).…”

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Becoming a Multilatina: strategic capabilities as necessary conditions for the internationalization of Latin American firms

Hermans,

Borda,

Newburry

et al. 2023

EBR

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Purpose This study aims to challenge the generic interpretation of Multilatinas as Latin American firms that have been able to internationalize because of highly competitive strategic capabilities. The authors test whether capabilities that international business researchers commonly associate with internationalization are necessary at different stages of the internationalization process to better understand the extent to which emerging market (EM) firms need to develop them. Design/methodology/approach International business research suggests a positive association between strategic capabilities and firm internalization. However, it remains unclear what specific capabilities are necessary and when they are necessary. These questions are particularly important in the context of the internationalization of firms from emerging economies, such as Latin America. The authors apply necessary condition analysis (NCA) on a sample of Latin American firms at different internationalization stages to test what strategic capabilities represent necessary conditions for becoming a Multilatina. Findings The findings suggest that only a few strategic capabilities are necessary for Latin American firms to become “Multilatinas”. While entrepreneurial orientation and marketing and sales capabilities represent necessary conditions, EM firms may internationalize even though other capabilities are developed to a lesser extent. The authors reflect on how shifts in local markets and technology drive the emergence of different types of Multilatinas. Research limitations/implications Measuring strategic capabilities across multiple EM firms implies a risk that firm-specific aspects are not fully captured. While the authors focused on the comparative competitive strength of capabilities and took great care to minimize measurement error, the authors acknowledge possible bias. Also, while NCA does not require a minimum sample size, findings from our sample of firms from four countries may not generalize to the region or other EMs. Originality/value As a relatively new statistical technique, the use of NCA has spread rapidly. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, the linkage between organizational capabilities and firm internationalization has not been tested from a necessary conditions perspective yet. The reflections on the “Multilatina” concept based on the notion of EM firms as configurations of strategic capabilities inform current debates on EM multinational enterprises.

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Digital technologies as enablers of supply chain sustainability in an emerging economy

Cited by 80 publications

References 113 publications

Supply chain risk assessment in disruptive times: opportunities and challenges

Supply chain risk assessment in disruptive times: opportunities and challenges

Circular Economy Research in the COVID-19 Era: a Review and the Road Ahead

Becoming a Multilatina: strategic capabilities as necessary conditions for the internationalization of Latin American firms

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