Internal supply chain structure design: a multiple case study of Japanese manufacturers

Nakano, Mikihisa; Matsuyama, Kazuki

doi:10.1080/13675567.2020.1726305

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“…First, to measure the degree of centralization, this study focused on cross-functional tasks that were difficult to assign to specific functional departments such as logistics, production, purchasing and sales/marketing. Based on the literature review, Nakano and Matsuyama (2021), and the pre-test of the survey instrument, the following six tasks were recognized as typical cross-functional tasks, namely, demand forecasting, demand-supply matching, inventory control, S&OP, performance management (e.g. goal setting of key performance indicators (KPIs) and evaluation and control) and planning and steering of SCM reforms.…”

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“…Through our exploratory case studies, the authors present evidence of the relationships between formalization, centralization and operational performance (Nakano and Matsuyama, 2021). Specifically, we studied three companies, namely, a medium level diversified manufacturer with both corporate and consumer clients (Epsilon), a packaged consumer goods manufacturer in a focused market segment (Zeta) and a global manufacturer of various capital goods (Eta).…”

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The relationship between internal supply chain structure and operational performance: survey results from Japanese manufacturers

Nakano

Matsuyama

2021

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the roles of a supply chain management (SCM) department. To achieve that, this study empirically examines the relationship between internal supply chain structure and operational performance, using survey data collected from 108 Japanese manufacturers. Design/methodology/approach Based on a literature review of not only organizational theory but also other fields such as marketing, logistics management, operations management and SCM, this study focused on two structural properties, formalization and centralization and divided operational performance to firm-centric efficiency and customer-centric responsiveness. To examine the analytical model using these dimensions, this study conducted a structural equation modeling. Findings The correlation between centralization of operational tasks and centralization of strategic tasks, the impacts of centralization of both tasks on formalization and the effect of formalization on responsiveness performance were demonstrated. In addition, the reasons for formalization not positively influencing efficiency performance were explored through follow-up interviews. Practical implications Manufacturers need to formalize, as much as possible, a wide range of SCM tasks to realize operational excellence. To establish such formalized working methods, it is effective to centralize the authorities of both operational and strategic tasks in a particular department. In addition, inefficiency due to strict logistics service levels is a problem that all players involved in the supply chain of various industries should work together to solve. Originality/value The theoretical contribution of this study is that the authors established an empirical process that redefined the constructs of formalization and centralization, developed these measures and examined the impacts of these structural properties on operational performance.

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The relationship between internal supply chain structure and operational performance: survey results from Japanese manufacturers

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Matsuyama

2021

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“…These three factors must then be followed by an organizational response, which is the design of the logistics organization that should perform logistics tasks and make logistics-related decisions. The three factors that affect the logistics organization design are sometimes referred to as uncertainty (related to the logistics task predictability), complexity (related to the number of logistics decision elements), and business or market diversification (implying the existence of autonomous logistics decision areas) (Pfohl and Zöllner, 1997, Nakano and Matsuyama, 2021, Nakano and Matsuyama, 2022. However, in this thesis, the original formulations suggested by Persson (1978) are used.…”

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Logistics Organization Design for Building Contractors

Haglund

2024

Linköping Studies in Science and Technology. Dissertations

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Construction logistics management is crucial for timely and cost-effective project delivery. While studies highlight improved project performance with a strategic and long-term approach to construction logistics management, there is a tendency to pursue projectcentric logistics planning, hindering long-term, strategic approaches. Building contractors often prioritize dedicated solutions for specific projects, resulting in a lack of focus on company-wide efficiency. In the context of project-oriented building construction, where the logistics organization governs the planning, coordination, and control of resource flows, there is little known about how to tailor logistics strategies for the context of building contractors. While studies highlight the potential of strategic approach to logistics on project and supply chain performance, the adaptation of logistics strategies in the construction sector, especially considering influential contextual factors, remains largely unexplored.Current logistics strategy literature predominantly draws from the repetitive manufacturing industries, often in the United States, failing to account for the distinct challenges posed by project-oriented construction. This thesis addresses how building contractors should strategically design their logistics organizations, accounting for building contractors' specific contextual factors and subsequently proposing logistics organization design configurations that align with their unique characteristics.xii Management Systems for Responsible Manufacturing, Service, and Logistics Futures in 2023.Contribution: Haglund conducted the literature review, data analysis, and writing the draft and final version of the manuscript with review and editing from Wikner and Rudberg. Data collection was a shared effort between Haglund and Rudberg. Idea generation and development of conceptual models was a shared effort between Haglund, Wikner, and Rudberg.

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“…When BOPS sales volume is included in online channels, it brings huge economic benefits to the current society. At the same time, it also increases the government's investment in infrastructure construction and improves the overall competitiveness of the city [10] .…”

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Research on Omni-Channel Supply Chain Structure Based on BOPS Mode

Zhou¹

2023

Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Big Data Economy and Digital Management, BDEDM 2023, January 6-8, 2023, Chan

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With the rapid development of Chinese economy, the urbanization process is accelerating and the number of urban population is increasing. In this context, the omnichannel supply chain is a new circulation mode emerged at the historic moment, its development speed is amazing. Under the mode of omni-channel supply chain management, the urban integrated pipeline corridor industry, logistics industry and finance have shown a rapid growth trend and become an important factor to promote the urban economic development. However, there are still many problems in supply chain management in the process of supply-side structural reform. For example, low efficiency of infrastructure construction, high logistics cost and lack of omni-channel service quality lead to low efficiency of supply chain structure, which also affects urban economic development and residents' consumption level.

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Internal supply chain structure design: a multiple case study of Japanese manufacturers

Cited by 9 publications

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The relationship between internal supply chain structure and operational performance: survey results from Japanese manufacturers

The relationship between internal supply chain structure and operational performance: survey results from Japanese manufacturers

Logistics Organization Design for Building Contractors

Research on Omni-Channel Supply Chain Structure Based on BOPS Mode

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