Optimization of extended business processes in digital supply chains using mathematical programming

Restructuring of business processes for sustainability: revealing the potential of reengineering and Kaizen

“…The general study of the nature of business processes and their details is essential for sustainability (Fischer et al, 2021). A knowledge-intensive adaptive business process management that can be both individual and collective is crucial (Kir et al, 2021). When evaluating and developing business processes, it is essential to choose practical and efficient methods (Erasmus et al, 2020).…”

“…Another method that can be successfully used in restructuring business processes is Kaizen (Jimenez AÑon et al, 2019). It is widely used in management (Maarof et al, 2016).…”

“…Typically, redesigned business processes are as follows: reverse logistics flows; relations with consumers, partners and other contact recipients of the enterprise; services and aftersales; logistic flows during the delivery of raw materials; logistic flows during warehouse logistics; production logistics; logistic flows related to the sale of products to intermediaries or final consumers; management of customer databases, their orders, a record of cooperation history, etc. ; advanced staff training; logistic business processes related to product development and commercialisation of the project (Nabelsi et al, 2015).…”

“…The implementation of reconstruction in logistics business processes should take into account the typical goals that are set as indicators of the efficiency of reconstruction decisions: reducing production costs, both from the point of view of variables and from the point of view of fixed costs, will allow a more compelling price strategy for the company; implementation is possible at the expense of more informed decisions of those responsible; improving the quality of the final product or service; reducing the speed of order processing, in particular by creating a multi-threaded system and modularity in production; shortening the product life cycle, mainly in the area of product planning and marketing; standardisation of all logistic business processes, which will allow for more cost-effective processes of organising the flow of goods, as well as increase the possibilities of cooperation of activities of various enterprises in the framework of partnership, outsourcing or other types of cooperation; elimination of all elements of the business process that do not create enough value for the consumer and the company compared to the size of the investment (Maarof et. al., 2016).…”

“…Reengineering is one of the most progressive, radical and effective ways to make positive changes in the company. Typically, redesigning is a fundamental review that requires some preconditions, one of which is the inevitability of a crisis in any enterprise without qualitative changes (Perez et al, 2021). Due to sustainable development goals (Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 25 September 2015), constant modernization and restructuring of the business is inevitable.…”