Wisdom from Arabian networks: a review and theory of regional supply chain management

Durugbo, Christopher; Amoudi, Omar; Al-Balushi, Zainab; Anouze, Abdel Latef

doi:10.1080/09537287.2020.1796144

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“…Thus, to integrate GCC as a single supply chain into global trade, the GCC countries should work on global production networks and share regional assets, such as logistics centers. In this regard, we support Durugbo et al (2020) in their appeal to build long and profitable relationships with customers to replace traditionally fragmented approaches in the GCC region.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…This region is composed by six Araab countries: The Kingdoms of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, the States of Kuwait and Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Durugbo et al (2020) estimated that this region accounts for around 30% of the globally known oil reserves. The GCC region also has strategic geographic position along the Asia-Europe trade route.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…According to them, countries within this region are positioning themselves to be logistic hubs by strengthening transport, and connectivity, and this can lead to attracting foreign investments. Durugbo et al (2020) provided great insight into the existing literature of the supply chain management of the GCC region and found high levels of complexity and uncertainty within this regional business environment. One of the complexities found by these authors is related to strategically selecting and integrating network resources within the GCC region, focusing attention on the views of multinational companies towards regional supply chains.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Well known fact is that oil export is one of the key trade operations, but many other products take an important role in export activities of the GCC region. Having this in mind, Durugbo et al (2020) pointed out the strategic global importance for supply chains for these countries. These scholars found that supply chains in the GCC region confront 3 main complexity management challenges including "strategically selecting and integrating network resources', 'reliably contracting and delivering high-quality solutions', and 'cost effectively controlling and financing operational expansions" (Durugbo et al, 2020, p.13).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Logistics Performances of Gulf Cooperation Council’s Countries in Global Supply Chains

Stojanović

Puška

Herzegovina³

2021

Decis. Mak. Appl. Manag. Eng.

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Regional integration into the Gulf Cooperation Council has enabled respective countries to effectively participate in global supply chains. To ensure effective integration of this region into global supply chains, logistics operations are a very important determinant. The aim of this study was to assess logistical performances of GCC countries, and to identify which country has the best conditions for establishing a regional logistic center. For this study, we used relevant data from Logistics Performance Index (LPI) developed by the World Bank. The research was conducted using a hybrid multicriteria approach based on the CRITIC and MABAC methods. The findings of this study indicate that the United Arab Emirates has the best conditions for establishing a regional logistics center. This study also releveled the areas of logistics in which other GCC countries should make an improvement to improve their logistical performance.

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confidence: 87%

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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2021

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“…Fundamentally, this research is unique in its focus on RLM in times of crisis. Studies of RLM in times of normality suggest the adoption of intra-and inter-regional strategies for economic development and environmental sustainability with goals of boosting operational resilience (Durugbo et al, 2020b). The RLM focus on crisis in this study is unique and reflects recent crisis-driven challenges within studies of cross-functional integration (Poberschnigg et al, 2020), high reliability organisations (Sawyerr and Harrison, 2019), logistics service network design (Dufour et al, 2018), and supply risk dependencies in supply networks (Al-Balushi and Durugbo, 2020).…”

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Managing regional logistics in times of crisis: a COVID-19 case study

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Almahamid

Budalamah³

et al. 2021

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PurposeCoronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic with unique regional logistics management (RLM) challenges to respond to the chaos created by the crisis and to restore normality for operations and supply chains in home nations. The purpose of this article is to explore RLM in times of crisis from the perspective of public authorities responsible for combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The article also discusses the significance of crisis-driven RLM for humanitarian logistics and supply chain (HLSC) management.Design/methodology/approachGrounded on an inductive case study logic and guided by a constructivist perspective, this research involves semi-structured interviews with 15 managers and strategists responsible for the RLM of COVID-19 to capture lessons learnt so far from mitigating the transmission and spread of COVID-19. Underpinning the research is a conceptual RLM model premised on coordination, communication, and containment mechanisms (the 3Cs of crisis-driven logistics), as crisis response.FindingsThe study finds that the triggering of regional logistics in times of crisis for the COVID-19 case involves taskforce teams with centralisation for crisis readiness, information infrastructure with digitalisation for crisis protocols, and capacity calculations with orchestration for crisis scenarios. The study also finds that navigating the challenges for the 3Cs of crisis-driven logistics entails forward-thinking leadership for culture-based commitments, first-hand clarity for compliance-based campaigns, and far-reaching solidarity for compassion-based contributions.Originality/valueThis article addresses the gap in knowledge on RLM and potential priorities that underpin crisis-driven RLM strategies for HLSCs. The research is original in its argument for regional perspectives on logistics strategies that contribute to the “viability” and “integrity” of HLSCs. The research also uniquely focuses on RLM in times of crisis and proposes a conceptual RLM model of strategies for enhancing HLSCs.

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Paradox of strategic partnerships for sustainable value chains: Perspectives of not‐for‐profit actors

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The study explores strategic partnerships themes for Sustainable Agricultural Value chains (SAVC) dimensions. Acknowledging the role of stakeholders, business and not-for-profit actors, and their engagement in such partnerships, this study focuses on the latter's perspective. Literature review followed by five exploratory case studies are used to examine SAVC partnership themes. The study identifies three themes influencing strategic partnerships: the interaction between partners through cooperation, coordination, and collaboration; management of information flow between partners; and product flow management with demand-supply coordination between partners. The level of information sharing between partners also influences SAVC value creation. The findings extend value chain literature by stressing the theoretical association between the identified antecedents and partnership in the sustainability value chain in general and the SAVC in particular. The exploratory case studies provide real-life perspectives and a practical framework in the context of SAVC. Managers, policymakers and international funded programs can also benefit from the current key findings and the new framework as a referential basis to form a partnership strategy in agricultural sectors. This research suggests a further test for the conceptual framework using large-scale surveys in diverse geographic contexts and looking at trans-border value chain partnerships, especially in different country contexts that influence sustainable development and partnerships in SAVC.

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Wisdom from Arabian networks: a review and theory of regional supply chain management

Cited by 16 publications

References 109 publications

Logistics Performances of Gulf Cooperation Council’s Countries in Global Supply Chains

Logistics Performances of Gulf Cooperation Council’s Countries in Global Supply Chains

Managing regional logistics in times of crisis: a COVID-19 case study

Paradox of strategic partnerships for sustainable value chains: Perspectives of not‐for‐profit actors

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