Supply Chain and Logistics in National, International and Governmental Environment (eBook)

Preface 6
Contents 10
Overview 18
1.1 Definition of Logistics 18
1.2 Definition of SCM 20
1.3 Background of Logistics and SCM Researches 22
1.4 Obstacles, Pre-Requisites and Infrastructures of Modernized Logistics and SCM 24
1.5 Challenges of Union Countries and Global SCM 26
1.6 Logistics and SCM in Developing Countries 28
1.7 Research Trends in Logistics and SCM 31
References 35
Performance Measurement 38
2.1 Importance of Measurement 38
2.2 Properties of Performance Measures 39
2.3 Process Management System Analysis 40
2.4 Process-Oriented Approach 41
2.5 Goal-Oriented Approach 52
2.6 Attributes of National Logistics Systems 54
2.7 Using the Balanced Scorecards to Manage SCP ( Bolstorff 2006) 58
References 58
Global Supply Chain Management 60
3.1 Global Supply Chain Drivers 61
3.2 Global Vs. Domestic Supply Chains 63
3.3 Characteristics of Global Supply Chains 67
3.4 Global Sourcing 68
3.5 Demand Management 72
References 73
National Logistics Costs 74
4.1 Importance of Logistics Costs 74
4.2 Complexity of Calculating Logistics Costs 77
4.3 Components of National Logistics Costs 77
4.4 Factors Affecting National Logistics Costs 79
4.5 Logistics Costs in Agriculture 81
4.6 State of Logistics in America 84
4.7 State of Logistics in South Africa 97
4.8 Conclusion 99
References 100
Spatial Analysis and Land-Use Planning 101
5.1 Spatial Planning and Development 101
5.2 Logistics, Space and Geography 103
5.3 Core Geographical Dimensions of Logistics 105
5.4 Role of Public Sector 109
5.5 Spatial Planning for Logistics 110
References 118
Supply Network Design 120
6.1 Classification of Network Design Problems 121
6.2 Network Design Models 124
6.3 Closed-loop Network Design 130
6.4 International Distribution Network Design 134
6.5 National and Governmental Distribution Networks 136
6.6 Distribution and Logistics Development in China ( Jiang and Prater 2002) 137
References 142
Privatization 144
7.1 A Literature Review on Privatization and its Definition 146
7.2 Steps to Privatization (Shehadi 2002) 147
7.3 Privatization Methods 149
7.4 Selecting the Appropriate Method (Shehadi 2002) 154
7.5 Impact of Privatization (Shehadi 2002) 154
7.6 Managing Privatization Program 157
7.7 New Opportunities 162
7.8 Challenges (See http://www.knownet.hhs.gov) 163
7.9 Case Studies 164
7.10 Conclusion 170
References 171
Export Clusters 173
8.1 Cluster Definition 173
8.2 Export Oriented Clusters 175
8.3 The Four Gears Model of a National Export Strategy 176
8.4 Cluster Life Cycle 178
8.5 Structure of Clusters 180
8.6 The Role of Public Sector and Financing in Clusters 181
8.7 Cluster Success Factors 184
8.8 Measuring Cluster Development 187
8.9 Cluster Policy Vs. Industrial Policy 191
8.10 Cluster Initiatives Require a Catalyst 191
8.11 Case Studies 193
References 207
Green Supply Chain Management 209
9.1 GrSCM Origins 210
9.2 GrSCM Advantages and Barriers 213
9.3 GrSCM Initiatives 214
9.4 Green Design 215
9.5 Green Operations 219
9.6 Green Procurement 222
9.7 GrSCM Framework 223
9.8 Role of Governments and International Organizations 227
9.9 Conclusion 229
References 230
Logistics Management and SCM in Disasters 235
10.1 Types of Disasters 236
10.2 Why Disasters Should be Given Closer Attention 237
10.3 Disaster Operations Life Cycle 238
10.4 Humanitarian, Relief, or Emergency Logistics? 238
10.5 Humanitarian Relief Supply Chain Vs. Commercial Supply Chain 241
10.6 Decision Flow for Disaster Management Supply Chain 244
10.7 Strategic Fit and Scope 245
10.8 Challenges for Relief Chain Management 245
10.9 Relief Logistics as a System 247
10.10 Case Studies 255
References 265
Military Logistics and Supply Chains 267
11.1 Definitions 268
11.2 Fundamental Differences between Corporate and Army SCM 269
11.3 Anticipatory Logistics: The Army's Answer to Supply Chain Management ( See http:// www. dtic. mil/ doctrine) 271
11.4 Investigating SCM Implementation in DoD 272
11.5 Revolution in Military Logistics4 (See Piggee (2002)) 282
11.6 Logistics Systems for the Finnish Defense Forces ( See http:// www. almc. army. mil) 286
References 291
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Information Systems 293
12.1 Literature on IT in SCM 294
12.2 A Framework for the Development of IT for Effective SCM 299
12.3 Roles of E-Government in Business 299
12.4 How ICTs Lead to Successful Use of E-Government 301
12.5 E-Government Architecture Framework 303
12.6 Barriers to E-Government Adoption 307
References 308
Case Studies 313
13.1 A Bitter Pill at Hershey (Sridharan et al. 2005) 313
13.2 Assessing Supply Chain Management Success Factors ( Tummala et al. 2006) 315
13.3 An Assessment of the Danish Pork Supply Chain ( Hobbs et al. 1998) 318
13.4 A Study of Supplier Logistics Performance Measurement in the Automotive Industry ( Schmitz and Platts 2004) 320
13.5 Comparison of Asian and European Logistics Systems ( Bookbinder and Tan 2003) 322
13.6 Challenges to Bangladesh Logistics Development ( Abdur Razzaque 1997) 322
13.7 Strategic Logistics Management in Singapore ( Sum and Teo 2001) 324
13.8 Logistics Management Practices and Development in Thailand ( Goh and Pinaikul 1998) 325
References 325
Index 327