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    Exploring the Global Research Trends of Supply Chain Management of Construction Projects Based on a Bibliometric Analysis: Current Status and Future Prospects
    (MDPI (Basel, Switzerland), 2023-02) Shiping W; Tang H; Ying JF; Wu G; Fathollahi-Fard AM; Dulebenets MA; Zhang H; Tian G
    With the increasing scale and complexity of construction projects, a considerably growing number of studies have focused on managing supply chain scientifically to improve performance. To explore this field in depth, this paper uses the Bibliometrix R encapsulation tool to conduct a bibliometric analysis and visually display key findings on construction project supply chain management from 1998 to 2021. By using a series of indexes in econometric analysis, this paper introduces an overview of construction project supply chain research. Further, the current situation, historical evolution, and development of this field are explored using the content analysis of keywords. The results suggest that: (1) the number of publications in the field of the supply chain management of construction projects has increased over time and entered a period of rapid growth after 2015. During this period, articles related to ‘sustainability’, ‘prefabricated housing’, ‘reverse logistics’, and ‘lean management’ were widely cited by scholars, but the most frequently cited was ‘partnership’. (2) The keywords in the field of construction project supply chain management can be divided into ‘simulation research’, ‘sustainable research’, ‘method research’, ‘cooperation and integration’, ‘whole life cycle,’ ‘trust and communication’, and so on. The keywords ‘Radio Frequency Identification’ (RFID), ‘waste management’, ‘case study’, and ‘social responsibility’ are the current research hotspots. (3) The theme development of construction project supply chain management can be divided into supply chain integration and management, supply chain process design and optimization, the application of advanced technology, and sustainable supply chain management. This paper summarizes the main discoveries and developments in construction project supply chain management.
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    Implementation of lean, agile or leagile in consumer electronic retail companies : a comparative study between China and New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
    (Massey University, 2016) Xiao, Jun
    Since 1960s, a large number of researchers have focused on how organisations have made large investment to streamline their supply chain to improve customer satisfaction and increase their internal productivity, all with the aim of achieving a competitive advantage against competitors on the market. Much research has been conducted on lean management techniques, aiming to reduce the costs of supply chains by minimizing their length and agile management aiming to increasing the robustness and flexibility of supply chains. An emerging field of research combines the two principles indicating that an organisations success lies in the combination of both. This is the case in the consumer electronics industry. The consumer electronics industry generates an array of products and services increasingly used in nearly every human endeavour, now deeply entwined in our social fabric, electronic products and systems now support critical aspects of communication, education, finance, recreation, and government. In the past few years, China in particular have become increasingly important in the consumer electronics as well as other industries. As an importer to New Zealand, a market for consumer electronic goods has been rapidly amplified over the years introducing a market for more relevant companies to be established and the market competition to become more competitive. This research focused on the implementation of lean, agile and leagile strategies in four consumer electronic retail companies from China and New Zealand. It is aim of this research to better understand the inner supply chain management strategies and practices of these four companies, and analyse how these strategies improve their supply chain performance. Finally, the research will find out what New Zealand’s companies should learn from China’s successful companies by comparing these strategies and identifying the environments these four companies operate in. This research will aim to uncover characteristics associated with the success of Chinese consumer electronics companies, specific to lean, agile and leagile strategies and see whether New Zealand has the infrastructure to gain the same competitive advantage using these strategies. Keywords: supply chain management, lean, agile, leagile, consumer electronic retail industry
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    A study of value creation through the use of 3PL and 4PL partners within the white goods manufacturing industry of China's domestic market : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
    (Massey University, 2013) Gao, Shengjun
    Purpose – Over recent years many businesses have recognised that there are strong competitive advantages in adopting outsourcing of logistics functions to logistics providers worldwide. The aim of this research is to understand how Chinese white goods manufacturers utilise contract logistics to increase their profitability and customer service level. Design/methodology/approach – An interview-based approach was utilized to collect data from three of the leading Chinese domestic white goods manufacturers in mainland of China in 2011. Within-case study and cross-case study were the data analysis methods used in this study. Findings – Logistics Service Providers (LSP’s) do significantly and directly increase Chinese white goods manufacturers’ logistics performance efficiency and effectiveness, and in turn, increase their profitability, and indirectly increase customer service levels. Research limitations/implications – Findings are based on senior managers’ personal understandings and responses from three selected manufacturers, therefore personal biases and references could have possibly occurred. Due to time and financial limitations, only three manufacturers were selected from the many possible industry providers, so care needs to be taken not to assume that findings will always be completely representative of the industry. Practical implications – Competition in the field of white goods manufacturing has become more intense than ever before. Chinese white goods manufacturers need to spend all its resources on its core businesses, in order to increase competitiveness, and leave non-core business functions to outside contractors such as outsourcing logistics functions to a third party logistics (3PL) provider.
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    Determinants of coordination effectiveness of selected international agri-food supply chains : a structural equation modelling approach : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, School of Engineering and Advanced Technology, Massey University, New Zealand
    (Massey University, 2013) Akhtar, Pervaiz
    One of the current discussions in the literature is that intangible (chain coordinators’ competencies/skills) and tangible resources are the key determinants of the effectiveness of supply chain coordination (operational, social and financial performance). Chain coordinators’ abilities (formal and informal education, training and experience), leadership styles (participative and directive), effective communication (communication quality and frequency) and analytical skills (internal and external applications) are found to be the promising intangible resources. The tangible resources consist of human (a number of people for coordination activities) and non-human (budget and technology for coordination activities) assets. Both tangible and intangible resources determined the effectiveness of supply chain coordination. In other words, the theoretical model proposed that the above mentioned resources were significantly correlated with the effectiveness of supply chain coordination. Also, operational (service and product quality) and social (satisfaction with and trust in supply chain partners) dimensions significantly influenced financial performance (profit, sales and market share). Therefore, these resources, including operational and social dimensions, were considered as the key determinants for coordination success among supply chain partners. Thus, the development of the proposed model and subsequent testing it based on collected data achieved the study objectives. This first led to investigate the nature of supply chain coordination and to identify chain coordinators from the selected international agri-food supply chains (dairy, meat, apples, onions and wine) of New Zealand, UK and Pakistan. The nature of supply chain coordination showed potential close interactions occur among farmers, chemical suppliers, logistics providers, food processors, wholesalers (importers and exporters) and retailers. These chain partners exchange information and work together to achieve the effectiveness of supply chain coordination. Moreover, these chain partners generally believe in closer coordination rather than arm’s-length relationships. However, the intensity of coordination varies across regions. For instance, it was found that the limited coordination (low-to-medium) occurs in Pakistani selected chains but the chains in New Zealand and the UK use a better integrated approach. Additionally, importers and exporters play a major role and they also support other chain partners. At organizational level, they (importers and exporters) act as chain coordinators. Within these organizations, chain coordinators (as person) are managing directors or owners in small companies. Chief executive officers (CEOs) and head of departments (marketing managers, supply chain managers, channel or chain managers) play the role of chain coordinators in medium-sized enterprises. Following the identification of chain coordinators and collecting the data from them, the quantitative analyses were conducted based on a total of 225 and 112 useable responses received from New Zealand and the UK respectively. Overall, the results obtained from the New Zealand sample showed that nearly 85% of the total structural coefficients were significantly correlated with the effectiveness of supply chain coordination whereas the findings based on the UK sample revealed that almost 77% of the total structural coefficients were significant. The findings indicated that education (formal and informal – excluding multiple language skills), training, experience, a participative leadership style, effective communication and analytical skills were the key competencies for chain coordinators. Chain coordinators’ competencies together with non-human resources (budget and technology) determined the effectiveness of supply chain coordination. Additionally, operational and social dimensions had highly significant effects on financial performance. Therefore, it was concluded that chain coordinators who have the above mentioned competencies or skills are in a better position to understand modern agri-food supply chains. They also perform supply chain activities effectively, in turn, it keeps supply chain partners connected and motivated to achieve the effectiveness of supply chain coordination. Thereby, the study made substantial contributions in the field where there has been a lack of such findings. Also, the directions for future research provide further interesting outcomes and useful guidelines.
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    How to create a supply chain for superheroes : creating a lean, agile and resilient supply chain for the importation of comic books : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand
    (Massey University, 2012) Hobbs, Reuben Aaron James
    There is substantial scope for SME’s (Small and Medium Sized Enterprises) in new supply chains to apply supply chain management principles to increase their supply chains starting efficiency. Successful application of theory gives the SME systematic tools and knowledge which can be applied to their supply chain to identify and analyse issues and then following on to mitigate or eliminate them. In addition, by focusing on the core principles of supply chain management the SME can achieve efficiencies and responsiveness to their customer’s needs. This however, is contingent upon the summarizing of theory to useful applicable techniques and then providing training dedicated to the special needs of the SME in international supply chain.
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    Reverse logistics optimization-- a research to the uncertainties in the third party reverse logistics : case of New Zealand Couriers Ltd : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
    (Massey University, 2011) Wang, Michael
    During the past decade, there has been an increasing emphasis on supply chain management as a vehicle through which firms can achieve competitiveness in markets (Porter, 1998). A large number of example in the 1990s show how companies have made large investments to streamline their supply chains in order to improve customer satisfaction and increase their internal productivity (Christopher, 1998). The core of this research is to explore the uncertainties in 3PLs reverse logistics. The uncertainty is one of the significant factors, which directly influence the performance of supply chain system (Chopra & Meindl, 2004). There are many researches and theories about the uncertainties in traditional forward logistics; however, there has been limited attention to theory-based research in the returns management arena (Jahre, 1995a; Carter and Ellram, 1998; Daugherty et al., 2001). Managing these returns is known as reverse logistics (Louise, 2010). With the development of economics, the 3PLs reverse logistics will play an increasingly important role in the supply chain system; therefore it is necessary to consider how to improve the 3PLs reverse logistics. This research focuses on the case of New Zealand Couriers, which is Freightways' flagship brand, is positioned as the premier provider of network courier services to New Zealand businesses. Since 1964 New Zealand Couriers Limited has been the leading Courier Company. Case study is one of the significant qualitative research methods, tending to provide in depth information and intimate details about the particular case being studied. This research concerns the reverse logistics in third party logistics companies. Outsourcing already became one of the significant trends in today’s logistics and supply chain industry, and the third party logistics company (3PLs) is originally the outcome of the outsourcing logistics function in businesses. Therefore the findings of researching the third party logistics company could have high level of external validity (Cameron & Price, 2009) and the results can be widely applied in many other companies.
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    Exploratory study of environmentally sustainable supply chains in New Zealand food industry : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
    (Massey University, 2011) Bai, Liwei; Bai, Liwei
    The purpose of this study is to investigate the development of environmental management, in particular in terms of logistics and supply chain perspective in New Zealand food industry. Both qualitative and quantitative research methods were applied in this exploratory study. The results have found out that in recent years, energy-climate issues have affected the food industry’s logistics and supply chain development and performance. However, the effects have been neglected by most of the New Zealand food organizations due to the various internal and external barriers. The results indicated a number of issues: • A lack of robust supply chain management system • A lack of focusing on sustainable supply chain • A lack of the knowledge of environmental sustainable management from managers • A lack of trust and relationship in the supply chain system • A lack of incentives and encouragement from government perspective • A lack of stimulation for environmental concerns in domestic market
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    Achieving procurement cost efficiencies in a New Zealand telecommunication company : an exploratory study : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
    (Massey University, 2010) Ravi, Jayshree
    The purchasing function in supply chain management contributes directly to the operating results and profitability of an organization. The fact that purchasing spend of an organisation is over half of its revenue highlights its potential. Supply Chain Management addresses many aspects of a business, and it can be even more complex for a telecommunication organisation where both goods and services play a key role. This research utilised a single case study to investigate pathways to achieving procurement cost efficiencies. The current supply chain literature was used to assess the supply chain of a telecommunication organisation with a view to quickly identify opportunities for improvement. The research explored a number of topics as described below. • The processes in the procurement cycle, namely Forecast, Source, Order, Pay and Review. This was used to assess the procurement process maturity and recommendations for improvement were made. • Understanding the procurement spend is a key requirement for the development of a procurement strategy. This is typically performed by category. However this is a difficult task for most organisations. This study showed how a spend analysis and category management system can be designed and implemented. It also showed how this can be used in conjunction with a purchasing portfolio matrix to quickly focus on spend categories that would provide maximum benefit. • Research has shown that Information technology is a key enabler in the supply chain. This study also highlighted how the current SAP ERP system and E-procurement can be leveraged in the current context to obtain process and cost benefits. • Measurement of procurement performance is an important aspect for any process improvement exercise. The study identified relevant performance measures for supplier as well as payment performance. ii • The research also showed how the SCOR model can be used to provide an overview of the supply chain and the importance of calculating some key SCOR metrics to assess opportunities for improvements. The study revealed that a number of options are available for procurement cost reduction. It also highlights the importance of process compliance and integration with other aspects of the supply chain (especially forecasting) to exploit opportunities for cost reduction.
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    Governance structure and supply chain management practices in the dairy value chain : a comparative study between New Zealand and Brazil : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
    (Massey University, 2010) Junqueira, Rafael V. B.
    The modifications that have been occurring in the world marketplace, which translate to a higher level of competition between organisations, have required a rearrangement in how various economic sectors manage their production activities. The new way of thinking about organisational positioning takes into consideration concepts of integration and collaboration, where the quality of the relationships between business partners assumes a critical importance. The dairy industry is of extreme importance to the economies of both New Zealand and Brazil. In New Zealand it contributes to about one quarter of the export earnings of the country, while in Brazil it is an important source of income and employment. The purpose of this exploratory study was to better understand the dairy industries in these two countries and to investigate how governance structures and supply chain management practices may influence the relationship between dairy farmers and their co-operative. A multiple case study approach was used, investigating two dairy co-operatives: Fonterra Group, in New Zealand, and Cooperativa Itambé, in Brazil. The results indicated that the dairy sectors in New Zealand and Brazil have different characteristics and levels of maturity. In addition, it was revealed that governance structures and supply chain management practices can have a significant effect on the relationship between dairy farmers and their co-operative by contributing to improving the integration of milk suppliers and the company while developing in farmer suppliers a sense of trust and commitment to the organisation.
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    Measuring performance of agri-food supply chains : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Supply Chain Management at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
    (Massey University, 2004) Norina, Lidia V
    During the past two decades Supply Chain Management (SCM) has become a popular topic of business discussions. SCM presents a business philosophy of improving the long-term performance of individual companies and the supply chain (SC) as a whole and, as a result, attains or sustains a company's competitive position. The practical implementation of SCM has a number of constraints. The basic problems facing SCM are difficulties in adopting a SCM philosophy, the lack of general theory, difficulties of system thinking, and the unique characteristics of agribusiness SCs. Contemporary SCM theory is mainly descriptive and modern SCM research is predominately deductive. Research on SC performance measurement systems (PMSs) has not provided co-ordinated measurement of the bi-directional system flows (material, financial and informational). Available systems do not provide quantifiable measures for the network optimisation decision-making process. In this study an alternative approach to SCM problem resolution was developed. The three SC flows were integrated through the evaluation of their normalised performance measurements (NPMs). The NPM system was developed based on the primary concept that the performance of each SC flow within a SC may be uniformly measured using comparable sets of characteristics. This primary concept was then used as a basis to evaluate higher levels of system performance such as two-party contractual performance and then the performance of the total SC. Special attention was paid to the strategic level of SC analysis and optimisation. The suggested methodology was used to demonstrate how performance improvement of the SC as a whole is interrelated to the performance improvement of individual companies. Case evaluation of the proposed methodology allowed identification of the supply chain wave effect. This effect quantifies how the performance of one chain member affects the performance levels of other system participants. The application of game theory to the methodology indicated that a stable optimum SC strategy might be reached when business performances are balanced along the chain. The case study suggested that chain participants tend to move toward a stable optimum strategy over time. This research may be used as a prescriptive tool for a range of agri-food chain studies. Extended case evaluation is required to test the robustness of the suggested methods.