Mohammadreza Akbari- Associate Professor (Management) at Central Queensland University
Mohammadreza Akbari
- Associate Professor (Management) at Central Queensland University
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Introduction
Dr. Reza Akbari is an Associate Professor (Management) at CQ University (Melbourne), School of Business and Law. He has published over 40 journal articles in the Journal of Cleaner Production, Production Research, Supply Chain Management, Total Quality Management & Excellence, Social Responsibility, Benchmarking, Business Process Management and Operations Management Research. Reza is an SFHEA and editorial member of the “Operations Management Research” journal.
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November 2021 - December 2024
January 2025 - February 2025
January 2020 - November 2021
Position
- Senior Lecturer
Description
- MBA Lecturer and BBA Lecturer & Unit Coordinator - Preparing learning materials, assessments, exams and solution guides for MBA and BBA courses.
Education
October 2022 - November 2022
September 2021 - November 2021
January 2017 - April 2018
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Publications (95)
This article aims to understand the characteristics of flexible work arrangements in Vietnam. First, it examines the adoption of flexible work arrangements in the aftermath of COVID‐19, which had profound impacts on work‐life balance, career opportunities, and workplace gender dynamics. Despite Vietnam's significance as a large emerging economy, re...
The purpose of this research is to holistically examine the development of supply chain integration (SCI) domain over the preceding economic cycle to project emerging themes that will shape the trajectory of future research. We conduct a systematic literature review to explore the trajectories in SCI domain with articles retrieved from aggregating...
Purpose
The purpose of this research is to advance the conceptual and practitioner understanding concerning the maximisation of Industry 4.0 technologies industries in an emerging economy. The study first examines the internal resources that companies possess to implement Industry 4.0 effectively and, second, identifies the critical gaps that neces...
This chapter undertakes an in-depth exploration of the evolving landscape of logistics within Vietnam, emphasizing the indispensable integration of advanced technologies synonymous with the Logistics 4.0 (Log4.0) paradigm. Positioned as a developing nation with a burgeoning economy, Vietnam occupies a pivotal juncture in its trajectory toward progr...
Logistics, a critical subset of the supply chain, refers to the storage and movement of physical goods within the supply chain. This chapter focuses on technology's role in importing and exporting goods. Rapid technological advancements have opened remarkable opportunities for the logistics and supply chain sectors across the globe. Logistics has p...
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The purpose of the study is to enhance the extant empirical and conceptual understanding of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) adoption and its repercussions for an organisation operating in an emerging economy, considering the dynamic capabilities framework. The study investigates (1) the potential impact of the I4.0 phenomenon on relationships between o...
Incorporating the underpinnings of the dynamic capabilities framework and an inductive approach, the sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring elements of renewable energy usage are examined through interviews with 24 representatives of the supply and consumer sides. The data analysis reveals 18 dimensions providing conceptual and empirical guidance. Amo...
Purpose
This systematic review of the current gender inequality issues in operations and supply chain management (OSCM) seeks to illuminate the multifaceted aspects of this issue and their various implications for the field.
Design/methodology/approach
Employing systematic literature review and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Literature R...
Breaking new ground in the realm of sustainability research, this study delves into the ‘profit-for-impact’ model’s dynamics through a compelling lens – the case of TONTOTON, an innovative player in plastic neutralisation that has operationalised the model in the context of Vietnam. Interwoven with insights from the natural resource-based perspecti...
The emergence of outsourcing and offshoring as key strategies for businesses has given rise to trends like reshoring, nearshoring, and rightshoring. These trends have challenged traditional models of outsourcing and offshoring and have significant managerial implications for supply chain firms. Reshoring increases geographical proximity but can be...
Outsourcing has evolved significantly from its roots as a cost-saving measure. It now serves as a strategic tool for businesses seeking a competitive edge. A pivotal development in this evolution is the emergence of Outsourcing 2.0, also known as Vested Outsourcing. This chapter examines innovative models—transaction-based, outcome-based, and inves...
In this chapter, an exploration unfolds into the fascinating world of logistics outsourcing, which has undergone a transformational change over the years. Outsourcing logistics services has become increasingly popular among businesses as it offers cost reductions, efficiency improvements, and enhanced core competencies. The logistics outsourcing in...
This chapter provides a comprehensive exploration of the intricate landscape of sustainable outsourcing in the modern business environment. Beginning with a foundational understanding of sustainable outsourcing, the chapter navigates through global trends, emphasizing the pivotal role of managers as architects of sustainable strategies. It delves i...
This chapter aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of outsourcing in SCM, highlighting its potential benefits, risks, and challenges. The prevalence of outsourcing in SCM can be attributed to its ability to reduce costs, access specialized expertise, and offer flexibility. However, decision-making in outsourcing requires a meticulous analysis of...
This chapter will cover the history and background of outsourcing. Outsourcing has a long history, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 17th century when the British East India Company contracted work to local artisans. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, outsourcing experienced a significant surge with the advent of techn...
This book chapter examines the world of crowdsourcing, which is an effective mechanism for harnessing the collective intelligence of diverse individuals to generate new ideas and solve problems. It explores various types of crowdsourcing, including idea-based crowdsourcing, crowdfunding, crowdvoting, and crowdcasting, and provides real-world exampl...
This chapter delves into the dynamic landscape of outsourcing 4.0, tracing its historical evolution from rudimentary models to the interconnected and technologically sophisticated era. Outsourcing 1.0 initiated the journey with cost-centric delegation, paving the way for outsourcing 2.0, marked by a shift toward collaboration and relationship manag...
This book provides valuable insights and guidance for firms looking to improve their operations in the face of disruption and uncertainty. It contributes to the body of knowledge in logistics and supply chain disciplines which will be useful to both industry practitioners and academics.
With this, the book first emphasizes the road to outsourcing...
As we reflect and learn from this pandemic, and the devastating economic impact it had, supply chains are now focused on the critical issue of improving resilience and building up immunity to withstand potential large-scale disruptions of this nature in the future (Sodhi & Tang, 2020; Fayzei and Ghaderi, 2022). Part of this challenge will be findin...
The convergence of industry 4.0 technologies with supply chain operations and sustainability initiatives has sparked interest in integrating supply chain quality management with these advancements, termed SCQM 4.0. A comprehensive literature review spanning 1998 to 2023, analyzing 232 papers, unveiled key trends, identified research gaps, and outli...
Unlocking the potential of digital transformation in emerging economies like Vietnam holds the key to revolutionizing supply chains for a brighter, more efficient future. This review paper explores digital transformation in emerging economies, with a focus on Vietnam, aiming to investigate strategic pathways for reshaping supply chains and enhancin...
Amidst the captivating realm of the coffee shop experience, this study contributes to its significance across various literature streams and diverse forms. More specifically, the study focuses on the concept of the 'ideal coffee shop experience' from the perspectives of consumers and coffee shop owners/managers in Vietnam, drawing upon the experien...
Purpose
The manufacturing investment shift from developed countries to emerging and developing regions creates further needs for identifying appropriate green certification strategies. This study proposes that alignments between green certification practices (GCRs) and process innovation (PIN) could help identify appropriate strategies that nationa...
The infusion of circular economy (CE) principles into supply chain management has garnered significant attention from both scholars and industry professionals. Quality management and Industry 4.0 (SCQM 4.0) have emerged as central themes due to their potential to elevate supply chain efficiency and sustainability. In pursuit of this goal, a thoroug...
Additive manufacturing (AM) has the potential to greatly impact supply chains in a number of positive ways, particularly in regional and remote locations. This study aimed to identify the impact and application of AM on regional supply chains (RSCs) and address the associated challenges while promoting the sustainable use of this technology. Theref...
With growing global business competition and complexity in supply chains, firms have recognized that it is not possible to maintain competitiveness in a global market on their own. Therefore, involvement of third-party providers is an important strategic tool to allow companies to focus on their core competencies and access global resources. Outsou...
Purpose
Proactive risk assessment suggests that risk assessment should emphasize the consequences that it might cause and the opportunities it might create for firms. Hence, this study aims to validate risk impact on supply chain performance in the context of the Vietnamese construction sector. Also, a complex network, in which multiple risk factor...
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The purpose of the article is to contribute to the body of research on digital transformation among members of the supply chain operating in an emerging economy. This paper researches the digital transformation trends happening across Vietnamese supply chains, by investigating the current adoption rates, predicted impact levels and financia...
In an omnichannel era, businesses and marketers need insights into the dynamics of customer shopping behaviors, particularly the interplay between omnichannel, show-rooming, and webrooming behaviors. This study investigates the evolution and trends of the research and channel shopping behaviors (RCSB) domain, spanning from 1998 to 2022, including t...
Despite the expected positive performance, findings have often been mixed with debate on green certification adoptions under various pressures. A better understanding of these pressures and associated organizational environmental and process management systems can help firms deploy resources appropriately and effectively. Many of these pressures ha...
In recent years, although scholars and practitioners in the supply chain (SC) field have become increasingly aware of the importance of social media for multipurpose applications, the subject remains unclarified about its functions and outcomes, especially in the 4.0 context. This review paper aims to visualize the big picture and structure of know...
Important Dates:
Manuscript Submission Deadline: 29/02/2024
Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/supply-chain-analytics/about/call-for-papers#emerging-performance-measurement-systems-in-digital-supply-chains-and-logistics
Additive Manufacturing has the potential to greatly impact supply chains in a number of positive ways, particularly in regional and remote locations. This study aimed to identify the impact and application of Additive Manufacturing (AM) on Regional Supply Chains (RSCs) and related challenges ensuring the technology is used in a sustainable and resp...
Purpose
This study aims to explore the joint effects of environmental customer and green reputation pressures (GRP) on environmental management systems (EMSs), and their linkages to environmental and business performance, especially among export manufacturers.
Design/methodology/approach
This study collected empirical data from 437 manufacturers i...
Human resources (HR) are a fundamental asset and vital resource in achieving organizational goals and objectives. Appropriate understanding of the workforce and their management and strategic decision-making to train and enhance them are important considerations for supply chain firms. Through examining international human resource management (IHRM...
Blockchain (BC) applications in supply chain management (SCM) have recently received extensive attention. It is important to synthesise the extant literature on the field to identify key research themes and navigate potential future directions. This study thus develops an efficient, scalable data-driven review approach that uses text mining and Lat...
This study incorporates the Knowledge-Based View (KBV) of the firm to examine knowledge management in the context of sustainable practices based on the case of a firm undertaking plastic waste neutralisation in Vietnam, one of the leading nations in plastic waste. Open-ended, semi-structured interviews were conducted with all current members of the...
International purchasing and supply management (PSM) teams have long faced the visibility and understandability challenges of managing geographically dispersed and culturally distant suppliers. Problems arising from inadequate monitoring and control over suppliers can be attributed to geographical and cultural distance, capability gaps, weak instit...
To stay competitive in a world of heightened uncertainty, manufacturers are continually designing and redesigning their production, supply chain networks, and logistics systems. Lean and agile manufacturing play a particularly key role in this by focusing on the reduction in cycle-time, lowering manufacturing costs and reducing inventory. The goal...
The concept of “lean manufacturing” refers to a process of manufacturing, starting from raw materials until the delivery of the finished goods to the end-users, with prudent management of resources resulting in monetary and time savings. Lean principles have helped fashion and textile firms become more competitive and sustainable. Lean manufacturin...
This chapter discusses how waste reduction, process efficiency and safety in textile manufacturing can be managed using lean manufacturing tools: namely Muda, six Sigma and statistical process control, in addition to ergonomics. Muda approach identifies seven waste groups in post-implementation manufacturing process. The chapter highlights four Mud...
Lean supply chain principles have been well applied to help Fashion and Textile (F&T) industry to become more competitive and sustainable. In recent times, the F&T industry has been facing the COVID-19 pandemic with many supply chain disruptions. Lean concepts have changed during the crisis to create a balanced and flexible flow of textile and garm...
Supply chains are recovering from the sudden impact of COVID-19; therefore, this paper explores the potential impact of Additive Manufacturing (AM) on Logistics and Supply Chains Management (LSCM). This research utilizes information from current and existing literature related to timeline trends, publishers, research method and design, and active a...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is getting increased attention from various manufacturing industries, including fashion and textiles, due to its ability to work effectively, similar to human intelligence. This Systematic Literature Review (SLR) paper proposes potential future research directions that emphasize the impacts of AI on supply chain integra...
Vietnam is a country with significant potential for growth as a global centre for manufacturing, as supply chains look to reduce their over-reliance on China in the aftermath of COVID-19. The objective of this study is to better understand the current adoption rates and growth potential of emerging Industry 4.0 (I4.0) digital technologies and ascer...
Purpose - The main objective of this paper is to provide a systematic literature review (SLR) and structured insight into last mile delivery, ultimately identifying gaps in current knowledge and proposing a framework for future research direction in terms of sustainability in the area. Design/methodology/approach-This paper identifies and synthesiz...
Successful management of global supply chains across their wide networks has been a major force of globalization. As a result, supply chains have become more robust where, at the same time, conflict and complexity are increasing on the rise. In today’s ever-changing environment, highly sophisticated supply chains have come to straddle the globe. Ho...
Purpose - This article addresses the experience of academic developers and academic staff during the transition of assessment practices in an English-speaking international university campus in South East Asia. The project examined in the study was born out of the institutional strategy focused on producing graduates ready for employment.
Design/m...
Purpose -This research aims to provide systematic insight into the current maturity of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in operations and supply chain management (OSCM), by analyzing the existing literature, contemporary concepts, data and gaps for future research directions.
Design/methodology/approach -This research uses informat...
As supply chains aim to recover from the sudden impact of COVID-19, this paper investigates the potential of Industry 4.0 technologies toward digital supply chain in emerging economies, as part of that process of recovery. Primary empirical data was collected via an online survey of Vietnamese supply chain experts. Analytical techniques such as cor...
Purpose - The purpose of authentic assessment can enrich students with a set of skills that can have a significant impact on their employability. The key aim of these actions is to equip students with the practical skills to be work ready. The focus here is to demonstrate effects on student satisfaction and observations from teaching staff accrued...
Social media have become an integral part of our modern society by providing platforms for users to create and exchange news, ideas, and information. The increasing use of social media has raised concerns about the reliability of the shared information, particularly information that is generated from anonymous users. Though prior studies have confi...
A systematic/structured literature review in the subject discipline and a bibliometric analysis were organized. Information regarding industry involvement, geographic location, research design and methods, data analysis techniques, university, affiliation, publishers, authors, year of publications is documented. A wide collection of eight databases...
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This paper presents a review of the existing state-of-the-art literature on machine learning (ML) in logistics and supply chain management (LSCM) by analyzing the current literature, contemporary concepts, data and gaps and suggesting potential topics for future research.
Design/methodology/approach
A systematic/structured literature revie...
Purpose
The qualitative (focus group) portion of this study aims to examine the perceptions and opinions of corporate and nongovernmental organization (NGO) executives in Vietnam about corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, issues and priorities in Vietnam, the role of various external stakeholders in supporting CSR practices and how corpo...
Although effective supplier communication has been suggested as a crucial approach for enhancing supply chain quality and innovation, research on how and under what conditions it affects performance is still in its evolving domain, especially in emerging and turbulence markets. Using the knowledge-based view, this study suggests that supplier commu...
Improving sustainability in transportation is one of the major focuses in recent years for many globalized manufacturing industries, including fashion. This chapter discusses key questions and challenges for various methods of transportation that are shaping current trends and make reflection in the fashion industry. This chapter employed the appro...
Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) play an important role in much of the supply chain industry, including fashions and textiles. Fashion manufacturers tend to focus on their core competencies. At present, the concept of Third-Party Logistics (3PL/TPL) is widely used in the fashion supply chain. In the future, this may progress to Fourth (4PL) or ev...
Global supply chain currently facing significant disruption, with the emergence of technology innovations that promise to expressively advance how products and services are manufactured, provided, moved, and paid for, in an era of industry 4.0, which will be growing further for the geocosmic applications, once they are established. A global survey...
Глобальные логистические цепи столкнулись
с трудностями при введении инновационных технологий,
влияющих на современные методы производства
и способы оплаты в эпоху Индустрии 4.0,
которая будет разрастаться и перейдёт в область
геокосмических перевозок. Исследование,
проведённое Deloitte в 2018 г., позволило сделать вывод,
что новые технологии ведут...
Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems have benefited numerous industrial warehouses in the transportation of components, parts, and raw materials. Although the AGV systems have offered great flexibility, the implementation of AGV systems imposes major challenges in the management of traffic between multiple ground vehicles inside the warehouse. An...
Purpose-The purpose of this research is to provide a systematic insight into corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate citizenship (CC) in supply chain development, by analyzing the current literature, contemporary concepts, data and gaps for future discipline research. Design/methodology/approach-This research identifies information from...
After its successful management of the COVID-19 epidemic without any deaths and with no local infections for 40 days, Vietnam is tackling its economic recovery with the aim of reinforcing its position as an alternative to China for international investors.
For more information, please click on the links:
https://www.laprensalatina.com/after-coronav...
International firms’ activities and structures have become highly complex as a result of managing a vast network of entities located around the world. Complex technology such as Additive Manufacturing or generally accepted as 3D printing has received universal interest. Economic growth in Vietnam generates unique infrastructure, logistics services...
February 2020 witnessed an unprecedented disruption of the global supply chain because the Covid-19 epidemic disrupted commercial activities. Dr. Reza Akbari - program manager and senior lecturer of Supply Chain Management and Logistics at RMIT Vietnam University of Business and Administration gave his opinion on this issue.
For more information,...
Despite the recent setback in globalization due to the trade policy change of USA, regional free trade agreements still dominate in different regions. In such a free trade environment, different states have formulated and implemented measures to reduce non-tariff obstacles, which are generally described as trade facilitation (TF) policies. To maxim...
Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems are being used in many industrial warehouses for part transferring process and the major challenge is the management of traffic between multiple AGVs. AGV traffic control system with an anti-collision path planning algorithm which can increase the efficiency of the part transferring process in the warehouse. T...
In this research, we synthesize close to 300 journal articles in the logistics and outsourcing research field, which were published between 1991 and 2019. Our objectives are to determine and study simultaneous evolution of the prominent research themes and the
research collaborations between key authors within the field. To this end, we performed a...
Despite the recent setback in globalization due to the trade policy change of USA, regional free trade agreements still dominate in different. In such a free trade environment, different states have formulated and implemented measures to reduce non-tariff obstacles, which are generally described as trade facilitation (TF) policies. To maximize the...
ICASL is an annual international event devoted to shipping and logistics studies. It aims to provide a platform for academics, researchers, policy makers, specialists, and practitioners working in port, shipping, aviation transportation and logistics. We are expecting a wide range of attendances from Asia-Pacific and other overseas regions to this...
International firms' activities and structures have become highly complex as a result of managing a vast network of entities located around the world. Complex and sophisticated technology such as Additive Manufacturing (AM) or generally accepted as 3D printing (3DP), has received universal interest. Economic growth in Vietnam generates unique infra...
The integration of sustainable practices within the fashion supply chain has been one of the areas receiving increased attention due to global competition and stricter regulations. The concept of Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) ensures that eco-friendly practices have been adopted by many global fashion brands. Fashion industries in deve...
HCMC – “Anywhere working” could be the key to improving the livability of HCMC, which is predicted to become the second fastest growing city economy in Asia within the next three years, new research has found.
For more information visit: https://en.thesaigontimes.vn/tinbaichitiet/66662/
http://vneconomictimes.com/article/society/rmit-new-ways-to-wo...
As urbanization increases traffic congestion, major transformative changes must be explored to ensure that cities like Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) transition into equitable, sustainable, and livable cities. This study aims to investigate anywhere working, the practice of performing work tasks remotely instead of from a traditional “fixed” office locati...
This paper identifies and synthesizes information from academic journals, and examines the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in supply chain management (SCM) literature. By using keywords such as “corporate social responsibility”, “corporate citizenship” and “supply chain” in the major online publishers’ database from 2006 to 2016...
This research aims to examine the effect of information technology competence (i.e., IT integration and IT flexibility) on supply chain agility with moderating role of organisational culture among large manufacturers of a multinational country. This study is a multidisciplinary one in which concepts of two disciplines namely logistics and supply ch...
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to provide a structured literature review (SLR) and systematic insight into logistics outsourcing research, in order to identify gaps in knowledge, and provide future research direction in the logistics outsourcing discipline.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper identifies and synthesises information from...
Acclimatisation of sustainable practices is becoming widespread in the supply chain network due to the expanding global awareness of ethical responsibilities to the economy, society and the environment. Existent literature discloses that there is a strong research highlighting information sharing and transparency between companies and negligible pr...
This paper is a review of the progress of the Vietnam socio-economic and
development plan and an assessment of the extent to which Vietnam is
putting in place the critical social and economic development structures
that will enable it to reach the status of “developed nation” in the time set
(2020) by its national strategic plan. The research will...
Aim/Purpose During an evolutionary time for Iran the purpose of this research study was to establish the outsourcing best practices in the area of supply chain by investigating in the construction firms in Iran, which is identified as the most successful industry in out-sourcing. Background Clarifying outsourcing decisions have been a difficult and...
While opportunities remain significant for Chinese and American businesses in China, cultural differences remain imbalanced. By examining Hofstedes Cultural Dimensions as a starting point for assessment, we clarify some management risks that continue to evolve around political, economic, religious, and social factors including language and communic...
Aim/Purpose During an evolutionary time for Iran the purpose of this research study was to establish the outsourcing best practices in the area of supply chain by investigating in the construction firms in Iran, which is identified as the most successful industry in out-sourcing. Background Clarifying outsourcing decisions have been a difficult and...
Aim/Purpose : An important objective of any firm is escalation of its performance and the achievement of competitive advantages. Supply chain agility plays a prominent role to enhance the level of firm’s performance. Moreover, information technology (IT) plays a foundational role in supply chain management practices. Hence, this study proposes the...
This paper is a review of the progress of the Vietnam socio-economic and development plans, and an assessment of the extent to which Vietnam is putting in place the critical social and economic development structures that will enable it to reach the status of “developed nation” in the time set (2020) by its national strategic plan. The research wil...
[This Proceedings paper was revised and published in Informing Science: the International Journal of an Emerging Transdiscipline (InfoSci)] Aim/Purpose: An important objective of any firm is escalation of its performance and the achievement of competitive advantages. Supply chain agility plays a prominent role to enhance the level of firm’s perform...
During an evolutionary period for Iran the aim of this paper is to identify a set of success factors, to inform enterprises who are now able to engage in the practice of outsourcing after the recent removal of long-standing US and UN sanctions, and contribute towards the formulation of a set of guidelines to assist these organisations and help deep...
This study identifies factors affecting outsourcing decisions in Iranian industries. It explores how outsourcing decisions (type of outsourcing, level of outsourcing, reasons for outsourcing, and factors in outsourcing success) in firms from diverse industries, and of varying size, affect eventual outsourcing processes.
In this study, data was gath...
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Industry 4.0 has been partially defined by its use of machine-to-machine communication and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices to create factories that operate like smart homes: an array of appliances and machines are brought into constant communication to create a cohesive, highly visible system. Logistics 4.0 operates under these same principles, but with a different set of parts. Specifically, it makes use of “smart” containers, vehicles, pallets, and transport systems to create a fully networked supply stream that offers supply chain managers, shippers, freight forwarders, and others the necessary visibility to route transport and optimally perform other logistics tasks. The concepts of Logistics 4.0 are becoming popular as logistics management evolves. Industry 4.0 impacts the corporate world through digitization both horizontal and vertical supply chains, products, services, business models, and customer relations.
How much this will affect the Reverse Logistics, especially Post-COVID recovery time?
February and March 2020 witnessed an unprecedented disruption of the global supply chain because the Covid-19 epidemic disrupted commercial activities.
What do you think about its impact on Global Supply Chain?
What is your prediction?
How we can overcome this disruption?
Looking to analyze the similarities and differences between two of the most recurrent terms used in the literature: corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate citizenship (CC). Please provide academic references.
Industry 4.0 has been partially defined by its use of machine-to-machine communication and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices to create factories that operate like smart homes: an array of appliances and machines are brought into constant communication in order to create a cohesive, highly visible system. Logistics 4.0 operates under these same principles, but with a different set of component parts. Specifically, it makes use of “smart” containers, vehicles, pallets, and transport systems in order to create a fully networked supply stream that offers supply chain managers, shippers, freight forwarders, and others the necessary visibility to route transport and perform other logistics tasks in an optimal way. The concepts of Logistics 4.0 are becoming popular as logistics management evolves. Industry 4.0 impacts the corporate world through digitization both horizontal and vertical supply chains, products, services, business models, and customer relations.
How much this will affect the Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers?
