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Data analytics and global logistics performance: an exploratory study of informatization in the logistics sector

Anwar Muhammad Fahad, Wong Wai Peng, Saad Nor Hasliza, Mushtaq Naveed

LogForum

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2022

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Vol. 18, no. 2

137--160

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Background: Informatization has enabled global logistics and supply chains (LSC) to capitalize on data-driven analytics to improve logistics performance. At the country level, logistics performance is gauged through the logistics performance index (LPI), where globally 61.25% or 98 countries perform below the mean LPI score. Previous studies focused on logistics informatization in high and moderate LPI rank economies. The paper aims to conduct an exploratory case study in a low LPI performing country to assess the informatization practices of logistics entities and develop a logistics informatization continuum to unlock data analytics for other countries. Methods: The study implements qualitative methods to develop strategic recommendations to reduce global logistics imbalance. We employ a two-layer methodology consisting of thematic analysis and a novel strategic choice approach (SCA) to involve stakeholders for recommendations on obstruction. For thematic analysis, 16 semi-structured interviews were conducted from logistics companies, also onboard 10 trade associations and government representatives for the SCA analysis. Results: We observed many obstructions in informatization; low willingness on informatization, fear of information leakage by humans, low-reciprocity for collaboration, the myth of information and communication technologies (ICT) as an expensive tool, self-interest, and opportunistic behavior. Conclusion: Information-centric and integrated LSC enables data-driven technologies for real-time decision making, vigilance, and data analytics to distinguished the success of a country’s logistics performance. Originality: This study explores the informatization conformity in the logistics sector to connect data analytics. We introduced a novel strategic choice approach in the technology domain for problem structuring. The paper further contributes by suggesting a logistics informatization continuum for low LPI countries to straighten digitalization in the logistics sector.

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on logistics firms and their resilience:: case studies in Thailand

Ketudat Sun, Jeenanunta Chawalit

Engineering Management in Production and Services

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2021

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Vol. 13, no. 3

86--98

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The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an infectious disease that is currently causing challenges and opportunities in all sectors worldwide. The logistic industry plays an enormous role in keeping the countries functional, and it accounts for 13.4 % of the total GDP in Thailand. This article aims to identify and justify critical success factors for the Logistic Industries experiencing success and failure during the pandemic. The research was conducted using semi-structured interviews with top managers of three companies from March to September 2021, which is phase 4 of the pandemic. The findings we analysed using thematic analysis to understand the critical factors within the industry. Logistics companies of different sizes were selected for this purpose as case studies aimed to identify the resemblance of the effects and find the relationship with company resilience. Five key supporting factors were identified for the logistics firms to be resilient during the pandemic, including flexibility, Business Continuity Plan, market diversification, IT systems, and leadership.

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Business implications for Korean products entering multicultural Malaysian market

Nathan Robert Jeyakumar, Yang Heesoon, Chung Jae-Eun, Jin Byoungho Ellie, Jeong So Won, Nasution Reza Ashari

Polish Journal of Management Studies

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2020

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Vol. 22, No. 2

277--290

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With the introduction of foreign products in Malaysia, the business and management dimensions of conventional businesses are challenged and require learning and adaptations to cater for introduction of foreign products in the local market. Malaysian culture looks simple on the outset, but woven in complex intricacies over decades of interactions between her people who are multicultural and lingual, compounded with different faith/religion of the people. These factors have impact to the business operations and management of both foreign and local companies in Malaysia. This study investigates the acceptance of Korean products among Malaysians by focusing on the Korean country image and cultural impact to Malaysian consumers. Qualitative research was conducted using Online Focus Group Discussions (FGD) technique, explained using content and thematic analysis. Ten Malaysian participants comprising of Malays, Chinese and Indians participated in two separate Online FGDs. This study identifies various themes including ‘respect for elders’, ‘valuing relationship’, ‘projection of boldness and confidence’ and ‘cautious followers’ among others, that explain Malaysians’ perception towards Korean products. These findings could help businesses from Korea by suggesting attributes that need to be taken into consideration in order to effectively reach the Malaysian audience.

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Wraz z wprowadzeniem zagranicznych produktów do Malezji, wymiar biznesowy i zarządzania konwencjonalnych przedsiębiorstw jest wyzwaniem i wymaga nauki i adaptacji, aby zapewnić wprowadzenie zagranicznych produktów na lokalny rynek. Kultura malezyjska na początku wygląda na prostą, ale przez dziesięciolecia spleciona w złożone zawiłości między jej ludźmi, którzy są wielokulturowi i językowi, połączeni z różnymi wyznaniami / religią ludzi. Czynniki te mają wpływ na działalność biznesową i zarządzanie firmami zagranicznymi i lokalnymi w Malezji. Niniejsze badanie dotyczy akceptacji koreańskich produktów wśród Malezyjczyków, koncentrując się na wizerunku kraju koreańskiego i wpływie kulturowym na malezyjskich konsumentów. Badania jakościowe zostały przeprowadzone techniką Online Focus Group Discussions (FGD), wyjaśnione za pomocą analizy treści i analizy tematycznej. Dziesięciu uczestników z Malezji, w tym Malajów, Chińczyków i Hindusów, wzięło udział w dwóch oddzielnych FGD online. W tym badaniu zidentyfikowano różne tematy, między innymi „szacunek dla starszych”, „wartościowanie relacji”, „projekcja śmiałości i pewności siebie” oraz „ostrożni naśladowcy”, między innymi, które wyjaśniają sposób postrzegania produktów koreańskich przez Malezyjczyków. Te ustalenia mogą pomóc firmom z Korei, sugerując cechy, które należy wziąć pod uwagę, aby skutecznie dotrzeć do malezyjskiej publiczności.

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Drivers and barriers to innovation in the Australian public service: a qualitative thematic analysis

Wipulanusat Warit, Panuwatwanich Kriengsak, Stewart Rodney A., Sunkpho Jirapon

Engineering Management in Production and Services

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2019

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Vol. 11, no. 1

7--22

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The purpose of this paper was to identify common themes from archival records related to innovation in the Australian Public Service (APS). A thematic analysis was conducted to review and evaluate archival records which consisted of transcripts from senior manager presentations at Innovation Month seminars from 2014 to 2018 and other related official documents. This empirical study addressed innovation from the leaders’ perspective, reflecting upon their experience. Analysing themes within archival records helped to gain insights from various perspectives of leaders on how they regard an innovation agenda for the APS. Three themes emerged from archival records: (1) innovation characteristics; (2) drivers of innovation; and (3) barriers to innovation. Synthesis of these drivers and barriers can provide important insights for senior APS managers on how they can enhance their organisations’ ability to innovate in order to respond to digital disruption challenges and opportunities. Variety of perspectives with leader’s perceptions informs about authors’ selection of the research question among consistent patterns and legitimates the salient themes as input for QSR NVivo 11.