Purpose: It is a fact that there is a great deal of knowledge gap in the existing supply chain management literature, especially on sustainable practices followed by emerging-markets manufacturing industries. Therefore, this paper aims to study sustainable supply chain practices and its...

Theoretical basis: The case explores the evolution of eCommerce into qCommerce (q for quick) in the context of post pandemic online grocery sector in India. The case enables students to revisit Hollander and McNair’s hypothesis on the wheel of retailing in the era of machine learning,...

The article explores the role of labor reforms and manufacturing industries as a viable option for India to take the benefit of globalization for ensuring inclusive growth. The economic performance of India over the last one decade is phenomenal. After experiencing slow down in the worst global...

The paper focuses on evaluation of the few turn around strategies available with the Indian Railways to improve its operating ratio. The strategies examined are (a) choice of electric traction and the pace of electrification (b) improvement of utilization of network capacity (c) bench marking of...

Andra Pradesh is one of the leading producers of paper in India -- there are 22 paper mills in the State; regrettably, the majority of the paper mills in the state are in red/(showing losses) due to the poor performance and failure to manage their finances effectively. Therefore, there is a need...

This paper analyses the role of technology in reducing heat-induced labor productivity losses. Forthis, we use a field experiment in India which randomized the use of productivity-augmenting digitalmode versus classic paper-and-pen mode for conducting 2000 household surveys. Combining...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to extend understanding of the success of Six Sigma quality management initiative by investigating the effects of Six Sigma teamwork and statistical process control (SPC) on organizational shared vision.Design/methodology/approach The information used comes...

To improve a firm's supply chain performance, it is essential to have a vendor evaluation process to be able to showcase an organization's success in the present aggressive market. Hence, the process of evaluating the vendor is a crucial task of the purchasing executives in supply chain...

Project(s) to succeed four key factors are important; they are manpower, finance, material and time. The finance is an essential component than the rest and the key role played by the finance department is critical for project completion success. The project manager ensures that the project...

The study investigated sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) practices pertaining to environmental perspective of manufacturing companies in India. Using factor analysis, the study identified three dimensions under environmental. It included companies from distinct sectors. Sample was...