In this paper, we discuss and compare empirically various ways of computing multistep quantile forecasts of demand, with a special emphasis on the use of the quantile regression methodology. Such forecasts constitute a basis for production planning and inventory management in logistic systems...

In this paper, we re-examine the exponential smoothing model in the context of its use in supply chain and logistics forecasting when supply chain or logistics costs are measured by the doubly linear (LINLIN) loss function of errors of demand forecasts. The parameters of our models are optimized...

The paper examines whether it is better to separate a model/sample to account for differences between large and small firms when developing a predictive tool to identify which companies are likely to become distressed, and therefore at risk to the supply chain. Previous research has scaled data...

New With the economic situation becoming increasingly serious globally, the development of the port logistics industry is facing the pressure from a downturn in the shipping market and a decline of foreign trade turnover growth, which has brought great challenges to the development of the port...

Purpose – The rapid rise of e-commerce enterprises has led to the development of the logistics industry. At the same time, some enterprises are motivated by the interests to start reducing costs and inputs, which on the contrary leads to low quality of service, thus reducing customer...

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...

Highly competitive environments are leading companies to implement Supply Chain Management (SCM) to improve performance and gain a competitive advantage. SCM involves integration, coordination and collaboration across organisations and throughout the supply chain. It means that SCM requires...

Adversarial relationships have long dominated business relationships, but Supply Chain Management (SCM) entails a new perspective. SCM requires a movement away from arms-length relationships toward partnership style relations. SCM involves integration, co-ordination and collaboration across...

Advances in information technology (IT) have enabled increased information integration across firms, which can potentially lead to higher operational efficiency. In this paper, we build upon prior literature in information systems (IS), supply chain management, economics and strategy to posit...

We study a two echelon supply chain with AR(1) demand and unit replenishment lead-times. Each echelon of the supply chain uses conditional expectation to generate MMSE forecasts. Both echelons use these forecasts inside the quot;Order-Up-Toquot; policy to generate replenishment orders. We...