By being a supply chain integrator who can assemble and manage the resources, capabilities, and technology of its own organization with those of complementary service providers, fourth party logistics (4PL) providers deliver comprehensive supply chain solutions and form an important option for...

Software development is an inherently uncertain activity. To deal with the uncertainty and vagueness from humans’ subjective perception and experience in decision process, this paper presents an evaluation model based on the fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method for measuring the...

Confidence in the future of an enterprise success is only possible by balancing the resources and the expectations. The increase in knowledge-based resources request new assessment models. This study aims to demonstrate the divergence in value of the knowledge resources for different role...

Purpose – This paper aims to examine the current state of reverse supply chain management (RSCM) initiatives in several Turkish industries. Design/methodology/approach – This study is based on an exploratory research regarding RSCM activities of Turkish automotive, white goods,...

Purpose – This paper seeks to propose a managerial decision framework for different levels of supply chain, by addressing the strategic importance of competence values in supply chain effectiveness. Design/methodology/approach – A conceptual framework for supply chain effectiveness is...