Purpose – The aim of the research is to provide a method to evaluate supply chain risks that stand in the way of the supply chain objectives. Design/methodology/approach – An analytical hierarchy process model is proposed to identify supply chain risk factors with a view to improving the...

Purpose – A key vision of tomorrow's industry is creating supply chains which collaboratively strive on enhancing the value to the end‐consumer. The purpose of this paper is to introduce the food value chain analysis (FVCA) methodology for improving consumer focus in the agri‐food sector...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report findings from a major UK research project covering six agri‐food supply chains, each spanning from farm to consumer. Design/methodology/approach – The paper gives an overview of relevant literature out of which three research questions are...

Purpose – To develop and test a reliable and valid supplier selection measurement scale that can be applied in different geographic regions, namely, the USA and Europe. Design/methodology/approach – A three‐factor supplier selection measure is developed via extensive literature review and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report on an investigation into the selection and evaluation of a suitable strategic positioning methodology for SMEs in Singapore. Design/methodology/approach – The research methodology is based on critical review of the literature to identify the...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to address the increasingly important question of supply chain design for global operations. With the rise of off‐shore sourcing and the simultaneous need for improved responsiveness to customer demand, the choice of supply chain strategy is critical....

Purpose – This paper aims to develop a framework that rationalises transport flexibility into different types. In this way the role of the flexibility types in delivering specific strategic logistics outcomes can be determined. Design/methodology/approach – The authors undertake a synthesis...

Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the gap between the interests in supply chain collaboration (SCC) and the relatively few recorded cases of successful applications – this is the reality of SCC. Design/methodology/approach – The research represents the viewpoints of the authors...

Purpose – This paper seeks to present a decision‐making model for manufacturers to maximize their profits in reverse logistics operations. Design/methodology/approach – A system dynamic model has been developed to complement with prior models and is validated using data collected from a...

Purpose – This paper aims to focus on supply chain visibility in practice and to suggest ways to improve the supply chain performance through information sharing. Design/methodology/approach – A case study exploring the current state of visibility in the demand‐supply network of an...