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Supply chain visibility for improving inbound logistics: a design science approach

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  • Ravi Kalaiarasan
  • Tarun Kumar Agrawal
  • Jan Olhager
  • Magnus Wiktorsson
  • Jannicke Baalsrud Hauge

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Supply chain visibility (SCV) has been gaining recognition in recent years as a key factor for achieving analytical capabilities and improving supply chain performance. However, levels of SCV implementation lag behind current technological advances. This research was motivated by the lack of visibility in inbound logistics, which limits the possibility of managing deviation, in particular concerning changes in arrival time of incoming goods, in large industrial firms. We addressed this problem by adopting a design science approach. In particular, we followed context–intervention–mechanism–outcome (CIMO) logic to map and analyse material and information flows. The problems areas were successively translated via business and functional requirements into technological solutions. We evaluated alternative technologies using controlled experiments that mimicked real-life situations. This study provides guidance for manufacturing companies aiming to enhance deviation management and predictive capabilities by improving visibility in their inbound logistics and potentially extending visibility to other areas, such as internal and outbound flows.

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  • Ravi Kalaiarasan & Tarun Kumar Agrawal & Jan Olhager & Magnus Wiktorsson & Jannicke Baalsrud Hauge, 2023. "Supply chain visibility for improving inbound logistics: a design science approach," International Journal of Production Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 61(15), pages 5228-5243, August.
  • Handle: RePEc:taf:tprsxx:v:61:y:2023:i:15:p:5228-5243
    DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2022.2099321
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