The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between regional firm performance and supply chain integration practices. In addition to literature survey, the primary data collection instrument used was a questionnaire which was administrated to a total sample of 200 industry experts, administrative officers, functional department heads and directors, the industry managing dire...

An appropriate performance measurement system is an important requirement for the effective management of a supply chain. Two hurdles are present in measuring the performance of a supply chain and its members. One is the existence of multiple measures that characterize the performance of chain members, and for which data must be acquired; the other is the existence of conflicts between the memb...

38 Supply Chain Forum An International Journal Vol. 10 N°2 2009 www.supplychain-forum.com G. D. Sardana Professor Emeritus and Director Institute of Management Education, GhaziabadIndia [email protected] Performance measurement and its evaluation are the first step towards improvement. Studying the supply chain as a system reveals how the supply chain has been organized so as to sustain performa...

Companies today face the challenge of adopting proper supply chain sustainability (SCS) strategies and practices to respond effectively to emerging global sustainability initiatives. Business sustainability has become a strategic imperative, with a focus on both financial and non-financial sustainability performance, which creates shared value for all stakeholders. This paper examines the integ...