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Perspectives On Supply Chain Management And Logistics Definitions, Edward Sweeney Sep 2005

Perspectives On Supply Chain Management And Logistics Definitions, Edward Sweeney

Practitioner Journals

No abstract provided.


Outsourcing: A Theoretical Viewpoint, Aoife O'Riordan, Edward Sweeney, Austin Smyth Sep 2005

Outsourcing: A Theoretical Viewpoint, Aoife O'Riordan, Edward Sweeney, Austin Smyth

Conference papers

Outsourcing or offshoring as it is now known has been around for many decades. In the
beginning, it was only very peripheral activities that were outsourced, i.e. blue-collar (lower skilled)
work but this is now all changing with the outsourcing of white-collar jobs. The digital revolution, the falling costs of transport and telecom costs and the opening up of the global economy helped the outsourcing market. For companies going down or contemplating the road of outsourcing there are both potential benefits and challenges, for example, the type of outsourcing they want to get involved in, and the country they want …


An Exploratory Study Of Ict Usage In Small Logistics Service Providers, Pietro Evangelista, Laura Cioffi, Edward Sweeney Sep 2005

An Exploratory Study Of Ict Usage In Small Logistics Service Providers, Pietro Evangelista, Laura Cioffi, Edward Sweeney

Conference papers

Information and communication technology (ICT) developments have strongly affected supply chain management (SCM) in recent years. ICT has had a great impact on all supply chain processes including planning, purchasing, production management, stock management, physical distribution and related integration management. Technology has become an important dimension of third party logistics (3PL) service supply as competitive advantage increasingly depends on the ability to create value for customers through the effective application of ICT. Within this process, while large 3PLs are gaining substantial benefits from technology usage and implementation, the magnitude of changes spurred by ICT dissemination in small logistics service providers …


Outsourcing: A Way To Improve The Responsiveness And Agility Within The Organisation, Aoife O'Riordan, Edward Sweeney, Austin Smyth Sep 2005

Outsourcing: A Way To Improve The Responsiveness And Agility Within The Organisation, Aoife O'Riordan, Edward Sweeney, Austin Smyth

Conference papers

Outsourcing or offshoring as it is now known has been around for many decades. In the beginning it
was only very peripheral activities that were outsourced, blue collar (lower skilled) work but this is now all changing with the outsourcing of white-collar jobs. Historically, outsourcing was used when
organisation could not perform to world-class excellence in all sectors of the organisation due to
incompetence of staff and/or management, lack of capacity, financial pressures, and/or technological
pressure. The research currently underway is initially focusing on a literature review of current outsourcing applications in the market place. From the literature review, a …


Internal And B2b Relationship Management In A Supply Chain Management Environment, Edward Sweeney Jul 2005

Internal And B2b Relationship Management In A Supply Chain Management Environment, Edward Sweeney

Practitioner Journals

No abstract provided.


Challenges For Corporate Foresight: Towards Strategic Prospective Through Scenario Thinking, John Ratcliffe Jun 2005

Challenges For Corporate Foresight: Towards Strategic Prospective Through Scenario Thinking, John Ratcliffe

Conference papers

No abstract provided.


Supply Chain Management In The Pharmaceutical Industry: The Key To Further Enhancing Shareholder Value, Edward Sweeney Jun 2005

Supply Chain Management In The Pharmaceutical Industry: The Key To Further Enhancing Shareholder Value, Edward Sweeney

Practitioner Journals

No abstract provided.


Managing The Supply Chain: The Role Of Information And Communications Technology (Ict) As A Key Enabler Of The Process, Edward Sweeney Jun 2005

Managing The Supply Chain: The Role Of Information And Communications Technology (Ict) As A Key Enabler Of The Process, Edward Sweeney

Practitioner Journals

No abstract provided.


3pl Definition And Taxonomy, Edward Sweeney, Pietro Evangelista Jun 2005

3pl Definition And Taxonomy, Edward Sweeney, Pietro Evangelista

Practitioner Journals

No abstract provided.


Outsourcing:A Magic Solution?, Edward Sweeney Feb 2005

Outsourcing:A Magic Solution?, Edward Sweeney

Practitioner Journals

No abstract provided.


A Methodological Approach To Outsourcing, Edward Sweeney Feb 2005

A Methodological Approach To Outsourcing, Edward Sweeney

Practitioner Journals

No abstract provided.


Supply Chain Learning Needs: Towards A Port Community Perspective, Edward Sweeney, Pietro Evangelista Jan 2005

Supply Chain Learning Needs: Towards A Port Community Perspective, Edward Sweeney, Pietro Evangelista

Articles

The traditional role of ports in the wider supply chain context is currently being subject to a process
of radical review. In broad terms, the traditional model is being replaced by a model which focuses on higher value and more knowledge intensive activities. This trend requires a change in the way in which new knowedge and skills are developed by staff in companies of all kinds within port communities. Traditional models need to be re-evaluated to reflect the increasing importance of knowledge and skills acquisition, particularly in relation to the supply chain management (SCM) concept and the evolving role of …


Supply Chain Management: The Key To Achieving Value For M, Edward Sweeney Jan 2005

Supply Chain Management: The Key To Achieving Value For M, Edward Sweeney

Practitioner Journals

No abstract provided.


Competative Challenges:Chain Reactions:An Analysis Of Supply Chain Management And Competitive Solutions For The Island Of Ireland, Austin Smith, Bernd Huber Jan 2005

Competative Challenges:Chain Reactions:An Analysis Of Supply Chain Management And Competitive Solutions For The Island Of Ireland, Austin Smith, Bernd Huber

Reports

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Putting Supply Chain Learning Theory Into Practice: Lessons From An Irish Case, Edward Sweeney, Pietro Evangelista, Renato Passaro Jan 2005

Putting Supply Chain Learning Theory Into Practice: Lessons From An Irish Case, Edward Sweeney, Pietro Evangelista, Renato Passaro

Articles

The logistics service market is currently going through a fundamental transition. The development of closer relationships with customers and the continuous adaptation of products and services, represent potentially successful approaches to the development of improved competitive capability. To this end knowledge resources and learning processes increasingly represent key elements within the evolving framework of the 3PL business. This paper describes the case of NITL’s Foundation Certificate Programme (FCP) learning programme with specific reference to its use in addressing some of current shortcomings related to supply chain knowledge and skills in the Irish third party logistics (3PL) industry. The FCP rationale …


E-Procurement In The Aviation Industry: Value Creation Potential Of B2b Emarketplaces, Claudia-Maria Wagner, Bernd Huber, Edward Sweeney, Austin Smyth Jan 2005

E-Procurement In The Aviation Industry: Value Creation Potential Of B2b Emarketplaces, Claudia-Maria Wagner, Bernd Huber, Edward Sweeney, Austin Smyth

Articles

In academic literature, only limited research has been undertaken in exploring the value creation of B2B (Business-to-Business) e-Marketplace models in the aviation industry. The aim of this publication is a theoretical analysis to explore whether or not B2B e-Marketplaces can make a contribution to the achievement of competitive advantage in procurement in the aviation industry. The research focuses on the potential of B2B e-Marketplaces in terms of improving an airline’s competitiveness in its procurement value chain and discusses empirical results from a survey among international e-Marketplace / portal operators


Electronic Purchasing Consortia: A Future Procurement Direction, Bernd Huber, Edward Sweeney, Austin Smyth Jan 2005

Electronic Purchasing Consortia: A Future Procurement Direction, Bernd Huber, Edward Sweeney, Austin Smyth

Books/Book chapters

No abstract provided.


General Records (Ireland), Thomas Cooney Jan 2005

General Records (Ireland), Thomas Cooney

Case studies

Standing outside a pub, Billy Barrett and Martin Murphy faithfully obeyed the no smoking ban that was now a feature of the Irish social scene. As they smoked their cigarettes, they discussed the singer/songwriter who played inside the premises that they stood against so nonchalantly. The gig was enjoying a great reception, with the crowd enthusiastically applauding the eclectic mix of blues, rock, and traditional music. ‘Well, Billy, how would fancy starting a record company?’ asked Martin, as if it was not really a challenge. ‘The singer playing inside wants to record a CD but she has no label. I …


Supply Chain Management On The Island Of Ireland: The Role Of The National Institute Of Transport And Logistics, Edward Sweeney, Austin Smyth Jan 2005

Supply Chain Management On The Island Of Ireland: The Role Of The National Institute Of Transport And Logistics, Edward Sweeney, Austin Smyth

Other Resources

No abstract provided.


The Implementation And Diffusion Of Inter-Organisational Systems (Iso) Amongst Retailers And Suppliers In The Irish Grocery Industry, Colm Rooney Jan 2005

The Implementation And Diffusion Of Inter-Organisational Systems (Iso) Amongst Retailers And Suppliers In The Irish Grocery Industry, Colm Rooney

Masters

The purpose of this study is to review and empirically examine the literature on the implementation, use and diffusion of Inter-Organisational Systems (IOS) between retailers and suppliers. The study is set in the Irish grocery industry, which brings a significant contextual dimension to the study. Following a research paradigm known as ‘Pragmatism’, the researcher used both quantitative (survey) and qualitative (interviews) data collection methods in an effort to answer the three primary objectives set out. This mixed-method approach is encouraged by Pragmatists, as each data set can be triangulated; ensuring more conclusive and robust findings. The objectives set about examining …


B2b E-Marketplaces In The Airline Industry: Process Drivers And Performance Indicators, Claudia-Maria Wagner, Bernd Huber, Edward Sweeney, Austin Smyth Jan 2005

B2b E-Marketplaces In The Airline Industry: Process Drivers And Performance Indicators, Claudia-Maria Wagner, Bernd Huber, Edward Sweeney, Austin Smyth

Articles

Competitive pressures are increasing within and between different strategically oriented groups of airlines. This paper focuses on the level of efficiency improvements gained by using e-Marketplaces in the procurement process. Findings from a survey among 88 international airlines reveal that the use of Business-to-Business (B2B) e-Marketplaces does play different roles across the various airline groupings. Airlines that are involved in strategic alliances show higher joint procurement activities than airlines that are not involved in strategic alliances. However, alliances are probably viewed as loose arrangements and thus airlines may be reluctant to share information on procurement prices and processes with another …


Why You Need To Think Supply Chain Management, Edward Sweeney, Randal Faulkner Jan 2005

Why You Need To Think Supply Chain Management, Edward Sweeney, Randal Faulkner

Other Resources

No abstract provided.