Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain Optimisation: A Bibliometric Analysis, Insights and Future Directions

by admin_ibc | Oct 14, 2024 | Operations & Supply chain management 24

Professor David Pooe, Dr Shallone Munongo Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping supply chain management, offering transformative capabilities for optimisation, efficiency, and decision-making. The study analysed the use of AI applications in supply chain...

Critical Factors for the Adoption of Competitive Intelligence by Small and Medium-Size Enterprises for Business Sustainability

by admin_ibc | Oct 14, 2024 | Operations & Supply chain management 24

Murembiwa Justice Mashau, Tshilidzi Eric Nenzhelele, Ntsieni Fitzgerald Ramasimu Abstract The field of competitive intelligence (CI) is expanding as businesses seek to strengthen their competitive advantage in a global society. As this field expands, so will the...

Implications of Mobile-Based Crowd Logistics on the Environment in South Africa

by admin_ibc | Oct 14, 2024 | Operations & Supply chain management 24

Phumlani Masilela, Marcia Mkansi, John Michael Maxel Okoche Abstract Academic literature argues that crowdsourcing is critical for supply chain coordination problems linked to people, profitability, and environmental management. However, the extent to which...

Industry 5.0 Integration in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) for Supply Chain Strategic Fit: A Systematic Literature Review

by admin_ibc | Oct 14, 2024 | Operations & Supply chain management 24

Dr. Blessing Takawira, Professor David Pooe Abstract This systematic literature review investigates the integration of Industry 5.0 technologies within SMEs to achieve strategic fit in supply chain management. Industry 5.0 represents a pivotal evolution in industrial...

Emerging Technologies in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chains: A Systematic Review of Industry 5.0 Challenges

by admin_ibc | Oct 14, 2024 | Operations & Supply chain management 24

Dr Blessing Takawira, Prof. David Pooe, Dr Alexander Samuels Abstract The pharmaceutical supply chain faces critical challenges in cybersecurity, interoperability, and sustainability as it integrates emerging Industry 5.0 technologies. These challenges include...

The Influence of Supply Chain Relationship Quality and Cooperative Strategy on Supply Chain Quality Performance in the South African Clothing Retail Industry

by admin_ibc | Oct 14, 2024 | Operations & Supply chain management 24

Ms. Ramokone Maria Mashitja Abstract South African clothing retail firms are facing challenges such as higher wages and lower demand, which have a detrimental impact on the economy by slowly decreasing employment opportunities. Therefore, the main purpose of this...