ERP systems provide important benefits to institutions, such as improved processes, improved data, supplier–customer integration, better planning and control, as well as real-time insight and just-in-time (JIT) management that can put a business organisation in front of the competition. In this study, the change and transformation experienced by establishing an ERP system are explained for an automotive supplier that was not using an integrated ERP system for a real-world problem. The pre-implementation situation, the problems of the existing system, the necessary reasons for such an application, the determined deficiencies of the installed system and the post-implementation situation are explained in detail. Thanks to the real-time information and integrated data generated by the reports, along with a more sophisticated business understanding, the risk to employees was lowered. As a result of a changeover to real-time Materials Requirement Planning, the decrease in inventory levels, stabilisation in delivery time and efficiency of control over the production processes were increased in addition to real-time tracking and reporting advantages. As a result of this work, the production processes were transformed into JIT. The inventory level was reduced to zero and a formerly used warehouse was no longer required.

Günümüzde teknolojinin gelişimi ile birlikte artık günlük hayatta kullanılan kıyafet ve aksesuarlara akıllı algılayıcıların eklenmesiyle giyilebilir teknolojik ürünlere dönüştürülmektedir. Giyilebilir teknoloji ürünlerinden biri olan akıllı bileklikler sportif faaliyetlerimizin, uyku takibimizin, sağlık durumumuzun kayıt altına alınmasını ve yaşamımızı elde ettiğimiz bu raporlara göre düzenlememize yardımcı olmaktadır. Her geçen gün gelişen teknolojiye bağlı olarak alternatif sayısının artması, sporcuların hangi model ve özelliklere sahip akıllı bilekliği tercih edeceği konusunda zorlanmalarına neden olmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, sporcuların akıllı bileklik tercih sürecini kolaylaştırmak için çok kriterli karar verme tekniklerinden BULANIK DEMATEL (Fuzzy Decision Making Trial And Evaluation Laboratory) yöntemi kriter ağırlıkları ve kriterler arasındaki ilişkiler için, EDAS (Evaluation Based On Distance From Average Solution) yöntemi ise alternatifler arasından seçim yapmak için kullanılmıştır. 4 kişilik bir uzman grubun değerlendirmesiyle elde edilen verileri incelediğimizde, akıllı bileklik seçiminde göz önüne alınması gereken en önemli kriterin akıllı bilekliklerin kullanım kolaylığı olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır. Kullanım kolaylığından sonra sırasıyla, estetik, fonksiyonel özellik, ağırlık ve akıllı bilekliklerin batarya kullanım süresi olarak belirlenmiştir. EDAS yönteminin sonuçlarına göre ise Alternatif 2 en iyi performansa sahip akıllı bileklik olarak belirlenmiştir.

Outsourcing some of the logistic activities is a useful strategy for companies in recent years. This makes it possible for firms to concentrate on their main issues and processes and presents facility to improve logistics performance, to reduce costs, and to improve quality. Therefore provider selection and evaluation in third-party logistics become important activities for companies. Making a strategic decision like this is significantly hard and crucial. In this study we proposed a fuzzy multicriteria decision making (MCDM) approach to effectively select the most appropriate provider. First we identify the provider selection criteria and build the hierarchical structure of decision model. After building the hierarchical structure we determined the selection criteria weights by using fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (AHP) technique. Then we applied fuzzy technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) to obtain final rankings for providers. And finally an illustrative example is also given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed model.

Blockchain technology has emerged as a transformative force in supply chain management, offering significant advantages such as enhanced transparency, traceability, trust, and immutability. These features address critical challenges in modern supply chains, including inefficiencies, fraud, and lack of trust among stakeholders. Despite its potential, the integration of blockchain technology into supply chains remains underexplored in both academic and industrial contexts. This systematic literature review aims to bridge this knowledge gap by examining the benefits and challenges of blockchain technology in supply chain applications. The findings highlight key advantages such as improved traceability, transparency, and cost efficiency, while also identifying challenges like high implementation costs, data privacy concerns, and technological immaturity. The review concludes that blockchain technology holds significant promise for revolutionizing supply chain management, but further research and practical applications are needed to fully realize its potential. This study provides a comprehensive foundation for future research and offers valuable insights for practitioners considering blockchain adoption in their supply chain operations.