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Purpose This paper reviews scientific publications in the field of logistics underlying cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) to China. A focus on the role played in this complex process by other countries of the Greater China is carried out. The purpose of this paper is to outline directions for future research to encourage CBEC development. Design/methodology/approach The review is based on 32 papers published from 2002 to 2016 in international peer-reviewed journals or proceedings of international conferences, retrieved from bibliographic databases and science search engines. Findings CBEC to China is gaining increasing interest, as shown by the rising amount of publications from 2013 onwards. Within these contributions, however, studies specifically investigating the relation between logistics and e-commerce, commonly acknowledged as critical, seem to lack. Many contributions are descriptive and do not provide specific insights on how to manage the complexities of CBEC logistics in this region. Stemming from the review, a set of possible development areas are identified, including distribution network design, i.e. deciding how to shape the CBEC distribution structure, and logistics outsourcing, i.e. determining whether to manage logistics activities in-house or through third parties. Originality/value To the extent of the authors’ knowledge, this paper is the first one to classify the existing body of knowledge on logistics supporting CBEC. Its main contribution is the critical identification of current research gaps and the proposal of key themes for future research. From a managerial perspective, it helps export and logistics managers identify the key challenges of managing CBEC logistics to Greater China.
Maria Giuffrida; Riccardo Mangiaracina; Alessandro Perego; Angela Tumino. Cross-border B2C e-commerce to Greater China and the role of logistics: a literature review. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management 2017, 47, 772 -795.
AMA StyleMaria Giuffrida, Riccardo Mangiaracina, Alessandro Perego, Angela Tumino. Cross-border B2C e-commerce to Greater China and the role of logistics: a literature review. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management. 2017; 47 (9):772-795.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaria Giuffrida; Riccardo Mangiaracina; Alessandro Perego; Angela Tumino. 2017. "Cross-border B2C e-commerce to Greater China and the role of logistics: a literature review." International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management 47, no. 9: 772-795.
Luca M. Gelsomino; Riccardo Mangiaracina; Alessandro Perego; Angela Tumino. Supply Chain Finance: Modelling a Dynamic Discounting Programme. Journal of Advanced Management Science 2016, 283 -291.
AMA StyleLuca M. Gelsomino, Riccardo Mangiaracina, Alessandro Perego, Angela Tumino. Supply Chain Finance: Modelling a Dynamic Discounting Programme. Journal of Advanced Management Science. 2016; ():283-291.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuca M. Gelsomino; Riccardo Mangiaracina; Alessandro Perego; Angela Tumino. 2016. "Supply Chain Finance: Modelling a Dynamic Discounting Programme." Journal of Advanced Management Science , no. : 283-291.
Purpose – Radio frequency identification (RFId) technology has a great potential to improve process efficiency and effectiveness. However, because of the variety of application areas and achievable benefits, structured assessment models are needed to support managers in the adoption decision. The purpose of this paper is to describe a structured method to support the evaluation of the benefits enabled by RFId technology in medical treatment support in the healthcare industry. The method, and its application to an Italian case study, are deeply illustrated so as to increase the knowledge available to decision makers. Design/methodology/approach – The research underlying this paper has modelled the relationship between the technology and the performance driver of the target process, and then between the performance driver and the measurable key performance indicators of that process. This knowledge, focused on the healthcare industry but still quite general, has been formalised into 12 causal maps. Starting from these maps, a six-step procedure to prioritise the analysis, tailor the maps and adapt (or develop) analytical models to estimate the benefits is presented. The overall method and its application to an Italian case study are deeply illustrated so as to increase the open available knowledge to decision makers. Findings – The findings are twofold: first, the knowledge represented by the causal maps; and second, the findings of the case study, which shows that efficiency benefits can cover the operative expenses of RFId adoption, but need to be integrated with effectiveness benefits in order to fully justify the investment costs. Originality/value – The paper provides a contribution for both researchers and practitioners. As the former are concerned, the paper is a first attempt to fill the existing lack of structured approaches concerning the evaluation of potential benefits of RFId for product traceability within a healthcare facility. As for the latter, the presented method has been developed to practically support all those managers who are evaluating whether to adopt RFId technology in their organisation or not. This contribution has a relevant practicality, as it helps decision makers to address their decisions relying on a sound conceptual baseline, and on objective evaluations.
Luca Gastaldi; Riccardo Mangiaracina; Giovanni Miragliotta; Alessandro Perego; Angela Tumino. Measuring the benefits of tracking medical treatment through RFId. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management 2015, 64, 175 -193.
AMA StyleLuca Gastaldi, Riccardo Mangiaracina, Giovanni Miragliotta, Alessandro Perego, Angela Tumino. Measuring the benefits of tracking medical treatment through RFId. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management. 2015; 64 (2):175-193.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuca Gastaldi; Riccardo Mangiaracina; Giovanni Miragliotta; Alessandro Perego; Angela Tumino. 2015. "Measuring the benefits of tracking medical treatment through RFId." International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management 64, no. 2: 175-193.
Mobile and wireless (M&W) technologies have great potential to improve process efficiency and effectiveness within retail stores, but their application is still very limited. One of the main reasons explaining this situation is considered to be the lack of confidence in the actual benefits and, therefore, in the return on investment. As a matter of facts, activities in this context are characterised by great variety and non-standardised execution and as such the assessment of the costs and benefits of M&W solutions is more difficult than for the upstream tiers of the fast moving consumer goods supply chain (e.g., distribution centres). This paper attempts to provide a contribution for researchers and practitioners by presenting an analytical model to assess the profitability related to investments in multiple M&W solutions for retail stores, thus supporting the decision-making process.
Riccardo Mangiaracina; Alessandro Perego; Angela Tumino. Re-Designing Retail Stores with Mobile and Wireless Technologies. International Journal of Engineering Business Management 2012, 4, 8 .
AMA StyleRiccardo Mangiaracina, Alessandro Perego, Angela Tumino. Re-Designing Retail Stores with Mobile and Wireless Technologies. International Journal of Engineering Business Management. 2012; 4 ():8.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRiccardo Mangiaracina; Alessandro Perego; Angela Tumino. 2012. "Re-Designing Retail Stores with Mobile and Wireless Technologies." International Journal of Engineering Business Management 4, no. : 8.
Purpose – In 2003, Walmart issued a sensational RFId mandate for its top 100 suppliers, including a detailed deployment plan under compelling deadlines. After seven years, very little of that mandate has become a consolidated industry practice. This paper aims to try to offer a complete and thorough explanation of the reasons behind this fact, providing a sound strategic view of what is happening and could happen in the future. Design/methodology/approach – The study is based on a twofold methodological approach: first, it relies on an in-depth literature review covering the assessment of RFId applications in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry; second, it leverages on a five-year research program carried out by the RFId Solution Center of Politecnico di Milano in cooperation with GS1 Italy, which provided both quantitative data (used to develop and feed an analytical profitability assessment model) and qualitative knowledge to understand the “soft” implications of RFId adoption in the industry. Findings – Despite the great potential of RFId technology, there are still some significant barriers preventing its diffusion. Case-level tagging is required to enable a substantial redesign of the supply chain, but profit-sharing and reading reliability should be carefully considered to ensure economic and technological feasibility. The comparison with the fashion industry evidences some key success factors of RFId; while some of them are industry-specific, others can be replicated in the FMCG as well, but further efforts are still needed. Originality/value – This is one of the first attempts to provide a comprehensive analysis of RFId potential in the FMCG supply chain, taking into account all the major factors involved. Moreover, the quantitative results illustrated in the paper could be a valuable support to companies in defining their RFId strategies.
Raffaello Balocco; Giovanni Miragliotta; Alessandro Perego; Angela Tumino. RFId adoption in the FMCG supply chain: an interpretative framework. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 2011, 16, 299 -315.
AMA StyleRaffaello Balocco, Giovanni Miragliotta, Alessandro Perego, Angela Tumino. RFId adoption in the FMCG supply chain: an interpretative framework. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal. 2011; 16 (5):299-315.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRaffaello Balocco; Giovanni Miragliotta; Alessandro Perego; Angela Tumino. 2011. "RFId adoption in the FMCG supply chain: an interpretative framework." Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 16, no. 5: 299-315.
In recent years, scientific literature has devoted much attention to the topic of supply chain visibility. Nevertheless, further research is needed regarding the variables affecting the level of visibility that a company has within its supply chain. In accordance with Contingency Theory, this paper aims to study whether and to what extent the supply chain configuration, in terms of virtuality and complexity, affects supply chain visibility. It proposes a structured approach to quantitatively measure supply chain virtuality, complexity and visibility. This approach has been applied to six case studies to verify its usability and to gather preliminary empirical evidences.
Maria Caridi; Luca Crippa; Alessandro Perego; Andrea Sianesi; Angela Tumino. Do virtuality and complexity affect supply chain visibility? International Journal of Production Economics 2010, 127, 372 -383.
AMA StyleMaria Caridi, Luca Crippa, Alessandro Perego, Andrea Sianesi, Angela Tumino. Do virtuality and complexity affect supply chain visibility? International Journal of Production Economics. 2010; 127 (2):372-383.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaria Caridi; Luca Crippa; Alessandro Perego; Andrea Sianesi; Angela Tumino. 2010. "Do virtuality and complexity affect supply chain visibility?" International Journal of Production Economics 127, no. 2: 372-383.
Radio frequency identification (RFId) technology promises to offer both a more efficient and accurate tracking and tracing of goods, as well as a reduction in thefts and counterfeiting in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Attracted by this opportunity, numerous companies that are carrying out pilot projects in this supply chain are focusing on item-level applications. Unfortunately, these applications remain somewhat futuristic for both technological and economic reasons. However, little attention has been paid to case-level tagging, which can help improve logistics. Moreover, the role of process redesign and of supply chain integration has not been quantitatively explored. This paper, taking the angle of the wholesaler of pharmaceutical goods, presents an activity-based model to evaluate the costs and benefits that stem from the adoption of RFId at the case level, and analyses how the investment profitability is affected by supply chain integration, process redesign, initial level of efficiency and technology reliability.
Giovanni Miragliotta; Alessandro Perego; Angela Tumino. Swallowing the RFId pill: the redesign of a pharmaceutical wholesaler supply chain. International Journal of Logistics Economics and Globalisation 2010, 2, 198 .
AMA StyleGiovanni Miragliotta, Alessandro Perego, Angela Tumino. Swallowing the RFId pill: the redesign of a pharmaceutical wholesaler supply chain. International Journal of Logistics Economics and Globalisation. 2010; 2 (3):198.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGiovanni Miragliotta; Alessandro Perego; Angela Tumino. 2010. "Swallowing the RFId pill: the redesign of a pharmaceutical wholesaler supply chain." International Journal of Logistics Economics and Globalisation 2, no. 3: 198.
Riccardo Mogre; Alessandro Perego; Angela Tumino. RFId-enabled Lateral Trans-shipments in the Fashion & Apparel Supply Chain. International Workshop on RFID Technology - Concepts, Applications, Challenges 2009, 117 -124.
AMA StyleRiccardo Mogre, Alessandro Perego, Angela Tumino. RFId-enabled Lateral Trans-shipments in the Fashion & Apparel Supply Chain. International Workshop on RFID Technology - Concepts, Applications, Challenges. 2009; ():117-124.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRiccardo Mogre; Alessandro Perego; Angela Tumino. 2009. "RFId-enabled Lateral Trans-shipments in the Fashion & Apparel Supply Chain." International Workshop on RFID Technology - Concepts, Applications, Challenges , no. : 117-124.
Giovanni Miragliotta; Alessandro Perego; Angela Tumino. RFId and Returnable Transport Items Management: An Activity-based Model to Assess the Costs and Benefits in the Fruit and Vegetable Supply Chain. International Workshop on RFID Technology - Concepts, Applications, Challenges 2009, 39 -48.
AMA StyleGiovanni Miragliotta, Alessandro Perego, Angela Tumino. RFId and Returnable Transport Items Management: An Activity-based Model to Assess the Costs and Benefits in the Fruit and Vegetable Supply Chain. International Workshop on RFID Technology - Concepts, Applications, Challenges. 2009; ():39-48.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGiovanni Miragliotta; Alessandro Perego; Angela Tumino. 2009. "RFId and Returnable Transport Items Management: An Activity-based Model to Assess the Costs and Benefits in the Fruit and Vegetable Supply Chain." International Workshop on RFID Technology - Concepts, Applications, Challenges , no. : 39-48.
Luigi Battezzati; Giovanni Miragliotta; Alessandro Perego; Angela Tumino. How New Technologies Can Improve Cold Chain Management? Proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on RFID Technology - Concepts, Applications, Challenges 2008, 149 -156.
AMA StyleLuigi Battezzati, Giovanni Miragliotta, Alessandro Perego, Angela Tumino. How New Technologies Can Improve Cold Chain Management? Proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on RFID Technology - Concepts, Applications, Challenges. 2008; ():149-156.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuigi Battezzati; Giovanni Miragliotta; Alessandro Perego; Angela Tumino. 2008. "How New Technologies Can Improve Cold Chain Management?" Proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on RFID Technology - Concepts, Applications, Challenges , no. : 149-156.