• Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.237-258
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• 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the risks of an over-concentration of supply chains in one country. It has motivated stakeholders to pursue diversification strategies. However, a paradox exists. Stakeholders have shied away from a complete decoupling and preferring to selectively enhance economic ties with China. This article explores this paradox by examining supply chain concentration in China as a form of asymmetric interdependence and the countermeasures from the U.S., Japan, Australia, and India to minimize vulnerabilities. It argues that while the COVID-19 disruptions have brought to light the risk of supply chain overconcentration in China, countermeasures are also driven by coercive diplomacy and the deepening U.S.-China rivalry. The paper also examines the feasibility of diversification efforts by focusing on the capacity and capabilities of alternative supply chain hubs. It finds that while states are actively seeking ways to prevent China from using asymmetric interdependence of supply chains and trade to gain political leverage, there are structural limits to the degree of diversification in the short to mid-term.

• 대한산업공학회지
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.324-329
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• 2015

Though the supplier diversification is considered as a vital tool to mitigate the risk due to supply chain disruptions, there are results which show the optimality of the sole sourcing. This paper further generalizes the results to show that the sole sourcing is optimal under very mild conditions. Discussion on why the sole sourcing is optimal is given with the insight on the value of supplier diversification.

• International Journal of Quality Innovation
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.57-69
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• 2008

This paper posits that arm's length buyer-supplier relationship as the intermediate type between market exchange relations and strategic partnership might be advisable, and information technology may have a role as a mechanism actualizing the effects of such arm's length relationship by strategic supply-line diversification. Based on the theoretical analysis on interactive feedback relationships among IT level, buyer-supplier relationships, and supply chain structure, we suggest a set of advisable buyer-supplier relationship type for efficient supply chain management. Also, doing so would be helpful in suggesting a dynamic IT investment and adoption model appropriate for the establishment of productive buyer-supplier relationship, and further in providing theoretical foundations and practical guidelines on the role and function of B-to-B E-commerce for efficient SC integration.

• 대한산업공학회지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.323-330
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• 2011

Globalization of market and diversification of customers' needs make enterprises to collaboration of participants in supply chain. To establish collaboration, supply chain must have the flexibility and reconfigurability, which are supported by fractal based supply chain management (FrSCM). In this paper, base on the FrSCM, formulation of trust model among the enterprises in the supply chain, and development of profit sharing strategies in the supply chain based on the trust model are investigated. To evaluate trust model, generation of enterprise's goal and its description, extraction and systematic composition of trust factors and trust evaluation are investigated. Based on the developed model, we developed the fuzzy inference engine to evaluate the trust value in terms of numerical value. And then revenue sharing strategies are developed based on the fractal concept and trust model for the collaborative SCM. The fractal concept is used to obtain the optimal production and transportation plans. In addition, the trust model will be integrated into the RS model. In such an RS model, the supply chain will obtain the maximum total profit and profit of each participant depends on its trust value.

• 산업융합연구
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• 제20권10호
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• pp.87-94
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• 2022

본 논문은 ESG에 따른 신 산업기술 재편으로 V4 지역은 한국의 배터리 제조기지의 변곡점을 제기하고자 한다. 이는 코로나19에 따른 경제 위기속에 러시아-우크라이나 전쟁과 미-중간의 패권을 겨루고 있기 때문이다. 그로 인해 글로벌 공급망 시장은 단절된다. 중국과 러시아로부터의 유럽으로 광물, 곡물조달이나, 가스, 심지어 밀 수입이 여의치 않는 환경에서, 신 공급처의 다각화가 나타나고 있다. 보호주의와 글로컬로써, 이 지역은 러시아-우크라전쟁으로 완충지대(친러, 헝가리)에서 고립지대(반러, 폴란드)로 활용된다. EU 테이퍼링 기간과 높은 인플레이션으로 세계경제 성장은 더 둔화될 전망이다. 논문의 경우 이 지역의 시장단절(chasm) 방안을 다룬다. 이러한 변화에 신사업 기술의 전환과 에너지 공급에 따른 독일의 산업위축이 지난 20년간 경제성장 원동력을 잃게 될 수도 있다. 이는 명목 지표에서 현지 시장 단절(chasm)이 발생하고 있다. 다른 한편으로 한국은 희토류소재 공급망의 불균형에 따른 우회 개발공급 지역으로써, V4지역에 AI를 접목한 에너지 발전 수출(원전 및 전기-수소 발전)지역으로 전개해야 한다. 본 논문은 이러한 산업 연계로 인한 시장단절을 극복하려면, 신에너지 개발과 플랫폼 규모화를 이루고, 세계 각국에서 신뢰적인 공급 기술(차세대 전지, 재활용기술, 저가LFP)을 다각화를 형성할 수 있음을 방증하고 있다.

• 동아시아경상학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.23-33
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• 2024

Purpose: This paper explores the nuanced approaches undertaken by private companies in formulating and implementing business continuity plans (BCPs) in response to the unprecedented challenges posed by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Research design, data, and methodology: Utilizing a mixed-methods research design, the study delves into the multifaceted strategies employed by private sector entities, ranging from risk assessment and remote work policies to supply chain diversification and employee well-being initiatives. Result: The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of business continuity planning during a pandemic, offering valuable insights for academia, industry practitioners, and policymakers. The research findings present a detailed account of how private companies have tailored their business continuity plans in response to the unique challenges posed by the pandemic. Conclusion: This academic exploration sheds light on the dynamic landscape of business continuity planning in private companies responding to the global pandemic. Insights into the effectiveness of remote work policies, supply chain diversification, employee safety measures, and financial strategies contribute to the understanding of best practices and areas requiring further attention. These recommendations aim to inform future business continuity planning efforts, enhance organizational resilience, and mitigate the impact of global health crises on private sector operations.

• 경영과정보연구
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.113-131
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• 2011

본 연구는 경쟁심화와 고객서비스 욕구의 다양화로 인해 물류서비스 품질 및 공급사슬 관리에 관한 연구가 중요하게 부각되고 있는 시점에서 물류서비스 품질요소에 대한 공급사슬 파트너십의 구성원들의 지각 차이를 비교분석하였다. 이를위해 공급사슬 내에서 공급자와 수송업자, 구매자가 중요하게 판단하는 물류서비스 품질에 대한 인식을 측정하여 t-test를 실시하였다. 분석결과 공급사슬 내의공급자, 수송업자, 구매자가 중요하게 평가하는 물류서비스 품질 요소의 차이가 큰 것으로 나타났다. 또한 공급사슬 파트너십에서 시장지향성과 장기지향성이 높은 공급자와 낮은 공급자간에 중요도 차이 지각을 비교한 결과, 시장지향성과 장기지향성이 낮은 경우에는 대부분의 항목에서 집단 간의 차이를 보이고 있는 반면, 높은 경우에는 상호작용성에 대부분의 집단 간에 중요도 평가 차이가 없는 것으로 나타났다.

• 통상정보연구
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.343-368
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• 2006

The rapid expansion of regionalism has resulted in the creation of blocs of the global economy, so that those countries not belonging to one or more blocs can be discriminated. The purpose of this paper is to examine the competition policy theoretically, international background with issues, and discussion trend of global enterprise. By doing them, this paper suggests the responsive plan, future prospects, and policy directions for the competition policy by distribution service. There is not a statistically significant relationship between international diversification strategy and firm performance. However, we observed some tendency that the larger the firm size, the higher the firm performance, assuming the degree of international diversification or multinationality to be constant. However, the export productivity increase after 1~2 years, and there exits a clear evidence that the innovation investment increases a firm's export competitiveness as time goes on.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제11권12호
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• pp.25-37
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• 2013

Purpose - The structure of retailing has changed as retailers develop markets in response to business environment changes. This study aims to analyze the general situation of retailers in order to predict future global strategy using case studies of overseas expansion strategy and the Metro Group's global strategy. Research design, data, and methodology - The backgrounds to the new retail business model and retailer classification are analyzed as theoretical data. In addition, the key success point of the Metro Group's "cash and carry" strategy is analyzed as is the Metro Group's global CFAR (collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment) strategy. Finally, the plan for cooperation and precise forecasting under the Metro Group's supply chain management are analyzed from the promotion environment viewpoint. Related materials analyzed included the 2012 annual report, the Metro Group's web page, and a video interview with the executive in charge of global strategy and the new market development department. Some data were revised to avoid disrupting essential aspects of the case studies. Results - The important finding was that the Metro Group could be a world-class retail company with its successful global expansion strategy. The Metro Group's global strategy's primary goal is to have a leading business position in Eastern and Western Europe. The "cash and carry" strategy is highest priority in its overseas expansion strategy. Moreover, the Metro Group has standardized product planning capacity, which could be applied in various countries with different structural and cultural backgrounds. This is the main reason that the Metro Group could rapidly become successful in the Eastern Europe and Asian markets through its structural overseas expansion strategies. In addition, the Metro Group emphasizes the importance of supply chain management. Conclusions - First, retailers should create additional value through utilizing the domestic market, market power, and economies of scale to launch a global strategy to maximize benefits from diversification. Second, the political, economic, and cultural background of the target country needs to be understood to successfully implement the overseas expansion strategy. Third, the main factor of successful cooperation with a local partner is how quickly the company gains total understanding of the business resources and core competence of its partner. All organizations should focus on the achievement of goals in order to successfully operate the partnership. Fourth, retailers should improve their business, financial and organizational structure. Moreover, the work processes and company culture should also be improved to respond strongly in the competitive global market. Fifth, the essential point of a successful retail business is the control capacity of its branding and format. The retailer could avoid forecasting errors through supply chain management by perfectly distributing the actual amount of its inventory. In addition, the risks along the supply chain are effectively shared between the supply chain partners. Finally, the central tendency of the market is to gain in strength with this taking place across all parts of the business.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제31권7호
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• pp.992-1006
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• 2018

Beef production extends over almost half of Australia, with about 47,000 cattle producers that contribute about 20% ($A12.7 billion gross value of production) of the total value of farm production in Australia. Australia is one of the world's most efficient producers of cattle and was the world's third largest beef exporter in 2016. The Australian beef industry had 25 million head of cattle in 2016-17, with a national beef breeding herd of 11.5 million head. Australian beef production includes pasture-based cow-calf systems, a backgrounding or grow-out period on pasture, and feedlot or pasture finishing. Feedlot finishing has assumed more importance in recent years to assure the eating quality of beef entering the relatively small Australian domestic market, and to enhance the supply of higher value beef for export markets. Maintenance of Australia's preferred status as a quality assured supplier of high value beef produced under environmentally sustainable systems from 'disease-free' cattle is of highest importance. Stringent livestock and meat quality regulations and quality assurance systems, and productivity growth and efficiency across the supply chain to ensure price competiveness, are crucial for continued export market growth in the face of increasing competition. Major industry issues, that also represent research, development and adoption priorities and opportunities for the Australian beef industry have been captured within exhaustive strategic planning processes by the red meat and beef industries. At the broadest level, these issues include consumer and industry support, market growth and diversification, supply chain efficiency, productivity and profitability, environmental sustainability, and animal health and welfare. This review provides an overview of the Australian beef industry including current market trends and future prospects, and major issues and opportunities for the continued growth, development and profitability of the industry.