Logistique et Supply Chain

The optimal tool routing for cutting machines, also known as cutting path optimisation is an important problem in production research. This problem is relevant in various manufacturing environments such as aeronautic, automotive, garment and semiconductor industries. In this paper, we introduce a general solution framework for the discrete Cutting Path Problem which includes: (i) the universal app...

Forecasting is a key concept in management. It consists of anticipating future events using available information. Forecasting is mainly based on past and present data. Its purpose is to support decision-making and planning. Managers use forecasts to allocate resources and reduce uncertainty. There are short-term and long-term forecasts. Forecasting methods can be qualitative or quantitative. Fore...

Black-box models make decisions that are difficult for humans to understand or explain. We only see their inputs and outputs, not the reasoning behind them. For example, an algorithm that screens job applicants might reject qualified candidates without clear reasons. This lack of transparency can weaken trust and accountability. Hidden biases may be learned from past data and quietly amplified, le...

This study investigates whether AI-driven ethical procurement systems enhance firms’ circular supply chain orientation and how governance mechanisms affect supplier cost performance. Using survey data from 393 Indian firms and structural equation modeling, the research confirms that AI-based ethical systems significantly strengthen circular supply chain orientation. Circular orientation promotes b...

Sustainability depends less on consumer choices and more on how supply chains are structured. Research on Brazil’s beef sector shows that, despite the BRSL initiative to improve sustainability, results fell short. Four types of distance geographical, organizational, cultural, and relational hindered collaboration. These gaps created communication problems and weakened trust among stakeholders. Rea...

Antony, together with his colleagues from NEOMA, presents research conducted with the University of Bristol on how international companies choose countries for sourcing. The concept of "country risk," once focused on economic conditions and political stability, now includes three major sociopolitical factors: populism, which creates regulatory uncertainty; state fragility, which affects suppliers’...

Robotic warehouses have transformed logistics, prioritizing speed and efficiency. However, traditional static priority systems often leave low-priority customers facing excessive delays, raising concerns about fairness. This research, based on Invia, a robotic warehouse company, proposes a dynamic priority allocation model to balance efficiency and fairness. By adjusting order priorities over time...

The increasing impacts of climate change and extreme weather events have amplified the importance of supply chain resilience. This study focuses on creating a framework to strengthen supply chain endurance and contribute to ongoing discussions around resilience. A mixed-method approach is adopted, starting with qualitative research to identify key components of endurance, followed by an empirical...

Sustainability is increasingly vital for companies, addressing regulations, customer expectations, cost, and efficiency. Industry 4.0 introduces powerful tools like Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and Big Data Analytics, which enable real-time data sharing, automation, and greater traceability across supply chains. However, successful implementation requires str...

Sustainability is increasingly vital for companies, addressing regulations, customer expectations, cost, and efficiency. Industry 4.0 introduces powerful tools like Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and Big Data Analytics, which enable real-time data sharing, automation, and greater traceability across supply chains. However, successful implementation requires str...

Traditional supply chains are linear and slow, lacking real-time data sharing. Supply Chain 4.0, powered by Industry 4.0 technologies like AI, IoT, Blockchain, Big Data, and Autonomous robots, transforms these networks by integrating real-time communication among people, machines, and processes. This boosts efficiency through automation and advanced analytics, enabling accurate demand forecasting,...

Traditional supply chains are linear and slow, lacking real-time data sharing. Supply Chain 4.0, powered by Industry 4.0 technologies like AI, IoT, Blockchain, Big Data, and Autonomous robots, transforms these networks by integrating real-time communication among people, machines, and processes. This boosts efficiency through automation and advanced analytics, enabling accurate demand forecasting,...

Online shopping satisfaction hinges on two major factors: “fairness and security.” Customers want fair pricing, transparent processes, and respectful treatment—what researchers call distributive, procedural, and interactional “justice.”

Digital technologies can create confusion among donors in the humanitarian supply chain (HSC), leading to uncertainty about their use. While resilience in HSCs has been widely studied, antifragility has not. This study examines how donor confidence in digital technologies impacts antifragility in HSCs through their application in sourcing, material flow, and distribution, with trust in digital tec...

Pitch pour le Prix FNEGE de la Meilleure Thèse en Management 2024 (thèse en 180 secondes) – Prix de thèse AIRL-SCM Dans un contexte de transformation numérique rapide, les métaux jouent un rôle crucial dans notre société. Cependant, leur approvisionnement est menacé par des facteurs tels que la complexité, la mondialisation et les enjeux miniers. Cette thèse développe une méthodologie de gestion d...

Dans un contexte de transformation numérique rapide, les métaux jouent un rôle crucial dans notre société. Cependant, leur approvisionnement est menacé par des facteurs tels que la complexité, la mondialisation et les enjeux miniers. Cette thèse développe une méthodologie de gestion des risques d'approvisionnement des métaux, basée sur deux domaines de recherche : la gestion des risques dans les c...

Based on institutional theory and the dynamic capability view, this study delves into the relationship between a firm’s climate change adaptation (CCA) capability and its performance, with a focus on the mediating influence of business-to-business (B2B) marketing capability. The study poses two main research questions: RQ1: What role do institutional pressures play in fostering CCA capability amon...

Based on institutional theory and the dynamic capability view, this study delves into the relationship between a firm’s climate change adaptation (CCA) capability and its performance, with a focus on the mediating influence of business-to-business (B2B) marketing capability. The study poses two main research questions: RQ1: What role do institutional pressures play in fostering CCA capability amon...

With improving environmental consciousness and the growing demand for valuable resources, waste recycling has become an important concern. This work studies the profit of recyclers and platforms with a degree of trust-building in the reverse logistics system considering the following scenarios: online recycling platform builds trust or not under centralized and decentralized models. The results sh...

La théorie des contrats incomplets étudie les relations contractuelles où les termes ne peuvent pas être entièrement spécifiés. Elle examine les lacunes et les imperfections des contrats dans le monde réel, où il est difficile de prévoir toutes les éventualités. Cette théorie met l'accent sur les incitations et les mécanismes qui permettent aux parties de s'engager malgré le caractère incomplet de...

Le SCM (Supply Chain Management ou Management de la Chaîne Logistique) couvre l’ensemble des activités liées au macro-processus industriel de l’entreprise. Il englobe ainsi toutes les activités qui participent à la création et à la fabrication des produits commercialisés par l’entreprise (achats, approvisionnement, production, ADV, distribution, logistique).

Selon Baines et Lightfoot, la servicisation peut être considérée comme la transformation de la simple vente de produits à la vente d'une combinaison intégrée de produits et de services qui apporte de la valeur aux clients. Ces services associés aux produits peuvent être des services classiques et basiques (comme le service après-vente, la maintenance ou le financement) et des offres avancées plus...

Cet article étudie la possibilité pour les importateurs de gérer un stock de conteneurs vides afin de permettre la réutilisation directe de ces conteneurs par des exportateurs situés dans les environs. La complexité d’élaboration d’une politique de gestion des conteneurs vides par les importateurs résulte de la non-linéarité des coûts de détention imposés par les compagnies maritimes, combiné à de...

Les marques mondiales et les vendeurs au détail attendent de leurs fournisseurs qu’ils se conforment aux codes de conduite de fabrication stipulés ou aux normes minimales garantissant des environnements de travail sûrs et réduisant les conditions de travail exploitées. D’un autre côté du spectre, il exerce une pression sur les responsables de l’approvisionnement des marques pour assurer un approvi...

Cette étude vise à évaluer le coût de l’auto-routage des agents dans un système de service avec des clients entrants et sortants. Les agents contrôlent les décisions de routage. En conséquence, ils décident de servir un client entrant ou sortant, ou de rester inactif. Le gestionnaire de système cherche à offrir un compromis approprié entre le choix des agents de servir les clients entrants et sort...