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Item Impact of logistics processes on supply chain facilitative role in dairy industry in Sri Lanka: A Thematic Analysis(3rd International Conference for Accounting Researchers and Educators - 2017, 2017) Silva, S.S.S.; Ratnajeewa, D.R.Globally, supply chain and logistics have become main indicators to achieve performance developments. The dairy industry plays a key role in agro business as it provides significant contribution towards the economy of Sri Lanka. The industry is spread over a wide range, starting from small dairy farmers in rural areas through supply chain flow including collecting, processing, transporting and storing. Many difficulties can arise in different situations in the supply chain of the dairy industry, especially milk collection, transport of milk from farms to operational stations or plants. Therefore, this research was conducted on issues of operational performance in dairy industry. The main purpose of the research was to identify the impact of logistics process towards the supply chain facilitative role in dairy Industry in Sri Lanka. Additionally, this focuses on identifying the effective process in collection, processing system and supplier connectivity. This study was conducted with ten companies in Colombo and sub areas, selected using the purposive sampling method. The research was done as a qualitative study; a thematic analysis. Ten dairy companies were selected in different scale, opportunities and environments. Through the analysis it can be concluded that key logistics functions have a greater impact on supply chain facilitative role while optimizing the operational performance. While the majority of the participants interviewed expressed certain negative comments about problems in dairy industry, almost all considered in this study have taken steps to reduce the negative aspects and issues as much as possible, but with more strategies to be implemented further.Item Winning the Market by Reforming the Capitalism: A Case of DAMRO.(8th International Conference on Business & Information ICBI – 2017, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017) Gangodawilage, D.; Punchibandara, M. M. T.; Wijayanama, P. T. C.; Liyanage, P. W.; Kannangara, Kannangara,; Madushanka, J. T. D.A humble man who believed in himself and fearless in taking risks created one of the most successful furniture businesses Sri Lanka has ever seen. DAMRO today is a well-known brand in the households and corporates alike. With manufacturing facilities in Sri Lanka and India and over 190 showrooms, DAMRO dominates in a highly fragmented market with the competitive advantage of high quality products with simple designs and good customer service at an affordable price. In India DAMRO is one of the top 10 furniture brands. DAMRO is built with unique culture where humbleness, hard-work, integrity, no-nonsense approach seem to be undeclared values. As a high-touch leader Chairman knows his people well. He is involved in every aspect and detail of the organization. While that created a well aligned family business so-far, DAMRO is outgrowing where systems, controls, structures and empowered managers are needed. This context has been studied by researches based on case story analysis along with secondary sources.Item SUCCESSFUL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN GARMENT MANUFACTURING AND EXPORTING SMES(Department of Marketing Management, University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka., 2017) Herath, H.M.R.P.; Jackson, E.; Gorton, M.This research investigates the supply chain management (SCM) practices that have been successfully implemented by SMEs in the Sri Lankan garment exporting industry. A comprehensive literature review and initial telephone interviews revealed that generally the value added generated in garment manufacturing in Sri Lanka is low. Recognising this, the paper focuses on identifying the factors leading to improved value generation, drawing on case studies of three firms with ‘more successful’ SCM strategies, which are compared against ‘less successful’ counterparts. Multiple interviews were conducted with senior managers from each these three firms. The interviews were recorded, and transcribed verbatim and analysed using NVivo10 software together with documentary evidence collected. Theoretically derived and indigenous codes were used in combination as the coding strategy. The results of the data analysis suggested that successful SCM strategies which improve valued addition of the final garment products are: effective logistics cost management techniques, improved quality management, innovations in terms of designs and reduced product development times, low range of products, productive employees, and proper customer order path management.Item Impact of Outsourcing on Lead Time to Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Perera, M.D.B.; Rajapaksha, U.G.Lead time is a main challenge that the apparel industry of Sri Lanka has to face due to rising markets, frequently changing fashion patterns and high competition in the industry both locally and internationally. Therefore, meeting customer demands at a minimum time is crucial. This research was conducted using a sample of 30 apparel organizations in the Colombo district on the basis of simple random sampling. Outsourcing of transportation, warehousing, procurement, sales & marketing and packaging are the independent variables while the dependent variable is reduction in lead time. To conduct the research, primary data was collected through interviews and a questionnaire filled by the management of the apparel organization. The statistical estimation of data is done by Ordinal Regression Logit Model. Researcher was able to identify a positive impact of outsourcing on lead time in terms of apparel industry and with reduction of lead time the organizational and industry performance improves.