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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.Item Supply Chain Management with Cost-Containment & Financial Sustainability in a Tertiary Care Hospital(2011) Chandra, H.; Rinkoo, A.V.; Kapoor, R.; Sharma, R.K.Financial crunch in present recession results in non-availability of right materials at right time in large hospitals. However due to insufficient impetus towards systems development, situation remains dismal even when funds are galore. Cost incurred on materials account for approximately 1/3rd of total recurring expenditures. Systems development for effective and efficient materials management is tantamount to cost-containment and sustainability. This scientific paper perspicuously describes an innovative model, Hospital Revolving Fund (HRF), developed at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, India, a pioneer research institute in Asia. The main idea behind inception of HRF was ?Mission Supply All?. The model was conceptualized in background of non-availability of hospital supplies in the hospital leading to sub-optimal treatment. Patients were dependent on external vendors and touts for these materials. They used to charge at higher rates leading to exorbitant treatment costs. Objectives: To study and evaluate HRF system with special reference to its supply chain maintenance, cost-containment and financial sustainability. Methodology: A retrospective study of HRF structure, functioning, revenue generation, expenditures and sustainability was carried out in February 2011. Results: The institute catered approximately 300000 outpatients, 35000 inpatients and 7000 surgical procedures with bed occupancy rate of 78% in 2009-10. Hospital supplies have been divided into two parts, approximately 3250 unit items and 1750 miscellaneous items. Division is based on high/low cost, common-utility and case- specific utilization. 0.1 Million USD seed money, separated from non-planned budget of SGPGIMS in 1998, had already revolved more than 300 times. HRF procures supplies from reputed firms on concessional rates (8-25%) and make them available to patients at much lesser rates vis-�-vis market rates, levying minimal maintenance charges. In 2009-10, total annual purchases of 14 Million USD were made. The balance sheet reflected 1.4 Million USD as fixed deposit investment. Minimal maintenance charges levied on the patients along with interest income were sufficient to pay for recurring expenses related to HRF viz. manpower salary, securities, stationery etc. Even after these expenses, HRF boosted of 0.2 Million USD as cash-in-hand in financial year 2009-10. Implications: HRF is self-sustainable and viable supply chain mechanism to ensure availability of right materials at right time at reasonable cost. Thus innovations like HRF will prove robust in rendering quality healthcare at an affordable cost.Item Impact of Various Marketing & Supply Chain Functions on the Supply Chain(2011) Giri, S.; Sharma, V.Purpose: Supply chains are not only affected by the entities involved in it but are also affected by the various other functions like the marketing & supply chain functions performed by the organizations. The occurrence of various kinds of marketing functions leads to the variability in the demand of the products at the consumer end which in turns affects the supply chain of the organizations & similarly there are certain supply chain functions which in itself affects the supply of products. So we can conclude that these both functions affect the supply chain of organization. Research Methodology and Approach: The study is based upon the primary survey and data was collected from 200 respondents from Jammu region (India) with the help of a well designed pre-tested structured questionnaire. The present study is descriptive and conclusive in nature and the sampling technique used was convenience sampling. To analyse the data; regression analysis & factor analysis was used. Findings/Conclusion: It has been concluded from the study that there are various marketing and supply chain functions that affect the supply chain but factor like fill/replenishment rates, promotional activities & holding cost of inventory are the factors which affects the supply chain mostly. Research Limitation/Implications: The study was conducted in the Jammu region (India) only and the responses depend upon the mood of the respondent while answering the questions, so in future the study can be extended to beyond the Jammu region (India) & a wide variety of products can be included in the study.