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The article discusses how geoeconomic fragmentation can be an opportunity for Venezuela to reintegrate into the Western energy market. Two manifestations of this fragmentation are mentioned: China's gradual decoupling from manufacturing supply chains and Russia's disengagement from commodity markets. It is highlighted that Venezuela is the exception due to its authoritarian political regime, which explains its alignment with China and Russia. Unlike Russia and China, Venezuela does not pose a military threat to countries in the region. The sanctions imposed on Venezuela are less severe than those imposed on Russia but more severe than those imposed on China. The sanctions include the oil sector. However, an opportunity arises for Venezuela to reintegrate into the Western energy market as a neutral country. [Extracted from the article]

Objective: Carried out a structural analysis to identify the variables that intervene in the strengthening of the short food supply chains in the Metropolitan Area of Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico (ZMX). Methodology: A descriptive and correlational research was carried out, with a mixed approach, semi-structured interviews Results: The SFSC identified in the ZMX were characterized according to the type of proximity, temporality, type of production, size, form of organization, validity, type of initiative, the origin of the products, pricing strategy, and communication strategy with the consumers. In addition, it was identified that the key variables for the strengthening of the CCC in the ZMX are agroecological production, consumer education, governance, and diversity in the supply of local products. Limitations: The particularities of the context and the social actors generate constant changes in the development of the SFSC, for which reason the research registers a specific time. Conclusions: The SFSC plays a relevant role in territorial development, mainly for the link between the urban and peri-urban areas of the ZMX. Multi-stakeholder participation is important for its strengthening, and this can be linked to public program strategies that facilitate the creation and consolidation of SFSC in the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Net zero consumption has become an important issue of sustainability management and the fight against climate change. Its aim is to balance greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with their absorption or removal in the atmosphere. Although initiatives have been developed with guidelines for implementing Net Zero in organizations, there is a lack of research on methodologies for implementing emission reduction policies supported by quality tools. Therefore, this article develops a methodology for implementing Net Zero in a supply chain by integrating the Balanced Scorecard (BSC), Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and the Hoshin Kanri (HK) matrix. The methodology has four steps: (1) formulate the Net Zero policy, (2) Build the strategic map using the BSC, (3) Set the objectives and key results, and (4) Define the monitoring and control plan using the HK matrix. The application of the methodology in an automotive parts supply chain confirmed the proper functioning and interrelation of the selected quality tools and their effectiveness in deploying Net Zero policies with a focus on concrete operational results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hospital logistics encompasses a range of activities related to the procurement, storage, and distribution of medications and other supplies required for the clinical care of patients. This work presents the design of a collaborative medication supply strategy that allows for the conduct of a COVID-19 clinical tiral, minimizing interruptions, costs, and supply times. This work was carried out in three phases: in the first phase, a context analysis was carried out and a review of the rules of each of the participating health care providers was conducted; in the second phase, protocols and manuals were designed for procurement and inventory management processes; and in the third phase, finally, the previously designed processes were implemented during the clinical trial. As a result of this work, a strategy based on a collaborative purchasing and inventory management model is presented, consisting of three pharmaceutical product laboratories, a mixing center, and ten healthcare providers. In addition, processes were designed for the collaborative management and traceability of inventory. Ultimately, these results can be used to evaluate the coordination of the entire hospital supply chain (HSC) in a pandemic scenario. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: The adoption of new patterns of utilization of productive factors, management models, organization and production planning are elements to be considered in government management models based on science and innovation supported by science-based decision making. Objective: To apply the intersectoral balances in the intensified and diversified sorbitol industry through the input-product matrix for the economic planning of its productions. Materials and Methods: The use of the Input - Product matrix is proposed in order to improve the economic planning processes in the supply chain, using the material balances and the technological relationships established between them. Likewise, by applying the Rasmussen method, the industries involved are classified, defining the role played by the Sorbitol plant. Results and Discussion: The results reflect the economic technical relationships between the industries involved. The demands are quantified in values with their respective percentages of contributions to their satisfaction. Likewise, the quantification of productive chains allowed their classification. Conclusions: The application of the Input - Product matrix made it possible to improve the economic planning processes of their productions and other components of the supply chain, to analyze the role played by the industry in territorial development and to define the factory case study as a key sector in the economy of the territory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The COVID-19 pandemic strengthened the discussion around the hegemonic global food model. At the same time, it gave rise to the proliferation of innovative rural-periurban-urban interactions in the supply of cities, which have accounted for changes in the social relations of production, circulation, and consumption of food. There are different approaches that refer to these processes, and introduce concepts such as short supply chains and alternative food networks. However, there are no definitions accepted universally by the scientific community. Similarly, there is no conceptualization at the local level that would enable a systematization of experiences. In the light of this, an opportunity to reflect critically and propose a contextualized conceptualization has been opened up. The aim of this article is to conceptualize the term short food supply chain and the construction of a typology for the southeast of the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. This work was based on a bibliographic review and the identification of different dimensions to formulate a definition that allows the systematization of experiences, their characterization, quantification, and consequent visibility. This way, material will be generated for the development of public policies aiming at strengthening the sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) dedicated to the transportation and distribution of Fruits and Vegetables in the province of Chiriquí, Republic of Panama have a leading role in improving the fresh food supply chain, with this region being the center of greatest production. agriculture throughout the country, responsible for the highest percentage of food supply. SMEs play a fundamental role in food security and the local economy even though they face great logistical challenges. The purpose of this study is to identify and improve its logistics indicators and transportation and distribution processes, providing tools to optimize efficiency and contribute to sustainable development. This responds to the need to adapt to globalization and technology in the agri-food sector. The methodology used will be qualitative and descriptive, including surveys conducted with 35 people involved in the transportation and distribution operations of fruits and vegetables in the Tierras Altas region in Chiriquí. The resulting data analysis will make it possible to understand logistical challenges and provide concrete recommendations. This study is a key contribution to improving food security, boosting the local economy and promoting sustainable development in Chiriquí, benefiting SMEs and society in general. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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An interview with Benoît Jobbé-Duval, director of International Technical Association for Tropical Timber (ATIBT), is presented. Topics discussed include the impact of the European regulation on deforestation for businesses, products, consumers, and sustainable development; importance of regulation in addressing deforestation as a global problem, its connection to climate change, biodiversity protection; and responsibility of businesses to adopt sustainable practices in their supply chains.

A risk management model adapted to the real situations of the company in the transportation of goods that affect the supply delivery schedule is proposed. Tools and methods such as the matrix Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) and the model Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR), allowed diagnosing the current situation and the environment. The factors that directly impact the mission of the area and affect the economic indicators of the company were identified. The risk management strategy that will put the entity in a position to protect its logistics system is proposed. It is recommended to apply a model in the supply process and its areas involved. It should include a quantitative study in the risk management model and analysis of the domino effect in the supply chain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The greatest changes at a global level have produced various transformations in the different market areas, especially in distribution logistics. Through a bibliographic review on Last Mile Logistics (LML), the changes that have permeated this discipline from 2010 to date were analyzed, and what kind of topics or investigations have been developed around this topic. For this review, the Web of Science (WOS) database was used, analyzing the trend line of published research, taking into account four variables in the LML: year of publication, most cited articles, institutions and geography. The results show that the fourth industrial revolution with its elements of robotics and artificial intelligence, electronic commerce and its boom caused by covid 19, are the main elements that have helped the evolution of the LML in recent years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: The increasing environmental impact of pharmaceutical logistics has sparked interest in the use of tools such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to achieve less environmentally aggressive operations. Despite this, its use remains fragmentary and there is little evidence of its application in the logistics of medicines in Cuba. Therefore, it is necessary to design a tool to support decision-making with a focus on the environmental impact of logistics operations. Objective: To design a tool to support decision-making with a focus on the environmental impact of logistics operations. Materials and Methods: Based on a review of the specialised literature, a methodology was designed with a focus on LCA and for calculating the environmental impact of pharmaceutical logistics in Cuba. In addition, the logistical functioning of the pharmaceutical supply chain was characterised in order to contextualise the application of the methodology and facilitate decision-making. Results and Discussion: A methodology adapted to the characteristics of pharmaceutical logistics in Cuba was designed. It constitutes a guideline for decision making focused on sustainable logistics operations. The design is carried out with a focus on continuous improvement and feedback to ensure effective implementation. Conclusions: The application of the methodology will enable the design of logistics processes along the medicines supply chain for the selection of cleaner alternatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the global market, a company is no longer able to cope with changing custom demands in a fast manner, so the alliance based supply chain management 'SCM' has become the dominating factor of business organizations of the 21st century. Nowadays, the competition is no longer between companies but instead between supply chains. The performance of 'SCM' has become the decisive factor in satisfying varied demands with minimum cost. The 'SCM' or supply chain management ensures the fluidity and control of flows throughout the supply chain of raw materials until the delivery of the finished product to the customer. Different dimensions relating to supply chain performance 'SCP' have been considered in several researches, these works mainly aim at the qualification of the efficiency and the effectiveness at the level of the supply chains. Exploit the information to improve processes and/or results is central to most supply chain management activities and effective 'SC' supply chain practices can increase information processing capability. This chapter provides panoply in the form of overviews on the determinants of a successful supply chain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Some global phenomena such as globalization, the US-China trade war and Covid-19, have led companies around the world to consider reshoring strategies - backshoring and/or nearshoring - with the purpose of configuring more efficient supply chains and less susceptible to these events that generate disruptions in the world economy. Based on the foregoing, research has been developed in order to determine the factors that motivate companies to make reshoring decisions, finding the innovation factor as reiterative in many of these research works, in fact, it has been found that It is a factor that influences other factors. In this sense, this article aims to recognize the importance of innovation in companies' reshoring processes, through a narrative literature review where some background on location decisions is explored, the main relocation trends are described, and the importance of innovation within these relocation processes is established based on the work of different theoretical references. Among the main results of this review, it was found that i) innovation in transportation systems led many companies to have broader geographic scales to locate their operation and configure global supply chains; ii) access to innovation is a factor that is usually taken into account for the creation of reshoring government policies; iii) Innovation is a factor with a degree of transversality, since it affects other variables that are taken into account for reshoring. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: To demonstrate the relevance of risk management (RM) – particularly in the risk identification phase – within organizations, highlighting its usefulness in the context of the supply chain (SC) of the automotive industry (AI). Methodological design: Through a literature review of 44 articles on RM in the SC of AI, 19 empirical publications were selected, published between the years 2018-2022, and retrieved from the databases: Google Scholar and Dimensions. The publications are situated in a global context and belong to Scimago classifications ranging from Q1 to Q4. Results: A total of 17 distinct risk categories were identified, with demand-driven risks and acquisition risks being particularly prominent. Notably, the most commonly identified risk types encompass issues concerning subpar part quality and inadequate communication with suppliers. The main contribution of this work is a typology of risks. Research limitations: The subjectivity that may have been present when the researchers evaluated the risks and the lack of formal risk management frames are potential constraints of this study. Findings: The primary findings indicate that RM serves as a managerial instrument which improves the performance of AI by providing criteria to identify risk factors within a global economy. These factors are considered not only as threats but also as opportunities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on global food security, having exacerbated the drivers of hunger, such as economic recession, political instability, or the disruption and fluidity of the global food supply chain. However, the negative impact of Covid-19 on food security reflects the difficult situation of the current global food security governance system. The general objective of this work is to analyze the ways through which the Covid-19 pandemic has affected world food security. Our specific objective is to study and deepen how the impact of Covid-19 on food security reflects structural problems in global food security governance, in order to provide recommendations on how the international community should respond to prevent a public health crisis from triggering a global food crisis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The debate around the use of the value chain or supply chain approach has been present for more than a decade in academic and organizational fields, with arguments for and against each of these perspectives. The study supporting the results presented in this paper aims to analyze both approaches and their evolution critically. For this, the authors start from the study of the term logistics as the root of the research, which leads to the subsequent examination of the approaches under analysis. The elements that justify using one or another perspective are presented, and the arguments for why using the value chain approach is considered more successful under current conditions. Finally, it concludes with a conceptualization proposal for the term value chain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Companies and the supply chains to which they belong seek to identify, monitor and control the performance of their processes, in order to guarantee the use of available resources and compliance with their strategic planning. The research aims to develop a procedure to manage efficiency in supply chains, with a focus on sustainability. Theoretical and empirical methods were used in the study and the main results are the proposal of a procedure to manage efficiency in supply chains as a basis for their sustainability, which was evaluated in a construction supply chain. The following were taken as links: construction materials company, marketing company and construction company. In the application of the proposed procedure, the efficiency index of the supply chain was obtained and strategies for its improvement are proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The optimization of activities in the supply chain occupies significant importance for logistics operators. One of the links in this supply chain is the warehouse. From what was observed, through interviews with employees and managers of the Sorting Plant, the operation of its temporary warehouse impacts parcel delivery delays to the final customer. So, this work aims to determine the central irregularities and provide automation solutions that help improve its operation. An action plan is proposed to be followed by the entity, which will allow significant improvement steps concerning the current process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of the research is to analyze and evaluate the existing literature in the field of humanitarian logistics, through a bibliometric and thematic analysis that incorporates important scientific mapping tools. The search equation in Scopus yielded 767 documents, which were analyzed using two tools: VOSviewer, a software that allows generating bibliometric networks of bibliographic coupling and co-occurrence of terms, and the Bibliometrix R package, with which the map of scientific production by country and the keyword cloud are developed. In this way, it is determined that the field of humanitarian logistics has grown significantly in recent years, however, production in Latin America remains scarce. On the other hand, the thematic analysis has provided an overview of the possibilities of technology in humanitarian logistics. Finally, a future research agenda in humanitarian logistics is proposed, identifying potential topics for study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reverse logistics is a process within the supply chain that mediates a solution to prevent the deterioration of the environment; as well as the use of production processes and market supply in the face of excess inventory, returns, reconditioning, among others. In order that they can be reused to generate value again before an adequate management of planning, execution and control. This research aims to review the relationship between reverse logistics and the environmental impact it has on the textile industry and how, with the implementation of innovative practices, they allow recovering or extending the value of the product or material. The systematic review is developed with the Tranfield methodology with 25 documents selected from databases (Scopus and Web of Science), where the different reverse logistics approaches (Strategic, operational and support) are analyzed using STROBE declaration sheets. As a result, the synthesis of employee practices in this industry was obtained, which provides a reference and practice guide to be incorporated into the Colombian textile industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article proposes a methodology to calculate the sustainable added value of the processes (SVA) that form a supply chain (CS), through a comprehensive indicator. The methodology consists of six steps and uses as methods the Life Cycle Analysis and the methods of Diakoulaki and Saaty, based on multiple criteria. When applied to a CS of electromechanical products, it was possible to obtain the SVA of each process and with it the value that each one contributes to the economic and environmental dimensions of sustainability. These results demonstrate the novelty and feasibility of applying the developed methodology and its differences with other existing ones in the specialized literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]