A Study on Elastic Logistics in Supply Chain Management

Authors

  • C. Sengottuvelu Acharya Bangalore B School, Affiliated to Bangalore University, Bengaluru, India Author
  • Md. Wahidul Habib ASA University Bangladesh Author
  • P. Dhivya King College of Technology, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56567/pmis.v1i1.4

Keywords:

Elastic logistics, logistics trends, supply chain management, warehousing

Abstract

This research paper highlights the emerging developments in the logistics of supply chain management. In this study, the emerging logistics trends were highlighted. Authors have identified 15 logistics trends in the coming years. Elastic logistics was focused mainly considering current pandemic situations. Secondary data and published research articles were reviewed and used. Elastic logistics is all about by building the flexibility to expand and shrink according to the demands of the market in the supply chain during a given time frame. Further, in this study, the purchasing and supply chain management emerging strategies, thrust areas and , logistics & supply chain management linkages, emerging logistics trends, role of elasticity in warehouse operations, and benefits of elastic logistics in businesses. Adoption of elastic logistics philosophies is also discussion. In this context, elastic logistics concept adopted by a company in India also discussed. The case study is about Elastic Run Startup Company’s success story. This paper is an outcome of qualitative study. It is concluded that further empirical research should be conducted. Keywords: Elastic logistics, logistics trends, supply chain management, warehousing,

Author Biographies

  • C. Sengottuvelu, Acharya Bangalore B School, Affiliated to Bangalore University, Bengaluru, India

    Dr. Sengottuvelu is Professor in Operations & SCM Area at ABBS. His PhD is from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh in Supply Chain Management Area. He is having over 30 years of experience including 20 years in the industry (Worked for BEL Bangalore & Chennai Units and HAL Corporate Office, Bengaluru). His areas of interest are operations management and supply chains performance measurements, supply chain modeling, supply chain integration and collaboration. He is a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) by Institute for Supply Management USA, Atlanta. He received the Government of India Ministry of Defense R& D Award for Best Design Efforts for the year 2003-04. He has published more than 60 papers in both National and International journals of repute. Dr.Sengottuvelu has conducted FDPs under the sponsorship of AICTE. He has organized conferences / workshops under the sponsorship of ICSSR and Consultancy Development Centre (CDC), DSIR, Govt. of India. He has organized number of MDPs to the Managers of Nitta Gelatin India Ltd, and Indian Oil Corporation Dealers in Kerala. He is also a recognized doctoral supervisor for two universities. Three research scholars have already been awarded with doctoral degrees under his guidance and three more are ongoing. Email Id: sengottuvelu138@gmail.com.

  • Md. Wahidul Habib, ASA University Bangladesh

    Dr. Md. Wahidul Habib is an Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business, ASA University Bangladesh. His PhD is from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India in Services Marketing. His M.Phil degree is from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh and M.Com in Marketing from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. He published number of research papers in National and International Journals. Dr. Habib has conducted number of certificate programmes and also offered number of consultancy services to various organizations.

  • P. Dhivya, King College of Technology, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, India

    Mrs. Dhivya. P is a management researcher worked for Maruti Suzuki Dealer in Tamilnadu, India for more than five years in Customer Relationship Management Department. Her MBA is from King College of Technology, affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, India. Her specialization is in Human Resource and Finance Management. She published a couple of papers in reputed Journals.

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Published

2024-05-17

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022)

Section

Original Research

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A Study on Elastic Logistics in Supply Chain Management . (2024). PMIS Review, 1(1), p.1-13. https://doi.org/10.56567/pmis.v1i1.4