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Publication date: 13 February 2017

Ehsan Sabet, Nahid Yazdani and Sander De Leeuw

The purpose of this paper is to define the “fast evolving industry” (FEI) and its supply chain management (SCM) challenges. The authors review and structure the literature…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to define the “fast evolving industry” (FEI) and its supply chain management (SCM) challenges. The authors review and structure the literature regarding integration strategies and implementation methods to develop a strategic decision-making framework for SCM in the FEI.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors conduct a review of SCM literature, including supply chain strategy, supply chain integration (SCI), agile and responsive supply chain and SCM for innovative and fast-changing industries. The authors develop a conceptual model and a decision-making framework and use four mini cases to provide support for the model and framework.

Findings

The FEI, characterised by a high level of innovation and differentiation, short products/services lifecycle and high variety, is yet to be fully defined. Inherent uncertainty in FEI supply systems makes SCM in these industries a complex but strategic task for their managers. The framework and the model offered in this study, which employ a core competency concept and provide risk management strategies, offer a strategic tool for managers and scholars in the field to optimise their integration strategies and to operationalise integration decisions.

Originality/value

Little research has been published on transferable and cross-industrial SCM in FEIs. This paper defines the FEI and its resource-related concerns and then offers a conceptual model and a strategic decision-making framework for SCI in FEIs.

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The International Journal of Logistics Management, vol. 28 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0957-4093

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Publication date: 24 December 2024

Vikas Kumar, Rahul Sindhwani, Justin Zuopeng Zhang and Jighyasu Gaur

This paper investigates the impact of last-mile logistics on consumers’ intentions when purchasing organic foods through e-commerce. By addressing challenges such as trust…

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Purpose

This paper investigates the impact of last-mile logistics on consumers’ intentions when purchasing organic foods through e-commerce. By addressing challenges such as trust, pricing and supply chain issues, the study aims to demonstrate how sustainable delivery options can improve consumer perceptions of the long-term viability of organic foods. It examines how e-commerce platforms can mitigate these challenges, drawing on the “Stimulus-Organism-Response” model and the “Theory of Planned Behavior” to explore the cognitive processes that shape consumer decisions in the context of organic food purchases. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of how last-mile logistics affect consumer behavior in online organic food shopping.

Design/methodology/approach

To validate the proposed model, survey data were collected from 412 respondents across 19 Indian states through both online and offline channels. The data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS version 4. The study also examines the mediating role of perceived trust in influencing consumers’ willingness to pay for organic food adoption.

Findings

The study reveals that environmental concerns, last-mile logistics and website response time are key factors in determining consumers’ willingness to pay for organic foods. Furthermore, the findings indicate that price fairness and health consciousness significantly influence consumers’ behavioral intentions to purchase organic foods online.

Social implications

The study emphasizes that consumer awareness campaigns are crucial for fostering green e-commerce adoption and achieving a sustainable future. It also underscores the potential of e-commerce platforms to address environmental and health concerns associated with organic food consumption.

Originality/value

This research highlights essential elements of organic food adoption that can increase consumer confidence, particularly through the role of last-mile logistics and e-commerce platforms. It underscores the importance of consumer awareness programs and education in promoting greener e-commerce practices, organic food adoption and a more sustainable future.

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British Food Journal, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0007-070X

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