As the move to automate the information distribution process progresses, commercial distributed database practices have become the focus of many system designs. However, at the lower echelons, where wireless communications are the rule, this has not been the case because (1) the problem is still viewed as a sophisticated, e–mail challenge to be solved using procedural messages rather than datab...

We propose a general methodology based on robust optimization to address the problem of optimally controlling a supply chain subject to stochastic demand in discrete time. The attractive features of the proposed approach are: (a) It incorporates a wide variety of phenomena, including demands that are not identically distributed over time and capacity on the echelons and links; (b) it uses very ...

Designing a supply chain network provides the basic structure for supply chain operations, where the network is a major element in a firm’s competitiveness and a significant area of capital investment. With the boundary-spanning scope encouraged by supply chain management, the question is whether existing analyses used for network design are adequate. The general answer is yes, because the numb...

We propose a universal approach to operational planning and logistical preparation for prolonged field care (PFC) missions, in the form of four stages. We have been accustomed to view missions in terms of patient treatment stages, such as seen in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC). This is less useful when planning for PFC because of the more comprehensive list of capabilities needed to consi...

A corporation’s ability to uphold valuable long-term investments is a critical component of the business’s sustainability. Combining views upper echelons theory and agency theory, this study argues that myopic managerial behavior detrimental firm’s investment. We construct an indicator assessing myopia based on textual analysis approach. The moderating effect suggested negative impact lessened ...

Abstract The organized aerial manoeuvres of birds in “V” and “J” flock echelons have always captivated onlookers several these aspects are still a matter ongoing research. However, we could not find any published evidence or report on echeloning roosting high wind conditions. Here, provide first an echelon the Eurasian oystercatcher ( Haematopus ostralegus ) at onset Storm Malik Scotland mornin...

To explore key antecedents of environmentally proactive strategies, this work uses upper echelons theory to examine a novel concept-green engagement with its (green transformational leadership) and consequence (environmentally strategies). This employed potential growth curve model 501 CEOs top management teams technology manufacturing businesses in Greater China at three times over eight month...

In this paper, a mathematical negotiation mechanism is designed to minimize the negotiators’ costs in distributed procurement problem at two echelons of an automotive supply chain. The buyer’s are cost and shortage penalty one-period contract. On other hand, suppliers intend solve multi-period, multi-product production planning their costs. Such provides alignment among suppliers’ order allocat...