Browsing by Author "Haris Aslam"

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    Antecedents and Consequences of Dynamic Supply Chain Design and Learning Capabilities
    (UMT, Lahore, 2018) Haris Aslam
    This study applies Dynamic Capabilities View (DCV) to the study of supply chain capabilities. While the literature in the area of dynamic capabilities (DCs) from supply chain perspective or Dynamic Supply Chain Capabilities (DSCCs) has grown steadily, few important questions have remained unanswered. Specifically, this study seeks to find out the antecedents and consequences of DSCCs. In this study, DSCCs are operationalized based on the framework presented by Teece (2007), as a second-order factor consisting of sensing, seizing, and transforming capabilities. Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) and Supply Chain Learning (SCL) are proposed as antecedents of DSCCs. The role of Environmental Dynamism (ED) in the process of capability formation is also considered. Finally, direct and indirect relationship between DSCCs and Supply Chain Performance (SCP) is considered. Indirect relationship is studied using the Operational Flexibility (OFL), Operational Improvement (OIM), and Operational Innovation (OIN) as mediating operational capabilities.
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    Antecedents and Consequences of Dynamic Supply Chain Design and Learning Capabilities
    (University of Management & Technology, 2018) Haris Aslam
    This study applies Dynamic Capabilities View (DCV) to the study of supply chain capabilities. While the literature in the area of dynamic capabilities (DCs) from supply chain perspective or Dynamic Supply Chain Capabilities (DSCCs) has grown steadily, few important questions have remained unanswered. Specifically, this study seeks to find out the antecedents and consequences of DSC Cs. In this study, DSCCs are operationalized based on the framework presented by Teece (2007), as a second-order factor consisting of sensing, seizing, and transforming capabilities. Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) and Supply Chain Leaming (SCL) are proposed as antecedents of DSCCs. The role of Environmental Dynamism (ED) in the process of capability formation is also considered. Finally, direct and indirect relationship between DSCCs and Supply Chain Performance (SCP) is considered. Indirect relationship is studied using the Operational Flexibility (OFL), Operational Improvement (OIM), and Operational Innovation (OIN) as mediating operational capabilities. Survey research was used to test the hypothesized model. Data were collected from 275 managers working in supply chain and related functions in manufacturing sector of Pakistan. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to validate the measurement model and test hypotheses. Results of the study showed that the research model was generally supported. Sensing, seizing (supply chain agility), and transforming (supply chain adaptability) provide a parsimonious framework for measuring DSCCs as indicated by fit indices in CF A. Results of the hypotheses tests showed that EO and SCL have a positive impact on DSCCs. Furthermore, DSCCs had a stronger direct impact on SCP compared to the indirect impact. This research contributes to the literature by providing a framework for measuring DSCCs. It provides a better understanding of capability levels by empirically showing that capabilities operate at different levels and capabilities at each higher level modify the next level capabilities. It helps develop an understanding about DC-performance relationship in a better way. The study also showed that environmental dynamism does not play a significant role in the relationship between higher-order and lower-order dynamic capabilities. Finally, for executives and managers who are concerned about better managing their supply chains, this study provides insights for how firms can develop competitive advantage through DSCCs.
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    Designing ms supply chain management program using quality function deployment
    (International Journal of Business and Management Study, 2014) Kamran Rashid; Haris Aslam
    Course design is an important component in the success of academic programs. The design and execution of the academic programs according to the demand of the industry leads to the success of its graduates in their careers. Current study narrates the process through which academic program for Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MS-SCM) has been designed by a university in a developing country based on customer demands considering prospective employers as customers. In order to convert customer requirements into the program courses “quality function deployment” (QFD) has been used. The “house of quality” is the tool of QFD that has been used to translate requirements of the prospective employers into the courses to be offered in the program. In order to learn about the voice of customer a small scale survey of the managers from a variety of organizations has been conducted who play a role in the recruitment of new candidates in their respective departments. Based on the demands of the managers, courses with suitable content have been identified that can meet the requirements of the potential employers. This study shows how by using QFD, educational policy makers can ustomize the academic programs to the requirements of the employers.
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    Quality management & supply chain performance relationship: an empirical study
    (University of Management & Technology, 2011) Haris Aslam
    There is a dearth of empirical evidence related to the relationship between Quality management and its impact on performance in Pakistan. Current study was conducted with the purpose of identifying the critical quality practices and their relationship with the performance of pharmaceutical supply chains. A cross-sectional survey based approach was used for the study. Data were collected from the managers working in the functional areas of supply chain and quality in pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in Pakistan. Total 68 responses were received through an email survey. Factor Analysis was used to identify the critical quality practices and supply chain performance indicators in the pharmaceutical supply chains. Eight quality practices and four supply chain performance indicators were identified. Regression Analysis was employed to find out which quality practices impact the supply chain performance. The results show that quality practices such as management leadership, training, process management, supplier quality management, and quality data and reporting significantly impact the supply chain performance. The results of this research show that quality practices are still relevant to the modern organizations. Implications and future research directions have been discussed.
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    Social capital and knowledge sharing as determinants of academic performance
    (3rd International Conference on Business Management (ICoBM), UMT, Lahore, Pakistan, 2013) Haris Aslam; Khuram Shahzad; Aly Raza Syed; Asher Ramish
    Aslam, H. (2013)."SOCIAL CAPITAL AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING AS DETERMINANTS OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE." Paper presented at 3rd International Conference on Business Management (ICoBM), UMT, Lahore, Pakistan.