Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering

Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering

Integration of LARG Supply Chain Model and System Dynamics Approach: A Literature Review

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Fatemeh Khanzadi 1
Reza Radfar 2
Nazanin Pilevari 3
1 PhD Student of Industrial Management, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic, Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
2 Professor, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
3 Professor, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Management, West-Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
10.22065/jsce.2024.457177.3416
Abstract
This systematic literature review aims to explore and analyze the application of the system dynamics approach in the LARG-Effective Supply Chain Model. The LARG-Effective Supply Chain Model is a comprehensive framework that integrates various factors affecting supply chain performance. This paper overviews lean, agile, resilient, and green supply chain management principles. Lean principles focus on eliminating waste and improving efficiency in processes, while agile principles emphasize flexibility and responsiveness to changing market demands. Resilience principles aim to build robustness and adaptability in supply chains to withstand disruptions. Green supply chain management focuses on reducing environmental impact through sustainable practices. Also, this research explores how these principles can be integrated into a cohesive framework for managing sustainable supply chains. The authors discuss various strategies for integrating lean, agile, resilience, and green practices, such as using lean tools to identify waste in processes and implementing agile strategies to respond quickly to changes in customer demand. Moreover, the paper examines the role of the system dynamics approach in modeling and analyzing complex interactions within sustainable supply chains. System dynamics is a powerful tool for understanding how different variables within a system interact with each other over time. By using system dynamics models, researchers can simulate various scenarios and test different strategies for improving sustainability in supply chains. By examining relevant studies, this review seeks to identify the benefits, limitations, and potential areas for improvement in utilizing system dynamics within this model. The findings of this review will contribute to a better understanding of how system dynamics can enhance supply chain management practices.
Keywords
LARG supply chain
System dynamics
Lean
Agile
Resilience
Green

Subjects

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  • Receive Date 13 May 2024
  • Revise Date 26 August 2024
  • Accept Date 15 September 2024