Eduard Shevtshenko

Decision support under uncertainties based on robust Bayesian networks in reverse logistics management

One of the major challenges for product lifecycle management systems is the lack of integrated decision support tools to help decision-making with available information in collaborative enterprise networks. Uncertainties are inherent in such networks due to lack of perfect knowledge or conflicting information. In this paper, a robust decision support approach based on imprecise probabilities is proposed. Robust Bayesian belief networks with interval probabilities are used to estimate imprecise posterior probabilities in probabilistic inference. This generic approach is demonstrated with decision-makings in design for closed-loop supply chain. The ultimate goal of robust intelligent decision support systems is to enhance the effective use of information available in collaborative engineering environments.

Development of Supply Chain Integration model through application of Analytic Network Process and Bayesian Network

Today, supply chain experts are concerned to develop an integration model to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chains. There are theoretical arguments in the literature supporting the idea that development of a comprehensive model to cover all aspects of supply chains is not feasible at the moment. However, as recent scholarly works have shown, it is possible to shed light on some aspects. The current research seeks to identify correlations among supply chain practices and customer values. The proposed model combines the Analytic Network Process (ANP) and Bayesian Network. The model may be used by supply chain decision makers to produce a quantitative measure to monitor the influence of practices on expectations of end customers. Finally, a case study in the fashion industry is presented to clarify the application of the proposed model.

Dynamics of Partner Network

Communication is a crucial element in business environment. It ties companies together to work on a common business goal, as well as destroys existing business connection. Thus it is important to understand dynamics of partner networks. The current article analyses Partner Network lifecycle and it maturity aspects.

Enterprise Architecture Management-Based Framework for Integration of SME into a Collaborative Network

In current research it is suggested to use the Enterprise Architecture (EA) management approach, which enables to decrease the duration and to improve the efficiency of IS integration process. Developed framework for business process implementation is adapted to the requirements of the Virtual Collaborative Network of Enterprises. The key business processes should be described internally based on common standard for all collaborative partners and it is suggested to use the ISO 9000 Quality Management standard as a base. This process is followed by analysis of inter-organizational business processes and possible process modeling solutions are also outlined in the paper. The implementation and management of collaborative business processes decrease the risks for the new potential customers and partners on the way to successful collaboration. After the collaborative business process is described it is possible to proceed with the implementation of collaborative IS.

Virtual enterprise formation in the context of a sustainable partner network

Purpose Various networked organizational forms already exist in the market today, however, all of them share the same problem – lack of fast and objective procedures for partners’ selection when addressing a particular project. The purpose of this paper is to solve such problems by offering an alternative to the existing global market layout, dominated by large corporations. Design/methodology/approach This research belongs to the category “fuzzy decision making and multi-attributive decision making,” since it is using methodologies such as the analytical hierarchy process (AHP), the fuzzy-AHP approach, and the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution. Findings The authors defend that appropriate partner selection is a vital success factor in any collaboration. Research limitations/implications The authors have designed a sustainable partner network solution for the field of machinery. Nevertheless, the proposed approach is adaptable to other fields also, whereas the focal player or project owner selects the best partner based on a set of criteria. Practical implications The paper includes a feasibility case study for the approval of findings, where several small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from the field of machining collaborate to achieve a common goal. Social implications The research focuses on production enterprises (especially for SMEs) and is intended to improve their competitiveness. Small enterprises combining into a network makes it possible to compete with large corporations and helps to decrease project initiation time and project realization risks. Originality/value The main idea is to collect information about the available resources of SMEs into a new temporary entity and to utilize those resources for the realization of the tasks of a particularly large project, while meeting customer expectations. In addition, this work also suggests a calculation tool for faster partner evaluation (assessment) based on various criteria for each particular project.

Collaborative Project Management Framework for Partner Network Initiation in Machining Domain

Many manufacturing companies are facing problems related to the initiation and management of collaborative manufacturing projects. Collaboration between small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) enables business partners to share equipment, labour, and skill-sets to fulfil larger projects in Partner Network (PN). We define PN as a group of companies that work together to enhance the capabilities of each other. The start of a new project triggers the establishment of a Virtual Organisation (VO). In this research paper, we present the framework for Collaborative Project Management in VO that includes the following collaboration-process steps: project initiation, project-plan preparation, searching for a subcontractor, preparation of quotations, evaluation of PN proposals, project-proposal formations, PN-agreement elaboration, and project management. In the current paper, the authors suggest using the novel five level modeling approach for Collaborative Business Process (CBP) modeling. Authors are using the Value-Added Chain (VAC) and Event Process Chain (EPC) notations to design the CBP in the ARIS architect software that enables to visualize the inputs, outputs and relationships between high level and low-level business processes. Project management in a VO is more sustainable then in conventional supply chains due to the common tools that enable the measurement of project success in a unified way with the possibility of responding quickly to changed conditions.

Innovative Management and Implementation of Applied Research Project “Green Cost-Efficient Package Selection”

Cost-effectiveness is one of main criterions of innovation. In the current research, the generic mechanisms of university-enterprise collaborative project realization are included, which can be used to introduce the fresh ideas to industry. Such projects are useful for both partners: enterprise and university. Professors receive applied research projects experience and can publish the results of research, the students, involved in the project, can use received knowledge in their master or bachelor theses, and enterprises can employ new and active engineers. The aim of the project was to develop the green cost-efficient package for electronics industry, which should replace the previously used package. The target of this chapter is to bring the project team experience to the broader audience, who can successfully apply it for similar research project management and practical implementation. Today, the companies frequently use expensive package, which exceeds required quality specifications. That means the quality standards used by the company have too high requirements for the product types that package should protect. Purpose of current research project was to reduce the total cost of the packaging process and to select the environmentally friendly materials. Research team has elaborated the methodology for assessment of possible package variants.

Implementing interdisciplinarity in career guidance for secondary school students in forestry and wood, metal and machinery, agriculture and food sectors of industry

Santrauka. Straipsnyje pristatomi kompetencijų poreikio tyrimo, atlikto miškininkystės bei medienos apdirbimo, metalo apdirbimo, mašinų gamybos ir žemės ūkio bei maisto pramonės sektoriuose Lietuvoje, Latvijoje ir Estijoje, rezultatai. Šiuo tyrimu įgyvendintas Erasmus+ strateginių partnerysčių projektas „Tarpdisciliniškumo diegimas karjeros konsultavimo srityje“. Atliekant kompetencijų poreikio tyrimą, buvo apklausiami įmonių atstovai. Taip buvo siekiama nustatyti konsultuojant dėl karjeros reikšmingus darbo procesus bei kompetencijas dizaino, gamybos technologijų ir verslo ekonomikos srityse. Raktiniai žodžiai: karjeros konsultavimas, kompetencija, tarpdiscpliniškumas, dizainas, technologijos, verslo ekonomika.