Journal of Modelling in Management: Volume 14 Issue 3

Decision strategies in reward-based crowdfunding: the role of crowdfunding platforms

Gongbing Bi, Qinghua Xiang, Botao Geng, Qiong Xia

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the influence of the crowdfunding platforms on reward-based crowdfunding projects. This study offers guidance for the creator on how to…

An exploration of SSA’s disability determination process based on efficiency analysis

Qianqian Yuan, Liansheng Larry Tang, Feng Yang, Diane E. Brandt, Leighton Chan

This paper aims to estimate the performance of the social security administration (SSA) in dealing with disability benefits applications in American.

System dynamics modeling with fuzzy logic application to mitigate the bullwhip effect in supply chains

Mehdi Poornikoo, Muhammad Azeem Qureshi

A plethora of studies focused on the cause and solutions for the bullwhip effect, and consequently many have successfully experimented to dampen the effect. However, the…

An e-healthcare system for disease prediction using hybrid data mining technique

Bikash Kanti Sarkar, Shib Sankar Sana

The purpose of this study is to alleviate the specified issues to a great extent. To promote patients’ health via early prediction of diseases, knowledge extraction using data…

The relational model of entrepreneurship and knowledge management toward innovation, strategy implementation and improving Islamic boarding school performance

Rofiaty Rofiaty

The influence of entrepreneurial orientation and knowledge management on innovation, the influence of knowledge management on the implementation of strategies and the influence of…

A three-level supply chain with warranty services, pricing and marketing decisions: Competition and cooperation analysis

Ata Allah Taleizadeh, Mahtab Sherafati

This paper aims to present various three-level service contracts among the following three participants: a manufacturer, an agent and a customer. The interaction between the…

Modeling two-dimensional technology diffusion process under dynamic adoption rate

P.K. Kapur, Saurabh Panwar, Ompal Singh

This paper aims to develop a parsimonious and innovative model that captures the dynamics of new product diffusion in the recent high-technology markets and thus assist both…

Incorporating resilience determinants in supply chain network design model

Mina Mikhail, Mohammed El-Beheiry, Nahid Afia

The purpose of this paper is to develop a decision tool that enables supply chain (SC) architects to design resilient SC networks (SCNs). Two resilience design determinants are…

Modelling strategic orientation dimensions and performance of small and medium enterprises: An application of interpretative structural modelling

Seemant Kumar Yadav, Vikas Tripathi, Geetika Goel

The purpose of this paper is to identify and rank different dimensions of strategic orientation and firm’s performance using the approach of interpretive structural modeling.

Industrial pollutant treatment efficiency considering environmental factors: A 3-stage parallel DEA model

Jie Wu, Chu Wang, Zhixiang Zhou

The purpose of this paper is to improve the accuracy of evaluation efficiency by constructing parallel structures considering the main components of industrial pollutants, and…

Analysis of supply chain risk in the ceramic industry using the TOPSIS method under a fuzzy environment

Md. Abdullah Al Zubayer, Syd Mithun Ali, Golam Kabir

Risk management has emerged as a critical issue in operating a supply chain effectively in the presence of uncertainties that result from unexpected variations. Assessing and…

A dynamic supply chain resilience model for medical equipment’s industry

Ahmad Jafarnejad, Mansoor Momeni, Seyed Hossein Razavi Hajiagha, Maryam Faridi Khorshidi

Medical equipment’s supply chains play a vital role in performance of national 1healthcare systems. This supply chain is confronted with different internal and external risks. The…