Effectiveness of decision-making in green Just-In-Time supply chains in the manufacturing industry: An investigation and comparison of multiple cases in Taiwan

This dissertation investigates the differences between Just-in-Time (JIT) supply chain design and practices among six manufacturing corporations in Taiwan. The dissertation will also investigate the incorporation of green practices in the decision-making processes related to these supply chains. This investigation will be limited to inbound logistics with a focus on the following four research areas: (1) the characteristics of the supply micro-channels, (2) the decisions made in the design of the JIT supply micro-channels, (3) the rational planning methods for supply micro-channels design, and (4) the impact of environmental concerns on JIT achievements (Ferrin, 1994; King & Lenox, 2001).;The qualitative case-study research method, which combines qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, is used to explore the Green JIT (GJIT) supply chains for these six corporations. The management in the six corporations will be surveyed and a follow up interview will be used to further explore the effectiveness of GJIT supply operations.;It is anticipated that GJIT supply chains will result in higher efficiency and productivity levels than traditional supply chains. The findings, related to the four research areas mentioned above, will help Taiwanese manufacturers improve the effectiveness of their decision-making for supply chain processes.