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Application of blockchain in RMG supply chain: a literature review
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)
The Bangladeshi Ready-Made Garments (RMG) sector faces higher lead times than competitors, making supply chain efficiency crucial for global competitiveness. Blockchain technology, first introduced by Nakamoto in 2009, ...
Application of Blockchain in Ready-Made Garments Supply Chain: A Conceptual Model
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)
The global apparel industry is highly competitive, demanding innovation and cost-effective production models. Bangladesh, a leading textile exporter, struggles with long lead times (90–100 days) compared to rivals like ...
The Role of Organizational Culture in Shaping Leadership Effectiveness: Evidence from Multinational Corporations
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)
In an increasingly globalized corporate environment, leadership effectiveness within multinational corporations (MNCs) is closely shaped by the cultural contexts in which these organizations operate. While previous research ...
The impact of the statement of work on the relationship between the 3pl customer and service provider in the manufacturing sector
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)
The success of outsourcing supply chain operations to Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers depends heavily on the clarity and precision of the Statement of Work (SoW). Despite the widespread expectation that 3PL partnerships ...
Bridging the Digital Divide: Infrastructure and Capability Barriers to SME Digital Platform Ecosystem Adoption in Developing Countries
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)
This research paper examines the digital divide as a significant obstacle that constrains the participation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in digital platform ecosystems in emerging economies. Despite recent ...
Edtech for student retention: how ai chatbots drive sustained success in higher education services
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)
This study examines the long-term impact of AI chatbots on student support and retention in higher education. Through a systematic review of research published between 2020 and 2024, it evaluates how AI chatbots support ...
Integrating collaboration and information flow for sustainable hospital supply chain management: a pathway to societal advancement in the post-pandemic
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)
This study examines how Collaboration and Information Flow (CIF) in hospitals improves Sustainable Hospital Supply Chain Management (SHSCM) and, in turn, promotes Sustainable Societal Advancement (SSA). Using data from 401 ...
Developing a sustainable smart port index (SSPI): assessing digital and environmental maturity of Bangladesh's seaports
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)
This research explored the relationship between fundamental smart port practices and Smart Port Index (SPI) adoption, while assessing the effects of SPI implementation on port operational performance across three major ...
A triple-bottom-line stakeholder alignment approach to evaluating port performance: a case study of Bangladesh
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)
This study investigated how stakeholder engagement, economic performance, environmental compliance, social value creation, digital technology adoption, sustainability innovation, and regulatory compliance influence the ...
Next-gen supply chain management leaders: redefining resilience and transformation in the UAE
(School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2025-11)
The U.S.–China trade war, the COVID-19 pandemic, the Suez Canal blockage, the Russia–Ukraine conflict, Red Sea shipping delays, cybercrime, and climate change have demonstrated that supply chain strategies focused solely ...