Impact of human factor on flexibility and supply chain agility of La Rioja wineries

  1. García-Alcaraz, J.L. 2
  2. Maldonado-Macías, A.A. 2
  3. Hernandez, G.A. 3
  4. Jiménez-Macías, E. 1
  5. Muro, J.C.S.D. 1
  6. Blanco-Fernández, J. 1
  1. 1 Universidad de La Rioja
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    Universidad de La Rioja

    Logroño, España

    ROR https://ror.org/0553yr311

  2. 2 Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez
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    Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez

    Ciudad Juárez, México

    ROR https://ror.org/05fj8cf83

  3. 3 Instituto Tecnologico de Orizaba
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    Instituto Tecnologico de Orizaba

    Orizaba, México

    ROR https://ror.org/05vpj2s72

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Revista:
European Journal of Industrial Engineering

ISSN: 1751-5254

Año de publicación: 2017

Volumen: 11

Número: 5

Páginas: 663-682

Tipo: Artículo

DOI: 10.1504/EJIE.2017.087703 SCOPUS: 2-s2.0-85032664340 WoS: WOS:000415108100005 GOOGLE SCHOLAR

Otras publicaciones en: European Journal of Industrial Engineering

Resumen

Human factors play an important role in the success of companies, especially in the performance of production systems. In this research paper, we propose a structural equation model that measures the impact of four human factors (knowledge, abilities, skills, and availability) on production process flexibility and supply chain agility in the wine industry of La Rioja, Spain. The results obtained indicate that these human factors have a direct and positive impact on production process flexibility and supply chain agility. Likewise, they can be indirectly linked to supply chain agility through production process flexibility. Based on these findings, this research encourages La Rioja wineries to jointly work with viticulture and enology programs of Spanish universities. This collaboration would enhance the impact of human factors on the wine industry, which would in turn allow wineries to rapidly and more effectively respond to customer needs. Copyright © 2017 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.