Browsing by Author "Tabaklar, Tunca"

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Citation - WoS: 27
Citation - Scopus: 31
Exploring the Microfoundations of Dynamic Capabilities for Social Innovation in a Humanitarian Aid Supply Network Setting
(Elsevier Science Inc, 2021-07) Tabaklar, Tunca; Sorkun, Metehan Feridun; Yurt, Oznur; Yu, Wantao
This paper explores the microfoundations of the dynamics capabilities (DCs) needed for social innovation in a humanitarian aid context. We aim to reveal how humanitarian aid supply networks should develop DCs to achieve social innovation by meeting societal needs in highly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environments. We conducted a qualitative content analysis on the activities of Logistics Cluster (LC), which is an organization that coordinates and guides local and international organizations to support worldwide humanitarian aid interventions. We primarily examined the LC's lessons-learned reports, supported by semi-structured interviews with the managers of LC and its supply network members. The findings revealed that: (i) early anticipation of needs in disaster-affected areas and lessons-learned exercises are the microfoundations of sensing capabilities; (ii) building capacity, supply network service provision, collaboration with logistics service providers, local partner engagement, building trust, and reconciliation are the microfoundations of seizing capabilities; and (iii) coordination and adaptability are the microfoundations of reconfiguring capabilities in the humanitarian aid context. Additionally, we identified relevant microprocesses for this context, which are preparing, engaging, strengthening, streamlining, and responding. Based on these findings, we propose a framework for social innovation in highly dynamic settings.
Citation - WoS: 8
Citation - Scopus: 10
Multimodal Freight Transportation With Ship Chartering
(Palgrave Macmillan Ltd, 2013-11-28) Özpeynirci, Özgür; Ucer, Koray; Tabaklar, Tunca
In this article, we present a mathematical model that finds the optimal multimodal freight transportation plan for manufacturing companies during a planning horizon. The model considers road and sea transportation options. The sea transportation requires chartering at least one ship among candidate ships. The chartered ships operate on several predefined routes during the planning horizon. We apply the mathematical model to a company, which currently delivers finished goods to customers via road and is considering the option of using multimodal transportation. The company plans to charter ships on an annual basis and operate them among domestic ports. We use real data regarding the ships (capacity, speed, stowage, costs), ports (capacities, loading/unloading rates, handling costs) and trucks (costs). We perform a sensitivity analysis based on several cases, and observe that the proposed plan does not change up to moderate levels of changes in the data.
A Unified Framework of Business and Humanitarian Logistics for Natural Disaster Management
(İzmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi, 2012) Tabaklar, Tunca; Demir, Muhittin Hakan
Afetler, çeşitleri ne olursa olsun, artan bir eğilim içerisindeler. Bu yüzden, akademisyenler ve uygulamacılar felaket boyutundaki olaylara karşı insanların ve sistemlerin açıklarını azaltmak için yollar bulmaya çalışıyorlar. Birçok ülke doğal afetler yüzünden sıkıntılar çekmektedir. Örneğin, deprem ve sel gibi doğal felaketlere meyilli çok etkin bir bölgede yer alan ülkemiz, Türkiye, yıllardır zorluklar yaşamaktadır. Ayrıca, hatırlayacağınız gibi Mart 2011'de Japonya'da ve Ekim 2011'de Türkiye'de meydana gelen depremler hem insanların hayatına hem de bu iki ülkenin ekonomisine büyük zararlar vermiştir. Biz bu tezde, iki yaklaşımı; yani iş ve insani lojistiği birleştiren bir yeniden yerleştirme modeli öneriyoruz. Bu model konut, sanayi, kamu ve tarım tesislerinin yeniden yerleştirilmesini içermektedir.
Citation - WoS: 3
Citation - Scopus: 3
Value Co-Creation in Humanitarian Service Triads: Service Provision for Beneficiaries
(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2022-01-21) Ozdamar, Burcin; Tabaklar, Tunca; Gocer, Aysu; Piotrowicz, Wojciech D.
Purpose The purpose of this study is to understand how humanitarian service triad members contribute to value co-creation, and how they assess the continuity of services in humanitarian supply chains (HSCs) to ensure support for beneficiaries. Design/methodology/approach The study applied a qualitative methodology through a single case study of a humanitarian service triad composed of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), service providers and beneficiaries. Empirical data were collected through semi-structured interviews and observations. Findings The findings confirm that the humanitarian service triad perspective in HSCs allows better understanding of humanitarian assistance. The findings indicate six components grouped into a humanitarian service triad framework, namely: service design, service reachability, training serviceability, collaboration, synergy, ethical considerations and after-service care. Research limitations/implications This research contributes to understanding of humanitarian services provision by studying service triads in humanitarian settings. It also confirms the need for cooperation between practitioners in services provision. The findings are limited to the context of refugees in Turkey, specifically humanitarian service triad located in Izmir area. Practical implications The Humanitarian Service Triad Framework for Service Provision proposed in this paper can be used as a tool for policy makers and practitioners involved in service design in HSC contexts, stressing the need for including all the framework components in practice. Originality/value This study is one of the first to focus on a humanitarian service triad, which includes beneficiaries as triad members in long-term humanitarian service provision.