http://ktisis.cut.ac.cy/handle/10488/18 Search the Channel search http://ktisis.cut.ac.cy/simple-search http://ktisis.cut.ac.cy/handle/10488/6826 Title: Nominal uncertainty and inflation: the role of european union membership<br/><br/>Authors: Savva, Christos S.; Neanidis, Kyriakos C.<br/><br/>Abstract: We provide evidence that higher inflation uncertainty leads to higher inflation in the new European Union (EU) member states and candidate countries only prior to EU accession. During EU accession and entry, inflation uncertainty has no effect on mean inflation http://ktisis.cut.ac.cy/handle/10488/6750 Title: Evaluating the integration of seaport container terminals in supply chains<br/><br/>Authors: Panayides, Photis M.; Song, DongWook<br/><br/>Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to define and empirically develop measures to evaluate the extent of integration of seaport container terminals in supply chains. Design/methodology/approach - A literature review identified four key variables hypothesized to be part of the higher-order construct of "terminal supply chain integration (TESCI)". The hypotheses were theoretically justified a priori and data for operationalizing the conceptualized variables obtained via a large-scale survey of container terminal operators. A model was developed and validated using confirmatory factor analysis. Findings - The validated variables of the higher-order construct of TESCI included "information and communication systems", "value-added services", "multimodal systems and operations" and "supply chain integration practices". Research limitations/implications - The study develops measures from the standpoint of the container terminal (the centric supply chain actor). Supply chains involve a network of companies and it would be useful to obtain data as to integration from other supply chain participants. The usual caveats of cross-sectional research apply and longitudinal case studies may provide supplementary information. Practical implications - There are valuable practical implications for container terminals that seek to measure the extent of integration into supply chains and for port users that place value on container TESCI in their choice and evaluation criteria. Originality/value - The study is the first of its nature that attempts to provide a valid theoretical construct and empirical measures of seaport container TESCI. The study shifts container TESCI from an abstract concept to a theoretical construct with validated measures http://ktisis.cut.ac.cy/handle/10488/6749 Title: A critical analysis of DEA applications to seaport economic efficiency measurement<br/><br/>Authors: Panayides, Photis M.; Maxoulis, Christos N.; Wang, Tengfei<br/><br/>Abstract: The significant increase in the adoption of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) for seaport efficiency measurement renders a literature synthesis and critical analysis of the application of the technique relevant and worthwhile. This paper provides a thorough review and critical analysis of the major studies undertaken to date, and highlights some problems and limitations in the application of the technique in the seaport context particularly in the specification of parameters, the sampling domain and the type of DEA to be applied. The paper informs the decision process as to the merits and limitations of DEA approaches for seaport efficiency measurement and makes a contribution towards methodological improvement by considering variations not yet applied to the port sector http://ktisis.cut.ac.cy/handle/10488/6747 Title: Port integration in global supply chains: measures and implications for maritime logistics<br/><br/>Authors: Panayides, Photis M.; Song, DongWook<br/><br/>Abstract: The aim of this article is to define and empirically develop measures of seaport integration in global supply chains and to infer implications for maritime logistics. A literature review identified four key parameters hypothesised to be part of the higher-order construct of 'terminal supply chain integration' (TESCI). Data for operationalizing the conceptualised variables were obtained via a large scale survey of container terminal operators. A model was developed and validated using confirmatory factor analysis. The validated parameters of the higher-order construct of 'TESCI' included 'information and communication systems', 'value-added services', 'multimodal systems and operations', and 'supply chain integration practices'. The study provides implications for maritime logistics by focusing on key parameters such as determination of costs, revenues, performance, productivity, and competitive advantage for international supply chains