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Title: Structural Relation amongst Components of Container Management, Effectiveness of Container Management and Supply Chain Management

Abstract: The present study elucidates that significant difference exists amongst profile of respondents and container management. Time of schedule, strategic leadership, cost control and vessel capacities have positive and significant influence on supply chain management. In addition, cost control, vessel capacity, time of schedule and strategic leadership have significant, positive and direct influence on effectiveness of container management, while, effectiveness of container management has significant, positive and direct influence on supply chain management. Therefore, all the hypotheses are supported by the findings of the present study. Therefore, it is essential to develop a model capable of predicting the time of arrival for vessels, providing terminal planners with accurate information to facilitate optimal berth planning and the owners of containers must improve container operations by implementing integrated operations, optimizing system dynamics, utilizing information sharing systems, and deploying advanced technology and process optimization. Integrated operations of separate container can lead to reduced vessel waiting time, balanced utilization across terminals, and increased overall profits. The owners of containers should improve capacity utilization of their containers and they must build dense packs outside of the confines of a container and load/unload in a single shot and use machinery with smart technology to load as closely to the container walls as possible and also use optimization techniques. Besides, the owners of containers should charge rationally for their services on par with market and they must avoid extra or additional cost for maintaining their competitiveness and margins in profit. The owner of containers should concentrate on networking that has to be executed immediately and it will help to balance demand and supply and allocate various tasks to employees in the cost effective ways. The vessel capacity must be increased or fully utilized by means of switching to floor loading and packing containers without pallets. Furthermore, the owners of containers must effectively collaborate with supply chain partners that will improve their business operations.

By R. Ganapathi
In Volume: 13,Issue: 1
Title: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in E-Commerce Sector of India with Special Reference to Flipkart Pvt. Ltd.

Abstract: India's E-Commerce sector is rapidly evolving due to the country's growing mobile population and advancements like 5G networks, Open Network for Digital Commerce, Hyper local Delivery, and Quick Commerce. An online retail company, Flipkart, has deployed AI in marketing, data analysis and campaign optimization to enrich users’ experience, marketing initiatives and operational productivity. AI algorithms automatically understand user needs, rephrase queries, extract and analyze information and direct users to right answers. However, the deployment of AI brings ethical as well as privacy challenges concerning collection and use of personal data. This paper explores the impact of AI on the e-commerce sector in India by focusing on Flipkart Pvt. Ltd., as well as describes opportunities provided by these technologies along with associated risks and their implications for the sector. The contribution of the study is that AI has made a big difference in the sector of e-commerce in India through customized recommendations made to consumers, higher rate of customer satisfaction, increased conversion rate, etc. These benefits have enabled businesses to formulate very strong campaign strategies, but there are also new risks due to AI, such as overreliance by customers on the recommendations from machines or bias of algorithm-based decisions. The research methodology involves review of many research articles and collection of secondary data. Flipkart is focusing on AI-based products and setting up a base in the heart of Silicon Valley in California. It has also partnered with Microsoft to enhance its online shopping experience, coupled with the launch of AI for India, aimed at capitalizing on the growing internet user base and smart phone markets.

By S.K.S. Yadav, Samreen Khan*
In Volume: 13,Issue: 1
Title: Corporate Social Responsibility and Profitability in Indian Prospective: A Study on Top Five IT Companies

Abstract: This study aims to examine the influence of CSR expenditure on the financial performance of these leading IT companies. Through studying key financial ratios and CSR initiatives, the research seeks to shed light on how socially responsible practices affect profitability. Additionally, this paper also examines the wider implications of CSR for corporate reputation, stakeholder engagement and long-term business sustainability. This study explores the association between mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditures and profitability in India’s top 5 IT firms for 2022. The data was collected from top five IT Companies that included; Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies, and Tech Mahindra. These were statistics directly related to CSR spending, Profitability metrics: Net Profit (Reflects the company's profitability), CSR Spending (Expenditure on Corporate Social Responsibility), Total Assets (The total value of all assets owned by a company) and Revenue (Total income). The pearson’s correlation was applied for the data analysis and determine relationship among variables.

By Reshma Fulara*, Anuj Kumar
In Volume: 13,Issue: 1
Title: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in E-Commerce Sector of India with Special Reference to Flipkart Pvt. Ltd.

Abstract: India's E-Commerce sector is rapidly evolving due to the country's growing mobile population and advancements like 5G networks, Open Network for Digital Commerce, Hyper local Delivery, and Quick Commerce. An online retail company, Flipkart, has deployed AI in marketing, data analysis and campaign optimization to enrich users’ experience, marketing initiatives and operational productivity. AI algorithms automatically understand user needs, rephrase queries, extract and analyze information and direct users to right answers. However, the deployment of AI brings ethical as well as privacy challenges concerning collection and use of personal data. This paper explores the impact of AI on the e-commerce sector in India by focusing on Flipkart Pvt. Ltd., as well as describes opportunities provided by these technologies along with associated risks and their implications for the sector. The contribution of the study is that AI has made a big difference in the sector of e-commerce in India through customized recommendations made to consumers, higher rate of customer satisfaction, increased conversion rate, etc. These benefits have enabled businesses to formulate very strong campaign strategies, but there are also new risks due to AI, such as overreliance by customers on the recommendations from machines or bias of algorithm-based decisions. The research methodology involves review of many research articles and collection of secondary data. Flipkart is focusing on AI-based products and setting up a base in the heart of Silicon Valley in California. It has also partnered with Microsoft to enhance its online shopping experience, coupled with the launch of AI for India, aimed at capitalizing on the growing internet user base and smart phone markets.

By S.K.S. Yadav, Samreen Khan*
In Volume: 13,Issue: 1
Title: Structural Relation amongst Components of Container Management, Effectiveness of Container Management and Supply Chain Management

Abstract: The present study elucidates that significant difference exists amongst profile of respondents and container management. Time of schedule, strategic leadership, cost control and vessel capacities have positive and significant influence on supply chain management. In addition, cost control, vessel capacity, time of schedule and strategic leadership have significant, positive and direct influence on effectiveness of container management, while, effectiveness of container management has significant, positive and direct influence on supply chain management. Therefore, all the hypotheses are supported by the findings of the present study. Therefore, it is essential to develop a model capable of predicting the time of arrival for vessels, providing terminal planners with accurate information to facilitate optimal berth planning and the owners of containers must improve container operations by implementing integrated operations, optimizing system dynamics, utilizing information sharing systems, and deploying advanced technology and process optimization. Integrated operations of separate container can lead to reduced vessel waiting time, balanced utilization across terminals, and increased overall profits. The owners of containers should improve capacity utilization of their containers and they must build dense packs outside of the confines of a container and load/unload in a single shot and use machinery with smart technology to load as closely to the container walls as possible and also use optimization techniques. Besides, the owners of containers should charge rationally for their services on par with market and they must avoid extra or additional cost for maintaining their competitiveness and margins in profit. The owner of containers should concentrate on networking that has to be executed immediately and it will help to balance demand and supply and allocate various tasks to employees in the cost effective ways. The vessel capacity must be increased or fully utilized by means of switching to floor loading and packing containers without pallets. Furthermore, the owners of containers must effectively collaborate with supply chain partners that will improve their business operations.

By R. Ganapathi
In Volume: 13,Issue: 1
Title: Nigeria’s Foreign Policy, A Possible Panacea to Fighting Domestic Terrorism

Abstract: This study examined Nigeria’s foreign policy vis-à-vis the fight against domestic terrorism in Nigeria, in order to ascertain whether Nigeria’s foreign policy was able to assist in the fight against domestic terrorism in Nigeria within the period of the study. The study is guided by a research question such as: Does the use of land border closure technique contribute in reducing smuggling of small arms and light weapons (SALWs) proliferation in Nigeria? The study adopted Neo-functionalism theory of integration as its analytical framework understanding the discourse on how Nigeria’s foreign policy was able to assist in the fight against domestic terrorism in Nigeria. Therefore, we stated our hypothesis that: the use of land borders closure technique contributed in reducing smuggling small arm and light weapons (SALW) proliferation in Nigeria, which often stimulate terrorism in Nigeria. The research also utilized the documentary method for collecting data and employed content analysis to analyze information derived from secondary sources. Finally, we recommended amongst other things, that there should be observation and implementation of land borders closure technique into Nigeria’s foreign policy as a legal framework of curtailing smuggling of small arms and light weapons (SALWs) in the country.

By Fortunetus Izuchukwu Oguwuike*, Celestine Ochu Udeh
In Volume: 13,Issue: 1

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