Browsing by Author "Herath, R"

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Maritime ports and operational barriers: tracing research trajectories through bibliometric mapping
(Cogent OA, 2025-12-20) Herath, R; Weligodapola, M; Attygalle,O; Bandara, J; Yahampath, M
Maritime ports are critical nodes in facilitating global trade, yet they encounterpersistent challenges that sizably affect their operational performance and efficiency.this study is identified as a systematic review using bibliometric analysis to provide anoverview of research developments and trends in operational challenges withinmaritime ports from 2010 to early 2025. this study utilises the prisMa framework,obtaining 96 peer-reviewed journal articles from 60 sources obtained from the scopusdatabase. Data analysis was conducted using tools such as r-studio, Bibliometrix,vOsviewer and nvivo. Our analysis identified the most productive and influentialjournals, institutions, and regions, highlighting the key contributions to the field. thisstudy emphasised articles with the highest citation count, which can serve as referencepoints based on current trends. we also employed co-occurrence techniques andthematic maps to identify trending topics and concepts within the domain. thematiccoding of the literature was conducted to identify the major challenges affecting ports.this analysis provides a noteworthy trajectory of the growth in literature concerningasian nations, most prominently china, india and singapore, which emerged as leaderswithin this domain. it further shows that previous studies have emphasised emergingthemes like digitalisation, congestion, berth allocation, and port risks, which reinforcethe major operational barriers faced by ports globally.
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Threading the digital needle: the influence of process and technical digitalisation on competitive performance in the apparel supply chain
(Emerald Publishing, 2025) Susitha, E; Jayarathne, P.G.S. A; Herath, R
Purpose – This study aims to examine the role of process and technical digitalisation in enhancing the apparel supply chain’s competitive performance. This study further explores how firm size moderates these relationships, offering operational-level insights into the strategic deployment of digital capabilities. Design/methodology/approach – A cross-sectional quantitative design was adopted, drawing on responses from 239 apparel industry practitioners. This study used structural equation modelling and multi-group analysis to validate the measurement model and test structural relationships, including moderation effects based on organisational size. Findings – Both process and technical digitalisation significantly enhance competitive performance, with technical digitalisation exhibiting a more potent effect. The findings indicate that process digitalisation benefits larger firms, while technical digitalisation influence remains consistent across different firm sizes. According to the findings, a differential effect of digitalisation types depends on the firm’s operational capacity and scale. Research limitations/implications – This study clarifies how digital technologies create value in supply chain performance. Technical digitalisation benefits all firms, but process digitalisation yields greater gains in larger, more resource-rich firms. Originality/value – This study integrates three perspectives to provide a refined lens for understanding the deployment of digital capabilities in supply chains. This study also contributes to the domain by investigating the effects of technical and process digitalisation on competitive performance in the apparel supply chain. The study offers a validated measurement framework and empirical evidence of how digital transformation drivers vary across organisations.