Browsing by Author "Liyanage, HL"

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Augmented reality in warehouse operations: possibilities and dynamics in Sri Lankan context
De Silva, P; Liyanage, HL
Large number of fields uses augmented reality in order to enhance the efficacy and effectiveness of processes. Similarly, augmented reality is an emerging trend in the supply chain management field. Growth and rapid progress in the use of augmented reality in supply chain and logistics industry are growing remarkable manner in during past few years. However, application of augmented reality technology is in infant stage in warehouse operations in the Sri Lankan context. Therefore, this paper aims to explore the possibilities of augmented reality applications and its dynamics in warehouse operations. Research paper first presents an integrated model of augmented reality applications arising from a comprehensive literature review and qualitative interviews. A questionnaire-based survey was then undertaken to test the possibilities of augmented reality applications. This mixed method research used 30 respondents. Data analysis were comprising of descriptive analysis, reliability and validity test. Finally, data were tested using Henry Garret Ranking method. Research result indicates that even though the technology is not mature enough at the moment, the potential benefits are enormous that make a promising future. Future directions for further research are discussed. This research provides a starting point for researching the use augmented reality in warehouse operations in the Sri Lankan context.
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What is the effect of supermarket managers’ behavior on food waste?
(Business Research Unit (BRU), 2024) Jayathilake, JPHKE; Seneviratne, BLD; Liyanage, HL
Despite a significant percentage of the world population facing chronic hunger, close to one-third of the food produced within a food supply chain is wasted annually. Predominately visible food waste occurs during harvesting, transportation, and consumption stages. Therefore, the supermarket sector, which contributes to a substantial amount of food waste, remains under-explored in academic research areas. This study employs a quantitative approach, grounded in the theory of planned behavior. The study investigates how food waste behavior is influenced within supermarkets by attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and situational factors. Additionally, the study explores the mediating role of intention within this context. The data were collected from 136 supermarket managers using the survey method and to analyze data multiple regression analysis was employed. The results indicate that Positive attitudes, favorable perceived behavioral control, and favorable intentions are the factors that positively significantly effect on food waste-reducing behavior of supermarket managers. Furthermore, the intention has a mediation effect between the independent variables and the dependent variable (food waste-reducing behavior). Moreover, the study concludes that the attitudes of managers are having a more substantial impact on food waste-reducing behavior rather than perceived behavioral control. The study findings assist top-level management of the supermarkets to identify the critical areas that need to be addressed to reduce food wastage in supermarkets and drive them to make more accurate decisions to minimize food wastage in supermarkets.