ROLE OF HR PRACTICES ON SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE

Abstract

Human resources (HR) are the backbone of every supply chain system and the key enabler for all other function to efficiently perform. HRM is centred around expanding strategic approaches to find, hire, select and retain the right employees, for the suitable job, and at the right time, such that they become future leaders to further the organizational objectives, maintaining in mind the organisation’s most valuable asset – It’s Employees.

HR is the driving forces and sources of the core competitive advantage of ecommerce business. The basic aim of this study is to examine and analyze how HRM practices and HR strategies are formulated and utilized in the context of supply chain management of ecommerce companies. The study critically analyse the different areas of HRM in the company such as hiring, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation policy and remuneration, employee motivation and retention. The study examines the application of HR practices within the supply chain management of companies. The outcomes might be utilized to improve both HR practices and SCM process and to encourage further scope of research.