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Mergers and Acquisitions in the Maritime Transport Industry 1996—2000
Authors: BROOKS MARY R. , RITCHIE PAMELA 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As), as an alternative to internally generated corporate growth, have increased on a global scale over the past two decades. What has been written about M&As in the maritime transport sector has focused on the most high-profile of these, and on consolidations within sub-sectors of the industry. Using a database of all M&As globally, and extracting the cases involving companies coded as being in the maritime transport sector, this article examines the overall pattern of maritime transport-related M&As on a global scale from January 1, 1996 to December 31, 2000. It addresses the motivations for these M&As and finds that 40 percent of the M&As were cross-border deals. A substantial number of all cases were either financial restructurings or acquisitions of assets (36 percent). The article examines a sample of the remaining 64 percent of cases on a case-by-case basis and concludes that the industry, while going through a period of consolidation, is also embarking on alternate patterns of growth, particularly strategic and synergist expansion. Target-driven motives are also found. As minority acquisitions also play a significant role in the sector's strategic plans, they receive more attention.
Safety Technology Adoption Patterns in the U.S. Motor Carrier Industry
Authors: CANTOR DAVID E. , CORSI THOMAS M. , GRIMM CURTIS M. 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
This article reports results of an investigation of safety technology adoption practices among the largest firms in the U.S. motor carrier industry. A national survey was conducted to determine firms' adoption patterns of available and leading-edge safety technologies. It was found that, in general, motor carrier firms are at the early stages of safety technology adoption. Further, it was discovered that the larger firms, with a broad geographic scope of operations, are the leaders in safety technology adoption. It is the authors' hope that the article will stimulate increased interest in the pursuit of research on this important topic.
Skill Requirements of Contemporary Senior- and Entry-Level Logistics Managers: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: MURPHY PAUL R. , POIST RICHARD F. 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
While there is little question that the logistician's role(s) and responsibilities have undergone dramatic change in recent years, managerial skills and knowledge remain the foundation of effective and efficient logistics management. With this in mind, this article uses Poist's (1984) BLM (Business, Logistics, Management) framework to compare skill requirements for senior-and entry-level logistics managers. The article reports findings from a survey of U.S.-based search firms that engage in the recruitment and placement of managers in logistics, transportation, supply chain management, and related fields. Consistent with previous research based on the BLM framework, results from the present study indicate that management skills are most important for both senior-and entry-level managers, followed in order by logistics skills and business skills. Having said this, the study finds strong differences between senior- and entry-level personnel within the business, logistics, and management components of the BLM framework.
The Real-Time Global Supply Chain Game: New Educational Tool for Developing Supply Chain Management Professionals
Authors: CORSI THOMAS M. , BOYSON SANDOR , VERBRAECK ALEXANDER , VAN HOUTEN STIJN-PIETER , HAN CHAODONG , MACDONALD JOHN R. 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Researchers at Delft University and the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland have developed the “Global Supply Chain Game” (GSCG). A specific instance of the game is called the “Distributor Game,” centered on globalization and the real-time supply chain. The GSCG differs from many existing business learning games in that, as opposed to being turn-based and locked in on demonstrating a single phenomenon (i.e., the bullwhip effect), it simulates a real-world experience by operating on a continuous clock with ongoing events and responses to individual decisions. The decision-making processes of the distributors in the game are controlled by human players. To confront the human players with a complex and dynamic environment, suppliers, markets, and competing distribution centers are represented by computer-controlled actors. The Distributor Game has been tested at the Robert H. Smith School of Business in seven courses since January 2005. The beta-tests include four MBA classes, two Executive MBA classes, and a single undergraduate class. Each class has been consistent in its approval of the game as a tool in simulating the complexities of a global supply chain and facilitating learning about how to successfully manage this environment.
A Quality Management Framework for Liner Shipping Companies to Implement the 24-Hour Advance Vessel Manifest Rule
Authors: BICHOU KHALID , LAI KEE-HUNG , LUN Y.H. VENUS , CHENG T.C.E. 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
We examine how the principles of quality management (QM) can be employed to ensure maritime security for liner shipping companies (LSCs), and emphasize the interface relationships between the regulatory framework and the QM system, which appear to be overlooked in both theory and practice. This article suggests a conceptual framework for managing quality in the context of the new maritime security regime. We illustrate the application of this framework with an LSC using a ten-step approach to ensure regulatory compliance and quality conformance with the 24-Hour Advance Vessel Manifest Rule so that the legal requirements, as well as the operational and service goals, can be fully met. The article also provides procedural mechanisms and guidelines for LSCs and other maritime interests contemplating the implementation of maritime security with quality in view of similar undertakings.
Using Personality Traits to Select Customer-Oriented Logistics Personnel
Authors: PERIATT JEFFERY A. , CHAKRABARTY SUBHRA , LEMAY STEPHEN A. 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Although training can improve customer orientation in logistics personnel, recruiting employees who possess enduring personality traits that stimulate customer-oriented behaviors will greatly help logistics organizations to carry out the marketing concept. This research examined the relationship between personality traits and customer orientation using the five-factor model of personality and the SOCO scale for customer orientation. Data for this study were collected as part of a larger multi-organizational job classification study sponsored by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. Responses were gathered from 354 respondents in 43 logistics organizations.
Retaining Passenger Loyalty through Data Mining: A Case Study of Taiwanese Airlines
Authors: WONG JEHN-YIH , CHUNG PI-HENG 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Passenger loads on Taiwanese domestic flights have rapidly declined following the launch of the Taiwan High Speed Rail in 2007. Retaining passenger loyalty is thus a crucial challenge facing Taiwan domestic airlines. This study develops a loyal passenger mining process that is used to assess passenger loyalty and extract their information by a data mining technique from a database. Analytical results demonstrate that loyal passengers had high satisfaction in terms of service preferences, including airport service, passenger cabin facilities, information provision and complaint resolution, and flights departing on schedule. Loyal passengers also emphasized luggage services and obtaining airline information without an agency. The suggestions of this study not only provide Taiwanese airlines with a valuable reference for planning database marketing and managing loyal passengers but also expand the applicability of management information systems (MIS) to airline industry research.
A Model of Logistics Outsourcing Strategy
Authors: MELLO JOHN E. , STANK THEODORE P. , ESPER TERRY L. 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Previous research points to an apparent gap between the prescriptive models designed to guide companies in making systematic outsourcing decisions and the practices some companies actually use. While prescriptive models would suggest the predominance of outsourcing decisions are made using top-down, proactive, systematic- and strategic-competence-driven processes, prior researchers observed that actual decisions are often made using local, reactive, ad-hoc, and seemingly limited-strategy-driven processes. This article addresses this inconsistency by presenting a data-driven descriptive model of logistics outsourcing strategy, based on grounded theory research methods, that explores the experiences of logistics professionals. Our findings support the idea that while prescriptive models providing congnitive approaches to logistics outsourcing exist in the literature, in practice both cognitive and experiential search and evaluation are used to make outsourcing decisions. Additionally, we extend the work of de Boer, Gaytan, and Arroyo (2006) by adding personal factors, such as experience and self-interest, and cultural factors, such as organizational values and norms, as inputs to the process.
Risk Assessment for the Security of Inbound Containers at U.S. Ports: A Failure, Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis Approach
Authors: KUMAR SAMEER , VERRUSO JANIS 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
This study proposes a design of a decision support framework for a reliable cargo container shipment and handling system based on failure mode effect and criticality analysis for inbound containers at U.S. ports. The proposed prototype of a simple risk assessment system is offered that safeguards against potential security risks in cargo container shipments entering U.S. ports. An application of the proposed framework is presented—in a situation involving an inbound shipment from China designated for a U.S. destination—that shows how effectively it helps reduce the risk of failure. Additionally, the industry research looks at how the initiatives being deployed affect supply chain managers as they contend with the changes and the associated costs faced by their businesses.
1477-PUB: The Comparison between Sodium–Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor and Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonist Treatment Depending on the Change in Blood Pressure in Japanese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on the Renal Function
Authors: KOBAYASHI KAZUO , TOYODA MASAO , HATORI NOBUO , TAMURA KOUICHI 
Published: June 2022

Background and Aim: Direct comparison between sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) and glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP1Ra) —that have shown a renal protective effect in previous large-scale clinical trials—has not been evaluated thoroughly. The aim of this study is to clarify the difference between the renal protective effect of SGLT2i and GLP1Ra treatment, depending on the decreased mean arterial pressure (MAP) .
Methods: We conducted different retrospective surveys for patients treated with SGLT2i and GLP1Ra, continuously administered over a period of more than 1 year. This study included 541 SGLT2i-treated patients without the concomitant use of GLP1Ra and 265 GLP1Ra-treated patients without the concomitant use of SGLT2i. We constructed two cohort models based on the change in MAP after treatment (ΔMAP) . The comparisons between SGLT2i and GLP1Ra were performed with a generalized linear model, including inverse probability weights using the propensity score.
Results: In the ΔMAP&lt;0 model, SGLT2i-treated patients (n=316) showed a significant increase in eGFR and a decrease in the logarithmic value of the urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio, when compared with GLP1Ra-treated patients (n=142) (the differences were 2.7 mL/min/1.73m2 per year [5% confidence interval (CI) : 0.1, 5.2], p = 0.04, and -0.14 [95% CI: -0.26, -0.03], p = 0.01, respectively) . In addition, a significantly larger decrease in the MAP of SGLT2i-treated patients was observed (-2.3 mmHg [95% CI, -4.4, -0.3], p = 0.02) , when compared with that of GLP1Ra-treated patients. In the ΔMAP≥0 model, no significant difference was observed between the two groups.
Conclusion: The decrease in blood pressure was related to the more favorable influence on renal function in SGLT2i-treated patients than in GLP1Ra-treated patients.

Disclosure
K.Kobayashi: None. M.Toyoda: None. N.Hatori: None. K.Tamura: None.
1478-PUB: Five Times Sit-to-Stand Are Associated with Microalbuminuria in Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: OSAKA TAKAFUMI , FUKUI MICHIAKI , FUKUI HITOMI 
Published: June 2022

Background and Aims: Diabetic nephropathy is one of the most important complications of diabetes mellitus. Recently, it has been reported that diabetics with sarcopenia have a high incidence of nephropathy. Five times sit-to-stand was developed as a measure of lower extremity strength, but it has been evaluated as physical function. However, the association between of physical function with microalbuminuria has been still unknown. Thus, we evaluated five times sit-to-stand and investigated its association with microalbuminuria in a cross-sectional study.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited T2DM patients attending Ayabe City Hospital. Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) was obtained by spot urine exams. We assessed the association of five times sit-to-stand with log UACR with linear regression model. In the multivariate model, we used age, gender, height, skeletal muscle mass, grip strength, body fat mass, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, hemoglobin A1c, smoking status and alcohol as co-variates.
Results: Among 4patients (269 men, 66.4 %) , mean age, body mass index, hemoglobin A1c, five times sit-to-stand, and median UACR were 68.5 ± 11.1 years, 23.7 ± 3.8 kg/m2, 7.1 ± 0.8 %, 8.4 ± 2.2 seconds, and 12.7 mg/gCr respectively. Log UACR was associated with five times sit-to-stand in an univariate model (r = 0.19, P &lt; 0.001) , and in a multivariate model (ß = 0.12, P = 0.035) .
Conclusion: Five times sit-to-stand was associated with UACR in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes. The important relationship between physical function and diabetic nephropathy was shown. Further research is needed to determine whether maintaining physical function can prevent the progression of diabetic nephropathy.

Disclosure
T.Osaka: n/a. M.Fukui: None. H.Fukui: None.
1487-PUB: Fostering the Health Literacy of Younger Generations
Authors: KANEKO SHIZUKA , KAMIYA KAZUKO 
Published: June 2022

Prevention of the onset and the increase in severity of lifestyle-related diseases extends healthy life spans. It is important to start educating younger generations on basic life knowledge, disease and health literacy. This class was offered in both private and public elementary (ES) and junior high schools (JHS) from 2015. A questionnaire (Q) survey was conducted before and after the class. The effects of education and future challenges were discussed. Qs were distributed to 727 students, consisting of 4th to 6th graders in 5 public ES and 3rd graders in JHS. The Qs were collected from 727 students before class and 715 students after class. 7submitted responses both before and after the class. A paired analysis was performed on these responses. Those who answered “I don’t eat breakfast” was less than 5% in both ES and JHS, while those who answered “sweet bread (including cakes) ” was about 30% in both ES and JHS. Those who were able to accurately list the three major nutrients carbohydrate, protein and fat, essential in larger amounts for growth and body’s basic function, improved from 5% (before class) to 71.2% (after class) in ES students and to 86.4% in JHS students. Logistic multivariate regression analysis showed no significant difference in improvement of the correct answers from pre- to post-class between 4th-grade students and 6th-grade students, nor between ES students and JHS. There were significant differences between different ES. Significantly more JHS than ES students (P&lt;0.01) and more female than male students (P&lt;0.01) answered that they had questions. There were many erroneous answers regarding calcium and vitamins. There were students even in the 3rd grade of JHS who lacked a proper understanding of the three major nutrients. They confused them with others. A better understanding of diseases and the three major nutrients can be gained from the 4th grade of ES by conducting classes related to the human body and diseases. Repeated health classes starting in ES may foster health literacy concerning lifestyle-related diseases.

Disclosure
S.Kaneko: None. K.Kamiya: None.
1495-PUB: Insulin Patch Pumps: Are There Patient-Related Advantages for People with Diabetes?
Authors: KULZER BERNHARD , FRECKMANN GUIDO , HEINEMANN LUTZ , SCHNELL OLIVER , HINZMANN ROLF , ZIEGLER RALPH 
Published: June 2022

Objective: Patch pumps, i.e. tubeless insulin pumps, are an attractive alternative to conventional insulin pumps for people with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes on insulin therapy. However, to date, the patient-related benefits of patch pumps are not well understood.
Methods: A systematic review was conducted to summarize potential patient-relevant advantages and disadvantages of patch pumps and to assess relevant studies on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) . Relevant studies were identified by a systematic PubMed search. In addition, the reference lists of the respective articles and Google Scholar were checked for further references. English-language articles published before June 30, 2021, were included; no other publication date criteria were specified.
Results: A total of 12 studies were included. The results of this analysis demonstrate that patch pumps improve quality of life, reduce diabetes-related symptoms, increase patient satisfaction, and are preferred by patients compared with conventional insulin pumps and daily multiple injection (MDI) therapy. However, several methodological limitations of the identified studies limit the power of this analysis.
Conclusions: Despite the limited number of studies evaluating the benefits of patch pumps in relation to PROs, there is increasing evidence that people with diabetes prefer patch pumps compared to MDI and conventional pumps. It is notable that this aspect has been relatively understudied. More systematic studies evaluating the benefit of patch pumps in relation to PROs are needed.

Disclosure
B.Kulzer: Advisory Panel; Bayer AG, Bayer AG, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Berlin-Chemie AG, Berlin-Chemie AG, Dexcom, Inc., Dexcom, Inc., Insulet Corporation, Novo Nordisk, Roche Diabetes Care, Sanofi, Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH, Research Support; Novo Nordisk, Roche Diabetes Care. G.Freckmann: Advisory Panel; Abbott Diabetes, Dexcom, Inc., Lilly, Roche Diabetes Care, Roche Diagnostics, Consultant; Ascensia Diabetes Care, Berlin-Chemie AG, Boydsens, Metronom, mySugr, Roche Diabetes Care, Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH, Research Support; Dexcom, Inc., Medtronic, Menarini Group, Roche Diabetes Care, Sanofi, Speaker's Bureau; Berlin-Chemie AG, Dexcom, Inc., Lilly, Novo Nordisk, Roche Diabetes Care, Terumo Corporation. L.Heinemann: Board Member; Lifecare, Inc., Consultant; Becton, Dickinson and Company, Roche Diabetes Care, Stock/Shareholder; Profil Institut für Stoffwechselforschung GmbH, Science Consulting in Diabetes GmbH. O.Schnell: Advisory Panel; AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Lilly, Roche Diabetes Care. R.Hinzmann: Employee; Roche Diabetes Care. R.Ziegler: Advisory Panel; Eli Lilly and Company, mySugr, Novo Nordisk, Roche Diabetes Care, Speaker's Bureau; A. Menarini Diagnostics, Abbott Diabetes, Dexcom, Inc., Eli Lilly and Company, Glooko, Inc., Novo Nordisk, Roche Diabetes Care.
1496-PUB: Augmenting Clinical Trial Data with In-Silico Evidence to Evaluate Initial Conversion Dose Changes for Technosphere Insulin (TI)
Authors: DESBOROUGH LANE , KAISERMAN KEVIN B. , HANNA JOSEPH , JAFFE KAREN , ULLOA JOHANNA 
Published: June 2022

Background: TI is an inhaled mealtime insulin with ultra-rapid onset and short duration of action closely mimicking physiologic insulin. Clinical studies demonstrated a higher initial dose could result in faster titration to overcome a perceived lack of effect. The aim was to develop an in silico model to augment results of a study (NCT04849845) evaluating an increased initial conversion of TI from injected insulin vs. the current label in 20 adults with diabetes that showed significantly improved post-prandial control after 45 minutes.
Methods: The in silico model characterizes blood glucose trends and outcomes utilizing published equations and distributions derived from real-world data sources. Inputs with the largest effects on glucose outcomes were combined to match study parameters to generate one million meal boluses. The model was validated using common modeling and simulation recommendations.
Results: Model inputs were constrained to match clinical study parameters; in silico results substantiated and complemented in vivo safety and efficacy results with similar predictive values and acceptable hypoglycemia distributions.
Conclusions: Clinical data augmented by in silico data support that an increased initial dose is not associated with any new safety concerns. Leveraging in silico data generates high quality evidence faster and with less risk to patients.

Disclosure
L.Desborough: Consultant; Luna, MannKind Corporation, Roche Diabetes Care, Securecell AG, Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc., Employee; Nudge BG, Inc. K.B.Kaiserman: Advisory Panel; Medtronic, Consultant; Medtronic, Employee; MannKind Corporation, Research Support; Medtronic, Speaker's Bureau; Medtronic, Stock/Shareholder; MannKind Corporation. J.Hanna: Employee; MannKind Corporation, Medtronic. K.Jaffe: None. J.Ulloa: Employee; MannKind Corporation, Medtronic, Stock/Shareholder; MannKind Corporation, Medtronic.
1501-PUB: Pharm2Home Initiative: Pharmacist-Led, Chronic-Disease-and-Medication-Therapy Management between Medical Appointments
Authors: YOUNG CLIPPER F. , WONG SHIRLEY 
Published: June 2022

Objective: The mission of this initiative is to get to know each participant behind their diagnoses - through telehealth and home visits - for enhancing the personalized healthcare delivery in chronic disease management. The initiative emphasizes on the management of type 2 diabetes (T2D) , hypertension, chronic kidney disease, COPD, heart failure, and asthma. This abstract focuses on evaluating outcomes relating to T2D.
Methods: The evaluation uses a cross-sectional design to summarize the baseline demographic data pertaining to participants and analyze outcomes from June to December 2021. Descriptive statistics were used to study the current outcomes of the initiative.
Results: The selected process and impact outcomes are summarized along with demographic information.
Conclusion: Many participants increased frequencies on blood glucose and pressure monitoring. These behavioral changes are translated into A1c improvement. Through connecting with participants, their urgent medical needs were met when primary care providers (PCPs) were unavailable, e.g., resolving hypoglycemia episodes, medication titrations for managing hyperglycemia. Findings have shown that this model refines the care delivery for patients with diabetes going beyond the walls of clinics by partnering clinical pharmacists with diabetologists and PCPs at a safety-net clinic system.

Disclosure
C.F.Young: Advisory Panel; Sanofi-Aventis U.S. S.Wong: None.

Funding
Sutter Health