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Item type:Publication, Access status: without files , Identification of design variables for a supply chain risk management auditDue to an increasing vulnerability in today´s supply chains a supply chain risk management (SCRM) system is strongly recommended, especially for companies with a high degree of dependence on supply chain partners. However, as a permanent and effective use of the SCRM system is not only ensured by a successful implementation, an appropriate control mechanism needs to be implemented. Auditing the SCRM system can be such a solution. The main objective of this study is the identification of variables and their possible design related to SCRM systems. Based on an extensive literature review aiming to identify those variables, an empirical study with experts in the field of auditing is carried out. The transmission of the results to the concept of SCRM leads to possible configurations of the variables, both for a general internal SCRM self-audit and an audit focused on small and medium sized enterprises (SME).Publicationtype: Conference Paper23 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Access status: without files , Environmental sustainability standards in transport alliancesIn 2012 about 23 percent of worldwide carbon dioxide emissions were caused by transportation. Therefore, it is desirable to improve the environmental sustainability of the transportation sector. In Germany a major part of road transportation is operated by small and medium sized enterprises (SME). They often lack the resources to identify and implement sustainability initiatives. However, to be able to compete with the big players SME tend to establish cooperations, so-called transport alliances. This paper presents an approach supporting the assessment and selection of sustainability measures within transport alliances. A literature review was conducted investigating measures to improve environmental sustainability as well as their environmental and economic impacts. Based on these findings focus group discussions and interviews were carried out in order to develop a concept that enables a company-specific selection of sets of measures. About 130 measures were identified and rated with respect to their environmental and economic capability. These findings were then used to develop a demonstrator program that supports both selecting measures and reporting the results.Publicationtype: Conference Paper13 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
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Item type:Publication, Access status: without files , Innovation contests in logisticsLogistics is traditionally driven by operational demands. Therefore innovations are mainly based on direct customer requests. However, logistics service providers (LSPs) have started to realize the importance of proactive innovation to improve competitiveness. As they often lack internal competences and capacities, the open innovation paradigm (e.g. innovation contests) constitutes a promising way to improve their innovativeness. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the use of innovation contests as an open innovation initiative for LSPs. Opportunities and challenges for LSPs to conduct an innovation contest are analyzed. An in-depth case-study of the company Hermes, a German parcel distribution service provider that has successfully run an innovation contest, is used to derive success factors. Results indicate that LSPs can benefit from innovation contests, if they consider certain success factors. This study expands the discussion of open innovation to the logistics sector and supports LSPs in evaluating the potential of innovation contests for their business context.Publicationtype: Conference Paper28 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Access status: with files , Sustainability in Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementThe HICL-Conference celebrates its 10th anniversary, indicating major interest in the research fields of supply chain management and logistics. They are dedicated to make recommendations for new approaches and solutions that enable companies to cope with current and future challenges in supply chains and logistics. The second volume of the 2015 conference provides valuable insights into the highly relevant topic of sustainability in logistics and supply chains. Contributions concern achievement of sustainability and application of sustainability concepts in various supply chains.Publicationtype: Conference Proceedings2574 8426 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Access status: with files , Innovations and strategies for logistics and supply chainsThe HICL-Conference celebrates its 10th anniversary, indicating major interest in the research fields of supply chain management and logistics. They are dedicated to make recommendations for new approaches and solutions that enable companies to cope with current and future challenges in supply chains and logistics. The first volume of the 2015 conference addresses innovative and technology-based approaches for logistics and supply chains. It presents business models and investment options for enhanced strategic decision making as well as recent approaches for supply chain risk management.Publicationtype: Conference Proceedings2610 21914 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
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Item type:Publication, Access status: without files , Material requirements planning under phase-out conditionsIn today’s production environment with shortened product lifecycles, phase-outs, i.e. product elimination from production, become regular events. Badly planned phase-outs lead to high remaining stock levels after end of production, causing immense sunk costs. Previously performed 26 interviews revealed that this is a major challenge in current production (Grussenmeyer and Blecker, 2014; Grussenmeyer, Gencay and Blecker, 2014). Therefore, the objective of this paper is to develop a material requirements planning focusing on remaining stock induced costs during phase-out to plan optimal phase-out quantity and phase-out date. The research is conceptually driven and proposes an example of the methodology.Publicationtype: Conference Paper16