| Author | : Thorsten Blecker |
| Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
| Total Pages | : 446 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : Business logistics |
| ISBN | : 3844101810 |
Pioneering Solutions in Supply Chain Performance Management
| Author | : Thorsten Blecker |
| Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
| Total Pages | : 382 |
| Release | : 2013-08-22 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 3844102671 |
As competition between value chains on globalized markets is constantly getting fiercer, there is a growing trend to achieve closer collaboration and integration within these value chains and increasingly more complex supply networks. Additionally, in the wake of the thrilling possibilities of using information technology and its potential in boosting the performance of supply chains, researchers are increasingly looking for technology-enabled solutions for a better supply chain performance management. This volume, edited by Thorsten Blecker, Wolfgang Kersten and Christian Ringle, provides valuable insights into: - Maritime Logistics – Challenges and Opportunities - Leveraging Logistics Processes for Supply Chain Performance Management - Innovative Technology Solutions in Supply Chains - Knowledge Management in Logistics. This volume appeals to researchers and practitioners alike, who are interested in current contributions by international authors, providing theoretical, empirical and case-study oriented background and information on their research work.
Next Generation Supply Chains
| Author | : Rosanna Fornasiero |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 298 |
| Release | : 2020-12-31 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 3030635058 |
This open access book explores supply chains strategies to help companies face challenges such as societal emergency, digitalization, climate changes and scarcity of resources. The book identifies industrial scenarios for the next decade based on the analysis of trends at social, economic, environmental technological and political level, and examines how they may impact on supply chain processes and how to design next generation supply chains to answer these challenges. By mapping enabling technologies for supply chain innovation, the book proposes a roadmap for the full implementation of the supply chain strategies based on the integration of production and logistics processes. Case studies from process industry, discrete manufacturing, distribution and logistics, as well as ICT providers are provided, and policy recommendations are put forward to support companies in this transformative process.
Business Model Pioneers
| Author | : Kai-Ingo Voigt |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 215 |
| Release | : 2016-07-28 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 3319388452 |
Business model innovations are conceived and implemented by a special type of entrepreneur: business model pioneers. This book presents 14 compelling case studies of business model pioneers and their companies, who have successfully introduced new business ideas to the market. The examples range from industries such as retail, media and entertainment to services and industrial projects. For each example, the book provides information on the market environment at the time of launch and illustrates the driving forces behind these business models. Moreover, current market developments are highlighted and linked to the evolution of the business models. Lastly, the authors present the profile of a typical business model pioneer.
Forging New Frontiers: Fuzzy Pioneers II
| Author | : Masoud Nikravesh |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 437 |
| Release | : 2007-10-30 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 3540731857 |
The chapters of the book are evolved from presentations made by selected participants at the 2005 BISC International Special Event, held at the University of California at Berkely. The papers include reports from the different front of soft computing in various industries and address the problems of different fields of research in fuzzy logic, fuzzy set and soft computing. The book provides a collection of forty-four articles in two volumes.
Innovative Process Optimization Methods in Logistics
| Author | : Thorsten Blecker |
| Publisher | : Erich Schmidt Verlag GmbH & Co KG |
| Total Pages | : 440 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Business logistics |
| ISBN | : 9783503126835 |
Bricks Matter
| Author | : Lora M. Cecere |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 322 |
| Release | : 2012-12-20 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 1118282728 |
Get proven guidance to build a market-driven supply chain management system Supply chain management processes have gradually shifted from a supply-driven focus to a demand-driven one in order to better synchronize demand and supply signals. Bricks Matter shows you how you can identify market risks and opportunities and translate these into winning tactics. Business cases highlight how business leaders are winning through market-driven approaches. Helps you understand how to apply the emerging world of predictive analytics for the better management of value networks Includes business cases illustrating the market-driven approach Reveals how businesses can identify market risks and translate these into supply-side tactics As companies transition from demand-driven to market-driven approach, the focus in organizations shifts from one of vertical excellence to building strong market-to-market horizontal processes. Improve revenue by increasing market share, improve profit margins, and maintain high levels of customer service with the indispensable guidance found in Bricks Matter.
Private sector pioneers : how companies are incorporating environmentally preferable purchasing.
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 44 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : Industrial procurement |
| ISBN | : 1428902848 |
