Special Issue on Evolution of the value chain concept: implications for logistics
The International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
Special Issue on Evolution of the value chain concept: implications for logistics
Academics and practitioners alike are making increasingly more frequent references to value chain management. The Value Chain framework was created by Michael E. Porter in his classic book, Competitive Advantage: Creating and Sustaining Superior Performance (1985). The value chain consists of a series of intra- and inter-organisational processes that create value and contribute to the development of competitive advantage.
Since then the concept has evolved and has been adapted to meet the interests of all stakeholders involved in the value creating activities. Logistics and supply chain management played a prominent role in Porter's value chain model;they continue to do so as the concept evolves. Logistics management too has evolved and matured. The emphases of many businesses have also changed. The customer has much more of a focal point in strategic and operational decisions,and cash flow has replaced profitability as a primary measure of performance. It is arguable that now there is need for a greater understanding of the role of logistics in creating value and competitive advantage. Toward this end IJPDLM is developing a special issue and invite submissions addressing the following topics:
Topics:
The role of logistics management in managing the flows of materials,information and cash in the evolving value chain
Measuring the contribution of logistics to value creation
Logistics impact on firm's competitive advantage
Inter-firm or inter-organizational value chain connectivity
Intra-firm value chains: logistics interface with other functional areas within the firm
Logistics organizational structure and strategy
Examining the virtual aspects of value chains
The logistics outsourcing decision in the context of value creation and competitive advantage
Logistics process assessment and management
Please note that the above is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Also,authors are reminded of the interests of the Journal's readership and should focus on the logistics and distribution aspects of value chain management.
The deadline for submission is 31 March 2008. The issue will be scheduled for publication either in late 2008 or early 2009. Manuscripts should be submitted electronically to the Special Issue Guest Editors Professor David Walters at davidw@itls.usyd.edu.au; or Professor Stan Glaser at stanglaser@ozemail.com.au
