...Ha Ta; Adriana Rossiter Hofer; Yao “Henry” Jin; Simone T. Peinkofer; Annibal Sodero Purpose Considering the transformational impact of technological advances in modern retail on the consumer experience and the associated growth of experimental studies in consumer-centric supply chain management...

... management and logistics (OSCM). It aligns with the conference’s theme of exploring the intersection between P&OM and strategy during the Technological Revolution. Design/methodology/approach Utilizing a conceptual approach, this paper introduces the “ERI Framework,” a tool designed to evaluate...

... chain management literature recognizes that interorganizational networks provide resources that convey critical benefits, such as capital, competitive advantage and efficient strategy implementation. The purpose of this paper is to leverage network theory and identify technological innovations...

...Joakim Hans Kembro; Veronica Danielsson; Granit Smajli Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how modern network video technology could be used to improve different warehouse types and operations and how barriers may prevent its implementation. Design/methodology/approach...

.... Research limitations/implications Major areas for future research within the broad topics of talent management, technology, internal integration, external collaboration, and change management are identified. Academic research related to each area or pillar is summarized, gaps are identified, and future...

... systems for containerships, and loading and transportation of air cargoes. Clearly, each topic represents complex decision‐making processes by firms providing transport services. Nevertheless, containership stowage algorithms have been long utilized even if their systems platforms have technologically...

...Anthony Ross As economic activities span the supply chain boundary, the effective use of technology as the medium for coordination (or integration) among and within organizations has received much attention. In the US manufacturing sector, IT usage is increasingly becoming a source of sustained...

...David Pollitt Presents a series of articles on each of the following topics: digital strategy in the next millennium (Digital strategy – a model for the millennium; Searching for the next competitive edge; The technology link; Value web management opportunities; clash of the Titans: communications...

...Eric Sandelands Looks at strategic logistics management and technology strategies for manufacturing and groups the contents under four main headings: logistical future; information challenge; 21st century manufacturing; 21st century service industries. Aims to look at the many challenges facing...

... of their logistics operations. Examines the impact of environmental pressures, changing power relationships in the logistics channel, the use of technology, the global marketplace, uses of outsourcing and the reduction in the cycle time to market. The result is a rather inward‐looking orientation– a focus...

... offered here is to boost the cargo handling speed at port allowing for a higher number of annual round trips. Both the cost efficiency and timeliness of shipping service can be improved. The economic trade‐offs between the investments in cargo handling and ship propulsion technologies are formally...

...Gray C. Ligon; Ronald L. Schill; F. Patrick O′Donnell Aims to provide a model of technology strategy, which shows how firms can strategically plan for and adopt new information technology. The critical issue in managing technology strategy is to assess the role which it can play in enhancing...

... and operational processes, and employs state‐of‐the‐art technology. It still manages, however, to keep logistics costs contained. © MCB UP Limited 1992 Clothing industry Designers Fashion Logistics Technology BENETTON GLOBAL LOGISTICS IN ACTION 7 R ecent analysis of the overall performance...

...Hokey Min With increasingly complex logistics information technology and dynamic logistics operations in a global setting, today′s logistics managers confront an overwhelming number of decision alternatives. Perhaps the most effective way of evaluating such a large number of alternatives...