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The aim of this paper is to show the concept of Cyber Physical Logistics Systems (CPLS). The individual parts are based on already existing solutions, either industrial products or research demonstrators both based on the concept of the Internet of Things. After listing new requirements and opportunities of these CPLS and the basic technology layers, a real-world scenario is used to illustrate the...
Modern economic activities rely on logistics to support the flow of goods, but the logistics activities consume a lot of resources, and cause much pollution. Green logistics is therefore an inevitable trend in the development of the logistics industry and can even minimize the logistic costs. One of the top Taiwan manufacturers of TFT-LCD panels in the world with a market share of 15.2% in large-sized...
Through an analysis of two present catering supply chain modes under the core of supply chain integrator, the modes are suited for a few restaurant chains. To satisfy larger demand of integrating catering supply chains, a new catering supply chain mode under the core of supply chain integrator is put forward, which has financial institutions, professional processors and the third party logistics enterprises...
The aim of this present paper is to evaluate network sustainability applying a quantitative model based on the integration of LCA data with discrete simulation. For this purpose, different scenarios have been defined by collecting several product-chain data as an attempt to develop a formalized approach to share information within networks. As preliminary step, the supply chain environmental impact...
Manufacturing industries are adjusting their operations and strategies to gain sustainable competitive advantage. Many enterprises regard logistics as the core competency of their corporate strategy. Global logistic service companies often report limitations and challenges to supply chain integration including decreased transportation efficiency, diminished information transparency, and reduced material,...
Green supply chain management (GSCM) has become a topic of interest for both business leaders and academic researchers alike. Over the last decade or so, the GSCM literature has grown considerably. Although sufficient literature exists about various aspects and facets of GSCM, earlier works and reviews have a limited focus and narrow perspective. This paper presents a comprehensive integrated view...
Supply chain management (SCM) is a very challenging problem that us leveraging the e-commerce explosion. Today's supply chains are essentially static, because they rely on long-term relationship among key trading partners. Dynamic practices are vital because they offer better matches between suppliers and customers as market conditions change. Multi-agent systems (MAS) offer new perspectives compared...
Significant differences exist in the exchange of information between supply chains members. Various factors such as bargaining power, trust, contracts, and information management capabilities of firms influence firms' information sharing behaviors. Based on an exploratory case study, we analyze and compare supply chains to identify different information sharing patterns, and the factors contributing...
The dynamic and inter-connected nature of the current day business environment has transformed the supply chain of any enterprise into a highly complex system. However, the increased complexity of the supply chain has also made it more risk-prone. This paper presents a supply chain model for use-oriented product-service systems and proposes a complexity driven approach that deploys multiple domain...
The supply chain (SC) will be considered as a competitive strategy and one of the most useful methods by which companies can deliver products to customers effectively, all aspects of great are really importance to companies. However, each company has its own business scale and market areas, the supply chain model must vary to accommodate those dissimilarities. The contributions of the paper are three-fold:...
Sustainable and environmental, is the clarion call for 21st Century and a challenge to our consumption led lifestyles. Therein lies a conflict, on one hand environmentalism on the other emergence from the economic doldrums, the later predicated on consumer confidence and increased sales. In response we placate our eco-consciences purchasing ‘green products’ in ‘eco-stores’. This research will suggest...
Due to environmental and ecological responsibility, enterprises are trying to reuse, remanufacture and recycle used products to reduce the negative impact on the environment. Reverse logistics is one of essential elements to implement such sustainable supply chain system. This paper proposes methodologies of simulation modeling and analysis of supply chain systems with reverse logistics flows. This...
Solving the problem of Construction SMEs financing, the key is to reduce risk and increase bank credit bank returns. Based on symbiosis theory, studied the symbiosis between banks construction SMEs drivers, analysis the mechanism of front drive and rear drive factors; Based on this, through research of the Bank-Enterprises symbiotic driving forces, trying to provide financing for small and medium...
The planning of mechanized tunneling projects requires the consideration of complex constraints and project objectives. Process simulation provides a tool to virtually evaluate different concepts in changing environmental conditions. The consideration of uncertain influences is an essential task within the development of a holistic simulation model. Some aspects (e.g. technical disturbances) can be...
Lithium ion batteries are utilized in a range of applications including grid support and powering consumer electronics, medical devices, and electric vehicles. Advocacy for, as well as public and private investment in hybrid cars and electric vehicles has resulted in a surge in research and development (R&D) to create more powerful and cost effective lithium ion batteries. This high level of interest...
Print supply chain includes document design, material procurement, document creation, production, warehousing and delivery. Several small and medium scale industry players are involved in this supply chain process. Thus the print supply chain network is a loosely coupled system of spatially dispersed independent companies, working together for delivering value to the customer. This network consists...
Counterfeit components have become a multi-million dollar, yet undesirable, part of the electronics industry. The profitability of the counterfeit industry rests in large part to its ability to recognize supply constraints and quickly respond, effectively taking advantage of a complex and vulnerable supply chain. Events like product obsolescence, long life cycles, economic downturn and recovery, local...
The paper seeks to investigate whether the span of inter-organizational structure may contribute to the “knock-on effect” manifesting the transmission of disruptions in supply chains. In order to achieve this goal, the link of the span of supply chain structure and the transmission of disruptions is revealed. The theoretical framework of the “knock-on effect” is evidenced by cross-sector findings...
Ecology and resource efficiency have achieved high relevance in industry, not only due to their economic effects. Thus, logistics planning is required to contribute to “green” initiatives. However, it still lacks appropriate methods and tools. Simulation represents a well-accepted method in logistics planning, for it can handle dynamics, stochastic effects and a high degree of complexity. In the context...
The environmental and economic benefits of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are rarely considered during supply chain optimization. In this study, using the concept of Material Flow Cost Accounting (MFCA), an AS-IS simulation model for the supply chain comprising a Japanese gear manufacturing SME and its customer was constructed to visualize the enormous amount of waste generated by the production...
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