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Physical And Digital Integration Strategies Of Electronic Device Supply Chains And Their Applicability To Eto Supply Chains, Claudia-Maria Wagner, Colm Ryan Apr 2016

Physical And Digital Integration Strategies Of Electronic Device Supply Chains And Their Applicability To Eto Supply Chains, Claudia-Maria Wagner, Colm Ryan

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The growth in the manufacture and distribution of electronic devices presents a source of continuing innovation. Electronic devices are products that integrate physical forms (i.e. hardware) and virtual forms (e.g. software) to deliver value to customers. These forms are very different from a product design and supply chain perspective, but nevertheless they need to work closely together in order to create value for the customers. For electronic device manufacturers, it is important that processes are in place to facilitate the seamless integration of both forms throughout the engineering, production, distribution and support stages of the product lifecycle. This chapter examines …


The People Dimension In Logistics And Supply Chain Management – Its Role And Importance, Edward Sweeney May 2013

The People Dimension In Logistics And Supply Chain Management – Its Role And Importance, Edward Sweeney

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It is widely recognised that the effective application of logistics and supply chain management (SCM) has a vital role to play in European economic recovery. Experience suggests that success in achieving higher levels of supply chain integration (SCI) depends on both physical and technical components (the hard-wiring), as well as human and behavioural components (the soft-wiring). There is significant evidence that the latter has been largely neglected by the logistics and SCM community. Furthermore, it appears that the majority of supply chain improvement initiatives by practitioners have been primarily concerned with technological, structural and process issues. This chapter …


Manufacturing Strategy & Operations: Reflections On Key Current Issues: Challenges And Associated Human Resource Implications, Lorraine Mcgrath Jan 2013

Manufacturing Strategy & Operations: Reflections On Key Current Issues: Challenges And Associated Human Resource Implications, Lorraine Mcgrath

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This chapter evaluates the current issues and challenges in defining a company’s manufacturing strategy and its production operations in consideration of the contemporary shift to low cost manufacturing locations. Competitive priorities of cost, quality, delivery and flexibility are reviewed. The structural and infrastructure elements of a manufacturing strategy are outlined. Mitigating risks in a global arena are reviewed. Collaborative efforts, including the cultural and personality issues of being human are included in the discussion of managing diversity in such a highly competitive and challenging enterprise resource planning environment.


Has Supply Chain Management Lost Its Relevance?, Natalie Descheres Jan 2013

Has Supply Chain Management Lost Its Relevance?, Natalie Descheres

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The context of business has changed dramatically over the last 15 years. The definition of need satisfaction, the shift from “dot to web” competition and the embedding of the organisation into a wider political and societal environment has transformed SCM contributions and the meaning of work for employees. Interdependence must evolve from the do-it-alone approach and yet the ashes are not proving fertile ground. In many ways, traditional models of management have not kept up with the changes and are taken aback by the complexity that surrounds us. Complexity is however not a feature of our world, but one of …


Where Next For Supply Chain Management?, Des Lee Jan 2013

Where Next For Supply Chain Management?, Des Lee

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Supply chain management (SCM) has been so successful that it is largely taken for granted. Its success has been built on improving three key flows – of product, of money and of information – and on one core principle – core competence. What next for SCM? This article outlines the vulnerabilities that are embedded in modern supply chains and the unintended consequences of outsourcing activities that are not core competences. These consequences are global and have the potential to undermine past achievements. Finally, broad suggestions are made as to how these issues can be addressed and the areas on which …


Assessing Aviation E-Marketplaces: A Mmulti-Criteria Approach., Emilio Esposito, Pietro Evangelista, Michele Mastroianni, Renato Passaro, Edward Sweeney, Claudia-Maria Wagner Mar 2012

Assessing Aviation E-Marketplaces: A Mmulti-Criteria Approach., Emilio Esposito, Pietro Evangelista, Michele Mastroianni, Renato Passaro, Edward Sweeney, Claudia-Maria Wagner

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After a proliferation of logistics e-Marketplaces during the dot.com boom of 1998-2000, there has been a high rate of failure and survivals are developing much more slowly than expected. This is the case in the aviation industry where a large number of B2B e-Marketplaces emerged according to the focus of aviation companies’ strategies on electronic B2B in the late 1990s. However, the current use of e-Marketplaces in the industry is low and many of them have ceased trading. The traditional e-Marketplaces model has been characterised by poor quality portals and a lack of technical standards. Such an approach is unsustainable …


Supply Chain Innovation For Competing In Highly Dynamic Markets: Challenges And Solutions: Preface, Pietro Evangelista, Alan Mckinnon, Edward Sweeney, Emilio Esposito ` Jan 2012

Supply Chain Innovation For Competing In Highly Dynamic Markets: Challenges And Solutions: Preface, Pietro Evangelista, Alan Mckinnon, Edward Sweeney, Emilio Esposito `

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This book investigates the role of innovation in the management of supply chains of today, focusing on supply chain integration from both strategic and operational perspectives and the impact of information-related innovation in supply chain and logistics service industries.


Supply Chain Integration: Challenges And Solutions, Edward Sweeney Jan 2011

Supply Chain Integration: Challenges And Solutions, Edward Sweeney

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Rapid changes in technological development are forcing businesses to continuously innovate to improve their competitiveness, which is particularly evident in logistics and supply chain management (SCM), where innovation impacts both the strategic and operational levels. Supply Chain Innovation for Competing in Highly Dynamic Markets: Challenges and Solutions investigates the role of innovation in the management of supply chains of today. This book focuses on supply chain integration from both strategic and operational perspectives and the impact of information technology-related innovation in supply chain and logistics service industries. It also analyzes how environmental innovation affects logistical decisions throughout the supply chain …


E-Business In Supply Chain Management, Claudia-Maria Wagner, Edward Sweeney Jan 2010

E-Business In Supply Chain Management, Claudia-Maria Wagner, Edward Sweeney

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E-business is concerned with the use of the Internet to link companies with their suppliers, customers and other trading partners. As a business concept, it has evolved significantly since its introduction in the 1990’s in parallel with the rapid rate of development of information technology (IT) during this period.
Supply chain management (SCM) is fundamentally concerned with integration of activities both with
and between organisations. IT plays a crucial role in SCM as a key enabler of supply chain integration
(SCI). This chapter sets out the role of e-business concepts in the context of the supply chain challenges faced by …


Preface To Supply Chain Management And Logistics In A Volatile Global Environment, Edward Sweeney Jan 2009

Preface To Supply Chain Management And Logistics In A Volatile Global Environment, Edward Sweeney

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Putting Scm Theory Into Practice: Towards A Re-Engineering Roadmap, Edward Sweeney Jan 2009

Putting Scm Theory Into Practice: Towards A Re-Engineering Roadmap, Edward Sweeney

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Introduction To Supply Chain Management And Logistics In A Volatile Global Environment, Edward Sweeney Jan 2009

Introduction To Supply Chain Management And Logistics In A Volatile Global Environment, Edward Sweeney

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Towards The Sustainable Supply Chain Of The Future, Edward Sweeney, Daniel Park Jan 2009

Towards The Sustainable Supply Chain Of The Future, Edward Sweeney, Daniel Park

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A working definition of supply chain management (SCM) – the Four Fundamentals
– was introduced in Chapter 1. This final chapter reflects on this
definition in the light of the detailed issues introduced in each subsequent
chapter. It provides a framework for looking ahead and identifying a
number of key emerging challenges that are likely to play a significant role
in the design and management of the economically, socially and environmentally
sustainable supply chain architectures of the future.


Understanding Supply Chain Management, Edward Sweeney Jan 2007

Understanding Supply Chain Management, Edward Sweeney

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The Financial Dimension Of Scm, Edward Sweeney, Des Lee Jan 2007

The Financial Dimension Of Scm, Edward Sweeney, Des Lee

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The Evolving Supply Chain Management Context, Edward Sweeney Jan 2007

The Evolving Supply Chain Management Context, Edward Sweeney

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Re-Engineering The Supply Chain: Making Scm Work For You, Edward Sweeney Jan 2007

Re-Engineering The Supply Chain: Making Scm Work For You, Edward Sweeney

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The Role Of Information And Communications Technology (Ict) In The Supply Chain, Ronan Mcdonnell, John Kenny, Edward Sweeney Jan 2007

The Role Of Information And Communications Technology (Ict) In The Supply Chain, Ronan Mcdonnell, John Kenny, Edward Sweeney

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Outsourcing And Its Role In The Supply Chain, Edward Sweeney, Aoife O'Riordan Jan 2007

Outsourcing And Its Role In The Supply Chain, Edward Sweeney, Aoife O'Riordan

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Preface To Perspectives On Supply Chain Management And Logistics :Creating Competitive Organisations In The 21st Century, Edward Sweeney Jan 2007

Preface To Perspectives On Supply Chain Management And Logistics :Creating Competitive Organisations In The 21st Century, Edward Sweeney

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Supply Chain Management: The Business Model Of The 21st Century, Edward Sweeney Jan 2007

Supply Chain Management: The Business Model Of The 21st Century, Edward Sweeney

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Introduction To Perspectives On Supply Chain Management And Logistics - Creating Competitive Organisations In The 21st Century, Edward Sweeney Jan 2007

Introduction To Perspectives On Supply Chain Management And Logistics - Creating Competitive Organisations In The 21st Century, Edward Sweeney

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Supply Chain Benchmarking And Performance Measurement: Towards The Learning Supply Chain, Edward Sweeney Jan 2007

Supply Chain Benchmarking And Performance Measurement: Towards The Learning Supply Chain, Edward Sweeney

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Electronic Purchasing Consortia: A Future Procurement Direction, Bernd Huber, Edward Sweeney, Austin Smyth Jan 2005

Electronic Purchasing Consortia: A Future Procurement Direction, Bernd Huber, Edward Sweeney, Austin Smyth

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Using Statistics In Industry - Quality Improvement Through Total Process Control, Edward Sweeney, Gordon Betteley, Neville Mettrick, David Wilson Jan 1994

Using Statistics In Industry - Quality Improvement Through Total Process Control, Edward Sweeney, Gordon Betteley, Neville Mettrick, David Wilson

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The Use Of Expert Systems In Demand Forecasting, Edward Sweeney Jan 1991

The Use Of Expert Systems In Demand Forecasting, Edward Sweeney

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