1 Introduction ---- Part I. Supply chain theory and strategy --- 2 Notes on the Study of Configurations in Logistics Research and Supply Chain Design --- 3 How Inter-Organizational Theories Contribute to Supply Chain Management --- 4 Supply Chain Integration and Supply Chain Integrators -- Towards a Differentiated View --- 5 Designing Robust Business Models --- 6 Supply Chain Relationship Quality and The Competitive Environment -- A Contingency Perspective ---- Part II. Upstream functions in scm. 7 Supply Chain Network and Modular Product Architectures --- 8 The Role of Logistics Competences in the Fashion Business ---- Part III. Downstream functions in scm. 9 An Aumann-Shapley Approach to Cost Allocation and Pricing in a Supply Chain --- 10 Layout Optimization for Class-Based Storage Strategy Warehouses --- 11 Distribution Heuristics --- 12 Impact of Information and Coordination on Transport Procurement --- 13 Planning and Scheduling Transportation Vehicle fleet in a Congested Traffic Environment --- 14 The Effects of Urban Areas' Policies on Distribution Activities and the Environment.
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The popularity of Supply Chain Management in theory and practice is still increasing. This book provides a unique overview of current research trends and practices in the field from European scholars. Departing at selected theoretical inquiries on prominent concepts and methodologies in the supply chain field (e.g. theoretical foundations, 4PL concept, configurational approaches), the contributions in this volume cover highly relevant topics along a generic supply chain - upstream activities relating to modularisation, the development of logistical capabilities, but also order-picking optimization in warehouses, distribution network design heuristics and issues of urban freight transportation operations are among the topics treated. The methodologies employed intendedly reflect the variety of long-standing European research traditions and range from state-of-the art quantitative modelling to intriguing theoretical advances. The book is aimed at scholars and senior students interested in the SCM field as well as at the interested practitioner. -- Publisher description.