Gottfried Seebacher

A Citation Analysis of the Research on Manufacturing and Supply Chain Flexibility

Manufacturing and supply chain flexibility has been discussed extensively in the scientific literature. Given the different definitions, types and dimensions of flexibility, the purpose of this paper is to explore the origins and structure of the scientific research on manufacturing and supply chain flexibility. We identified a sample of 153 internationally published papers and conducted a citation analysis to examine the connections between the many scientific papers and to explore the most influential works and their impact on flexibility research. Our analysis revealed that research on flexibility received the most scientific attention between 1996 and 2005. However, the majority of the currently valid types and dimensions of flexibility have been defined in the late 1980s and the early 1990s. The current paper provides the leading academic journals and papers in the field of flexibility research. Additionally, the results of our citation analysis indicate that flexibility research is significantly influenced by papers that have been presented at subject-specific conferences. Finally, our paper presents a clearly arranged structure of the most frequently cited papers dealing with manufacturing and supply chain flexibility. Furthermore, its contents and findings are briefly discussed to provide an overview of the previous academic research.

Management of freight villages: findings from an exploratory study in Germany

This paper aims to outline appropriate measures for generating positive effects resulting from the synergy-oriented management of freight villages (FVs). An exploratory study was conducted to investigate the development and management of FVs in Germany. This paper provides an overview of the most important empirical results regarding the development and synergy-oriented operation of FVs. Furthermore, it identifies the need for comprehensive and well-coordinated management to increase synergy for the companies involved. In conclusion, the most crucial implications for FV management are highlighted. Our recommendations for action, if implemented, could lead to greater efficiency and lower costs due to improved logistical performance.

Effizienzbewertung und -darstellung in der Produktion im Kontext von Industrie 4.0

Betriebliche Informationssysteme sollen Fuhrungskrafte auf allen hierarchischen Ebenen durch entscheidungsorientierte Informationen fur das strategische und operative Management unterstutzen. Wir bezeichnen betriebliche Informationssysteme als adaptive Assistenzsysteme, wenn sie den Entscheidungstragern umfassende Informationen uber bestimmte definierte Entscheidungssachverhalte liefern, indem sie an vielfaltige Entscheidungssituationen schnell anpassbar und fur komplexe Entscheidungsprobleme gut nutzbar sind.