MANAGING SUPPLY CHAIN INTERFACES A framework towards an integrated logistics platform
Paper i proceeding, 2011

Purpose of this paper - The purpose of this paper is to explore current interfaces between major member-firms in port organisations and to develop a framework to integrate these member-firms through better management of interfaces. Design/methodology/approach - To prepare this paper, a structured literature review was conducted together with multi-case studies. To analyse the data, a theoretical interface model was used as a basis to define and describe different natures of interfaces. This enabled the development of a framework towards an integrated logistics platform. Findings - The research shows that successful companies will be those that are able to manage supply chain interfaces efficiently. These interfaces revealed by the study are: media, transfer, data and information, control and communication, and user interfaces. The framework demonstrates these types of interfaces and helps facilitate better integration between ports’ member-firms in supply chains. Practical implications (if applicable) - The paper provides a framework for understanding current interfaces between major member-firms in port organisations and may be a useful insight for firms wishing to enhance supply chain integration. What is original/value of paper - The idea behind the study is to contribute to a better understanding of integration issues within the maritime supply chain through a structured literature review and multi-case studies that lead to better management of supply chain interfaces.

Supply chain management

Transportation.

Interfaces

Port organisation

Integrated logistics platform

Författare

Badi Almotairi

Chalmers, Teknikens ekonomi och organisation, Logistik och transport

Gunnar Stefansson

Chalmers, Teknikens ekonomi och organisation, Logistik och transport

Proceedings of Nofoma conference, 2011, Harstad, Norway,

Ämneskategorier

Produktionsteknik, arbetsvetenskap och ergonomi

Ekonomi och näringsliv

Företagsekonomi

Systemvetenskap

Styrkeområden

Transport

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