Northern lights in logistics & supply chain management / editors, Jan Stentoft Arlbjørn ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Arlbjørn, Jan Stentoft, 1970-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business logistics.

Physical distribution of goods--Management.

Physical distribution of goods.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (286 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Northern lights in logistics and supply chain management

Place of Publication:

Kge : Copenhagen Business School Press ; Portland, OR : International Specialized Book Services [distributor], 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"Northern Lights in Logistics & Supply Chain Management" portrays the past, present and future research of the subject in the Nordic countries. The NOFOMA conference - a network of Nordic researchers within the field of Logistics and Supply Chain Management - has been a focal point in the contribution to the continuous improvement and further development of Nordic research. The network has also opened up for interaction with fellow researchers from other countries. There are sixteen chapters in the book that in its own way colours the Nordic rainbow of research within Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The chapters are structured in four themes: 1) Origins and strategic aspects; 2) Research approaches in the Nordic countries; 3) Advancement of distribution strategies and; 4) Emerging application areas of logistics and SCM. The chapters provide an understanding and, perhaps more importantly, consciousness for scholars that are part of this research environment: Where are we now, what have we been influenced by, and in what area are we able to provide positive impact? The aim of the book is also to contribute to increased visibility to fellow international scholars within Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Contents:

""NORTHERN LIGHTS IN LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT""; ""TABLE OF CONTENTS""; ""LIST OF AUTHORS""; ""PREFACE""; ""�.the background�""; ""�.the network�""; ""�.the thank yous�""; ""About the book""; ""Origins and strategic aspects""; ""Advancement of distribution strategies""; ""Emerging application areas of logistics and SCM""; ""PART I ORIGINS AND STRATEGIC ASPECTS""; ""Chapter 1""; ""Data input and chapter structure""; ""A chronology of the first twenty NOFOMA conferences""; ""The first memories of NOFOMA""; ""Perspectives on how NOFOMA has evolved""

""Perspectives in the development of the logistics and SCM discipline""""Key-strengths of NOFOMA compared with other academic networks""; ""Most influential conference/contribution in the NOFOMA history""; ""Most entertaining event at NOFOMA""; ""The future of NOFOMA""; ""The future of logistics and SCM""; ""Conclusion""; ""Chapter 2""; ""Introduction""; ""Logistics and the flow perspective""; ""Back to basics � origins and influences""; ""Logistics and distribution channels theory""; ""Logistics and operations research""; ""Logistics and management""

""Evolution of logistics in the Nordic countries""""Concluding remarks""; ""References""; ""Chapter 3""; ""Introduction""; ""Most logistics is transaction based""; ""Value based logistics""; ""Empirical examples""; ""Driven by a new business logic""; ""Analysis and conclusions""; ""When operative excellence is a part of the strategy""; ""A strategic view on logistics""; ""The new roles of logistics""; ""PART II RESEARCH APPROACHES IN THE NORDIC COUNTRIES""; ""Chapter 4""; ""Introduction""; ""Research framework""; ""Research resources""; ""Methodology""; ""Survey instrument and statistics""

""Selection and data collection""""Reliability and validity""; ""Findings and discussions""; ""Variables of “Knowledge development� and “methodology and problem areas�""; ""Demographics � a description of researchers and their affiliation""; ""Research domain and methodology""; ""Research resources""; ""Conclusion and implications""; ""References""; ""Chapter 5""; ""Introduction""; ""Theoretical frame of analysis""; ""Research questions at a micro or macro level""; ""Descriptive or normative approach to research""; ""Context of discovery vs. context of justification""

""Theory or concept as basis for research""""Choice of methods""; ""How is the research setting presented?""; ""Methodology""; ""The scientific quality of NOFOMA research""; ""Descriptive or normative research""; ""Context of justification vs. Context of discovery""; ""Use of theories or concepts""; ""Description of reality""; ""Choice of research methods""; ""Research cooperation within NOFOMA""; ""Conclusions and further directions""; ""References""; ""Chapter 6""; ""Introduction""; ""Background""; ""Lack of relevance""; ""Lost in translation or before translation?""; ""Reasons""

""Solutions: case studies and action research""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

87-630-9948-9

OCLC:

769012733