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The most successful applications of Blockchain Technology are still in the area of crypto-currencies, although both scientists and practitioners have discovered the potential of Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain Management. There is a significant theoretical literature on Blockchain Technology, but there exists a lack of published case studies and concrete examples. This paper discusses whether this shortcoming is due to insufficient added value of the technology and identifies other possible reasons. Furthermore, this paper introduces Blockchain Technology, describes the origins of Bitcoin, the structure and core properties of the Blockchain, and examines smart contracts. A comprehensive and structured literature analysis identifies concepts for the use of Blockchain Technology in logistics in terms of economic benefits. Additionally, a cluster analysis regarding the topics of the relevant literature was conducted. One finding of the study is that Blockchain Technology is particularly worthwhile for goods with a high value. Moreover, if the trade volume of the respective goods is low, the advantages of BCT are maximized. At the same time, the demand for transparency and immutability of data must be more important than the protection of sensitive data. In addition to concrete use cases of Blockchains, an exemplary logistics process will be presented within the Luxury Supply Chain, showing the advantages of Blockchain Technology for each individual process step.
Moritz Berneis; Devis Bartsch; Herwig Winkler. Applications of Blockchain Technology in Logistics and Supply Chain Management—Insights from a Systematic Literature Review. Logistics 2021, 5, 43 .
AMA StyleMoritz Berneis, Devis Bartsch, Herwig Winkler. Applications of Blockchain Technology in Logistics and Supply Chain Management—Insights from a Systematic Literature Review. Logistics. 2021; 5 (3):43.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMoritz Berneis; Devis Bartsch; Herwig Winkler. 2021. "Applications of Blockchain Technology in Logistics and Supply Chain Management—Insights from a Systematic Literature Review." Logistics 5, no. 3: 43.
Purpose The concept of robustness in manufacturing is not easy to capture and even harder to quantify. This paper elaborates an approach to assess robustness in production systems from a holistic input-throughput-output perspective using a pragmatic robustness indicator. Design/methodology/approach First, in order to have a precise understanding of what needs to be measured, a concept of robustness in production systems is defined based on a literature overview. Three different aspects are considered to be essential to comprehensively describe robustness in production: the deviations of input resources, of performance and of output. These aspects are translated into an aggregated indicator based on developments of production costs, order delays and output volumes. The indicator-based assessment approach is eventually applied to a flow-shop scheduling case study in the chipboard industry. Findings The study shows that an assessment of robustness should not solely focus on a single aspect of a production system. Instead, a holistic view is required addressing the tradeoffs that robustness must balance, such as the one between the realized performance, the corresponding resource requirements and the resulting output. Furthermore, the study emphasizes that robustness can be interpreted as a superior system capability that builds upon flexibility, agility, resilience and resistance. Research limitations/implications First, the paper is a call to further test and validate the proposed approach in industry case studies. Second, the paper suggests a modified understanding of robustness in production systems in which not only the deviation of one single variable is of interest but also the behavior of the whole system. Practical implications The approach allows practitioners to pragmatically evaluate a production system’s robustness level while quickly identifying drivers, barriers and tradeoffs. Originality/value Compared to existing assessment approaches the proposed methodology is one of the first that evaluates robustness in production systems from a holistic input-throughput-output perspective highlighting the different tradeoffs that have to be balanced. It is based upon a comprehensive concept of robustness which also links robustness to adjacent capabilities that were otherwise only treated separately.
Christian Stockmann; Herwig Winkler; Martin Kunath. Robustness assessment in production systems. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 2021, 32, 932 -951.
AMA StyleChristian Stockmann, Herwig Winkler, Martin Kunath. Robustness assessment in production systems. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. 2021; 32 (4):932-951.
Chicago/Turabian StyleChristian Stockmann; Herwig Winkler; Martin Kunath. 2021. "Robustness assessment in production systems." Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 32, no. 4: 932-951.
Purpose Value stream mapping (VSM) is very common in the manufacturing industry to enhance transparency and support improvements within the production process. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the current status of the method from the user’s point of view and addresses its future sustainability in the context of the ongoing digitalization. Design/methodology/approach An empirical survey with 170 participants from different branches was conducted. The web-based questionnaire covers the topics Lean Management, respectively, VSM, Industry 4.0, the integration of both approaches as well as a possible need for action to modify the VSM. Results are analyzed in a quantitative way. Findings Benefits and shortcomings of VSM are already confirmed by previous publications. The serious challenge is the lack of flexibility of the method. In general users appreciate a combination of Lean methods and solutions of Industry 4.0. Moreover 92 percent of the participating experts request further development of the VSM using digitalization to compensate weaknesses. Research limitations/implications The findings are based only on Lean expert’s opinion. Over 95 percent of the participants are from Europe however most of them are from Germany. Although the results are adequate an international expansion of the survey would be advisable in order to distinguish local differences and similarities. In future work researchers need to further develop VSM to overcome the identified gaps. Practical implications Results of the study indicate the viewpoint of experts within different branches. This enables users to undertake a self-assessment regarding their own VSM-estimation. Originality/value This paper provides a current evaluation of the VSM from an exploratory perspective. The impact of global trends and new opportunities facilitated by digitalization are considered. Shortcomings and fields of actions become clear. Based on that necessity further research activities can be designed.
Andreas Lugert; Aglaya Batz; Herwig Winkler. Empirical assessment of the future adequacy of value stream mapping in manufacturing industries. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 2018, 29, 886 -906.
AMA StyleAndreas Lugert, Aglaya Batz, Herwig Winkler. Empirical assessment of the future adequacy of value stream mapping in manufacturing industries. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. 2018; 29 (5):886-906.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAndreas Lugert; Aglaya Batz; Herwig Winkler. 2018. "Empirical assessment of the future adequacy of value stream mapping in manufacturing industries." Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 29, no. 5: 886-906.
Betriebliche Informationssysteme sollen Führungskräfte auf allen hierarchischen Ebenen durch entscheidungsorientierte Informationen für das strategische und operative Management unterstützen. Wir bezeichnen betriebliche Informationssysteme als adaptive Assistenzsysteme, wenn sie den Entscheidungsträgern umfassende Informationen über bestimmte definierte Entscheidungssachverhalte liefern, indem sie an vielfältige Entscheidungssituationen schnell anpassbar und für komplexe Entscheidungsprobleme gut nutzbar sind.
Herwig Winkler; Gottfried Seebacher; Bernhard Oberegger. Effizienzbewertung und -darstellung in der Produktion im Kontext von Industrie 4.0. Industrie 4.0 als unternehmerische Gestaltungsaufgabe 2017, 219 -243.
AMA StyleHerwig Winkler, Gottfried Seebacher, Bernhard Oberegger. Effizienzbewertung und -darstellung in der Produktion im Kontext von Industrie 4.0. Industrie 4.0 als unternehmerische Gestaltungsaufgabe. 2017; ():219-243.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHerwig Winkler; Gottfried Seebacher; Bernhard Oberegger. 2017. "Effizienzbewertung und -darstellung in der Produktion im Kontext von Industrie 4.0." Industrie 4.0 als unternehmerische Gestaltungsaufgabe , no. : 219-243.
Betriebliche Informationssysteme sollen Führungskräfte auf allen hierarchischen Ebenen durch entscheidungsorientierte Informationen für das strategische und operative Management unterstützen. Wir bezeichnen betriebliche Informationssysteme als adaptive Assistenzsysteme, wenn sie den Entscheidungsträgern umfassende Informationen über bestimmte definierte Entscheidungssachverhalte liefern, indem sie an vielfältige Entscheidungssituationen schnell anpassbar und für komplexe Entscheidungsprobleme gut nutzbar sind.
Dr. Herwig Winkler; Gottfried Seebacher; Bernhard Oberegger. Effizienzbewertung und -darstellung in der Produktion im Kontext von Industrie 4.0. Industrie 4.0 als unternehmerische Gestaltungsaufgabe 2016, 219 -243.
AMA StyleDr. Herwig Winkler, Gottfried Seebacher, Bernhard Oberegger. Effizienzbewertung und -darstellung in der Produktion im Kontext von Industrie 4.0. Industrie 4.0 als unternehmerische Gestaltungsaufgabe. 2016; ():219-243.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDr. Herwig Winkler; Gottfried Seebacher; Bernhard Oberegger. 2016. "Effizienzbewertung und -darstellung in der Produktion im Kontext von Industrie 4.0." Industrie 4.0 als unternehmerische Gestaltungsaufgabe , no. : 219-243.
Gottfried Seebacher; Herwig Winkler. A capability approach to evaluate supply chain flexibility. International Journal of Production Economics 2015, 167, 177 -186.
AMA StyleGottfried Seebacher, Herwig Winkler. A capability approach to evaluate supply chain flexibility. International Journal of Production Economics. 2015; 167 ():177-186.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGottfried Seebacher; Herwig Winkler. 2015. "A capability approach to evaluate supply chain flexibility." International Journal of Production Economics 167, no. : 177-186.
G. Seebacher; H. Winkler; B. Oberegger. In-Plant Logistics Efficiency Valuation Using Discrete Event Simulation. International Journal of Simulation Modelling 2015, 60 -70.
AMA StyleG. Seebacher, H. Winkler, B. Oberegger. In-Plant Logistics Efficiency Valuation Using Discrete Event Simulation. International Journal of Simulation Modelling. 2015; ():60-70.
Chicago/Turabian StyleG. Seebacher; H. Winkler; B. Oberegger. 2015. "In-Plant Logistics Efficiency Valuation Using Discrete Event Simulation." International Journal of Simulation Modelling , no. : 60-70.
Gottfried Seebacher; Herwig Winkler. Evaluating flexibility in discrete manufacturing based on performance and efficiency. International Journal of Production Economics 2014, 153, 340 -351.
AMA StyleGottfried Seebacher, Herwig Winkler. Evaluating flexibility in discrete manufacturing based on performance and efficiency. International Journal of Production Economics. 2014; 153 ():340-351.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGottfried Seebacher; Herwig Winkler. 2014. "Evaluating flexibility in discrete manufacturing based on performance and efficiency." International Journal of Production Economics 153, no. : 340-351.
Gottfried Seebacher; Herwig Winkler. INDICATING THE MOST INFLUENTIAL MANUFACTURING FLEXIBILITY TYPES IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. European Journal of Management 2014, 14, 13 -22.
AMA StyleGottfried Seebacher, Herwig Winkler. INDICATING THE MOST INFLUENTIAL MANUFACTURING FLEXIBILITY TYPES IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. European Journal of Management. 2014; 14 (1):13-22.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGottfried Seebacher; Herwig Winkler. 2014. "INDICATING THE MOST INFLUENTIAL MANUFACTURING FLEXIBILITY TYPES IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH." European Journal of Management 14, no. 1: 13-22.
Herwig Winkler; Sabine Allmayer. EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF INTERORGANIZATIONAL INTERFACE PROBLEMS ON FIRM PERFORMANCE. European Journal of Management 2014, 14, 23 -36.
AMA StyleHerwig Winkler, Sabine Allmayer. EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF INTERORGANIZATIONAL INTERFACE PROBLEMS ON FIRM PERFORMANCE. European Journal of Management. 2014; 14 (1):23-36.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHerwig Winkler; Sabine Allmayer. 2014. "EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF INTERORGANIZATIONAL INTERFACE PROBLEMS ON FIRM PERFORMANCE." European Journal of Management 14, no. 1: 23-36.
Gottfried Seebacher; Herwig Winkler. EXAMINATION AND DETERMINATION OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SUPPLY CHAIN FLEXIBILITY TYPES IN LITERATURE. Journal of International Management Studies 2014, 14, 49 -58.
AMA StyleGottfried Seebacher, Herwig Winkler. EXAMINATION AND DETERMINATION OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SUPPLY CHAIN FLEXIBILITY TYPES IN LITERATURE. Journal of International Management Studies. 2014; 14 (1):49-58.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGottfried Seebacher; Herwig Winkler. 2014. "EXAMINATION AND DETERMINATION OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SUPPLY CHAIN FLEXIBILITY TYPES IN LITERATURE." Journal of International Management Studies 14, no. 1: 49-58.
The collaboration between supply chain partners is often characterised by complex interactions comprising various interorganisational interfaces. Accurately planned and designed interorganisational interfaces raise the effectiveness and efficiency of organisations, whereas problems at the interorganisational interface disrupt the value-added processes within supply chain partnerships. Furthermore, interorganisational interface problems have a negative effect on the supply chain partner's productivity. The current paper presents specific problems that arise at supplier-buyer interfaces, such as organisational, personnel and procedural problems. An empirical research study in which 101 international companies were surveyed through an online-questionnaire was used to demonstrate the influence of problems at supply chain interfaces on a company's productivity. Finally, productivity-enhancing interface management instruments are presented.
Sabine Allmayer; Herwig Winkler. Supply chain interface problems affecting productivity. International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management 2014, 18, 415 .
AMA StyleSabine Allmayer, Herwig Winkler. Supply chain interface problems affecting productivity. International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management. 2014; 18 (4):415.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSabine Allmayer; Herwig Winkler. 2014. "Supply chain interface problems affecting productivity." International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management 18, no. 4: 415.
Currently, the terms interface and interface management in the context of interorganisational relationships between suppliers and customers are under intensive discussion. Central issues are the emphasis placed upon the coordination of activities at business interfaces, and the conviction that the concept can make business operations more efficient and thus more effective. That interface management in supplier–customer relationships is discussed in various academic disciplines and characterized by various thematic approaches makes this field complex. Thus the first goal of this article is to investigate the state of interface research, identifying select topics that promise further significant research in the field of interface management in supplier–customer relationships. In addition, based upon a comprehensive citation analysis of 176 journal articles or 4,654 references, the publication development, the important players and the most important academic journals in interface management research in supplier–customer relationships will be briefly presented. Finally, five clusters in interface management research that provide a framework for additional research activities are, based on a co-citation analysis, defined and briefly analysed.
Sabine Allmayer; Herwig Winkler. Interface management research in supplier–customer relationships: findings from a citation analysis of international literature. Journal of Business Economics 2013, 83, 1015 -1061.
AMA StyleSabine Allmayer, Herwig Winkler. Interface management research in supplier–customer relationships: findings from a citation analysis of international literature. Journal of Business Economics. 2013; 83 (9):1015-1061.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSabine Allmayer; Herwig Winkler. 2013. "Interface management research in supplier–customer relationships: findings from a citation analysis of international literature." Journal of Business Economics 83, no. 9: 1015-1061.
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.
Gottfried Seebacher; Herwig Winkler. A Citation Analysis of the Research on Manufacturing and Supply Chain Flexibility. International Journal of Production Research 2013, 51, 3415 -3427.
AMA StyleGottfried Seebacher, Herwig Winkler. A Citation Analysis of the Research on Manufacturing and Supply Chain Flexibility. International Journal of Production Research. 2013; 51 (11):3415-3427.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGottfried Seebacher; Herwig Winkler. 2013. "A Citation Analysis of the Research on Manufacturing and Supply Chain Flexibility." International Journal of Production Research 51, no. 11: 3415-3427.
Gottfried Seebacher; Herwig Winkler. USING PROCESS CAPABILITY ANALYSIS TO EVALUATE SUPPLY CHAIN FLEXIBILITY BASED ON ORDER LEAD TIME AND ORDER PROCESSING COST DEVIATIONS. European Journal of Management 2013, 13, 95 -106.
AMA StyleGottfried Seebacher, Herwig Winkler. USING PROCESS CAPABILITY ANALYSIS TO EVALUATE SUPPLY CHAIN FLEXIBILITY BASED ON ORDER LEAD TIME AND ORDER PROCESSING COST DEVIATIONS. European Journal of Management. 2013; 13 (1):95-106.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGottfried Seebacher; Herwig Winkler. 2013. "USING PROCESS CAPABILITY ANALYSIS TO EVALUATE SUPPLY CHAIN FLEXIBILITY BASED ON ORDER LEAD TIME AND ORDER PROCESSING COST DEVIATIONS." European Journal of Management 13, no. 1: 95-106.
Herwig Winkler; Michael Slamanig. EXPLORING AND DEFINING DIFFERENT FORMS OF PRODUCT CHANGE PROJECTS IN HIGH VARIETY MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTS. European Journal of Management 2013, 13, 23 -32.
AMA StyleHerwig Winkler, Michael Slamanig. EXPLORING AND DEFINING DIFFERENT FORMS OF PRODUCT CHANGE PROJECTS IN HIGH VARIETY MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTS. European Journal of Management. 2013; 13 (1):23-32.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHerwig Winkler; Michael Slamanig. 2013. "EXPLORING AND DEFINING DIFFERENT FORMS OF PRODUCT CHANGE PROJECTS IN HIGH VARIETY MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTS." European Journal of Management 13, no. 1: 23-32.
Herwig Winkler; Michael Slamanig. INVESTIGATION OF PRODUCT CHANGE PROJECTS IN COMPANIES WITH MULTI-VARIANT SERIAL PRODUCTION. Journal of International Management Studies 2013, 13, 65 -74.
AMA StyleHerwig Winkler, Michael Slamanig. INVESTIGATION OF PRODUCT CHANGE PROJECTS IN COMPANIES WITH MULTI-VARIANT SERIAL PRODUCTION. Journal of International Management Studies. 2013; 13 (1):65-74.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHerwig Winkler; Michael Slamanig. 2013. "INVESTIGATION OF PRODUCT CHANGE PROJECTS IN COMPANIES WITH MULTI-VARIANT SERIAL PRODUCTION." Journal of International Management Studies 13, no. 1: 65-74.
Currently, a number of factors encountered in global competition force companies to pursue the more rapid development and introduction of new and innovative products and product generations. Comparatively little academic research has been conducted on product change projects in the context of supply chain management. Therefore, in this article, based on theoretical analysis and exploratory empirical results, we show that the main problems during the product change phase leading to a delayed and/or inefficient new product introduction and/or inappropriate product quality can be traced back to issues in supply chain management. Subsequently, we discuss the economic implications of product change activities on existing supply chain networks and thus on the performance of supply chain networks. Furthermore, we provide recommendations and guidelines for successful product change management in supply chain networks.
Michael Slamanig; Herwig Winkler. Management of product change projects: a supply chain perspective. International Journal of Services and Operations Management 2012, 11, 481 .
AMA StyleMichael Slamanig, Herwig Winkler. Management of product change projects: a supply chain perspective. International Journal of Services and Operations Management. 2012; 11 (4):481.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMichael Slamanig; Herwig Winkler. 2012. "Management of product change projects: a supply chain perspective." International Journal of Services and Operations Management 11, no. 4: 481.
Aus verschiedenen empirischen Untersuchungen geht hervor, dass die Bedeutung ökologischer Aspekte des Wirtschaftens zunimmt. Somit stehen bei vielen Industrieunternehmen heute nicht mehr nur ökonomische Zielsetzungen im Vordergrund, sondern es kommen ökologische Ziele als gleichwertige Vorgaben für die unternehmerischen Strategien und Maßnahmen hinzu. Zur Realisierung der Strategien und Maßnahmen ist ein integriertes Umweltmanagement erforderlich, bei dem sowohl ökonomische als auch ökologische Ziele, Strategien und Maßnahmen gleichermaßen Beachtung finden.
Christian Bischof; Herwig Winkler. Zeitgemäßes Umweltcontrolling mit SAP. Integriertes Umweltcontrolling 2012, 207 -230.
AMA StyleChristian Bischof, Herwig Winkler. Zeitgemäßes Umweltcontrolling mit SAP. Integriertes Umweltcontrolling. 2012; ():207-230.
Chicago/Turabian StyleChristian Bischof; Herwig Winkler. 2012. "Zeitgemäßes Umweltcontrolling mit SAP." Integriertes Umweltcontrolling , no. : 207-230.
Closed-loop production systems strive for sustainability by improving economic and environmental goals simultaneously. We note that many negative environmental impacts, such as waste, energy consumption, transport processes and packaging, can be avoided if companies establish closed-loop production systems. In this contribution we outline the concept of sustainable supply chain networks (SSCN) as a suitable means of designing closed-loop production systems. The implementation of SSCN allows the process links between the companies in a supply chain to close, which facilitates the transformation from a flow economy into a circular economy. A circular economy improves sustainability and ultimately leads to improvements in economic and environmental performance.
H. Winkler. Closed-loop production systems—A sustainable supply chain approach. CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology 2011, 4, 243 -246.
AMA StyleH. Winkler. Closed-loop production systems—A sustainable supply chain approach. CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology. 2011; 4 (3):243-246.
Chicago/Turabian StyleH. Winkler. 2011. "Closed-loop production systems—A sustainable supply chain approach." CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology 4, no. 3: 243-246.