Purpose: The combination of additive and conventional manufacturing techniques allows the combination of the strengths of both approaches. Additive manufacturing can be concentrated on functional and complex geometries while the basic body of a part is produced conventionally leading to cost...

Purpose: Having accurate forecasts of future sales is mandatory for planning Supply Chains and providing the right distribution task resources. The usage of data in forecasting models enables precise planning and supports the company’s competitiveness. This research shows a reference model...

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting non-pharmaceutical interventions aspiring to reduce the spread of the virus, e.g., full or partial lockdowns, as well as social distancing measures, lead to increasing at-home consumption and panic buying. The resulting demand peaks for non-cooled perishable...

Purpose: This analysis aims to propose a reference model that could support companies in the implementation of a Blockchain-based initiative in their supply chain. This research identifies the sequential phases for the introduction of a Blockchain solution in an effective way. Furthermore,...

Purpose: According to recent studies, many road accidents could be avoided using driving assistance systems. However, the introduction of increased levels of technology in workplaces is often met with opposition. The paper, therefore, analyzes the bus drivers’ acceptance of assistance systems...

Purpose: Sales and procurement are the main boundary spanning functions of an organization - each with a specific focus and partly different views and objectives. They are often considered as two sides of a coin that struggle with one another for relative competitive advantage. The...

Purpose: Performance measurement systems (PMS) are multidimensional, indicator-based systems that form the basis for performance evaluation and management. In management research and in corporate practice, the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is the most established PMS. In principle, the BSC can also...

Purpose: Many Industry 4.0 projects fail because impending sociotechnical risks are managed insufficiently. An indicator-based, sociotechnical risk monitoring can help to overcome this challenge. However, its effectiveness depends significantly on selecting appropriate risk indicators. This...

Purpose: While the transportation sector enters a new phase of digital transformation, Distributed Ledger Technologies brought a new paradigm in the design of IS with numerous pilot-cases in logistics. Despite the various benefits (e.g., security, availability) little is empirically known about...

Purpose: Industry 4.0 has increased the availability of real-time data in manufacturing systems, but scientific evidence about the value stemming from such data is still lacking in several fields. This paper studies data-driven approaches for the assignment of tasks to a fleet of mobile robots...