Purpose Information technology (IT) expenses constitute an important factor when choosing efficient IT systems. Especially with regard to cloud computing (CC), decision-makers tend to associate cost benefits. In this context, cloud providers present often undifferentiated sample calculations...

Purpose – There are cloud computing (CC) services available for various applications within the supply chain management (SCM). These services offer, for example, consistent global networking platforms and enable quick decision making, which may strengthen competitive advantages. The...

Purpose – There are cloud computing (CC) services available for various applications within supply chain management (SCM) processes and related enterprise information systems (ISs). These services offer, for example, consistent global networking platforms and shared real-time information....

The publication “Capitalism and Freedom” in 1962 by Milton Friedman has sparked one of the majordisputes in economic theory: Is shareholder value and profit maximisation at all costs legitimate, asclaimed by Friedman? Or do companies have to conduct their business considering the needs of...