Digitalization in supply chains is an arising topic. Screening recent publications in this field delivers no application-oriented classification of potential Industry 4.0 technologies for supply chain processes. The purpose of this paper is to present an application-oriented Technology-Framework...

Purpose: Based on technological progress, companies innovate and design a variety of new processes to be implemented in order to gain a competitive advantage. Nevertheless, many companies face issues during the initial integration of these emerging technologies with their existing business...

"Are you a runner? Do you play basketball, football, or soccer? Like to hike or hit the gym? All of these activities require special shoes, and there are lots of different companies ready to sell you just the right pair. Nike, of course, and Adidas, but also New Balance, Fila, Saucony, Puma,...