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PublicationType: newspaper articleJournal: IM+io ManagementVolume: 31Issue: 3
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PublicationType: journal articleJournal: Zeitschrift Führung + OrganisationVolume: 85Issue: 2
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Publication3D-Printing: How Additive Manufacturing impacts Supply Chain Business Processes and Management ComponentsPurpose The business implications of additive manufacturing (AM) are explored; specific focus thereby lies on the impact of AM technology adoption in customized parts production. Design/methodology/approach Based on two explorative case studies from the hearing aid industry, the impact of AM technology adoption on supply chain business processes and management components is analyzed. General systems theory and a supply chain management framework serve as theoretical underpinning. Findings Not only primarily manufacturing firms’ internal processes and management activities, e.g. in material flow management, are affected by a changeover to AM, but also business processes and management components relating to the supply- and demand-side of a company’s supply chain. Research limitations/implications It is proposed that AM’s ability to economically build custom products provides the potential to alleviate the common dilemma between product variety and scale economies. Practical implications Manufacturing firms are encouraged to consider the potential effects of AM on supply chain processes and management components when deciding about the adoption of AM technologies in the manufacturing of industrial parts. Original/value The research adds to the widely unexplored effects that AM technology usage in customized parts production has on supply chain business processes and management components. Moreover, the general lack of case studies analyzing implications of AM technology adoption from a supply chain perspective is addressed. The resulting propositions may serve as a starting point for further research on the impact of AM in engineer-to-order supply chains. Keywords: additive manufacturing, 3D-printing, supply chain management, customization, engineer-to-order, business processes, management componentsType: conference paper
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PublicationA supply chain-oriented approach of working capital management(Wiley-Blackwell, 2010-10)
;Hofmann, ErikKotzab, HerbertThis article analyzes and illustrates the role of payment terms for working capital improvements in supply chains. So far, research has shown how individual industries and powerful companies were able to enhance their cash-to-cash cycles at both their supplier's and customer's expense. From a "network perspective," the exploitation of individual advantages by a single powerful company lowers the overall financial wealth of the supply chain. Therefore, a collaborative working capital management approach is proposed, by which the cash-to-cash cycles of companies with the lowest weighted average cost of capital (WACC) should be extended, while companies with higher financing costs are relieved by a shortened cash-to-cash cycle. An unequal distribution of power, however, between supply chain members can be the main hindrance for developing a collaborative working capital management solution.Type: journal articleJournal: Journal of Business LogisticsVolume: 31Issue: 2Scopus© Citations 188 -
PublicationAcceptance of additive manufacturing technologies - an interdisciplinary perspectiveDespite experiencing immense growth in the past decade, additive manufacturing (AM) technologies are still rarely used in industrial parts manufacturing. This paper identifies factors that determine the decision to adopt AM technologies for the production of functional parts. Eight potential adoption determinants were identified, which can be classified into four interdisciplinary categories: AM technology-related factors, supply chain-related factors, firm-related-factors, and market structure-related factors. An empirical study among 195 firms suggests that demand-side benefits and compatibility are the main determinants of AM technology adoption. This highlights that intra- and inter-organizational factors should be considered when investigating the adoption of innovative technologies.Type: conference paper
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PublicationType: journal articleJournal: Journal of Business EconomicsVolume: 87Issue: 1
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PublicationAdvanced Optimal Shelf Availability - Kunden wollen alles, und das sofort(Springer, 2006)
;Hofmann, ErikHofer, FlorianType: newspaper articleJournal: dispo - Who is Who Logistik 2006 -
PublicationAlignment of manufacturing strategies to customer requirements using analytical hierarchy process(Taylor & Francis, 2013-12)
;Hofmann, ErikKnébel, StephanThe purpose of this paper is to provide new insights in the field of operations management decision finding. It aims to combine manufacturing strategies with the service dominant logic in order to connect customer satisfaction. An analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is developed and applied within two case companies. A sensitivity analysis revealed that the manufacturing strategy selection changes when customer requirements vary. The sensitivity of manufacturing strategy alteration towards changing customer requirements is dependent on distinct product characteristics. The presented analytic hierarchy process offers an opportunity to define those customer requirements predominantly affecting manufacturing strategy selection. The paper provides a helpful generic framework that could serve as starting point to develop appropriate supply chain differentiation approaches.Type: journal articleJournal: Production & Manufacturing ResearchVolume: 1Issue: 1Scopus© Citations 14 -
PublicationType: newspaper articleJournal: Logistik & FördertechnikVolume: 2011Issue: 12
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PublicationAn integrative approach for the purchasing and evaluation of business services from a buyer’s perspectivePurpose: This study aims to observe different purchasing and evaluation phases during the buying of business services, thus revealing the necessity for integration of different entities during the purchasing process Design/methodology/approach: On the basis of a systematic analysis, explorative case study methods involving five Swiss multinational companies are used. In addition, the study provides a structured literature review and uses the short-term perspective of the industrial marketing and purchasing (imp) approach as a conceptual approach Findings: In addition to specific and business service-related difficulties, the research observes different phases “levels of integration” within the evaluation process that takes place within a company: a preparation phase, an acquisition phase and an operational phase. Research limitations/implications: The study is limited to a qualitative research approach addressing five cases from Switzerland. However, assuming the results are generalizable, future research on service evaluation should always differentiate between the different phases of an evaluation. Practical implications: It is shown that for practitioners, social, financial, service and informational exchange (as per imp approach) is closely related to an adequate integration of all involved entities during the different phases of purchasing. Therefore, this research provides practical support for the purchasing process to ensure highly efficient business services. Originality/value: As there has been almost no research on business service evaluation, this paper is the first work known to extend the short-term perspective of the imp approach by addressing the different purchasing phases of an integrated service evaluation.Type: journal articleJournal: Journal of Business & Industrial MarketingVolume: 33Issue: 8
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PublicationAnalyzing the Potential of DLT-based Applications in Smart Factories(Springer International Publishing, 2020)
;Schöneseiffen, Felix ;Greger, MichaelHofmann, ErikWhile companies struggle to implement Smart Factory initiatives, the emergence of decentralized Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) promises to support Smart Factories. However, little is known about the extent to which DLT can support Smart Factory initiatives. Thus, this paper examines whether DLT is a useful addition to the Smart Factory concept in the context of Industry 4.0. The focus of the research lies on practical challenges that manufacturing companies are confronted with when creating Smart Factories and integrating them into their value chain. These challenges were worked out with the help of literature review and interviews, which were conducted with employees of one of the most renowned industrial automation and digitization companies (undisclosed for confidentiality). Based on this, two DLT concepts were developed and discussed with the experts regarding their respective opportunities, risks, and feasibility. The DLT-based Audit Trail is intended to solve the challenge of creating a detailed, consistent and traceable overview of production processes, while the Crypto-based Agent Logic solves the challenge of setting priorities for orders in a fully automated production process. The results show that DLT integration in the context of the Smart Factory concept is to be regarded as useful and should be driven forward by further research. Keywords distributed ledger technology; supply chain; manufacturing; smart factory; use cases; blockchain.Type: book section -
PublicationAnalyzing the systematic risk of logistics service providers : The influence of market, industry and company effectsWith this paper we want to find out which factors influence beta coefficient of logistics service providers. The systematic risk (beta coefficient, ?) of LSPs becomes more and more important for strategic decision making of LSPs, as it helps calculating the cost of capital. The cost of capital is an important factor when assessing LSPs' (future) investments, strategies and performance.
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PublicationType: journal articleJournal: Controlling - Zeitschrift für erfolgsorientierte UnternehmenssteuerungVolume: 26Issue: 3
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PublicationAuflösung von Geschäftsbeziehungen in der Kontraktlogistik(Wiley, 2007)
;Hofmann, ErikStölzle, WolfgangType: book section -
PublicationType: newspaper articleJournal: Logistik & FördertechnikVolume: 2012Issue: 9
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PublicationBedeutung der "finanziellen" Supply Chain in der unternehmerischen Praxis(Erich Schmidt, 2003)
;Pfohl, Hans-Christian ;Elbert, RalfHofmann, ErikType: book section -
PublicationBehälter-Management Entwicklung eines Konzepts zur zielorientierten Steuerung von Ladungsträgerkreisläufen(free beratung, 2006)
;Hofmann, Erik ;Bachmann, HaraldWolf-Kluthausen, HanneType: book section