This paper describes the main elements of Efficient Consumer Response (ECR), a modern logistics concept. Further, the implementation of a new picking system within the framework of ECR is discussed and exemplified in a practical retail case. As a result, the authors show that already the...

In this paper the general concept of Supply Chain Management (SCM) is described and the scientific cooperation models in the supply chain are discussed. Though there are several models to explain cooperations there is no clear perspective on the needed competencies in companies to shape a...

Sustainability trends are to be found in logistics today as green logistics or product - respectively company - carbon footprints. Within this evolving field of logistics several research areas are developing such as CO2 measurement standardization, integrated management concepts and process...

This paper presents the proposed trend development of new technologies and organisational concepts in the logistics services sector. A structure for classifying such trends is proposed in order to provide overall understanding of basic developments in logistics. From this industry specific...

Paper No 4 in the KCL series on logistics research presents the upcoming RFID technology with all the specific methods and attached advantages as well as disadvantages. For most companies sooner or later RFID will be a topic in adjusting logistics processes and equipment - be it due to supplier...

The technology of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is one of the major developments in logistics and supply chain management enhancing transparency for all partners in global transport processes. This paper aims at the basic description of core elements and success factors of this...

Human resource development is a challenge in logistics, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises. The development towards Web 2.0 and in touch the development to e-learning 2.0 offers a chance to educate employees on-the-job. The keywords in this context are 'personal learning...