This paper uses empirical findings, from a survey and a case study, about the three (logistics) elements that constitute a virtually integrated supply chain: chain‐wide application of postponement, extensive involvement of suppliers and distributors, and the integration of the flow of...

Purpose – This paper aims to derive and verify a collaborative framework that specifies the role of different parties in contemporary logistics setups. Design/methodology/approach – To prepare this paper, a study of the logistics literature has been conducted together with several case...

The fundamental weakness in traditional supply‐chain management thinking is that of trying to change the behaviour of everyone involved by exhorting them to create and maintain a shared vision and strategy. This is fruitless, particularly in global and cross‐cultural situations. A pragmatic,...