Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe how demand planning can increase agility in supply chains. The paper builds on a case study from mobile infrastructure industry with explicit focus on project business environment. Design/methodology/approach – The paper contains a short...

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 – Just‐in‐time (JIT) retailers replenish continuously according to the consumer demand. Under unpredictable and seasonal consumer demand, it is essential to coordinate planning and responsiveness with the manufacturers. The purpose of this paper is to study the coordination journey...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the potential for improving sustainability performance in food supply networks by implementing collaborative distribution. Food supply chains generate a significant portion of CO 2 emissions, because of the large volume of food transportation and...