Fuelwood is one of the main fuels for heating in many countries. As the price of fuelwood is relative low, comparing to oil or gas, demand for fuelwood rises over the years. A supply chain is considered by different nodes that are essential for some operations concerning transportation and...

This paper explores the question of whether ethical sourcing and disclosure of supply chain sources is linked to competitiveness. We model competition between two firms, both of which produce the same consumer good. One sources ethically and the second does not, and market share is affected by...

The globalization of the economy during the last two decades was characterised by the growth of international trade volume and changed the pattern of its territorial structure. This development has been supported by the increasing role of global supply chains, by the implementation of modern IT...

Статья посвящена проблемам формирования и эффективного управления цепями поставок в промышленности. В статье авторы привели понятийный аппарат, раскрыли...

The globalisation of the economy, which can be described by the reduction of transportation, communication and management costs, has changed the structure of logistics processes including purchasing, production, distribution and recycling. Production companies try to optimise their supply chain...

: The process of supply chain management is a huge challenge for managers of many companies. In today's market situation more and more often it is the effective supply of products at minimum cost and a guarantee of an adequate level of customer service which determine the competitiveness of...

It is commonly believed that the development of small and medium-sized enterprises is mainly limited capital barriers. Should pay attention to maintaining the barrier that is the trend by companies maintain full independence and autonomy. Option of a new form of business is turning to the groups...

Increase in the effectiveness and the reduction of costs are still important up-to-date targets for the today’s companies. To achieve good and fast results in these areas, the companies focus their attention on supply chains. The leadership can be gained only by those who, together with...