This volume contains research contributions by an international group of authors addressing innovative and technology-based approaches for logistics and supply chains. They present business models and investment options for enhanced strategic decision making as well as recent approaches for...

"Product design touches every aspect of modern life, determining the form and function of the products and technologies that we use every day. Product design is not just concerned with the appearance and functionality of products; it has an important role in determining the cost, pricing, risk...

Dieses Buch präsentiert 24 zukünftige Erfolgsfaktoren zur Gestaltung resilienter, agiler und robuster Supply Chains. Der konzeptionelle Bezugsrahmen basiert auf einer bibliometrischen Analyse aktueller wissenschaftlicher Forschungsperspektiven und -theorien. Er stellt einen...

Trade and investment in natural mineral resources hold great potential for generating income, growth and prosperity, sustaining livelihoods and fostering local development. However, a large share of these resources is located in conflict affected and high-risk areas. In these areas, exploitation...