@inproceedings{BremerHerbertStrein, author = {Bremer, Peik and Herbert, Elisa and Strein, Markus}, title = {Smart Logistics as a Digital Ecosystem: An Integrative Literature Review and Conceptual Framework}, series = {Proceedings of the 25th International Symposium on Logistics - Building Resilience for Supply Chains, Seoul}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 25th International Symposium on Logistics - Building Resilience for Supply Chains, Seoul}, pages = {16 -- 16}, abstract = {Purpose of this paper: Smart logistics is a popular topic these days, connecting logistics to the overarching trend of the "smart factory" or "Industry 4.0". However, despite its attractiveness and suggested practical value, it seems to be still (1) limited to isolated applications in industry and (2) insufficiently conceptualized in academic research. The purpose of this paper is to develop a consistent conceptual framework for smart logistics that can be used to design integrated smart logistics solutions. Design/methodology/approach: Applying the theory lens of the digital ecosystem, we use an integrative literature review to identify and put into a consistent perspective the various conceptual elements of smart logistics suggested in extant research. We analyze these elements along three dimensions according to the main categories of digital ecosystems: (1) digital species (the smart objects in logistics), (2) space (the processes in which these smart objects are relevant), and (3) domain (the objectives these smart objects pursue). We classify the smart objects as intelligent products, while for the process dimension we make use of the building blocks (production, storage, and transportation) of the self-similar architecture of supply chains. The categories for the objective dimension are synthesized from the papers selected for the integrative literature review. Findings: The published research on smart logistics has already produced a set of smart objects in logistics. However, our analysis reveals that - beyond a common ground with respect to the underlying ubiquitous technologies of smart logistics - the conceptualization of the objects' smartness, i.e. which objectives they autonomously pursue, is much less consistent. Our study shows that digital ecosystems are a promising approach to a consistent conceptualization of smart logistics. Value: Few papers systematically analyze the extant research on smart logistics, but they are either limited to a small subset of the supply chain, the underlying ubiquitous technologies or discuss a specific focus like the contribution of smart logistics to fulfilling individualized customer demands. To the best of our knowledge, our study is the first to integrate the extant literature into a consistent conceptual framework for smart logistics. Research limitations/implications: The conceptual framework still needs to be validated through discussions with industry experts and case studies.}, language = {en} } @article{Bremer, author = {Bremer, Peik}, title = {Towards a reference model for the cold chain}, series = {The International Journal of Logistics Management}, volume = {29}, journal = {The International Journal of Logistics Management}, number = {3}, publisher = {Emerald Publishing Limited}, issn = {0957-4093}, doi = {10.1108/IJLM-02-2017-0052}, pages = {822 -- 838}, abstract = {Purpose: Generic business process models for the supply chain do not cover the specific requirements of the cold chain catering to the needs of temperature-sensitive, perishable goods. The purpose of this paper is to draft a reference model specific to the cold chain. Design/methodology/approach: Following an object-oriented modeling approach, conceptual elements that have been synthesized from a literature review are transferred into the static view (object model) of the reference model. In addition, the reference model's dynamic properties representing the business process view are outlined. Findings: While a few atomic process steps are sufficient to model the cold chain's dynamic properties, the complexity of the cold chain lies in the object model. The classes of the object model are highly interrelated and cover four domains: perishable product, information technology, infrastructure/equipment and regulatory framework. This technical approach is more adequate to the complex nature of cold chains than typical business process models. Research limitations/implications: In the present draft status, the reference model is limited by the pure conceptual approach of this paper. As it is in the nature of things for a draft of a reference model, case studies to challenge the draft and a discourse of experts are required before detailed specifications can be added or any software implementation can be started. It is expected that the reference model is able to substantially support further research on cold chain design and optimization. Practical implications: The cold chain reference model is intended to be a standard toolbox for planning and evaluating cold chains. By integrating the technical, information technology and regulatory objects behind the business processes, it allows to design and analyze cold chains from a more holistic perspective. Originality/value: To the best knowledge of the author, this paper is the first to outline a reference model for the cold chain that goes beyond the business processes.}, language = {en} } @book{BrueggemannBremer, author = {Br{\"u}ggemann, Holger and Bremer, Peik}, title = {Grundlagen Qualit{\"a}tsmanagement - Von den Werkzeugen {\"u}ber Methoden zum TQM}, edition = {1}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Wiesbaden}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-8348-8301-8}, abstract = {Dieses Lehr- und Fachbuch stellt sehr {\"u}bersichtlich und leicht verst{\"a}ndlich die Grundlagen des Qualit{\"a}tsmanagements dar. Dabei wird der Bogen von den elementaren Qualit{\"a}tswerkzeugen {\"u}ber die klassischen Qualit{\"a}tsmethoden bis zum umfassenden Qualit{\"a}tsmanagement TQM gespannt. Zahlreiche Verst{\"a}ndnisfragen und {\"U}bungsaufgaben mit L{\"o}sungen sowie eine praxisorientierte Beschreibung erm{\"o}glichen leicht ein Selbststudium.}, language = {de} }