The bullwhip effect refers to the phenomenon where order variability increases as the orders
move upstream in the supply chain. This paper provides a review of the bullwhip literature …

In recent years, the interdisciplinary research of supply chains and sustainability has
received extensive, yet gradual, attention; when compared to the rapid economic growth of …

Discrete event simulation (DES) and system dynamics (SD) are two modelling approaches
widely used as decision support tools in logistics and supply chain management (LSCM). A …

Purpose–The need to make a “theoretical contribution” is a presumed mandate that
permeates any researcher's career in the Social Sciences, yet all too often this remains a …

The direct‐from‐model and tool‐less manufacturing process of 3D printing (3DP) embodies
a general‐purpose technology, facilitating capacity sharing and outsourcing. Starting from a …

The purpose of the paper is to demonstrate the usefulness of (1) system dynamics as a
structural theory for operations management and (2) system dynamics models as content …

The global transition towards service orientation is posing challenges in cost estimation for
manufacturers driven by the uncertainties that arise at the bidding stage of long-lasting …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to present an analysis of how different sourcing
policies and resource usage affect the operational performance dynamics of warehouse …

The supply chain management (SCM) literature is dominated by studies in industrial markets
and studies that deal with the supply chains of manufactured goods. This paper develops a …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to explore whether and how the bullwhip effect, as
found in product supply chains, might also manifest itself in services, as well as what policies …