Automated Supply Chain Formation – A Theoretical Framework

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to review the different concepts and approaches regarding automated supply chain formation (SCF) in order to create a theoretical framework and identify gaps in existing research in SCF regarding the complexity of practical implementation in the context of Industry 4.0. The research is conducted through analyzing three perspectives regarding the complexity of the SCF process: 1) the existence of a central authority, 2) the mechanisms employed for communication between entities in the supply chain, 3) one/multi-unit dimension for the traded goods. A theoretical framework was created and the following gaps and issues were identified in the existing research literature: 1) Parameters used in order to pairwise suppliers/consumers are limited. 2) The resulted supply chains are assessed mainly using a profit optimization function for the end-consumer. 3) The possible risks associated with participating entities in the supply chain are not considered.

Assessing the Relationship between Competencies and Personal Qualities towards Organizational Performance

“…As emphasized by Livia (2018), in this rapidly changing world, librarians are faced with obstacles that they have to accept in certain conditions. The performance of an organization depends on both the competencies and personal qualities of the librarians.…”