Integration of Combined Transport into Supply Chain Concepts

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Frontmatter

2. 1. Integration of Combined Transport into Supply Chain Concepts from a Performance Perspective: Need for Action

   Julia Bendul

   Abstract

   Combined transport (CT) is increasingly gaining the interest of policymakers, the general public, production and retailing companies as well as third party logistics providers (3PLs). As the combination of rail and road transport, CT is perceived as a feasible approach to deal with changing supply chain performance (SCP) requirements and the latest problems in road transport. Today, supply chain (SC) activities are evaluated not only according to cost, time and quality, but also performance requirements in terms of flexibility, reliability and sustainability.

3. 2. Problem Concretisation – SCP Orientation Encourages the Integration of CT into SC Concepts

   Julia Bendul

   Abstract

   The second chapter concretises the problem formulation and discusses different theoretical approaches to support the problem solving. First, the practical problem formulation of SC integration is analysed in detail (section 2.1). Second, the problem formulation is complemented with insights from specific fields of SCM and transport research.

4. 3. CT as an Element of SC Concepts

   Julia Bendul

   Abstract

   The third chapter addresses the meaning of CT as an element of SC concepts. It clarifies the position and the meaning of the CT concept for SCP. Therefore, the relationship between the procurement, production and distribution concepts and the embedded and linking transport concept is worked out. In particular, the relevant cause-andeffect relationships between the elements of the sub-concepts and the elements of the CT concept are identified.

5. 4. Conceptual Research Framework of Performance-oriented CT Integration into SC Concepts

   Julia Bendul

   Abstract

   The fourth chapter aims at the development of a conceptual research framework and the development of propositions on the performance integrated integration of CT into SC concepts. The conceptual framework illustrates the relevant interdependencies between the elements of the SC concepts, the CT concepts as well as integrative measures and instruments with regard to SCP.

6. 5. Performance-oriented Integration of Combined Line Transport into a Lean SC – A Simulation Study

   Julia Bendul

   Abstract

   According to McKelvey (1999), modelling and simulation can be understood as the primary scientific process if the given research problem is too complex or too costintensive for empirical observation or the application of mathematical modelling approaches.

7. 6. Implications for Science and Practice on the Performanceoriented Integration of CT into SC Concepts

   Julia Bendul

   Abstract

   This thesis addresses the question, of how CT can be integrated into SC concepts with regard to the target system of SCP (main research question Q₀). The thesis was able to develop an approach for the structured description of SCP requirements regarding the embedded and linking transport concepts (research question Q₁). Additionally, a conceptual framework for the description of cause-and-effect relationships between the elements of SC and CT concepts was developed (research question Q₂).

8. Backmatter