ABSTRACT This paper describes a requirement analysis of a possible “Fourth Party Logistics Pro-vi... more ABSTRACT This paper describes a requirement analysis of a possible “Fourth Party Logistics Pro-viders (4PL)” approach implemented with a 4PL platform in the sector of after-crop logistics. The 4PL approach was analyzed on the basis of a systematic literature review. Subsequently an online survey was created with the consideration of criteria from the Technology-Organization-Environment-Framework. Participants in the survey were freight carriers of the sector. The results of the survey describe the possible functions of a 4PL in the sector as well as approaches for information and communication technology (ICT) that are currently being applied and will be applied in the future. Moreover the requirements for freight carriers to enter into cooperation and the economic incentives on the part of freight carriers within the scope of 4PL development are presented. Finally, future research activities are explained in consideration of possible functions of the 4PL approach in the sector.
ABSTRACT Purpose ‐ The purpose of this paper is to illustrate and evaluate the semantic process b... more ABSTRACT Purpose ‐ The purpose of this paper is to illustrate and evaluate the semantic process benchmarking concept. Design/methodology/approach ‐ The authors' approach includes the use of metamodels and ontologies, which make the process models syntactically and semantically comparable. Furthermore, a software prototype is presented to analyze and compare individual process models and their performance information. Thereafter, the technical, conceptual, and economic perspectives of the approach's evaluation are aligned with their respective outcomes. Findings ‐ The evaluation proves that this approach is generally suitable to generate novel and useful information on different process models and their performance within the same problem domain. However, the initial set-up costs are high and will only pay off once process models are used regularly. Practical implications ‐ The proposed approach depends strongly on the availability of appropriate metrics and ontologies, as well as on the annotation of these ontologies to process models, which is a time-consuming task. If large benchmarking clearing centers are established, the approach will be more cost-effective. The developed SEMAT prototype, that demonstrates and proves the proposed approach's general viability, supports cost-effective ontology engineering and annotation in the context of semantic process benchmarking initiatives. Originality/value ‐ To date, process benchmarking has primarily been a manual process. In this article, the authors suggest an approach that allows time-consuming and costly process analysis to be partially automated, which makes the performance indicators, as well as qualitative differences between processes, apparent.
The goal of mobile supply chain event management (SCEM) is to monitor supply networks by observin... more The goal of mobile supply chain event management (SCEM) is to monitor supply networks by observing specific events, disruptions, and exceptions in real-time, alerting decision-makers if problems have occurred and offering them good solutions. This chapter presents a framework for mobile SCEM based on software agents, auto-ID, sensor, and mobile computing technologies. Such technologies can be used together to proactively anticipate unexpected events, disruptions, and delays in the supply network before they lead to major problems and to provide useful alerts. Local human or artificial decision-handling agents can be proactively notified via mobile devices before delays arise or events fail to take place at all. A special focus is placed on a simulation approach. Herein, simulation is used to support agents by offering them good solutions for handling events. The authors of this chapter will show how to combine the above-mentioned technologies in mobile SCEM with simulation systems and open enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to realize adaptive supply networks. Potentials and challenges in realizing adaptive supply networks by such technologies are also discussed.
An electronic survey was performed in summer 1997 to study today's use of the World ... more An electronic survey was performed in summer 1997 to study today's use of the World Wide Web by German companies. Those compa nies were contacted by e-mail and asked to fill out a questionnaire which was provided on the Web server of our university. Topics included purpose of WWW commitment, benefits encountered, success factors, costs, organizational aspects, and tech- nologies. The results of the study are presented in this paper. The data collected in the survey are used to extend a database of business Internet applications which has been established recently and is available in the WWW.
The popularity of wireless devices stimulates widespread efforts to develop voice and mobile user... more The popularity of wireless devices stimulates widespread efforts to develop voice and mobile user interfaces for software systems in general and for emarketplaces in particular. This paper focuses on conceptual foundations and the architecture of an agent-based job e-marketplace supporting mobile negotiations. The negotiation model is based on many negotiation issues, a fuzzy utility scoring method, and simultaneous negotiation with many negotiation partners in an environment of limited negotiation time. The design and implementation of voice and mobile user interfaces for accessing information on an e-marketplace called FuzzyMAN (Fuzzy Multi-Agent Negotiations) is described. A comparison of technologies for the development of voice and mobile user interfaces is given.
Strategies and Tactics in Supply Chain Event …, 2008
... 38-44; Henke et al. 2006; Jahns et al. ... In order to monitor processes and disruptions in t... more ... 38-44; Henke et al. 2006; Jahns et al. ... In order to monitor processes and disruptions in the supply chain to identify risks with regard to risk anticipation and avoidance, a risk measurement system needs to be implemented (Kleijnen a. Smits 2003; Svensson 2000). ...
... Karl Kurbel, Kirti Singh, Frank Teuteberg Europe University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), German... more ... Karl Kurbel, Kirti Singh, Frank Teuteberg Europe University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), Germany Abstract ... In the classification phase, new applications are searched in the Web. For this purpose,a meta-search tool (WebSeeker) is employed (Teuteberg, 1997; Caceres, 1997). ...
The Society for the Study of Artificial Intelligence and …
... was performed by the author, Karl Kurbel, Kirti Singh and Daniel Szulim at Europe-University ... more ... was performed by the author, Karl Kurbel, Kirti Singh and Daniel Szulim at Europe-University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder). References JL Austin. How to do things with words, Oxford, 1962. RJ Bayardo Jr., W. Bohrer, R. Brice, A. Cichocki, J. Fowler, A. Helal, V. Kashyap, T. Ksiezyk ...
... To The Old Soldier Mr. George Hunter ... Instrument 5 Key Pousttchi Part I. Wireless Technolo... more ... To The Old Soldier Mr. George Hunter ... Instrument 5 Key Pousttchi Part I. Wireless Technologies for the Extended Enterprise: Current State and Future Developments Surveying Users' Opinions and Trends Towards Mobile Payment Issues 9 Iosif Androulidakis, Chris Basios and ...
In this article a sophisticated formal mathematical decision model is developed that supports the... more In this article a sophisticated formal mathematical decision model is developed that supports the selection of Cloud Computing services in a multisourcing scenario. The objective is to determine the selection of appropriate Cloud Computing services offered by different providers. In order to do so, we consider cost as well as risk factors which are relevant to the decision scope. For
Industry analysts have made several enthusiastic projections on how cloud computing will transfor... more Industry analysts have made several enthusiastic projections on how cloud computing will transform the entire computing industry. According to recent research studies it is on the verge of becoming an extremely lucrative business: the financial profit to be drawn from business and productivity applications as well as related online advertising is expected to amount to billions of Dollars. However, the question arises whether there are any obstacles on the way to mature cloud computing environments. If one looks at IT outsourcing and the emerging field of cloud computing from an economic perspective, some obvious similarities between the two concepts strike the eye. In other words, already existing knowledge about the outsourcing of IT Services should be aligned with new arising obstacles and challenges created by the cloud. The objective of our paper is to support the improvement of decisionmaking processes by contributing to a better understanding of risk and compliance issues in the field of cloud computing and of their likely impacts. This can only be achieved by identifying the main risks and the necessary safeguards required. The reference model presented in this article could help to accomplish this goal.
ABSTRACT This paper describes a requirement analysis of a possible “Fourth Party Logistics Pro-vi... more ABSTRACT This paper describes a requirement analysis of a possible “Fourth Party Logistics Pro-viders (4PL)” approach implemented with a 4PL platform in the sector of after-crop logistics. The 4PL approach was analyzed on the basis of a systematic literature review. Subsequently an online survey was created with the consideration of criteria from the Technology-Organization-Environment-Framework. Participants in the survey were freight carriers of the sector. The results of the survey describe the possible functions of a 4PL in the sector as well as approaches for information and communication technology (ICT) that are currently being applied and will be applied in the future. Moreover the requirements for freight carriers to enter into cooperation and the economic incentives on the part of freight carriers within the scope of 4PL development are presented. Finally, future research activities are explained in consideration of possible functions of the 4PL approach in the sector.
ABSTRACT Purpose ‐ The purpose of this paper is to illustrate and evaluate the semantic process b... more ABSTRACT Purpose ‐ The purpose of this paper is to illustrate and evaluate the semantic process benchmarking concept. Design/methodology/approach ‐ The authors' approach includes the use of metamodels and ontologies, which make the process models syntactically and semantically comparable. Furthermore, a software prototype is presented to analyze and compare individual process models and their performance information. Thereafter, the technical, conceptual, and economic perspectives of the approach's evaluation are aligned with their respective outcomes. Findings ‐ The evaluation proves that this approach is generally suitable to generate novel and useful information on different process models and their performance within the same problem domain. However, the initial set-up costs are high and will only pay off once process models are used regularly. Practical implications ‐ The proposed approach depends strongly on the availability of appropriate metrics and ontologies, as well as on the annotation of these ontologies to process models, which is a time-consuming task. If large benchmarking clearing centers are established, the approach will be more cost-effective. The developed SEMAT prototype, that demonstrates and proves the proposed approach's general viability, supports cost-effective ontology engineering and annotation in the context of semantic process benchmarking initiatives. Originality/value ‐ To date, process benchmarking has primarily been a manual process. In this article, the authors suggest an approach that allows time-consuming and costly process analysis to be partially automated, which makes the performance indicators, as well as qualitative differences between processes, apparent.
The goal of mobile supply chain event management (SCEM) is to monitor supply networks by observin... more The goal of mobile supply chain event management (SCEM) is to monitor supply networks by observing specific events, disruptions, and exceptions in real-time, alerting decision-makers if problems have occurred and offering them good solutions. This chapter presents a framework for mobile SCEM based on software agents, auto-ID, sensor, and mobile computing technologies. Such technologies can be used together to proactively anticipate unexpected events, disruptions, and delays in the supply network before they lead to major problems and to provide useful alerts. Local human or artificial decision-handling agents can be proactively notified via mobile devices before delays arise or events fail to take place at all. A special focus is placed on a simulation approach. Herein, simulation is used to support agents by offering them good solutions for handling events. The authors of this chapter will show how to combine the above-mentioned technologies in mobile SCEM with simulation systems and open enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to realize adaptive supply networks. Potentials and challenges in realizing adaptive supply networks by such technologies are also discussed.
An electronic survey was performed in summer 1997 to study today's use of the World ... more An electronic survey was performed in summer 1997 to study today's use of the World Wide Web by German companies. Those compa nies were contacted by e-mail and asked to fill out a questionnaire which was provided on the Web server of our university. Topics included purpose of WWW commitment, benefits encountered, success factors, costs, organizational aspects, and tech- nologies. The results of the study are presented in this paper. The data collected in the survey are used to extend a database of business Internet applications which has been established recently and is available in the WWW.
The popularity of wireless devices stimulates widespread efforts to develop voice and mobile user... more The popularity of wireless devices stimulates widespread efforts to develop voice and mobile user interfaces for software systems in general and for emarketplaces in particular. This paper focuses on conceptual foundations and the architecture of an agent-based job e-marketplace supporting mobile negotiations. The negotiation model is based on many negotiation issues, a fuzzy utility scoring method, and simultaneous negotiation with many negotiation partners in an environment of limited negotiation time. The design and implementation of voice and mobile user interfaces for accessing information on an e-marketplace called FuzzyMAN (Fuzzy Multi-Agent Negotiations) is described. A comparison of technologies for the development of voice and mobile user interfaces is given.
Strategies and Tactics in Supply Chain Event …, 2008
... 38-44; Henke et al. 2006; Jahns et al. ... In order to monitor processes and disruptions in t... more ... 38-44; Henke et al. 2006; Jahns et al. ... In order to monitor processes and disruptions in the supply chain to identify risks with regard to risk anticipation and avoidance, a risk measurement system needs to be implemented (Kleijnen a. Smits 2003; Svensson 2000). ...
... Karl Kurbel, Kirti Singh, Frank Teuteberg Europe University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), German... more ... Karl Kurbel, Kirti Singh, Frank Teuteberg Europe University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), Germany Abstract ... In the classification phase, new applications are searched in the Web. For this purpose,a meta-search tool (WebSeeker) is employed (Teuteberg, 1997; Caceres, 1997). ...
The Society for the Study of Artificial Intelligence and …
... was performed by the author, Karl Kurbel, Kirti Singh and Daniel Szulim at Europe-University ... more ... was performed by the author, Karl Kurbel, Kirti Singh and Daniel Szulim at Europe-University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder). References JL Austin. How to do things with words, Oxford, 1962. RJ Bayardo Jr., W. Bohrer, R. Brice, A. Cichocki, J. Fowler, A. Helal, V. Kashyap, T. Ksiezyk ...
... To The Old Soldier Mr. George Hunter ... Instrument 5 Key Pousttchi Part I. Wireless Technolo... more ... To The Old Soldier Mr. George Hunter ... Instrument 5 Key Pousttchi Part I. Wireless Technologies for the Extended Enterprise: Current State and Future Developments Surveying Users' Opinions and Trends Towards Mobile Payment Issues 9 Iosif Androulidakis, Chris Basios and ...
In this article a sophisticated formal mathematical decision model is developed that supports the... more In this article a sophisticated formal mathematical decision model is developed that supports the selection of Cloud Computing services in a multisourcing scenario. The objective is to determine the selection of appropriate Cloud Computing services offered by different providers. In order to do so, we consider cost as well as risk factors which are relevant to the decision scope. For
Industry analysts have made several enthusiastic projections on how cloud computing will transfor... more Industry analysts have made several enthusiastic projections on how cloud computing will transform the entire computing industry. According to recent research studies it is on the verge of becoming an extremely lucrative business: the financial profit to be drawn from business and productivity applications as well as related online advertising is expected to amount to billions of Dollars. However, the question arises whether there are any obstacles on the way to mature cloud computing environments. If one looks at IT outsourcing and the emerging field of cloud computing from an economic perspective, some obvious similarities between the two concepts strike the eye. In other words, already existing knowledge about the outsourcing of IT Services should be aligned with new arising obstacles and challenges created by the cloud. The objective of our paper is to support the improvement of decisionmaking processes by contributing to a better understanding of risk and compliance issues in the field of cloud computing and of their likely impacts. This can only be achieved by identifying the main risks and the necessary safeguards required. The reference model presented in this article could help to accomplish this goal.
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