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Rebs, T. ., Brandenburg, M. ., & Seuring, S. . (2019). System dynamics modeling for sustainable supply chain management: A literature review and systems thinking approach. Journal of Cleaner Production, 208, 1265–1280. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.10.100
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Globalized economic systems involve complex supply chains (SCs) where environmental and social impacts are to be managed in alignment with diverse stakeholder expectations and to mitigate sustainability-related risks. Quantitative modeling approaches for sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) have gained increasing attention. Compared to analytical models and mathematical programming, simulation methods in SSCM are underrepresented, although system dynamics (SD) modeling is suitable to simulate and examine complex and dynamic systems and to support long-term, strategic decision-making. This paper provides a review of SSCM-related SD models, systematizes SSCM from a systems thinking perspective in a conceptual framework, and proposes guidelines for SD modeling in SSCM research. A content analysis of related literature examines SD models for forward, reverse, and closed-loop SCs that include environmental or social aspects of sustainability. It is found that a majority of models deals with macroscopic levels of analysis while models for intra- and inter-organizational SCs are less prominent. SSCM-related SD models integrate environmental and social sustainability metrics, governmental pressures and incentives or customer expectations, but uncertainties and risks are seldom modeled. Inferences for future SD modeling in SSCM are derived from this review to address strengths and shortcomings of extant SD modeling approaches for SSCM. SSCM-related constructs, model validation and the need of hybrid models, which integrate different simulation, optimization, or multi-criteria decision-making models, are addressed. A framework for a systems thinking perspective on SSCM is conceptualized that may serve as a basis for future research.
Wallbaum, T. ., Stratmann, T. C., & Boll, S. C. (2019). Classifying Sensitive Issues for Patients with Neurodevelopmental Disorders. In IFIP Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (S. 107–114).
Oelze, N. . (2019). Namibia State of Logistics 2018 Report. Windhoek: Namibian-German Centre for Logistics. Abgerufen von http://www.wbcg.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2018-Namibia_of_State_of_Logistics-Report.pdf
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This is the first annual state of logistics report for Namibia - Namibia State of Logistics Report 2018 or NSoL in short. The report provides a comprehensive review of the current state of logistics in Namibia, with a focus on the macroeconomic environment as well as domestic and international logistics performance. The necessity to examine logistics performance derives from the notion that a competitive and efficient logistics sector is vital for Namibia’s economy and is a vital component of trade and development. Thus, the NSoL report 2018 documents the size and contribution of logistics, its linkages to business cycles and the consequences of regulation, policies and decisions which affect its performance.
Casaretto, R. ., Thomsen, F. ., Born, J. ., & Holm-Nielsen, J. B. (2019). Determination of biogas process efficiency - a practice-oriented alternative to the biomethane potential test. Bioresource Technology Reports, 7. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2019.100201
Süncksen, M. ., Teistler, M. ., Hamester, F. ., & Ebert, L. . (2019). Preparing and Guiding Forensic Crime Scene Inspections in Virtual Reality. In Proceedings of Mensch Und Computer 2019 (S. 755–758). New York, NY, USA: Association for Computing Machinery. http://doi.org/10.1145/3340764.3344903
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Computer-based scene reconstruction is a method for answering specific forensic questions in the context of accident or crime scenes. For the resulting 3D reconstruction, the use of virtual reality (VR) technology is a novel presentation form. For the presentation to a prosecutor, the need to put visible content into context awards special significance to the moderator, especially as in a VR presentation the head mounted display (HMD) cuts VR users off from their natural environment. We analyze use cases for the parties involved in the courtroom VR presentation and consider the author, moderator and spectator roles and their corresponding session types for creating, directing and watching the presentation. A prototype system has been implemented to allow for suitable VR interactions for the three roles. An evaluation of the system with 12 participants assuming the role of the spectator yielded positive results with regard to the user experience and utility.
eri, J. S. M., Petersen, K. ., & Mendes, E. . (2019). Corrigendum to “CERSE-Catalog for empirical research in software engineering: A Systematic mapping study”[Information and Software Technology 105 (2019) 117—149]. Information and Software Technology, 190–190.
Brömer, J. ., Brandenburg, M. ., & Gold, S. . (2019). Transforming chemical supply chains toward sustainability—A practice-based view. Journal of Cleaner Production, 236, 117701. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.117701
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In today’s business, it is largely acknowledged that sustainability has to be considered in managerial decision making and corporate strategy development. However, many firms still face substantial operational and organizational challenges when striving for a transformation toward sustainability, especially when expanding their efforts toward their supplier base. Framed by the recently emerging theoretical lens of the practice-based view and its extension toward the supply chain practice view, and grounded in recent conceptualizations of sustainable supply chain management, the study at hand elaborates on management practices by which firms can improve the sustainability of their supply chains. Due to its high economic relevance and its exposure to increasing sustainability requirements, the chemical process industry is chosen as the empirical research field. Qualitative case study research identifies intra- and inter-organizational practices that are important to achieve and improve supply chain sustainability. A framework that conceptualizes sustainability practices and their implementation prerequisites and performance impacts is derived from interviews with key informants from German chemical manufacturers. This paper contributes to the state-of-the-art of sustainability diffusion in particular through its distinct focus on imitable practices that are easily transferable between companies and hence may help in transforming entire industry sectors toward sustainability.