Collaborative tracking and tracing: the value of a composite design. Issue 3 (4th November 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mirzabeiki, Vahid; Holmström, Jan; Främling, Kary
• Is Part Of: International journal of logistics management. Volume 25:Issue 3(2014)
• Page Start: 522
• Page End: 536
• Publication Date: 2014-11-04
• Subjects: Business logistics -- Management -- Periodicals; Physical distribution of goods -- Management -- Periodicals; Web sites; 658.5
• DOI: 10.1108/IJLM-07-2012-0056
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-4093

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x content-type="archive" xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Purpose</title> <p> – The purpose of this paper is to propose a collaborative tracking and tracing (T&T) system that enables supply chain actors to join and leave the system in run-time without disrupting the function of the system. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Design/methodology/approach</title> <p> – A collaborative T&T system is introduced using a conceptual approach. Supporting empirical data are collected through a deductive case study of a Swedish automotive supply chain. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Findings</title> <p> – A collaborative T&T system based on composite and observer design patterns is an appropriate solution for inter-organizational T&T. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Research limitations/implications</title> <p> – This research contributes to the body of knowledge in the field of logistics T&T. The conceptually developed collaborative T&T system needs to be validated empirically. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Practical implications</title> <p> – The collaborative T&T system developed conceptually here could be used as a model for the practical development of inter-organizational T&T systems. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Originality/value</title> <p> – The introduction of a collaborative T&T system, adopting the theories of software engineering and product data management, represents an original contribution to the field of T&T in logistics and transportation.</p> </sec> </abstract>