International Journal of Logistics Economics and Globalisation
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<strong>International</strong> <strong>Journal</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Logistics</strong> <strong>Economics</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Globalisation</strong><br />
© 2013 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd
Scope <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Journal</strong><br />
IJLEG proposes <strong>and</strong> fosters discussion on the development <strong>and</strong> application <strong>of</strong> logistics in<br />
the world economy <strong>and</strong> globalised arena. With the increased complexity <strong>and</strong> competition in<br />
today’s <strong>and</strong> tomorrow’s supply chain <strong>and</strong> extended enterprise, logistical systems <strong>and</strong><br />
technologies play a critical role in ensuring the flow <strong>of</strong> tangible <strong>and</strong> intangible goods <strong>and</strong><br />
information in a production network.<br />
The economics perspective in this context calls for an improved performance assessment,<br />
evaluation <strong>and</strong> modelling <strong>of</strong> such logistical systems, evolving around issues related to human<br />
capital, intellectual capital <strong>and</strong> knowledge capital. More innovative analysis <strong>and</strong> better<br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> the complexity in a supply chain are essential in today’s global businesses.<br />
Therefore, new <strong>and</strong> adapted theories, configurable models <strong>and</strong> frameworks are necessary for<br />
supply chain to compete <strong>and</strong> perform in such a dynamic, complex <strong>and</strong> evolving<br />
environment.<br />
Subject coverage:<br />
Subjects covered include, but are not limited to:<br />
• <strong>Logistics</strong> information systems<br />
• <strong>Logistics</strong> enterprise network<br />
• <strong>Logistics</strong> economics<br />
• <strong>Logistics</strong> <strong>and</strong> distribution networks<br />
• Transportation management<br />
• Warehouse management<br />
• Purchasing <strong>and</strong> procurement<br />
• <strong>Logistics</strong> <strong>and</strong> transportation optimisation<br />
• Third party logistics<br />
• Reverse logistics<br />
• Global logistical network<br />
• Enterprise resource planning <strong>and</strong> ERPII<br />
• Extended enterprise<br />
• Emerging, mobile <strong>and</strong> connective technology for logistics<br />
performance<br />
• RFID <strong>and</strong> EDI<br />
• Data mining in a globalised supply chain<br />
• <strong>Logistics</strong> network security<br />
• Real-time logistical operations<br />
• Web-based logistics systems<br />
• Data exchange st<strong>and</strong>ard, e.g. RosettaNet<br />
• Uncertainty <strong>and</strong> risk in a globalised supply network<br />
• Supplier relationship management<br />
• Customer relationship management<br />
• Business to business<br />
• Business to consumer<br />
• E-procurement, e-commerce, e-business <strong>and</strong><br />
e-organisation<br />
• Business intelligence <strong>and</strong> knowledge management<br />
• Global supply chain management<br />
• Global dem<strong>and</strong> chain management<br />
• Order fulfilment <strong>and</strong> quick response in a globalised<br />
network<br />
• Strategic alliances <strong>and</strong> partnerships<br />
• Outsourcing <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>f-shoring<br />
• Knowledge <strong>and</strong> technology transfers in a globalised<br />
network<br />
<strong>International</strong> <strong>Journal</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Logistics</strong> <strong>Economics</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Globalisation</strong><br />
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Members <strong>of</strong> the Editorial Board<br />
Editor-in-Chief<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Siau Ching Lenny Koh<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Sheffield, UK<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Massimo Gastaldi<br />
University <strong>of</strong> L’Aquila,<br />
Italy<br />
Editors<br />
Dr. K. Ganesh<br />
McKinsey <strong>and</strong> Company, India<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tzong-Ru (Jiun-Shen) Lee<br />
National Chung Hsing University,<br />
Taiwan<br />
Associate Editors<br />
Dr. S.P. Anbuudayasankar<br />
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University,<br />
India<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Panayiotis H. Ketikidis<br />
<strong>International</strong> Faculty <strong>of</strong> the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Sheffield - CITY College, Greece<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. M. Lynne Markus<br />
Bentley College, USA<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Amrik Sohal<br />
Monash University,<br />
Australia<br />
Editorial Board<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. S. Arunachalam<br />
University <strong>of</strong> East London, UK<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Adedeji Badiru<br />
Air Force Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology, USA<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. David Bennett<br />
Aston University, UK<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Homin Chen<br />
National Taiwan University,<br />
Taiwan<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Kai Cheng<br />
Brunel University, UK<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Robert Chi<br />
California State University,<br />
USA<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Thomas J. Goldsby<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Kentucky, USA<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Noel P. Greis<br />
University <strong>of</strong> North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA<br />
Dr. Per Hillet<strong>of</strong>th<br />
Jönköping University,<br />
Sweden<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Eleftherios Iakovou<br />
Aristotle University <strong>of</strong> Thessaloniki,<br />
Greece<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Abdul Razak Ibrahim<br />
Universiti Malaya,<br />
Malaysia<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Manao Kidachi<br />
Chuo University, Japan<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Sameer Kumar<br />
University <strong>of</strong> St. Thomas, USA<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Andrew Kusiak<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Iowa, USA<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. John T. (Tom) Mentzer<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Tennessee, USA<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Sílvio R. I. Pires<br />
Methodist University <strong>of</strong> Piracicaba (UNIMEP),<br />
Brazil<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Rupy S. Sawhney<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Tennessee, USA<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Johann Siau<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Hertfordshire, UK<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Juite (Ray) Wang<br />
National Chung Hsing University,<br />
Taiwan<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Konstantinos G. Zografos<br />
Athens University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> Business,<br />
Greece<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Federica Cucchiella<br />
University <strong>of</strong> L'Aquila, Italy<br />
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What the experts say<br />
about IJLEG<br />
As business operations become increasingly<br />
international, the pressures facing organisations<br />
are intensify. Global <strong>Logistics</strong> is indeed a complex<br />
process <strong>and</strong> the more so as organisations stretch<br />
their markets to more <strong>and</strong> more international<br />
horizons. The mission <strong>of</strong> the <strong>International</strong> <strong>Journal</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Logistics</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Globalisation</strong> is very<br />
much aligned with the supply chain problems <strong>and</strong><br />
opportunities facing global corporations as well<br />
as <strong>of</strong> the supply chain change drivers <strong>and</strong> how<br />
they impact upon different business<br />
sectors/cultures. I am sure that IJLEG will<br />
become a leading journal <strong>and</strong> will have a<br />
significant impact on society's st<strong>and</strong>ard <strong>of</strong> living<br />
as <strong>Logistics</strong>.<br />
Dr. Panos H. Ketikidis<br />
Vice Principal - Research,<br />
Innovation, External Relations<br />
CITY College, Greece<br />
Emeritus President - The <strong>International</strong> Society<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Logistics</strong> (Thessaloniki Chapter)<br />
Chairman, South East European Research<br />
Centre, Greece<br />
<strong>Logistics</strong> plays an integral role in the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> global commerce, <strong>and</strong> I expect<br />
the <strong>International</strong> <strong>Journal</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Logistics</strong> <strong>Economics</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> Globalization (IJLEG) will contribute to our<br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> this role.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. John T. (Tom) Mentzer, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Marketing <strong>and</strong> <strong>Logistics</strong><br />
University <strong>of</strong> Tennessee, USA<br />
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“<strong>International</strong> <strong>Journal</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Logistics</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
Globalization (IJLEG) provides a ground for practice<br />
<strong>and</strong> academy to know the impact <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Globalisation</strong> to logistics. With this knowledge,<br />
organizations can have bigger <strong>and</strong> better view to<br />
assign their own resources in their supplier/dem<strong>and</strong><br />
network in order to build their competitive<br />
advantages.”<br />
Dr. Tzong-Ru Lee<br />
Associate Editor <strong>of</strong> IJLEG, Marketing pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
<strong>and</strong> Chairman <strong>of</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Electronic Commerce<br />
National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan<br />
I am excited about the prospects for assisting with<br />
this new journal – IJLEG. It is launched timely <strong>and</strong><br />
focuses well on a fast moving <strong>and</strong> highly regarded<br />
subject area. I am sure that in a short period <strong>of</strong> time<br />
IJLEG will become a leading journal in the field on<br />
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MIMechE, Chair in Manufacturing Systems,<br />
Brunel University, UK<br />
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