Second Announcement and Call for Papers

The 16th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2011)

Rebuilding Supply Chains for a Globalised World
Berlin, Germany 10-13 July 2011

Organized by

www.ISL21.net

INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Prof. M Abrahamsson, Linkping University, Sweden Prof. R Banomyong, Thammasat University, Thailand Prof. D Bennett, Aston University, UK Associate Prof. B atay, Sabanci University, Turkey Prof. Y Chang, Korea Aerospace University, Korea Dr P Childerhouse, University of Waikato, New Zealand Prof. M Christopher, Cranfield University, UK Dr A E Coronado Mondragon, The University of Hull, UK Dr S Dani, Loughborough University Business School, UK Dr A C J de Haan, Tilburg University, The Netherlands Dr M Francis, Newport Business School, UK Dr J Griffiths, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK Dr S Harding, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK Dr J Havenga, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa Prof. M Y Jaber, Ryerson University, Canada Prof. S Kara, University of New South Wales, Australia Prof. Y Karasawa, Seijoh University, Japan Prof. Y H Lee, Hanyang University, Korea Assit. Prof. T T C Lirn, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan Prof. Tadayuki Masui, Musashi Inst. of Tech., Japan Mr P McCullen, University of Brighton, UK

Prof. U Menon, Calpoly, California, USA Prof. Emeritus M Miyazaki, Tohoku Uni., Japan Prof. M Muffatto, University of Padua, Italy Prof. M M Naim, Cardiff University, UK Dr M Pallot, ESoCE, France Dr A Potter, Cardiff University, UK Prof. S Rahman, RMIT University, Australia Prof. J Reese, University of Lneburg, Germany Dr J Riedel, Nottingham University Business School, UK Dr H Rogers, Erlangen-Nuremberg University, Germany Dr I Sadler, Victoria University, Australia Prof. J Schumacher, Fachhochschule Vorarlberg, Austria Prof. J Shah, IIMB, Bangalore, India Prof. M Sugawara, Iwate Prefectural University, Japan Prof. C Tang, UCLA, USA Prof. K-D Thoben, BIBA, Germany Dr N Tipi, Huddersfield University, UK Prof. K Wakabayshi, Nihon University, Japan Prof J Walters, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Prof. M Yu, Tsinghua University, China Prof. X Zhao, Tsinghua University, China

SYMPOSIUM ORGANISATION & VENUE SYMPOSIUM Symposium Chair Prof. Kulwant S Pawar Centre for Concurrent Enterprise Nottingham University Business School University of Nottingham Nottingham NG8 1BB, UK Phone: +44 (0) 115 951 4029 Kul.Pawar@nottingham.ac.uk

ORGANISATION Symposium Administration Ms Alison Parrett Centre for Concurrent Enterprise Nottingham University Business School University of Nottingham Nottingham NG8 1BB, UK Phone: +44 (0)115 951 4011, Fax: +44 (0)115 846 7855 Alison.Parrett@nottingham.ac.uk

Programme Co-Chair Dr Helen Rogers Department of International Management Erlangen-Nuremberg University Nuremberg 90403 Germany Phone: +49 (0) 911 5302-452 Helen.Rogers@wiwi.phil.uni-erlangen.de

Programme Co-Chair Prof. Chandra S Lalwani Business School University of Hull University of Hull Logistics Institute Hull, HU6 7RX, UK Phone: +44 (0) 148 246 3049 c.s.Lalwani@hull.ac.uk

The Symposium is organized by the Centre for Concurrent Enterprise, Nottingham University Business School, University of Nottingham, UK in conjunction with, Nottingham University - Germany, University of Hull, and the University of Padua. ISL 2010 will be held in Berlin, Germany. SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME AND SYMPOSIUM AIMS The fundamental goals of good logistics are to manage the movement of materials from the point of acquisition to the point of final consumption, as well as the associated information flows, with a view to providing excellent customer service at a reasonable cost. Achieving these goals requires fast and efficient management of internal and external resources within the context of global supply chain networks. Papers will represent the latest in academic thinking and case examples of successful implementations of ideas, models and concepts. The wider audience will therefore benefit from the knowledge and experience of leading practitioners and academics in this area. The 16th International Symposium on Logistics aims to provide a forum for discussion between leading academics, researchers and practitioners who specialise in the area of logistics and supply chain management and to promote excellence in this field. The chosen theme for ISL2011 is Rebuilding Supply Chains for a Globalised World. This theme reflects the changes taking place across the world today in terms of shifting supply and demand for both goods and services, taking as a backdrop Chinas rapid rise, widely acknowledged now as the manufacturing hub of the world. Equally India is rapidly becoming the global services hub and other countries in the so-called developing world are growing in confidence, infrastructure and capability. These changes have big implications for logistics and supply chain planning, representing a dynamic and interesting area of research and practice for both academics

and practitioners alike. With this in mind the 16th ISL aims to assemble experts from around the globe to focus on how leading firms and academics are responding to these challenges and debate what this will mean for the future of global supply chain management. Papers will represent the latest in academic thinking, as well as case examples of successful logistical implementations. The wider audience will therefore benefit from the knowledge and experience of leading practitioners and academics in this area. CALL FOR PAPERS This major event for international scholars in the areas of Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management will be held in Berlin, Germany and has been chosen after the successful symposia held in Kuala Lumpur, 2010, Istanbul, 2009, Bangkok, 2008, Budapest 2007, Beijing 2006, Lisbon 2005, Bangalore 2004, Sevilla 2003, Melbourne, 2002, Salzburg, 2001, Iwate 2000, Florence 1999, Padua 1997 and Nottingham 1995 and 1993. The Symposium is organized by the Centre for Concurrent Enterprise, Nottingham University Business School, UK. We are particularly keen to encourage young scholars and a commendation will be awarded to the best submission by a PhD student of a paper on their dissertation topic. The official language of the Symposium is English. Contributed papers may deal with, but are not limited to the following: SYMPOSIUM TOPICS Design of and Design for Supply Chains Cultural Issues in Supply Chain Management Transport and Distribution Logistics E-business & Implications on Supply Chains Environmental Sustainability and Green Logistics Global Outsourcing and its impact on Customer Service Supply Chain Dynamics and Inventory Management International Supply Chain Networks Web-based Interactions and Transactions in Supply Chains Logistics in the Service Sector SUBMISSION PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS FOR WRITING A STRUCTURED ABSTRACT 1. CHOOSE A CATEGORY FOR THE PAPER Pick the category which most closely describes your paper. We understand that some papers can fit into more than one category but it is necessary to assign your paper to one of the categories listed below. Choose from: Research paper This category covers papers which report on any type of research undertaken by the author(s). The research may involve the construction or testing of a model or framework, action research, testing of data, or survey research. Conceptual paper These papers will not be based on field research but will develop and test hypotheses. The papers are likely to be discursive and will cover philosophical discussions and comparative studies of others' work and thinking. They may provide an overview or historical examination of some concept, technique or phenomena. Case study Case studies describe actual interventions or experiences within organizations. They may well be subjective and will not generally report on research. A description of a legal case or a hypothetical case study used as a teaching exercise would also fit into this category. Logistics Planning and Control Models Decision Support Systems and Communication Technologies Management of Customer-Supplier Relations Supply Chain Inter-Firm Networks and Collaboration Supply Chain Skills, Capability Development and Education Supplier Involvement in Product Development Supply Chain Management in Emerging Markets Supply Chain Performance Assessment After-Sales Logistics Services and Operations Servitisation and its Impact on Global Logistics

Literature review It is expected that all types of paper cite any relevant literature so this category should only be used if the main purpose of the paper is to annotate and/or critique the literature in a particular subject area. It may be a selective bibliography providing advice on information sources or it may be comprehensive in that the paper's aim is to cover the main contributors to the development of a topic and explore their different views.

2. WRITE THE ABSTRACT There are four headings which are obligatory (Purpose, Design, Findings and Value); the other two (Research implications and Practical implications) may be omitted if they are not applicable to your paper. Abstracts should contain no more than 500 words. Write concisely and clearly. The abstract should reflect only what appears in the original paper. Purpose of this paper What are the reason(s) for writing the paper or the aims of the research? Design/methodology/approach How are the objectives achieved? Include the main method(s) used for the research. What is the approach to the topic and what is the theoretical or subject scope of the paper? Findings What was found in the course of the work? This will refer to analysis, discussion, or results. Research limitations/implications (if applicable) If research is reported on in the paper this section must be completed and should include suggestions for future research and any identified limitations in the research process. Practical implications (if applicable) What outcomes and implications for practice, applications and consequences are identified? Not all papers will have practical implications but most will. What changes to practice should be made as a result of this research/paper? What is original/value of paper What is new in the paper? State the value of the paper and to whom. References THREE relevant references must be provided. 3. SUBMIT THE ABSTRACT On-line Abstract and Paper Submission This year we are putting in place on-line submission of abstracts and papers and also reviewing, please visit our website at www.isl21.net and register for full details and instructions. Note the corresponding author should be the one to upload the abstract and paper. If you are unable to do the on-line submission then your submission should include: A separate page containing: Title of paper Suggested topic area (from topic list) Name(s) of authors Affiliation Full postal address, telephone, fax and e-mail address

Please indicate the person to whom the correspondence should be addressed. Authors' names should be on the title page only, in order to facilitate the blind refereeing process. Papers and abstracts will only be accepted for review on the condition that the manuscript has not been copyrighted, published, presented or accepted for presentation at a professional meeting and is not currently under review for presentation at another professional meeting. Authors must intend to register for, and attend, the Symposium to present the paper if it is accepted. All accepted papers will be published in the Symposium Proceedings, provided completed papers are received by the appropriate deadline and conform to the format and length requirements.

Abstract Deadline 14th January 2011 The decision regarding acceptance will be made by mid February 2011, and accepted papers must be received in full, within the layout guidelines, which will be provided by the organizers, by: Paper Deadline 29th April 2011 If you submitted an abstract online then please submit the paper online also. If you are unable to submit online then you may send the paper to: Ms Alison Parrett email address: Alison.Parrett@nottingham.ac.uk DOWNLOADS: Please visit our website: www.isl21.net for TEMPLATES and up-to-date information. PUBLICATION OF PAPERS After the successful launch in Bangkok last year of a Booklet of Abstracts and CD of the Proceedings it has been decided by the Symposium Advisory Board to follow this format for all future ISL events. The Symposium Booklet of Abstracts and CD of the Proceedings will be distributed to the participants at registration. Selected papers may be invited for submission to a leading international journal in the area of logistics and supply chain management. SCHEDULE SUNDAY, July 10th 2011 Registration Get-together Reception TUESDAY, July 12th 2011 Keynote Address Parallel Scientific Sessions End of Symposium MONDAY, July 11th 2011 Registration Opening Ceremony and Keynote Address Parallel Scientific Sessions WEDNESDAY, July 13th 2011 Industrial and site-seeing tour (optional)

CENTRE FOR CONCURRENT ENTERPRISE, NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL (UK) The Centre for Concurrent Enterprise (CCE) conducts world-class research and is part of the Nottingham University Business School (http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/business) which is known for excellence in teaching. Over the years, members of the centre have developed an international reputation in the areas of concurrent engineering, product design & development in the extended supply chain, knowledge management, virtual enterprising and related disciplines. In the area of education and training the Centre has followed an innovative strategy, not only developing e-learning materials to accompany the practical tools they have developed, but also developing innovative simulation games for human behavioural and process education/training. The centre has a successful track record of being engaged in several international, multi-disciplinary, industrially applied research projects. The centre also co-organises the annual International Conference on Concurrent Enterprising (ICE) and the Centres Director, Professor Pawar, is on the International Editorial Advisory Board of the International Journal of Logistics: Research & Applications. THE CITY OF BERLIN Since the momentous fall of the wall in 1989, Berlin has transformed itself from being a divided city into one of Germany's most modern business and tourist destinations with many attractions, including decorated remnants of the Berlin wall, the Brandenburg Gate (which has become one of the city's most recognisable and photographed attractions), the German parliament building with its modern glass and steel dome (complete with visitor walkway), as well as the trendy Potsdamer Platz, the hard-to-miss Television Tower (Fernsehturm) at Alexander Platz and the Schloss Charlottenburg, famed for its late-17 th century architecture. There are also numerous top quality museums, collections and art galleries, including the Museum Island with its UNESCO World Heritage Status. Twenty years since reunification, Berlin is continuing to rebuild, with cranes littering the skyline. In contrast to all of this activity, visitors can also take time out to relax at the nearby forests and lakes. In short, Berlin is the political, media, lifestyle and multicultural centre of Germany, with something to offer every visitor.