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Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) in Supply Chain Management : A definitional approach
Klötzer, Christoph; Pflaum, Alexander (2015): Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) in Supply Chain Management : A definitional approach, in: Bjørn Jæger (Hrsg.), NOFOMA 2015 Post Conference Proceedings : Towards Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Molde, Norway: Nordic Logistics Research Network Publisher, S. 190–205.
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Title of the compilation:
NOFOMA 2015 Post Conference Proceedings : Towards Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Corporate Body:
27th Conference of the Nordic Logistics Research Network - NOFOMA 2015, Molde, Norway
Publisher Information:
Year of publication:
2015
Pages:
ISBN:
978-82-7962-207-9
Language:
English
Abstract:
Purpose - The emerging technology of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) promises new problem solutions in manufacturing, logistics and SCM. In order to enable a structured scientific discussion, a general definition of such systems is needed.
Design/methodology/approach - To deliver such a definition, scientific articles on the relatively young research field of CPS have been identified and analyzed. Methods like literature review and matrix analysis have been applied during research work.
Findings - On an abstract level, seven basic functions of CPS have been identified. Besides these functions, several phenomenological characteristics emerged as well. Combining the functional and the phenomenological view, a generally applicable definition has been constructed. Some first application examples from logistics, manufacturing and general Supply Chain Management illustrate the definition.
Research limitations/implications - The paper aggregates findings from different research streams. They are application and technology agnostic. It would, in a next step, thus be necessary to identify the specific technologies behind those functions, to describe the state of the art from an application perspective, and to develop a framework for future research.
Practical implications - Considering the great potential of CPS within an operational context, this paper aggregates definitional aspects from a consistent scientific perspective. The processing of the literature on hand addresses a tangible demand for economic practice, which seems to be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of different terms and definitions.
Original/value - The presented study provides strong insights into the emerging subject of CPS gearing towards a prospective research-focus on operational aspects.
Design/methodology/approach - To deliver such a definition, scientific articles on the relatively young research field of CPS have been identified and analyzed. Methods like literature review and matrix analysis have been applied during research work.
Findings - On an abstract level, seven basic functions of CPS have been identified. Besides these functions, several phenomenological characteristics emerged as well. Combining the functional and the phenomenological view, a generally applicable definition has been constructed. Some first application examples from logistics, manufacturing and general Supply Chain Management illustrate the definition.
Research limitations/implications - The paper aggregates findings from different research streams. They are application and technology agnostic. It would, in a next step, thus be necessary to identify the specific technologies behind those functions, to describe the state of the art from an application perspective, and to develop a framework for future research.
Practical implications - Considering the great potential of CPS within an operational context, this paper aggregates definitional aspects from a consistent scientific perspective. The processing of the literature on hand addresses a tangible demand for economic practice, which seems to be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of different terms and definitions.
Original/value - The presented study provides strong insights into the emerging subject of CPS gearing towards a prospective research-focus on operational aspects.
Keywords:
Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), Internet-of-Things (IoT), Supply Chain Management, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Literature Review
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Yes:
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Conferenceobject
Activation date:
April 19, 2016
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