The successful management of both internal and cross-company value creation processes, value chains, and entire value creation networks is based in particular on the targeted use of existing and further developed methods and concepts of production and logistics management as well as operations research, the use of innovative information and communication technologies, and theoretical and practical knowledge of cooperation management. This series serves to publish new research findings in the fields of logistics and supply chain management. It includes publications that contribute to scientific progress in logistics and supply chain management.