Environmental Aspects of Vendor Managed Inventory

Gökhan Cenk ORCID Icon, Emre Kayadelen, Philipp Kürner, Marius Schultenkämper, Dieter Uckelmann ORCID Icon
JournalIndustrie 4.0 Management
Issue Volume 34, 2018, Edition 6, Pages 56-60
Open Accesshttps://doi.org/10.30844/I40M_18-6_56-60
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Abstract

The economic and environmental impacts of globalization are forcing companies to form their supply chain more efficient. Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is a widely used concept that is primarily implemented because of its cost savings. Based on a comprehensive survey in the logistics industry in Germany, this study provides sustainable and ecological recommendations for companies planning or already working daily with VMI.

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