Title: Production management and Supply Chain Management in a global context

Authors: Ralph Riedel, Egon Mueller

Addresses: Department of Factory Planning and Operations Management, Institute of Industrial Management and Factory Systems, Chemnitz University of Technology, D-09107 Chemnitz, Germany. ' Department of Factory Planning and Operations Management, Institute of Industrial Management and Factory Systems, Chemnitz University of Technology, D-09107 Chemnitz, Germany

Abstract: Beside single cases and research on very particular issues, cultural aspects are mostly neglected within the planning process as well as during the operation of global supply chains and networks. In this article a conceptual framework is developed that integrates cultural issues into the research and practice of supply chain planning and operating. The framework is based on theories of culture, psychology, decision processes and on concepts of SCM and networks. The ideas are supplemented with empirical evidence from case studies. This framework presents an extended view on supply chains and networks and contributes to the field of SCM research.

Keywords: globalisation; supply networks; cultural differences; production management; supply chain management; SCM; culture.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2009.022438

International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 2009 Vol.16 No.3, pp.300 - 317

Published online: 05 Jan 2009 *

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