Introduction and relevance of the research on the value determination of SCIs

Abstract

The research project exposed in the work in hand thematizes the value determination of supply chain initiatives. The main objective is the development of a quantification approach that will support decision-making regarding the question of whether to implement a supply chain initiative. Chapter 1 indicates the relevance of value determination of supply chain initiatives (Chapter 1.1) and outlines the objectives of the research (Chapter 1.2). Thereafter a scientific-theoretical positioning of the research is given in Chapter 1.3 to facilitate the understanding of the research project and the contribution of the generated results. The section closes with an outline of the structure of the thesis (Chapter 1.4).