Call for papers: The 14th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2009)

DEADLINE: Abstract - 19 December 2008, Paper: 1 April 2009

ISL 2009,taking place in Istanbul, Turkey on 5-8 July 2009, aims to provide a forum for discussion between leading academics, researchers and practitioners who specialise in the area of logistics and supply chain management and to promote excellence in this field. The chosen theme is 'global supply chains and inter-firm networks'. This represents an emerging and highly challenging area of research and practice for both academics and practitioners alike. 

The current industrial context is characterised by increasing global competition, decreasing product life cycles, flexible structure of manufacturing and logistical operations, increased levels of global outsourcing, collaborative networked organisations, higher levels of uncertainties and above all seeking to effectively manage ever more demanding customer service requirements (‘excellence in customer service’). This means that the challenges to supply chain management have never been greater. With this background in mind, ISL aims to assemble experts from around the globe to focus on how to secure competitive advantage through global supply chains and inter-firm networks.

Papers will represent the latest in academic thinking and case examples of successful logistical implementations. The wider audience will therefore benefit from the knowledge and experience of leading practitioners and academics in this area.

Topics include:

- Decision support systems and communication technologies

- Design and organisation of supply chains

- Transport and distribution logistics

- eBusiness and implications on supply chains

- Environmental sustainability and green Logistics

- Global outsourcing and its impact on customer service

- Supply chain dynamics and inventory management

- Logistics planning and control models

- Management of the customer-supplier relationship

- After-sales logistics services and operations