Reverse logistics originated from different needs and began to emerge as early as the mid-twentieth century. Since then, its importance and relevance have grown significantly. Companies are now dedicating more resources and investment to this process, recognising it as a critical component of the supply chain. Reverse logistics not only contributes to the economic value […]
The food sector has been one of the industry fields most severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemics. The food industry, indeed, manufactures essential items, and as such, it is expected to continue supplying goods, despite the (even exceptional) external disruptions. This is why at the beginning of the pandemic period, there has been a great […]
Inventory management represents one of the main criticalities that companies have to deal with, since it contributes to determine the match between supply and demand; an efficient and optimal system surely represents a competitive advantage in today’s dynamic market. This issue, however, is further complicated when products to be managed are perishable (e.g., food, beverages, […]
Lean and digital strategies are increasingly being applied to the healthcare context. To explore the potential of using lean principles to improve healthcare management, this paper defines two frameworks for applying lean and digital strategies to improve healthcare organizations. The chosen research methodology for deriving these frameworks is the literature review, carried out on the […]
Innovation has significantly contributed to the growth and development of society in the 20th century. In addition to innovation, sustainability is another topic widely recognized as fundamental for a company’s competitiveness, regardless of the industry it belongs to. Even if sustainability has often focused on environmental concerns, it is a three dimensions concept, namely: environmental, […]