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Are we connected?

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  • Zuidwijk, R.A.

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Global supply chains are built on organizational, information, and logistics networks. Ports are connected via these networks and also need to connect these networks. Synchromodality is an innovative concept for container transportation, and the port plays an important role in connecting the various transportation networks. The large number of global supply chains that use the port as a hub require added value, and this can be provided by interconnecting the three types of networks, for example via the port community system. Global supply chains can be more sustainable when interconnected networks create visibility, together with the proper mechanisms to support value creation, not just monetary value, but also other values such as security and environmental footprint. The research required to further develop these topics make use of quantitative modeling from the field of operations management. This inaugural speech touches upon a number of these research challenges. The ambitions and plans of the chair “Ports in Global Networks” concern three interrelated research topics: (1) Synchronizing transportation networks; (2) Connecting sea ports to global supply chains; and (3) Coordinating global supply chains for sustainability. The educational program involves both the RSM MSc program Supply Chain Management, but also the Executive Master Customs and Supply Chain Compliance. The Leiden-Delft-Erasmus center Metropolis & Mainport fosters the interuniversity collaboration. The SmartPort initiative enables substantial collaboration with the port of Rotterdam. The chair has the ambition to play a key role in both Metropolis & Mainport and SmartPort.

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  • Zuidwijk, R.A., 2015. "Are we connected?," ERIM Inaugural Address Series Research in Management Reference number ERIM: EI, Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM is the joint research institute of the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University and the Erasmus School of Economics (ESE) at Erasmus University Rotterdam..
    • Handle: RePEc:ems:euriar:79091
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    1. Bilegan, Ioana C. & Crainic, Teodor Gabriel & Wang, Yunfei, 2022. "Scheduled service network design with revenue management considerations and an intermodal barge transportation illustration," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 300(1), pages 164-177.

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    Keywords

    international transportation; global supply chain; feight transportation; intermodal transportation; sea port; supply chain management; supply chain coordination; information systems; operations research; operation management; port logistics; containerization; sustainability; security;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • N7 - Economic History - - Economic History: Transport, International and Domestic Trade, Energy, and Other Services
    • C61 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Optimization Techniques; Programming Models; Dynamic Analysis
    • D23 - Microeconomics - - Production and Organizations - - - Organizational Behavior; Transaction Costs; Property Rights
    • E47 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Money and Interest Rates - - - Forecasting and Simulation: Models and Applications
    • F17 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Trade Forecasting and Simulation
    • L15 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Information and Product Quality
    • L81 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Retail and Wholesale Trade; e-Commerce
    • L9 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities

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