a regionalized pattern of logistics flows within the macro-regions should be the prevailing model at spatial level; however, probable regulation barriers (e.g., duties, etc).
Main results from our focus groups consist of two key drivers: a regionalized pattern of logistics flows within the macro-regions should be the prevailing model at spatial level; however, probable regulation barriers (e.g., duties, etc).
Overall, the scenario-building process (e.g., combining drivers) highlights the following prevailing macro forces determining the future patterns of logistics networks: a shortening of logistics networks (by strategic redesign); a strong pressure toward efficiency, specialization and sustainability.
As concerns origin and destination areas, the patterns of inward logistics FDI confirm those of the manufacturing industry [27].
In addition, factors for these decisions tend to change over time because of varying disease patterns and logistics of managing large numbers of localized cases.
The major challenges confronting the hospitals were identified as weak purchasing power due to low tariffs, non computerisation of claims processing, unpredictable payment pattern, poor gate-keeping systems, lack of logistics and other new and emerging challenges relating to moral hazards and the use of false identity cards under pretence for medical care.
Each scenario then describes a state-of-the-world in the logistics field, which is given by a specific pattern of flows among different macro-regions (logistics platforms) at global level.
The structural patterns of the Italian logistics industry and, specifically, the significant pulverization of the firms, have attracted international global players, which mainly supply integrated and high value added services.
Here we present an analysis of the influence of factors identified as significant with regard to the bullwhip effect in forward chains on the appearance of the bullwhip effect in environments of reverse logistics and its pattern of evolution along the chain.
Quite surprisingly, although transport and logistics are rather relevant sectors in global growth and trade, literature on future scenarios of logistics systems, identifying potential agents of change and forecasting new trends in global patterns of medium/long term logistics flows, turns out to be quite limited.
In our research, quite surprisingly, even though transport and logistics are rather relevant sectors in global growth and trade, literature on future scenarios of logistics systems, identifying potential agents of change and forecasting new trends in global patterns of medium/long term logistics flows, turns out to be quite limited.
