The word innovation"is about identifying new and better ways of doing things in all aspects of an organisation's activity. This book identifies some of the key challenges and solutions when it comes to applying innovative approaches across the supply chain. In particular, it focuses on the barriers to success, as well as on the critical success factors, in identifying the key challenges and implementing appropriate solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chains."
– Dr Pietro Evangelista, IRAT-CNR and University of Naples Federico II, Professor Alan McKinnon, Heriot-Watt University, UK; Dr. Edward Sweeney, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland; and Professor Emilio Esposito, University of Naples Feder