Proces tworzenia innowacji w łańcuchu dostaw w ujęciu modelowym

Niniejszy artykuł ma na celu przybliżenie zagadnień związanych ze źródłami, a zwłaszcza mechanizmem powstawania innowacji w łańcuchu dostaw. Na podstawie analizy istniejących w literaturze przedmiotu modelowych i procesowych podejść do tworzenia innowacji w łańcuchu dostaw zostaną wyprowadzone główne wnioski dotyczące tego procesu.

There is no doubt that the subject of innovation in supply chain is important. Many authors express this opinion, but they also stress that the subject of innovation is not widely-discussed in the literature concerning logistics, and the sources and logie of creating innovation are not well-known. This paper is aimed at explaining and discussing the sources and mechanisms of innovation in the supply chain. supply chain innovation models are discussed. On the basis of the analysis of supply chain innovation models, the main conclusions are drown. Supply chain innovation process has an interactive character and thus it requires a holistic approach. The abilities of innovation creation depend on the supply chain resources, its structure, management and goals, and business processes inside it. Innovation is usually the effect of the cooperation be- tween supply chain partners. Innovations are created in the upper or the downside part of supply chain. The may be also created on the whole length of the supply chain. The sources of innovations are always customer needs.