Discussion of the conceptual framework

Total value added of the supply chain section 

After the illustration of the developed quantification approach by way of an example, the following sections will provide first critical appraisal of the produced results in the form of a concentrated listing of the progress made in terms of knowledge and an outlook for further likely areas of research before closing with a summary. 

The presented conceptual framework of the quantification approach for the value added of SCIs provides mainly two concrete contributions to research  

A structuring scheme is developed to map the effects of SCIs, which is based on the SCOR model on the one hand and the balance sheet and P L items on the other. This structuring scheme can be adapted freely in its level of detail and characteristics to the individual requirements of any company. In addition to the flexibility of the structure, links for further research requirements are provided, which might entail a further operationalisation of the value drivers and the instrumental determination of the effects of SCIs. The obtained results could then be integrated easily into the structure presented in this chapter. 

The presented quantification approach allows room for enhancement and further research requirements. Three important points shall be mentioned in more detail here. 

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