2. The challenges of the innovation process in logistics and SCM

Chapter 1 clarified what innovation is, what innovation in logistics and SCM is, and provided a framework for "thinking innovation" in this field. The aim of Chapter 2 is to understand the challenges associated with the innovation process in logistics and SCM.

It's a topical issue in the logistics and SCM sector, if we are to believe the proliferation of innovation awards in this field, the number of special issues of trade magazines devoted to this issue, the professional conferences dedicated to it, not to mention the numerous calls for innovative projects (APIs) that are proposed by companies or trade associations (such as the DEMETER group), or even the programs developed at country level (eg: i-Nov competition in France for innovative start-ups and SMEs) or groups of countries (e.g. the Strategic Innovation Program (SIP) of the European Institute of Innovation...