Prof. Dr. Maike Scherrer

Netzwerk

Mitglied in Netzwerken

• Beirätin Staufen.Inova
• Verwaltungsrätin Pupil AG
• Hochschulrätin Pädagogische Hochschule Thurgau
• Stiftungsrätin Berufsbildungscampus Ostschweiz

Projekte

• Wissenstransfer der Kreislaufwirtschaftsprinzipien in die Wärmepumpen-Industrie / Projektleiter:in / laufend
• Entwicklung eines Tools zur Erfassung von Scope 1 und Scope 2 Emissionen für KMU / Projektleiter:in / laufend
• NexTArc: Next Generation Open Innovations in Trustworthy Embedded AI Architectures for Smart Cities, Mobility and Logistics / Co-Projektleiter:in / laufend
• Hochautomatisierter Güterverkehr: Handwerkerbox on Demand / Projektleiter:in / laufend
• Sustainable and Circular Supply Chains for the MEM-industry: a systemic approach for a net zero world / Projektleiter:in / laufend
• Nachhaltige Kraftstoffe und Plattformchemikalien für die Schweiz / Teammitglied / laufend
• Sustainable Mobility Lab / Stellv. Projektleiter:in / laufend
• Designing and simulating resilient supply chain networks: ensuring mission critical supplies in disruption with ripple effect / Projektleiter:in / laufend
• Smart UMH: Smart urban multihub concept: Sustainable and liveable cities with low logistics visibility / Projektleiter:in / laufend
• Herausforderungen des urbanen Wirtschaftsverkehrs in Winterthur / Stellv. Projektleiter:in / abgeschlossen
• Güterverkehrsanlagen der Zukunft / Stellv. Projektleiter:in / abgeschlossen
• Struktur und Charakteristik des Wirtschaftsverkehrs für eine funktionierende Wirtschaft / Stellv. Projektleiter:in / abgeschlossen
• Techno-ökonomische Netzanschlussoptimierung für elektrische Güterflotten / Projektleiter:in / abgeschlossen
• Wissenschaftliche Begleitung Paketboxen Zürich / Projektleiter:in / abgeschlossen
• Motivationssteigerung für die Nutzung von Paketboxen durch Gamification / Projektleiter:in / abgeschlossen
• Potentialanalyse Verkehrsreduktion durch CST City Logistik Konzept / Projektleiter:in / abgeschlossen
• Frigero - Towards energy autonomous temperature-controlled supply chains / Projektleiter:in / abgeschlossen
• Transformation der Textilindustrie von Push- zu Pull-Produktion durch Digitalisierung / Projektleiter:in / abgeschlossen
• User-based redistribution for free-floating car sharing / Co-Projektleiter:in / abgeschlossen
• Nachhaltigkeit im Handel: der Effekt von E-Commerce und stationärem Handel auf Nachhaltigkeit / Projektleiter:in / abgeschlossen
• Prädiktive Bevorratung von Micro-Hubs für die dezentrale Lebensmittelversorgung / Projektleiter:in / abgeschlossen
• Datenmodell für Berechnung der Batteriereichweite / Projektleiter:in / abgeschlossen
• Elektrifizierung öffentlicher Verkehrsmittel in Indien / Co-Projektleiter:in / abgeschlossen
• Erarbeitung einer Strategie und eines Konzepts zur Förderung der Elektromobilität und neuer Mobilitätsformen / Projektleiter:in / abgeschlossen

Publikationen

Beiträge in wissenschaftlicher Zeitschrift, peer-reviewed

• Doege, P., Scherrer, M., & Schocke, K.-O. (2026). Towards a systematic achievement of supply network resilience : integrating five major theoretical lenses. Journal of Safety Science and Resilience, 100312. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnlssr.2026.100312
• Doege, P., Schocke, K.-O., & Scherrer, M. (2026). Systematic node fortification for enhanced supply network resilience : a real-world network approach. Logistics Research. https://doi.org/10.1108/LORE-04-2025-0050
• Rühlin, V., Scherrer, M., Crijns-Graus, W., & Worrell, E. (2025). Marginal abatement cost curves for cold food supply chains : a hybrid adoption of the practice-based and supply-chain practice view. Journal of Cleaner Production, 518(145902). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.145902
• Rühlin, V., Del Duce, A., & Scherrer, M. (2023). The impact of spatial aspects on the supply chain and mobility demand of pharmaceutical products in e-commerce and brick-and-mortar shopping. Sustainability, 15(14), 11058. https://doi.org/10.3390/su151411058
• Heim, E., Stadler, M., Scherrer, M., & Hollenstein, L. (2021). Coopetition : Kooperationen unter Mitbewerbern am Beispiel der Logistikbranche. Zeitschrift Führung + Organisation, 2021(1), 4–9.
• Deflorin, P., Scherrer, M., & Schillo, K. (2021). The influence of IIoT on manufacturing network coordination. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 32(6), 1144–1166. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMTM-09-2019-0346
• Scherrer, M., Deflorin, P., Szász, L., Rácz, B.-G., Cardoș, I.-R., & Fábián, I. (2020). Prerequisites for a beneficial knowledge transfer between manufacturing plants. Vezetéstudomány / Budapest Management Review, 51(11), 2–13. https://doi.org/10.14267/VEZTUD.2020.11.01
• Szász, L., Rácz, B.-G., Scherrer, M., & Deflorin, P. (2019). Disseminative capabilities and manufacturing plant roles in the knowledge network of MNCs. International Journal of Production Economics, 208, 294–304. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2018.12.004
• Scherrer, M., & Deflorin, P. (2017). Linking QFD and the manufacturing network strategy : integrating the site and network perspectives. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 37(2), 226–255. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOPM-07-2014-0350
• Scherrer, M., & Deflorin, P. (2017). Prerequisite for lateral knowledge flow in manufacturing networks. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 28(3), 394–419. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMTM-10-2015-0090
• Golini, R., Deflorin, P., & Scherrer, M. (2016). Exploiting the potential of manufacturing network embeddedness : an OM perspective. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 36(12), 1741–1768. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOPM-11-2014-0559
• Szász, L., Scherrer, M., & Deflorin, P. (2016). Benefits of internal manufacturing network integration : the moderating effect of country context. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 36(7), 757–780. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOPM-05-2015-0265
• Thomas, S., Scherrer, M., Fischl, M., & Friedli, T. (2015). Linking network targets and site capabilities : a conceptual framework to determine site contributions to strategic manufacturing network targets. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 35(12), 1710–1734. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOPM-10-2014-0464
• Schrettle, S., Hinz, A., Scherrer-Rathje, M., & Friedli, T. (2014). Turning sustainability into action : explaining firms’ sustainability efforts and their impact on firm performance. International Journal of Production Economics, 147(Part A), 73–84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2013.02.030
• Scherrer, M., Deflorin, P., & Anand, G. (2014). Manufacturing flexibility through outsourcing : effects of contingencies. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 34(9), 1210–1242. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOPM-01-2012-0033
• Deflorin, P., & Scherrer-Rathje, M. (2014). Erfolgreiche Koordination von internationalen Produktionsnetzwerken. Management + Innovation, 2014(1), 60–68.
• Fischl, M., Scherrer-Rathje, M., & Friedli, T. (2014). Digging deeper into supply risk : a systematic literature review on price risks. Supply Chain Management, 19(5/6), 480–503. https://doi.org/10.1108/SCM-12-2013-0474
• Deflorin, P., & Scherrer-Rathje, M. (2013). Trade-offs are not exogenous. International Journal of Production Research, 51(15), 4644–4666. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2013.784406
• Scherrer-Rathje, M., & Boyle, T. A. (2012). An end-user taxonomy of enterprise systems flexibility : evidence from a leading European apparel manufacturer. Information Systems Management, 29(2), 86–99. https://doi.org/10.1080/10580530.2012.660820
• Deflorin, P., Dietl, H., Lang, M., & Scherrer, M. (2012). The lead factory concept : benefiting from efficient knowledge transfer. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 23(4), 517–534. https://doi.org/10.1108/17410381211230466
• Deflorin, P., & Scherrer-Rathje, M. (2011). Challenges in the transformation to lean production from different manufacturing-process choices : a path-dependent perspective. International Journal of Production Research, 50(14), 3956–3973. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2011.613862
• Boyle, T. A., Scherrer‐Rathje, M., & Stuart, I. (2011). Learning to be lean : the influence of external information sources in lean improvements. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 22(5), 587–603. https://doi.org/10.1108/17410381111134455
• Deflorin, P., Scherrer-Rathje, M., & Dietl, H. (2010). Die Leitfabrik : innovativ und effizient zugleich? Zeitschrift Führung + Organisation, 79(2), 76–81.
• Boyle, T. A., & Scherrer‐Rathje, M. (2009). An empirical examination of the best practices to ensure manufacturing flexibility : lean alignment. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 20(3), 348–366. https://doi.org/10.1108/17410380910936792
• Scherrer-Rathje, M., Boyle, T. A., & Deflorin, P. (2009). Lean, take two! : reflections from the second attempt at lean implementation. Business Horizons, 52(1), 79–88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bushor.2008.08.004

Bücher, peer-reviewed

Deflorin, P., Scherrer, M., Havelka, A., Campos, A., & Wäfler, T. (2024). Datenbasierte Dienstleistungen nachhaltig umsetzen : Analyse, Gestaltung und Implementierung. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-43256-0

Buchbeiträge, peer-reviewed

• Scherrer, M. (2023). Coopetitive urban logistics to decrease freight traffic and improve urban liveability. In J. Sarkis (Ed.), The Palgrave Handbook of Supply Chain Management (pp. 1–22). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-89822-9_4-1
• Deflorin, P., Scherrer, M., & Eberhardt, N. (2021). Digitale Intensität und Management der Transformation. In D. R. A. Schallmo, A. Rusnjak, J. Anzengruber, T. Werani, & K. Lang (eds.), Digitale Transformation von Geschäftsmodellen (pp. 245–262). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-31980-9_9
• Deflorin, P., Scherrer, M., & Eberhardt, N. (2017). Digitale Intensität und Management der Transformation. In D. Schallmo, A. Rusnjak, J. Anzengruber, T. Werani, & M. Jünger (eds.), Digitale Transformation von Geschäftsmodellen : Grundlagen, Instrumente und Best Practices (pp. 265–282). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-12388-8_10
• Scherrer, M., Deflorin, P., Thomas, S., & Fischl, M. (2014). The whole picture : integrating site and network dimensions in site roles. In J. Johansen, S. Farooq, & Y. Cheng (Eds.), International operations networks (pp. 13–28). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5646-8_2

Schriftliche Konferenzbeiträge, peer-reviewed

• Weingart, J., & Scherrer, M. (2025). Optimising infrastructure and charging strategies for bidirectional electric delivery fleets under PV, grid, and cost constraints [Conference paper]. IET Conference Proceedings, 2025(36), 220–225. https://doi.org/10.1049/icp.2025.4163
• Deflorin, P., Steiner, S., Senn, C., Jehan, E., & Scherrer, M. (2025, June). Interdependencies of circular business model dimensions : analyzing the role of supply chain partners. 32nd International Annual EurOMA Conference, Milan, Italy, 13-18 June 2025.
• Scherrer, M., & Weingart, J. (2025, June). Revisiting Charles Fine : the influence of clockspeed on the pursuit of circular economy goals. 32nd International Annual EurOMA Conference, Milan, Italy, 13-18 June 2025.
• Weingart, J., Schopfer, S., & Scherrer, M. (2025, June). Strategic and operational decision-making in delivery fleet electrification : a case study. 38th International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS), Gothenburg, Sweden, 15-18 June 2025.
• Weingart, J., & Scherrer, M. (2025, June). Enhancing sustainable and efficient urban last-mile deliveries using autonomous vehicles as dynamic microhubs. 32nd International Annual EurOMA Conference, Milan, Italy, 13-18 June 2025.
• Doege, P., Schocke, O., & Scherrer, M. (2025, March). Systematic node fortification for enhanced supply network resilience : a real-world network approach. 7th Interdisciplinary Conference on Production, Logistics and Traffic (ICPLT), Darmstadt, Germany, 18-19 March 2025.
• Scherrer, M., & Doege, P. (2024). The influencing role of supply chain understanding and disruption perception on supply chain network resilience. 31st European Operations Management Association (EurOMA), Sant Cugat, Spain, 29 June - 4 July 2024.
• Rühlin, V., & Scherrer, M. (2024). Identifying configuration dimensions for temperature-controlled supply chains under the contingencies of climate change. 31st European Operations Management Association (EurOMA), Sant Cugat, Spain, 29 June - 4 July 2024.
• Weingart, J., Aebi, M., & Scherrer, M. (2024, July). Predicting timing and magnitude of reverse flows of circular household appliances through an agent-based model. European Operations Management Association (EUROMA), Barcelona, Spain, 29 June - 4 July 2024.
• Aebi, M., Weingart, J., & Scherrer, M. (2024, July). Agent-based model for assessing the sustainability of different circular economy supply chain designs of a Swiss household appliance manufacturer. European Operations Management Association (EUROMA), Barcelona, Spain, 29 June - 4 July 2024.
• Scherrer, M., Steiner, A., & Rühlin, V. (2023). Greening urban logistics : introducing a method to evaluate optimised decoupling hub locations [Conference paper]. Transportation Research Procedia, 72, 572–579. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trpro.2023.11.441
• Steiner, A., Weingart, J. N., Huber, M., & Scherrer, M. (2023, October). The effect of coopetition on driving distance in logistics in urban areas. 5th VREF Conference on Urban Freight, Gotenburg, Sweden, 18-20 October 2023.
• Doege, P., Weingart, J. N., & Scherrer, M. (2023, July). Design elements for supply network resilience : a unified reference framework for quantitative simulation modelling. 30th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Leuven, Belgium, 1-6 July 2023.
• Rühlin, V., Weingart, J. N., & Scherrer, M. (2023, July 1). Sourcing decisions for plant-based food alternatives in the context of the triple bottom line. 30th European Operations Management Association (EurOMA), Leuven, Belgium, 1-6 July 2023.
• Doege, P., Rühlin, V., & Scherrer, M. (2023, June). Digitalization-enabled supply chain redesign for more sustainability in the apparel industry. 10th International EurOMA Sustainable Operations and Supply Chains Forum, Hamburg, Germany, 20-23 March 2023.
• Rühlin, V., & Scherrer, M. (2023, June). Distribution of power as moderator between supply chain integration and environmental performance. 10th International EurOMA Sustainable Operations and Supply Chains Forum, Hamburg, Germany, 20-23 March 2023.
• Scherrer, M. (2022). Fighting logistics sprawl with smart urban multihubs in city centres and coopetitive white-label logistics. 6th World Conference on Production and Operations Management (P&OM), Online, 23-25 August 2022.
• Scherrer, M., Steiner, A., & Rühlin, V. (2022). Decoupling hubs for sustainable urban logistics : introducing a method to define optimal locations. 6th World Conference on Production and Operations Management (P&OM), Online, 23-25 August 2022.
• Rühlin, V., & Scherrer, M. (2022, November). Towards net zero-emission logistics cold chains. 9th Transport Research Arena (TRA), Lisbon, Portugal, 14-17 November 2022.
• Rühlin, V., & Scherrer, M. (2022, July). Identifying environmental improvement potentials in temperature-controlled supply chains through advanced value stream mapping : a case study in the vegetables and fruits industry. 29th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Berlin, Germany, 1-6 July 2022.
• Doege, P., & Scherrer, M. (2022, July). Systematic node fortification to mitigate the ripple effect and increase supply chain network resilience. 29th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Berlin, Germany, 1-6 July 2022.
• Rühlin, V., Del Duce, A., & Scherrer, M. (2022, March). Assessment of environmental impacts of online and physical retail channels in medicine trades. 9th EurOMA Sustainable Operations and Supply Chains Forum, Zagreb, Croatia, 21-22 March 2022.
• Doege, P., Rühlin, V., & Scherrer, M. (2022, March). Beyond the carbon footprint : a holistic sustainability assessment of trade across online and offline retail channels. 9th EurOMA Sustainable Operations and Supply Chains Forum, Zagreb, Croatia, 21-22 March 2022.
• Scherrer, M., Hollenstein, L., Stadler, M., & Heim, E. (2021, July 7). Towards a symbiotic mutualism through external supply chain integration. Proceedings of the 28th EurOMA Conference.
• Doege, P., & Scherrer, M. (2021, July 6). A quantitative social network analysis approach to mitigate the ripple effect in supply chain networks. Proceedings of the 28th EurOMA Conference.
• Scherrer, M., & Rühlin, V. (2021, March). Design principles for energy autonomous logistics cold chains. 8th EurOMA Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Forum, Online, 22-23 March 2021.
• Scherrer, M., & Eberle, A. (2020, June 29). The dilemma with urban freight transport : least-cost principle to mitigate competition in infrastructure use. Proceedings of the EurOMA 2020 Conference : Managing Operations for Impact.
• Szász, L., Scherrer, M., Deflorin, P., Sevrani, K., Cico, B., Besimi, A., Vukatana, K., & Rácz, B. (2017). The role of ICT-based information systems in knowledge transfer within multinational companies [Conference paper]. In H. Lödding, R. Riedel, K.-D. Thoben, G. von Cieminski, & D. Kiritsis (Eds.), Advances in Production Management Systems. The Path to Intelligent, Collaborative and Sustainable Manufacturing : IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2017, Hamburg, Germany, September 3-7, 2017, Proceedings, Part I (pp. 185–193). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66923-6_22
• Golini, R., Deflorin, P., & Scherrer, M. (2014). Enhancing operational performance in production subsidiaries : balancing autonomy, leveraging embeddedness [Conference paper]. In G. Perrone & M. Bruccoleri (Eds.), Proceedings of the 21st international annual EurOMA conference on operations management in an innovation economy. European Operations Management Association (EurOMA).
• Deflorin, P., Scherrer, M., & Schöbel, M. (2014). Knowledge transfer barriers in manufacturing networks. Knowledge Transfer and Cultural Diversity in MNC, Neuchâtel, 1-2 July 2014.
• Deflorin, P., Scherrer, M., & Dietl, H. (2012). International R&D and manufacturing networks : dynamism, structure and absorptive capacity [Conference paper]. In C. Emmanouilidis, M. Taisch, & D. Kiritsis (Eds.), Advances in production management systems : competitive manufacturing for innovative products and services (pp. 693–700). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-40352-1_87
• Schrettle, S., Hinz, A., Scherrer, M., & Friedli, T. (2011). The impact of sustainability drivers on a firm’s strategic decisions regarding manufacturing technologies, new product development and supply chain initiatives [Conference paper]. In D. Spath, R. Ilg, & T. Krause (Eds.), Innovation in product and production. Fraunhofer. https://www.alexandria.unisg.ch/handle/20.500.14171/93789
• Deflorin, P., & Scherrer, M. (2011). Aligning manufacturing strategy content with heterogeneous requirements [Conference paper]. 2011 Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute Proceedings, 3, 2060–2065.
• Deflorin, P., Scherrer, M., & Dietl, H. (2010). Triggering dynamic capabilities : the impact of the network structure. 17th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Porto, Portugal, 6-9 June 2010.
• Deflorin, P., Scherrer, M., & Dietl, H. (2009). The competitive advantage of the lead factory concept in geographically distributed R&D and production networks. 16th EurOMA Conference, Göteborg.
• Boyle, T. A., Scherrer, M., & Stuart, I. (2009). Influence of external information sources on lean improvements : an exploratory model [Conference paper]. 39th Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute, Baltimore MD, USA, 22-25 November 2008, 571–576.
• Gronauer, T., Scherrer, M., & Friedli, T. (2009). A reference framework to sustainability implement operational excellence in the pharmaceutical industry. 16th EurOMA Conference, Göteborg.
• Deflorin, P., Scherrer, M., & Dietl, H. (2009). The effect of geographically distributed R & D and production networks on exploration and exploitation. POMS 20th Annual Conference, Orlando, USA, 1-4 May 2009.
• Oschmann, G., Scherrer, M., & Schittny, B. (2009). Intelligent products-service systems : online monitoring services in the European tooling Industry. 16th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Goteborg, Sweden, 14-17 June 2009.
• Deflorin, P., & Scherrer, M. (2008). A path dependent perspective of the transformation to lean production [Conference paper]. 39th Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute, Baltimore MD, USA, 22-25 November 2008, 2, 728–733.

Weitere Publikationen

• Steiner, A., & Scherrer, M. (2021). Die Zukunft der Mobilität gemeinsam gestalten. Mobility Impacts, 2021(2), 40–41.
• Scherrer, M. (2020). City Hubs : urbane Logistik im Wandel. Thema Umwelt, 2020(4), 10–11.
• Deflorin, P., Scherrer, M., & Amgarten, J. (2017). Industrie 4.0 Geschäftsmodelle : ein Analyse-Raster zum Erkennen von Industrie 4.0 Potenzialen und notwendigen Veränderungen. Industrie 4.0 Management, 33, 21–24.
• Deflorin, P., Hauser, C., & Scherrer, M. (2015). Schweizer Unternehmen sehen Digitalisierung als Chance. Die Volkswirtschaft, 2015(5), 58–61.
• Scherrer, M., Deflorin, P., & Schillo, K. (2014). Understanding intra-manufacturing network coordination : learnings from complex adaptive systems. 21st International Annual EurOMA Conference, Palermo, Italy, 20-25 June 2014.
• Scherrer, M., Deflorin, P., & Schillo, K. (2014). Coordination mechanisms as an enabler to decrease complexity in manufacturing networks. Interdisciplinary European Conference on Entrepreneurship Research (IECER), Chur, 12-14 March 2014.
• Scherrer, M. (2014). Unlocking the potential of intra-company networks : the effect of complexity. Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) Conference, Manchester, United Kingdom, 5-6 November 2014.
• Scherrer, M., Simone, T., & Friedli, T. (2013). Plant role portfolios in global manufacturing networks : a conceptual framework. 20th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Dublin, Ireland, 9-12 June 2013.
• Scherrer, M., & Deflorin, P. (2013). Produzieren in Hochlohnländern : angespannte Wirtschaftslage führt zu verstärkter strategischer Fokussierung. Zeitschrift für wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb, 108(10), 732–736. https://doi.org/10.3139/104.110991
• Scherrer, M., & Deflorin, P. (2013). Die Arbeit in einem Produktionsnetzwerk ist ein Mannschaftssport : 5 Taktiken für ein erfolgreiches Spiel. IM+io - Magazin für Innovation, Organisation und Management, 2013(4).
• Deflorin, P., Scherrer, M., Dietl, H., & Winter, R. (2013). Heterogeneity versus homogeneity in international manufacturing networks. European Operations Management Association (EUROMA) Conference, Dublin, Ireland, 9-12 June 2013.
• Scherrer, M., & Deflorin, P. (2013). Introducing a development decoupling point in manufacturing networks. 20th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Dublin, Ireland, 9-12 June 2013.
• Scherrer, M., & Deflorin, P. (2012). Are lead factories an enabler for a successful technology implementation? 4th World Conference P&OM, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1-5 July 2012.
• Oschmann, G., Friesike, S., Scherrer, M., & Knuchel, T. (2011). From products to services : 5 cases why companies failed at servitizing their business. QUIS 12 : Advances in Service Quality, Innovation, and Excellence.
• Scherrer, M., Deflorin, P., & Friedli, T. (2011). Establishing a lead factory : when can an intra-firm network benefit the most? 18th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Cambridge, UK, 3-6 July 2011.
• Scherrer, M., Deflorin, P., & Anand, G. (2011). Manufacturing flexibility through outsourcing : impact of contingencies. 22nd Annual POMS Conference, Reno, Nevada, 29 April - 2 May 2011.
• Scherrer-Rathje, M., Deflorin, P., & Friedli, T. (2010). Lead Factory : die Antwort auf den zunehmenden Kostendruck in Hochlohnländern. IO new management, 2010(10), 32–35.
• Scherrer, M., Deflorin, P., & Anand, G. (2010). Outsourcing and its impact on manufacturing flexibility : it all depends on contingencies. 70th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Montreal, Canada, 6-10 August 2010.
• Friedli, T., & Scherrer-Rathje, M. (2009). Die Zukunft der produzierenden Industrie an Hochlohnstandorten. IO new management, 2009(3), 14–17.
• Scherrer, M., Egri, P., Doering, S., Csáji, B. C., Braun, E., & Schuh, G. (2009). A multi-matrix approach to handle complexity in collaborative networks. 16th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Goteborg, Sweden, 14-17 June 2009.
• Scherrer, M., & Deflorin, P. (2009). How to optimize the joint effect of exploration and exploitation in inter-firm networks : a multiple case study research [Conference paper]. 2009 Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute Proceedings, 2901–2906.
• Friedl, T., Deflorin, P., & Scherrer, M. (2007). Zukunftsfelder für die produzierende Industrie. In T. Friedl, F. Jaeger, E. Fleisch, & H. Gebauer (eds.), Industriestandort Schweiz : Gegenwart und Zukunft der Schweizer Industrie (pp. 139–212). Haupt.
• Deflorin, P., Friedli, T., & Scherrer-Rathje, M. (2007). Produktionsstandort Westeuropa : die Erfolgsfaktoren erfolgreicher Industrieunternehmen. Industrie Management, 23(6), 41–44.
• Scherrer, M., & Friedl, T. (2006). Der Fall Schiesser : von der Neupositionierung zum ERP-System. In G. Schuh, T. Friedli, & M. A. Kurr (eds.), Prozessorientierte Reorganisation : Reengineering-Projekte professionell gestalten und umsetzen (pp. 81–111). Hanser. https://doi.org/10.3139/9783446410817.004

Mündliche Konferenzbeiträge und Abstracts

• Scherrer, M., & Weingart, J. (2025, October 26). Traffic reduction potential of autonomous driving freight vehicles in urban settings. INFORMS Annual Meeting, Atlanta, USA, 26-29 October 2025.
• Aebi, M., Scherrer, M., & Weingart, J. (2025, October 26). Supply chain design principles for SAF production in Switzerland using AnyLogistix. INFORMS Annual Meeting, Atlanta, USA, 26-29 October 2025.
• Weingart, J., & Scherrer, M. (2025, October 26). Optimizing infrastructure and charging strategies for bidirectional electric delivery fleets under PV, grid, and cost constraints. INFORMS Annual Meeting, Atlanta, USA, 26-29 October 2025.
• Tomic, U., Schubert, I., & Scherrer, M. (2021, September 9). How to incentivise the user-based redistribution in free-floating carsharing? : the evidence from Switzerland. Mobility Research and Innovation in Switzerland, Luzern, 9. September 2021.
• Deflorin, P., Scherrer, M., Schillo, K., & Ziltener, A. (2019). Manufacturing network coordination in the digital age. 26th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Helsinki, Finland, 17-19 June 2019.
• Deflorin, P., & Scherrer, M. (2019). Managing digital innovation in manufacturing companies. 26th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Helsinki, Finland, 17-19 June 2019.
• Deflorin, P., & Scherrer, M. (2018). The relationship between IIoT and Supply Chain Integration. 25th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Budapest, Hungary, 24-26 June 2018.
• Szász, L., Rácz, B., Scherrer, M., & Deflorin, P. (2018). Strengthening plant position in multinational companies by transitioning towards knowledge sending roles. 20th International Working Seminar on Production Economics (IWSPE), Innsbruck, Austria, 19-23 Februar 2018.
• Scherrer, M., Szász, L., Deflorin, P., & Rácz, B. (2018). A plant’s development stage in knowledge transfer in manufacturing networks. 25th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Budapest, Hungary, 24-26 June 2018.
• Scherrer, M., Deflorin, P., Schillo, K., & Ziltener, A. (2017). Business model innovation triggered by Industry 4.0. Spring Servitization Conference «Internationalisation through Servitization», Lucerne, 15-17 May 2017.
• Deflorin, P., Scherrer, M., & Ziltener, A. (2017). Business model innovation : unravelling the potential of technologies enabling digital transformation. 24th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Edinburgh, UK, 1-5 July 2017.
• Szász, L., Rász, B., Scherrer, M., & Deflorin, P. (2017). Strengthening plant position in multinational companies by transforming towards knowledge sending roles. 24th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Edinburgh, UK, 1-5 July 2017.
• Deflorin, P., Scherrer, M., Schillo, K., & Ziltener, A. (2017). The influence of Industrial Internet of Things on international manufacturing networks. Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference of the European International Business Academy : International Business in the Information Age.
• Scherrer, M., Deflorin, P., Szász, L., & Rász, B. (2017). Prerequisites for a beneficial knowledge transfer between manufacturing plants. 24th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Edinburgh, UK, 1-5 July 2017.
• Deflorin, P., Scherrer, M., Wallimann, P., & Helmut, D. (2011). The effect of culture, process and structure on exploration and exploitation in traditional manufacturing networks versus lead factory networks. 18th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Cambridge, UK, 3-6 July 2011.
• Oschmann, G., & Scherrer, M. (2011). Understanding why manufacturer fail to servitize : evidence from Swiss SMEs. 12th Annual International Research Symposium on Service Excellence in Management, Ithaca, 2-5 June 2011.
• Scherrer, M., Arnoscht, J., Egri, P., Braun, E., Csáji, B. C., & Schuh, G. (2009). A generic model to handle complexity in collaborative networks. Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET) ’09 Conference, Portland, USA, 2-6 August 2009. https://www.picmet.org/new/conferences/2009/bulletin09.pdf

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