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

Bücher, peer-reviewed

Deflorin, P. et al. (2024) Datenbasierte Dienstleistungen nachhaltig umsetzen : Analyse, Gestaltung und Implementierung. Wiesbaden: Springer. doi: 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 Sarkis, J. (ed.) The Palgrave Handbook of Supply Chain Management. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 1–22. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-89822-9_4-1.
• Deflorin, P., Scherrer, M. and Eberhardt, N. (2021) ‘Digitale Intensität und Management der Transformation’, in Schallmo, D. R. A. et al. (eds) Digitale Transformation von Geschäftsmodellen. Springer, pp. 245–262. doi: 10.1007/978-3-658-31980-9_9.
• Deflorin, P., Scherrer, M. and Eberhardt, N. (2017) ‘Digitale Intensität und Management der Transformation’, in Schallmo, D. et al. (eds) Digitale Transformation von Geschäftsmodellen : Grundlagen, Instrumente und Best Practices. Wiesbaden: Springer, pp. 265–282. doi: 10.1007/978-3-658-12388-8_10.
• Scherrer, M. et al. (2014) ‘The whole picture : integrating site and network dimensions in site roles’, in Johansen, J., Farooq, S., and Cheng, Y. (eds) International operations networks. London: Springer, pp. 13–28. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4471-5646-8_2.

Schriftliche Konferenzbeiträge, peer-reviewed

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

Weitere Publikationen

• Steiner, A. and Scherrer, M. (2021) ‘Die Zukunft der Mobilität gemeinsam gestalten’, Mobility Impacts, 2021(2), pp. 40–41.
• Scherrer, M. (2020) ‘City Hubs : urbane Logistik im Wandel’, Thema Umwelt, 2020(4), pp. 10–11.
• Deflorin, P., Scherrer, M. and 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, pp. 21–24.
• Deflorin, P., Hauser, C. and Scherrer, M. (2015) ‘Schweizer Unternehmen sehen Digitalisierung als Chance’, Die Volkswirtschaft, 2015(5), pp. 58–61.
• Scherrer, M., Deflorin, P. and Schillo, K. (2014) ‘Understanding intra-manufacturing network coordination : learnings from complex adaptive systems’, in 21st International Annual EurOMA Conference, Palermo, Italy, 20-25 June 2014.
• Scherrer, M., Deflorin, P. and Schillo, K. (2014) ‘Coordination mechanisms as an enabler to decrease complexity in manufacturing networks’, in 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’, in Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) Conference, Manchester, United Kingdom, 5-6 November 2014.
• Scherrer, M. and Deflorin, P. (2013) ‘Produzieren in Hochlohnländern : angespannte Wirtschaftslage führt zu verstärkter strategischer Fokussierung’, Zeitschrift für wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb, 108(10), pp. 732–736. doi: 10.3139/104.110991.
• Scherrer, M., Simone, T. and Friedli, T. (2013) ‘Plant role portfolios in global manufacturing networks : a conceptual framework’, in 20th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Dublin, Ireland, 9-12 June 2013.
• Scherrer, M. and Deflorin, P. (2013) ‘Introducing a development decoupling point in manufacturing networks’, in 20th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Dublin, Ireland, 9-12 June 2013.
• Scherrer, M. and 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. et al. (2013) ‘Heterogeneity versus homogeneity in international manufacturing networks’, in European Operations Management Association (EUROMA) Conference, Dublin, Ireland, 9-12 June 2013.
• Scherrer, M. and Deflorin, P. (2012) ‘Are lead factories an enabler for a successful technology implementation?’, in 4th World Conference P&OM, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1-5 July 2012.
• Oschmann, G. et al. (2011) ‘From products to services : 5 cases why companies failed at servitizing their business’, in QUIS 12 : Advances in service quality, innovation, and excellence. Ithaca: Cornell University.
• Scherrer, M., Deflorin, P. and Anand, G. (2011) ‘Manufacturing flexibility through outsourcing : impact of contingencies’, in 22nd Annual POMS Conference, Reno, Nevada, 29 April - 2 May 2011.
• Scherrer, M., Deflorin, P. and Friedli, T. (2011) ‘Establishing a lead factory : when can an intra-firm network benefit the most?’, in 18th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Cambridge, UK, 3-6 July 2011.
• Scherrer-Rathje, M., Deflorin, P. and Friedli, T. (2010) ‘Lead Factory : die Antwort auf den zunehmenden Kostendruck in Hochlohnländern’, IO new management, 2010(10), pp. 32–35.
• Scherrer, M., Deflorin, P. and Anand, G. (2010) ‘Outsourcing and its impact on manufacturing flexibility : it all depends on contingencies’, in 70th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Montreal, Canada, 6-10 August 2010.
• Scherrer, M. and Deflorin, P. (2009) ‘How to optimize the joint effect of exploration and exploitation in inter-firm networks : a multiple case study research’, in 2009 Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute Proceedings, pp. 2901–2906.
• Scherrer, M. et al. (2009) ‘A multi-matrix approach to handle complexity in collaborative networks’, in 16th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Goteborg, Sweden, 14-17 June 2009.
• Friedli, T. and Scherrer-Rathje, M. (2009) ‘Die Zukunft der produzierenden Industrie an Hochlohnstandorten’, IO new management, 2009(3), pp. 14–17.
• Friedl, T., Deflorin, P. and Scherrer, M. (2007) ‘Zukunftsfelder für die produzierende Industrie’, in Friedl, T. et al. (eds) Industriestandort Schweiz : Gegenwart und Zukunft der Schweizer Industrie. Bern: Haupt, pp. 139–212.
• Deflorin, P., Friedli, T. and Scherrer-Rathje, M. (2007) ‘Produktionsstandort Westeuropa : die Erfolgsfaktoren erfolgreicher Industrieunternehmen’, Industrie Management, 23(6), pp. 41–44.
• Scherrer, M. and Friedl, T. (2006) ‘Der Fall Schiesser : von der Neupositionierung zum ERP-System’, in Schuh, G., Friedli, T., and Kurr, M. A. (eds) Prozessorientierte Reorganisation : Reengineering-Projekte professionell gestalten und umsetzen. München: Hanser, pp. 81–111. doi: 10.3139/9783446410817.004.

Mündliche Konferenzbeiträge und Abstracts

• Weingart, J. and Scherrer, M. (2025) ‘Optimizing infrastructure and charging strategies for bidirectional electric delivery fleets under PV, grid, and cost constraints’, in INFORMS Annual Meeting, Atlanta, USA, 26-29 October 2025.
• Scherrer, M. and Weingart, J. (2025) ‘Traffic reduction potential of autonomous driving freight vehicles in urban settings’, in INFORMS Annual Meeting, Atlanta, USA, 26-29 October 2025.
• Aebi, M., Scherrer, M. and Weingart, J. (2025) ‘Supply chain design principles for SAF production in Switzerland using AnyLogistix’, in INFORMS Annual Meeting, Atlanta, USA, 26-29 October 2025.
• Tomic, U., Schubert, I. and Scherrer, M. (2021) ‘How to incentivise the user-based redistribution in free-floating carsharing? : the evidence from Switzerland’, in Mobility Research and Innovation in Switzerland, Luzern, 9. September 2021.
• Deflorin, P. et al. (2019) ‘Manufacturing network coordination in the digital age’, in 26th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Helsinki, Finland, 17-19 June 2019.
• Deflorin, P. and Scherrer, M. (2019) ‘Managing digital innovation in manufacturing companies’, in 26th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Helsinki, Finland, 17-19 June 2019. European Operations Management Association.
• Scherrer, M. et al. (2018) ‘A plant’s development stage in knowledge transfer in manufacturing networks’, in 25th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Budapest, Hungary, 24-26 June 2018. European Operations Management Association.
• Szász, L. et al. (2018) ‘Strengthening plant position in multinational companies by transitioning towards knowledge sending roles’, in 20th International Working Seminar on Production Economics (IWSPE), Innsbruck, Austria, 19-23 Februar 2018. University of Innsbruck.
• Deflorin, P. and Scherrer, M. (2018) ‘The relationship between IIoT and Supply Chain Integration’, in 25th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Budapest, Hungary, 24-26 June 2018. European Operations Management Association.
• Scherrer, M. et al. (2017) ‘Business model innovation triggered by Industry 4.0’, in Spring Servitization Conference «Internationalisation through Servitization», Lucerne, 15-17 May 2017.
• Scherrer, M. et al. (2017) ‘Prerequisites for a beneficial knowledge transfer between manufacturing plants’, in 24th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Edinburgh, UK, 1-5 July 2017. European Operations Management Association.
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