Application of Service Engineering Methods for Developing a Functional Model for a Supply Chain Service Using the Example of the Air Cargo Supply Chain Service “CairGoLution”

Abstract

In this paper, we introduce a functional model of a hybrid supply chain service in air cargo supply chains, which enables actors to deal with internal and external risks. This contribution is embedded in the research activities of the national security research project “CairGoLution”, which is part of the topic “Securing Aviation” of the German security research programme. The project is initiated and financed by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Goals of the project include an enhancement of security in the air cargo supply chain through use of real time transparency. This is achieved by the concept of hybrid technical solutions, which guarantees the integrity of unit load devices (ULDs) used in the air cargo supply chain. A ULD is a standardised pallet or container for air transportation.