Purpose The purpose of the paper is to analyse how transport activities are embedded in supply chains and networks. Design/methodology/approach empirically grounded a single case study that describes analyses chain particular product, Geocloth, focussing on organised network. Findings concludes two related settings – setting network with implications for adjustments can be made increase perform...

AIM In two German regions with 11.1 million inhabitants, 6 networks for specialized treatment of DFS were implemented until 2008. Data provided for accounting purposes was analysed in order to determine changes in the rate of diabetics requiring amputations in the years before and after the implementation. METHOD Data covering 2.9 million people insured by the largest insurance company betwee...

Patient involvement and empowerment through the National Plans for Rare Disorders (NPRD) (Eastern Europe) We present the current situation of the NPRD from Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary: three different countries confronted with the same problems and limits, and most probably not so different realities. Bulgaria: the NPRD was officially launched on 1 January 2009. The draft for rare diseases an...