Smaïl Benzidia is Full Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of Lorraine/IAE Metz, France, and a member of the European Center for Research in Financial Economics and Business Management (CEREFIGE). He is a head for the Master Quality Management at IAE Metz and a co-founder of the International Conference PROLOG: « Project Logistic », www.prolog-conference.com. His research focuses on Interorganizational Information Systems, development of E-business especially the business model of Electronic Marketplaces, Collaborative Supply Chain Management. He has published several papers in academic journals and conference proceedings. Email: smail.benzidia@univ-lorraine.fr>

Omar Bentahar is Full Professor of Project Management and Supply Chain Management at the University of Lorraine, IAE Metz, France, and a member of the European Center for Research in Financial Economics and Business Management (CEREFIGE). He is the director of the MBA Program and a co-founder of the International Conference PROLOG: « Project Logistic » www.prolog-conference.com. His research focuses on Management of Innovative and complex Projects, Supply Chain Management and Mixed Methods Research.