REFEREE’S REVIEW   Program:	Master in Management (MIM) Student:	Elizaveta Kuznetsova Title of thesis:	TRANSFORMATION OF LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN CONTEXT OF DELOPING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING 	 Justification of the topic choice. Accuracy in defining the aim and objectives of the thesis. Justification of the topic choice; accuracy in defining the aim and tasks of the thesis; originality of the topic and the extent to which it was covered; alignment of the thesis’ topic, aim and objectives.	5	4	3	2 Structure and logic of the text flow. Logic of research; full scope of the thesis; alignment of thesis’ structural parts, i.e. theoretical and empirical parts.	5	4	3	2 Quality of analytical approach and quality of offered solution to the research objectives. Adequacy of objectives coverage; ability to formulate and convey the research problem; ability to offer options for its solution; application of the latest trends in relevant research are for the set objectives.	5	4	3	2 Quality of data gathering and description. Quality of selecting research tools and methods; data validity adequacy; adequacy of used data for chosen research tools and methods; completeness and relevance of the list of references.	5	4	3	2 Scientific aspect of the thesis. Independent scientific thinking in solving the set problem/objectives; the extent to which the student contributed to selecting and justifying the research model (conceptual  and/or quantitative), developing methodology/approach to set objectives.	5	4	3	2 Practical/applied nature of research. Extent to which the theoretical background is related to the international or Russian managerial practice; development of applied recommendations; justification and interpretation of the empirical/applied results. 	5	4	3	2 Quality of thesis layout. Layout fulfils the requirements of the Regulations for master thesis preparation and defense, correct layout of tables, figures, references.	5	4	3	2 Each item above is evaluated on the following scale, as applicable: 5 = the thesis meets all the requirements, 4 = the thesis meets almost all the requirements, 3 = a lot of the requirements are not met in the thesis, 2 = the thesis does not meet the requirements.  Additional comments:  The paper is devoted to the exploration of supply chain (and logistics) development in era of additive manufacturing and 3D printing (3DP) in particular. 3DP is a very hot topic and new, rapidly developing technology that already passed the initial phase and is ready to create next logistics revolution or, at least, dramatic changes that might heavily change the whole supply chain and logistics landscape. For example, in certain scenario of development of 3DP such area as 3PL logistics might diminish and many companies will find themselves out of the market. 3DP will influence on other areas and industries as well. Some academics say that it is predecessor of next industrial revolution.  Elizaveta makes an attempt to analyse what will happen with SCM, logistics companies and 3PL providers with the development of 3DP. It is not quite obvious. And outcomes might be different. That’s what many companies think about now. And Elizaveta’s work follows the trend here. She done good research and analysis. Interesting outcomes and conclusions, as well as cases. She conducted interviews with different experts which makes the paper valid. The only thing that is missing, from my point of view is deeper analysis of several industries and 3PL in particular and more precise forecast.   Master thesis of Elizaveta Kuznetsova meets the requirements of the Master in Management program, and according to the reviewer’s opinion deserves a “good (С)” grade, thus the author can be given the desired degree. 07.06.16	 Lodewijk De Meulemeester, Director IT and Innovation, Ahlers