The seventh volume of 'Supply Management Research' presents scientific advancements in the fields of purchasing, materials management, supply chain management, and logistics. It also serves as the proceedings of the '7th Scientific Symposium on Supply Management' held at the University of Würzburg. Scientific and application-oriented contributions promote a qualified engagement with the subject area and stimulate dialogue between academia and practice. The volume features works on Maverick Buying, the design of the supply chain depending on growth strategies, the management of cooperatively used capacities, strategic planning of sustainable value creation networks, and much more.