Investigates performance relationships for interfunctional process integration and specific logistics interface capabilities. The results indicate that competitive advantage is more likely to emanate from interfunctional process integration than individual function (sub) optimization. Also...

It has long been recognized that changes in production technology have effects outside the manufacturing unit of the firm. Although researchers have examined the effects of new technologies (e.g. increased automation) on the workforce, these studies have generally examined only technology...

It has long been recognized that changes in production technology have effects outside the manufacturing unit of the firm. Although researchers have examined the effects of new technologies (e.g. increased automation) on the workforce, these studies have generally examined only technology...

One of the less observed results of transportation deregulation has been the explosive growth of transportation intermediaries or third‐party specialists such as brokers, shippers' agents and integrated leasing companies for use by industrial purchasers and marketing management. Such...