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International journal of physical distribution & logistics management : Vol. 35, No. 6: Papers from the 2002-2004 conferences of the scientific group of logistics association of un...
Kopfer, Herbert (contributor); Kotzab, Herbert (contributor) - 2005
This is the second part of our special issue comprising research from the ScientificGroup of Logistics, Association of … University Professors in Management. Thefundamental goals of the Scientific Group of Logistics are the promotion of logistics … discussion ofthe elementary understanding of logistics;. discussion of specific syllabi that can be used in diff …
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Managing the supply chain with standard mixed loads
Teulings, Martijn F.; van der Vlist, Piet - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 31 (2001) 3, pp. 169-186
Describes the complementary standard mixed loads concept (the standard mix concept in short), which allows for assembling mixed loads at an upstream echelon. These standard mixed loads are assigned to customer orders at an echelon downstream of the chain. Describes two applications of the use of...
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Distribution structures for food home shopping
de Koster, René (Marinus) B.M. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 32 (2002) 5, pp. 362-380
company’s distribution structure used for the fulfilment of Internet customer orders is investigated in the food home shopping …‐tailers. A positive association between operational complexity and the distribution structure used could be established, meaning … orders only) distribution centres for the fulfilment of Internet customer orders. Companies with a store infrastructure tend …
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A comparative study of three different SCM approaches
Meenakshi Sundaram, R.; Mehta, Sameer G. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 32 (2002) 7, pp. 532-555
A comparative study of three different approaches on a hypothetical supply chain model is presented. The three approaches investigated are: independent; semi‐integrated; and integrated. In the independent approach, it is assumed that decisions are made independently at three different levels....
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Increasing customer value and decreasing distribution costs with merge‐in‐transit
Kärkkäinen, Mikko; Ala‐Risku, Timo; Holmström, Jan - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 33 (2003) 2, pp. 132-148
manufacturing units, but customer value is reduced when orders are received on several shipments. Merge‐in‐transit is a distribution … in transit. This article examines the effects of merge‐in‐transit distribution on delivery costs. The analysis is … supports the claim of merge‐in‐transit being a cost efficient distribution alternative in business networks. Based on the …
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Dedicated Contract Distribution: An Assessment of the UK Marketplace
Cooper, James; Johnstone, Malcolm - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 20 (1990) 1, pp. 25-31
The article reports the findings of research carried out by the authors into dedicated contract distribution (DCD), a …
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Simulating the Financial Impact of Marketing and Logistics Decisions
Harrington, Thomas C.; Lambert, Douglas M.; Sterling, Jay U. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 22 (1992) 7, pp. 3-12
company. Suggests that marketing and logistics managers can benefit from business planning models that simulate the financial …, especially those associated with logistics and for assets employed.  …
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European Logistics Systems Employed by UK Manufacturing Companies
Taylor, David H.; Probert, Susan - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 23 (1993) 2, pp. 37-47
Presents the results of a survey of 52 UK‐based manufacturing companies to analyse the supply chain problems faced by the companies in relation to serving European markets. On the basis of the research a typology of supply chains has been developed and firms classified accordingly. Results...
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Computerization: Supporting Integration
Gustin, Craig M.; Stank, Theodore P.; Daugherty, Patricia J. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 24 (1994) 1, pp. 11-16
. The continuing changes sweeping American business impose significant impacts on the distribution (or logistics) function … within manufacturing and merchandising firms. This research assesses current levels of computerization within logistics and … examines the relationship between computerization and implementation of the integrated logistics concept. Significant …
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Logistics in Command and Mixed Economies: The Russian Experience
Rodnikov, Andrei N. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 24 (1994) 2, pp. 4-14
the centralized distribution system created in the course of Brezhnev‐Kosygin reforms (1965) and dismantled in 1991; a … chronology of changes in distribution of producer goods in 1991‐1992 and explains why the newest are less effective than the … dismantled distribution systems. Analyses some of the most important aspects of the Federal purchasing system which is being …
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