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and in industry are applicable in automotive logistics. Design/methodology/approach The authors use a combination of a … of automotive logistics is nevertheless rare. The industry survey leads to the conclusion that conformity with design …
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The value of postponing product differentiation until final distribution for manufacturers who market a family of product derivatives through multiple channels is examined. A model is developed of a supply chain that distributes many short‐lived products through different channels. Using the...
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postponement. Third‐party logistics providers, are targeting postponement applications as an extension of their service portfolios …
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expectations regarding achievement of established logistics cost and service objectives by performing whatever functions are …
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Customer demands on manufacturers and retailers are increasing relentlessly. Spurred by the Internet's “click it and get it” value proposition, a growing number of consumers and business buyers want customized products, convenient ordering, and rapid fulfillment. Delivering against these...
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internal activities and the occurrence of disruptions in firms' inbound logistics flows from subcontractors.  …
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sustaining competitive advantage. This research is based on petrol retailers in the UK that have adopted logistics outsourcing … outsourcing organization; its perception of service providers' role within the logistics strategy; the nature of the resultant … client‐provider relationship; and, the extent to which the logistics process is outsourced.  …
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Ever since the Council of Logistics Management (CLM) adopted the definition of logistics in 1986, the integration of …
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The shift from traditional and functional third‐party logistics to comprehensive supply‐chain relationships has … significant implications for the role of third‐party logistics service providers (3pls). Extending previous research in which four … 3pls' roles within the logistics strategy; the nature of the resultant client‐3pl relationship; and, the extent to which …
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The impact of schedule stability on supplier responsiveness is investigated by comparing schedule and calloff quantities for two automotive assemblers who both use the same supplier. Components for the two assemblers are manufactured by the supplier in cells which are focused by customer. The...
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