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Smart supply chain management: a review and implications for future research
Wu, Lifang; Yue, Xiaohang; Jin, Alan; Yen, David C. - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 27 (2016) 2, pp. 395-417
Purpose – As traditional supply chains are increasingly becoming intelligent with more objects embedded with sensors and better communication, intelligent decision making and automation capabilities, the new smart supply chain presents unprecedented opportunities for achieving cost reduction...
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Supply chain typology for configuring cost-efficient tracking in fashion logistics
Hinkka, Ville; Häkkinen, Maiju; Holmström, Jan; … - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 26 (2015) 1, pp. 42-60
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a typology of radio frequency identification (RFID)-based tracking … contributing toward a design theory of configurable RFID tracking for fashion logistics. Design/methodology/approach – The typology … study was carried out using a review of existing RFID tracking implementations in the fashion industry, analysis of an RFID …
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An empirical study comparing Guatemalan and United States logistics strategies
McGinnis, Michael A.; Spillan, John E.; Virzi, Nicholas - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 23 (2012) 1, pp. 77-95
Purpose – This manuscript aims to empirically examine logistics strategy in Guatemalan firms and compare the findings to recent research into logistics strategy research of USA firms. Design/methodology/approach – Data on logistics strategies and logistics outcomes were gathered from...
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A research and industry perspective on automotive logistics performance measurement
Dörnhöfer, Martin; Günthner, Willibald A. - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 28 (2017) 1, pp. 102-126
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the current state of performance measurement (PM) in academic literature and in the automotive supply chain (SC). The research question is to what extent PM systems (PMS) in academic literature and in industry are applicable in automotive logistics....
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The effectiveness of RFID in backroom and sales floor inventory management
Goyal, Sandeep; Hardgrave, Bill C.; Aloysius, John A.; … - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 27 (2016) 3, pp. 795-815
Purpose Perceived as an antidote to poor execution, interest in radio frequency identification (RFID …)-enabled visibility has grown. The purpose of this paper is to examine whether and how RFID-enabled visibility with item-level tagging … two Fortune 500 retailers. Findings RFID-enabled visibility resulted in a sizable decrease in inventory record inaccuracy …
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Key factors for the adoption of RFID in the logistics industry in Taiwan
Fu, Hsin-Pin; Chang, Tien-Hsiang; Lin, Arthur; Du, Zi-Jun; … - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 26 (2015) 1, pp. 61-81
frequency identification (RFID) in the logistics industry in Taiwan, and to objectively identify the key factors (KFs) for … improvement of four KFs when adopting RFID. Eight practical implications of this study are also discussed in the paper … factor and to identify the KFs that influence the adoption of RFID. The research results can serve as a reference for the …
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Postponement Strategies for Channel Derivatives
Eric Johnson, M.; Anderson, Emily - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 11 (2000) 1, pp. 19-36
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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The Role of Third‐Party Logistics Providers in Mass Customization
van Hoek, Remko I. - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 11 (2000) 1, pp. 37-46
Mass customization is coming to the forefront of international supply chains, contributing to an increasing focus on postponement. Third‐party logistics providers, are targeting postponement applications as an extension of their service portfolios. Findings from a multi‐annual survey...
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The Convergent Carrier: A Critical Factor in Supply Chain Compression
Wagner, William B.; Frankel, Robert - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 11 (2000) 1, pp. 99-110
Due to the increasingly competitive global business environment supply chain compression (reducing or eliminating the number of unnecessary logistical activities in a given supply chain) will be imperative for carriers, shippers and customers. Consequently, a premium will be paid for those...
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Unlocking the Supply Chain to Build Competitive Advantage
Walker, Brian; Bovet, David; Martha, Joseph - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 11 (2000) 2, pp. 1-8
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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