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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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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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pricing mechanisms can be developed and implemented for non‐engineered (agrifood) products such as primary farm produce that … termed holistic quality‐based pricing (QBP) because it incorporates criteria that incentivise responsiveness to customer … and factory gate pricing to progress down a Lean improvement path. Originality/value – This paper characterises six …
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transportation pricing practices and unprepared for freight rate negotiation can suffer from higher shipping costs as compared to …
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pricing levels (price-leadership (PL)), and its effect on product returns in the internet retail supply chain. Specifically …, this paper investigates how supply chain managers can use inventory (seller-induced scarcity) and pricing (PL) levers to … affect the rate of product returns; however, the scale of this effect depends on inventory and pricing decisions. The results …
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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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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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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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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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In the age of globalization, seaports play a vital role in connecting national supply chains to the global marketplace. Improving port operations has become a priority for many countries. One of the ways to achieve this objective is process reengineering. This paper reviews the IT‐enabled...
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