de Leeuw, Sander; Holweg, Matthias; Williams, Geoff - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 41 (2011) 5, pp. 435-456
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of decentralised control on finished goods inventory … levels in a distribution system, and to identify the factors that determine the overall inventory level. Design … inventory management practices and firm performance. Findings – It was found that the common assumptions that distribution …