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Purpose – The aim of this research was to ascertain the current roles and responsibilities of logistics managers in two countries, how they compare their situation with other managers and to identify the types of knowledge and experience that would assist them to develop their careers....
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‐level analysis was performed. Findings – Firms are reluctant to develop suppliers. Two dimensions of direct and four dimensions of … indirect supplier development were observed. Providing human and capital support to suppliers (i.e. two dimensions of direct … supplier development) is strongly related to formal supplier evaluation, structures and processes for evaluating suppliers as …
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"This book charts the history of Australian retail developments as well as examining the social and cultural dimensions of shopping in Australia. In the second half of the twentieth century, the shopping centre spread from America around the world. Australia was a very early adopter, and...
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the effects of inter‐organisational compatibility on inter‐organisational information systems (IOIS) integration and supply chain performance of large enterprises (LE) and small‐medium enterprises (SMEs) in Australian retailing chains....
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine how consumers respond to environmental claims of three types contained in promotional messages attributed to one respected “green” brand and one mainstream leisure clothing. Design/methodology/approach – A mall‐intercept...
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Purpose – This paper reports on a study of the logistics and supply chain practices of Australian and New Zealand firms. Design/methodology/approach – The research uses the Supply Chain 2000 Framework developed at Michigan State University as a basis for analyzing logistics/supply chain...
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A study of the logistics of container handling of a large New South Wales, Australia, snackfood manufacturer is described with regard to the product and its export marketing. The areas of transport, environmental factors, flexibility and capacity are analysed, and some recommendations are given.
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In Australia the agricultural industry is experiencing major trading difficulties. The project reported here was undertaken to investigate means of streamlining the operation of a major national supplier of farm input products with the objective of decentralised selling with centralised...
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Advances in computer and telecommunications technology are providing logistics managers with a wide range of strategic opportunities. However, there is a widening gap between opportunities available through technology and effective utilisation of the technology. Unless logistics managers take a...
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