Leading representatives of the European grocery industry formed the European efficient consumer response initiative in 1995. The goal of this strategic alliance is set to reengineer the way in which business is done in the industry by implementing cooperative strategies between retailer and...

Intro -- Retailing in a SCM-Perspective -- Table of Contents -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Retailing in the context of IT and distribution -- Distribution, marketing channels and retailing -- Technology and Information technology -- Consequences of IT for managing retail distribution -- Applying IT...