"Just-in-Time" (JIT) inventory systems are currently very popular in practice and in the operations management literature. These writings have generally assumed that all shipments are done by motor freight. We feel, however, that this assumption can be misleading. The main thrusts of a JIT...

"Just-in-Time" (JIT) inventory systems are currently very popular in practice and in the operations management literature. These writings have generally assumed that all shipments are done by motor freight. We feel, however, that this assumption can be misleading. The main thrusts of a JIT...