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Cavinato, Joseph L. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 35 (2005) 3, pp. 148-151

chain logistics seeking contexts and inspiration for future research. Design/methodology/approach – Describes supply chain … logistics practices and initiatives perceived positions and impacts (2003‐2004), based on interviews with protagonists of 19 …

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Modeling the influence of multiple expiration dates on revenue generation in the supply chain

Huq, Faizul; Asnani, Sanjay; Jones, Vernon; Cutright, Ken - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 35 (2005) 3, pp. 152-160

Purpose – Inventory control models for perishable products have primarily used a FIFO issuing policy with the objective of minimizing the number of outdated units. This paper aims to develop a model to evaluate an issuing policy for a single product with a fixed shelf life in single echelon...

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Internal service quality

Voss, M. Douglas; Calantone, Roger J.; Keller, Scott B. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 35 (2005) 3, pp. 161-176

management, and logistics personnel literature. Surveys were administered in 18 distribution centers across the USA and canonical …. For researchers, the results may be utilized in studies of logistics best practice. Moreover, studies investigating market …

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Improving supply chain disaster preparedness

Hale, Trevor; Moberg, Christopher R. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 35 (2005) 3, pp. 195-207

Purpose – Terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and regional power outages from the past several years have all highlighted the low levels of disaster preparedness that exist at many firms. Supply chain disruptions caused by external events can have a significant financial and operational...

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Drivers of supply chain vulnerability: an integrated framework

Peck, Helen - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 35 (2005) 4, pp. 210-232

Purpose – This paper aims to report on findings of a cross‐sector empirical study of the sources and drivers of supply chain vulnerability. Design/methodology/approach – The research was undertaken in accordance with the realist tradition. It begins with a descriptive exploratory stage...

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The role of resource commitment and innovation in reverse logistics performance

Glenn Richey, R.; Genchev, Stefan E.; Daugherty, Patricia J. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 35 (2005) 4, pp. 233-257

Purpose – Aims to provide empirical evidence of the relationships between and among reverse logistics, resource …‐Advantage Theory provided the framework for examining the impact of developing innovative reverse logistics‐related dynamic … capabilities. Findings – Resource commitment makes reverse logistics programs more efficient and more effective. However, the …

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The role of information connectivity in making flexible logistics programs successful

Closs, David J.; Swink, Morgan; Nair, Anand - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 35 (2005) 4, pp. 258-277

Purpose – Aims to conceptualize flexible logistics programs and information connectivity as two important aspects of … logistics flexibility and to examine the role of information connectivity in making flexible logistics programs successful … suggest that flexible logistics programs are strongly related to all performance dimensions, and that information connectivity …

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Coping with customs clearance uncertainties in global sourcing

Sawhney, Rajeev; Sumukadas, Narendar - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 35 (2005) 4, pp. 278-295

Purpose – Seeks to show how developing countries are becoming important links in global sourcing networks. However, inefficient functioning of governments as customs‐clearance agents adversely impacts the flow of goods to and from these countries. This uncertainty not only impacts firms in...

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An object‐oriented approach for building a flexible supply chain model

Kim, Jinho; Rogers, K.J. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 35 (2005) 7, pp. 481-502

Purpose – This paper aims to propose a framework for building a flexible supply chain business model using an object‐oriented approach. Design/methodology/approach – The proposed modeling framework has used the de facto object‐oriented modeling standard, Unified Modeling Language (UML),...

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A model for evaluation and selection of suppliers in global textile and apparel supply chains

Gary Teng, S.; Jaramillo, Hector - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 35 (2005) 7, pp. 503-523

Purpose – The issue affecting US textile/apparel companies in global business competition is to find suitable suppliers for their operations. The selection and evaluation of their global suppliers to meet the goal of having effective and efficient supply chain operations and strengthening...

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