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THE RELEVANCE OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE FOR DURABLE DEVELOPMENT. CHALLENGES FOR ROMANIA

Irina, Assist. Ph.D Student Maruntelu - In: Revista Tinerilor Economisti (The Young Economists Journal) 1 (2009) 13S, pp. 157-169

This article aims to approach the topic of the electronic commerce considering the context of the durable development, without exclusively limiting to the economic dimension of sustainable development. This paper aims to offer a vision on the e-commerce based on an optimistic approach of the...

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Distribution structures for food home shopping

de Koster, René (Marinus) B.M. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 32 (2002) 5, pp. 362-380

company’s distribution structure used for the fulfilment of Internet customer orders is investigated in the food home shopping … that more complex operations (with a full‐line assortment and a large number of orders) tend to have special (Internet … orders only) distribution centres for the fulfilment of Internet customer orders. Companies with a store infrastructure tend …

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Aligning corporate strategy, procurement strategy and e‐procurement tools

Knudsen, Daniel - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 33 (2003) 8, pp. 720-734

This paper presents a framework for assessing alignment between corporate strategy, procurement strategy and purchasing tools. The framework is built on generation of rents as its common denominator for assessing alignment between the levels. Three types of rents are identified: monopoly rents;...

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Supply chain B2B e‐commerce and time‐based delivery performance

Iyer, Karthik N.S.; Germain, Richard; Frankwick, Gary L. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 34 (2004) 8, pp. 645-661

The research empirically investigates the relationships among supply chain B2B e‐commerce, environmental uncertainty, organizational structure, and time‐based delivery performance. The results show that B2B e‐commerce enhances time‐based delivery performance. The process turbulence...

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Benefits of IT in supply chain management: an explorative study of progressive companies

Auramo, Jaana; Kauremaa, Jouni; Tanskanen, Kari - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 35 (2005) 2, pp. 82-100

Purpose – To provide empirical evidence of benefits from IT in supply chain management. Design/methodology/approach – Data in this qualitative study were collected through multiple enquiries. SCM consultant interviews gave an understanding of the current state of practice. A survey of 48...

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B2B e‐marketplaces: a typology by functionality

Petersen, Kenneth J.; Ogden, Jeffrey A.; Carter, Phillip L. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 37 (2007) 1, pp. 4-18

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to develop a typology of e‐marketplace functionality and then link the typology to the associated value creation potential of differing types of e‐marketplaces. Design/methodology/approach – In‐depth interviews with the executives of 50...

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Consumer response to stock‐out in the online supply chain

Dadzie, Kofi Q.; Winston, Evelyn - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 37 (2007) 1, pp. 19-42

Purpose – Consumer response to merchandise shortage in the online supply chain outlet is an interesting and important issue for e‐vendors because of the high risk associated with the online environment. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of the online environment on consumer...

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Logistics capability, logistics outsourcing and firm performance in an e‐commerce market

Joong‐Kun Cho, Jay; Ozment, John; Sink, Harry - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 38 (2008) 5, pp. 336-359

Purpose – Effective and efficient supply chain management is critical to the success of firms engaging in e‐commerce. The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of logistics capability and logistics outsourcing on firm performance in an e‐commerce market environment....

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Exploring the business case for e‐procurement

Smart, Alan - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 40 (2010) 3, pp. 181-201

Purpose – Although e‐procurement has been adopted in many industries, the business case for this technology has only partially been explored in the literature. This paper aims to investigate, through a case study approach, the extent of the business case developed for e‐procurement...

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B2B eCommerce: an empirical investigation of information exchange and firm performance

Porterfield, Tobin E.; Bailey, Joseph P.; Evers, Philip T. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 40 (2010) 6, pp. 435-455

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance effects of information exchange by observing actual information exchange between industrial trading partners. Information exchange facilitates coordination through sharing both order cycle and enhanced information. Increased...

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