In the behavioural science areas of psychology and consumer behaviour, the means‐end value hierarchy model has often been applied to understand individuals’ values structures ‐ in particular, the value of a company’s product/ service offering to its customers. Applying the means‐end...

Inventory carrying costs, the costs associated with the quantity and value of inventory stored, represent a large portion of the expense attached to distribution activities. These costs also are influenced by the configuration of the physical distribution system utilised. Therefore, accurate...

The application of computer modelling and simulation to logistics networks has been quite common. The primary reason is that logistical systems possess inherent characteristics which are compatible to computer modelling and simulation. One such technique which provides modelling and simulation...

Corporate level examination of international logistics problems in formal fashion is a relatively recent occurrence at General Motors. International Logistics Operations (ILO) was created in June, 1977, and was made a part of Procurement, Production Control and Logistics Staff. The Director of...

Probably one of the earliest applications of computer technology to logistics was in the area of order processing. When the digital computer began to be introduced into business operations in the middle 1950s, applications were primarily restricted to operations which could be readily...

The area of distribution has enjoyed a long history of application of computer modelling to the solution of its problems. For more than 30 years, the areas of terminal analysis, routing and scheduling, inventory control, facility location and system design have been subjected to a multitude of...

The term deregulation, in reference to the (US) Motor Carrier Act 1980, has been used to represent significant reductions in government economic restrictions and government agency involvement in the operations of the transportation industry. Although the Act was a giant step toward regulatory...

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to investigate the dynamics and dimensions of behaviors of supply chain employees that may impede the success of supply chain relationships. Design/methodology/approach – A grounded theory qualitative method was used to explore the concept of...