Ochtman, G.; Dekker, R.; Asperen, E. van; Kusters, W. - Erasmus University Rotterdam, Econometric Institute - 2004
In this paper we present a new distribution concept called ‘floating stocks’, which uses intermodal transport to deploy inventories in a supply chain in advance of retailer demand. Supplying part of the demand directly by road compensates the longer transit time of this transport....