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Scott, Don - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 19 (1989) 5, pp. 26-30

Marketing and logistics management are strongly interrelated, since many of the factors that marketing may wish to use …

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Contract Distribution: A Case Study

In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 19 (1989) 5, pp. 31-32

third party to store and distribute its goods, or should it set up its own fleet and logistics network? The results of a …

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Physical Distribution Management in New Zealand

Marr, Norman E. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 19 (1989) 5, pp. 33-40

Physical distribution management in New Zealand, is still, in many companies, subordinate to other functions in the corporate organisational hierarchy. In this study of three industries (Menswear, Foodstuffs and Pharmaceuticals) it was found that most distribution executives were responsible for...

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Material Traffic Flow Patterns within the Canadian Forces

Natalie Lam, M.; Ng, Kevin Y.K. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 19 (1989) 6, pp. 3-15

The traffic flow pattern of the material distribution activity within the Canadian Forces was evaluated. The aim was to validate the current operation of the material traffic system. Sample transportation data were collected, and the traffic flow pattern and utilisations of the Canadian...

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Distribution – The Contract Approach

Wilson, Philip R.S.; Fathers, Steve J. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 19 (1989) 6, pp. 26-30

In recent years, retailers have come to the fore in the development of distribution systems in the UK. With this move has come the greatly accelerated use of “distribution service companies” to provide tailored, dedicated, contractual solutions to the distribution eeds of retailers. This...

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Marketing and Financial Influences on Inventory Levels: An Illustrative Case

Marr, Norman E. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 19 (1989) 6, pp. 31-34

This article outlines how one particular company sought to bring about inventory reductions, and hence cost savings, without reducing customer service levels. The author′s attention was confined to the manner by which the physical stock levels were reduced within the constraints of existing...

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Trends in Computer Applications in Transportation and Distribution Management

Gustin, Craig M. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 19 (1989) 8, pp. 31-35

The benefits realised through increased computerisation of business logistics activities have been widely acclaimed and … accepted. Evidence is presented to show through an extensive mail survey of logistics executives throughout the US that only … modest progress has been made over the last decade in automating most logistics data. The sole company characteristic that …

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Assessing International Port Operations

Murphy, Paul R.; Dalenburg, Douglas R.; Daley, James M. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 19 (1989) 9, pp. 3-10

A mail survey was conducted among 535 worldwide water ports and water carriers to learn about (1) the importance of various port selection factors and (2) the influence of contemporary trade issues on international port operations. Analysis of 134 responses (25 per cent response rate) revealed...

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International Customer Service as a New Competitive Tool

Kyj, Myroslaw J. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 19 (1989) 10, pp. 4-9

This article examines the use of customer service as a competitive weapon in industrial markets. The database consists of respondents from industrial firms throughout the United States. While the majority of respondents indicated a willingness to use the service option, only a few had an...

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Is a Global Customer Service Policy Desirable?

Lancioni, Richard; Kyj, Myroslaw J. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 19 (1989) 10, pp. 10-13

Customer service has long been recognised as the output of an organisation′s logistics effort. There is some evidence …. Logistics by its very nature has a significant international orientation and therefore it is necessary to understand the role of …

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