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Adapting Purchasing to Supply Chain Management

Leenders, Michiel R.; Nollet, Jean; Ellram, Lisa M. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 24 (1994) 1, pp. 40-42

Predicts that in the decade ahead, the purchasing function will have to shed its service and operational perspective and take on the challenge of effective contribution to organizational goals and strategies. Describes how, in this evolution, the make or buy decision and increasing reliance on...

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Logistics in Command and Mixed Economies: The Russian Experience

Rodnikov, Andrei N. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 24 (1994) 2, pp. 4-14

Presents a history of logistical planning in the USSR and Russia from 1920‐1992. Describes in detail the functions of the centralized distribution system created in the course of Brezhnev‐Kosygin reforms (1965) and dismantled in 1991; a chronology of changes in distribution of producer goods in...

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Restructuring, Privatization and Deregulation of Transport in Poland

Rydzkowski, Wlodzimierz; Barry Spraggins, H. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 24 (1994) 2, pp. 23-29

Economies of former Soviet bloc countries are being radically changed from state‐run to market systems. One of the major impacts of such change is on the core logistical component of transport. Transport enterprises and their clients are attempting to adjust to the rules of a market economy....

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Logistics in Bulgaria

Vanden Bloomen, Dennis R.; Purvanov Petrov, Ivan - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 24 (1994) 2, pp. 30-36

Examines the current situation for logistics in Bulgaria. Reviews the prospects for applying logistics concepts with respect to the economic environment for privatization and investment. Presents the findings. Concludes with some cautions concerning the issue of transferring logistics knowledge...

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Logistics Trends in South Africa

Cilliers, Willem W.; Nagel, Pieter J.A. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 24 (1994) 7, pp. 4-14

Corporate strategy in South Africa traditionally focused on turnover management because of a tough economy. However, the focus has shifted to the cost side. Because of this emphasis on higher cost efficiency, logistics became a vital part of corporate strategy. Looking at a barometer for...

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Japanese Food Wholesaling

Childs, Nancy M.; Lawler Batista, Bernadette - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 24 (1994) 7, pp. 26-34

Examines the Japanese food distribution channel structure with special emphasis on food wholesalers and food retailers. Contrasts these two areas with the comparable US functions. Reviews channel inefficiencies in Japan with attention to historical development, regulations, consumer attitudes...

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Emerging Logistics Strategies

La Londe, Bernard J.; Masters, James M. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 24 (1994) 7, pp. 35-47

Looks, in depth, at corporate logistics strategy, particularly with regard to the USA. Discusses strategy referring to a general concept of operations guiding all activities towards an ultimate goal – global rather than local. Itemizes some major American firms and their attitudes and...

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Physical distribution and logistics management in the digital era

Pollitt, David - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 29 (1999) 5, pp. 285-347

Presents a series of articles on each of the following topics: digital strategy in the next millennium (Digital strategy – a model for the millennium; Searching for the next competitive edge; The technology link; Value web management opportunities; clash of the Titans: communications companies...

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HRM Trends in the 1990s: Should Local Government Buy in?

Wright, Phillip C.; Rudolph, Jake J. - In: International Journal of Public Sector Management 7 (1994) 3, pp. 27-43

Municipal or local governments worldwide are poorly prepared for the vast changes taking place in human resource management (HRM). Most aspects of organizational life are being transformed, and a strategy, that local governments can follow to avoid becoming a “backwater”, that will cease to...

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Sourcing trends in the car industry

von Corswant, Fredrik; Fredriksson, Peter - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 22 (2002) 7, pp. 741-758

Intense competition and structural changes characterize the car industry. Several trends (i.e. general changes over … these trends correspond to the actual situation in the car industry. Based on a survey answered by both car manufacturers … and first tier suppliers, this article provides facts and analyses regarding sourcing‐related trends over the past decade …

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