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Globalisation strategies and business organisation of a network of logistics service providers

Lemoine, W.; Dagnæs, Lars - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 33 (2003) 3, pp. 209-228

This paper deals with the dynamics of internationalisation and globalisation of the freight‐forwarding and logistics service providers. A case study, based on E.ON, Stinnes, Schenker, BTL and other European and non‐European firms, is presented in order to illustrate the process. The...

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Collaborative networking in a multi‐stage industrial channel

Fujimoto, Hisao - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 33 (2003) 3, pp. 229-235

The argument of the paper is that the global competitive strength of leading Japanese products lies not only in their efficient supply systems but also in systems of multi‐stage vertical networks. The study explores an example of such a network throughout a multi‐stage industrial complex in...

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Understanding integrated global sourcing

Trent, Robert J.; Monczka, Robert M. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 33 (2003) 7, pp. 607-629

believe that a concept called globalization offers the best opportunity to achieve major performance gains. One area where … many companies can begin to capture the benefits of globalization is global sourcing, which involves the worldwide …. Unfortunately, capturing the benefits potentially offered by globalization is often limited by a lack of understanding concerning …

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The impact of product design on supply chain risk: a case study

Khan, Omera; Christopher, Martin; Burnes, Bernard - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 38 (2008) 5, pp. 412-432

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to address the increasingly important issue of the impact of product design on supply chain risk management in an era of global supply arrangements. The need to include product design considerations in the development of global supply chain strategies is...

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Extending landed cost models to improve offshore sourcing decisions

Young, Richard R.; Swan, Peter F.; Thomchick, Evelyn A.; … - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 39 (2009) 4, pp. 320-335

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the components required for more robust landed cost models given the now widespread interest in sourcing finished goods, components for assembly, and basic raw materials from global sources. This study also seeks to establish the need for...

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Supply chain security practices in the food industry

Whipple, Judith M.; Voss, M. Douglas; Closs, David J. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 39 (2009) 7, pp. 574-594

Purpose – This paper compares firms purchasing and/or selling food products internationally to those with domestic supply chains in order to determine if international firms: place greater managerial importance on security; and are more likely to engage supply chain partners in...

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Assessing the drivers of change for cross‐border supply chains

Hameri, Ari‐Pekka; Hintsa, Juha - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 39 (2009) 9, pp. 741-761

Purpose – This paper aims to systematically document drivers of change and the implications they will have on international supply chain management in the coming two decades. Design/methodology/approach – This study was commissioned by the World Customs Organization (WCO) at the end of June...

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Mitigating environmental and density risk in global sourcing

Deane, Jason K.; Craighead, Christopher W.; Ragsdale, … - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 39 (2009) 10, pp. 861-883

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to provide a conceptual foundation to enhance the body of knowledge related to supplier selection in light of global supply chain disruptions and risk. Design/methodology/approach – The proposed tool is based on a multi‐criteria optimization framework,...

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Green, lean, and global supply chains

Mollenkopf, Diane; Stolze, Hannah; Tate, Wendy L.; … - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 40 (2010) 1/2, pp. 14-41

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship among green, lean, and global supply chain strategies as found in the literature, with emphasis on the concurrent implementation of these three strategic initiatives, in order to develop a research agenda to guide theoretically...

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Environmental sustainability in the third‐party logistics (3PL) industry

Lieb, Kristin J.; Lieb, Robert C. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 40 (2010) 7, pp. 524-533

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to document the extent to which large third‐party logistics (3PL) companies have committed themselves to environmental sustainability goals. It also aims to examine the sustainability initiatives undertaken by those companies and the impact of those...

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