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Key areas, causes and contingency planning of corporate vulnerability in supply chains

Svensson, Göran - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 34 (2004) 9, pp. 728-748

The article examines companies' perception of corporate vulnerability in supply chains. The areas, the causes and the contingency planning of corporate vulnerability in upstream and downstream supply chains are examined. The study is based on qualitative data, and it differs from other studies...

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Reconfiguration of supply chains and implications for transport

Lemoine, Olga W.; Skjoett‐Larsen, Tage - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 34 (2004) 10, pp. 793-810

A large number of firms have reconfigured their supply chains. The general trends entail, among others, the reduction, centralization and re‐location of plants and distribution centers, the design of new distribution systems, and the reduction of the supplier base. The analysis of the...

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A supply chain diagnostic tool

Foggin, James H.; Mentzer, John T.; Monroe, Carol L. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 34 (2004) 10, pp. 827-855

How can a third‐party logistics (3PL) provider decide whether or not there is a viable opportunity to serve the needs and desires of potential clients? To answer this question, a tool is needed that can help determine if there are problems, inefficiencies, or needed improvements in a client's,...

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Aftermarket support and the supply chain

Theodore Farris, M.; Wittmann, C. Michael; Hasty, Ron - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 35 (2005) 1, pp. 6-19

Purpose – To examine supply chain competences necessary to efficiently and/or effectively succeed in aftermarket support. Design/methodology/approach – Using the aerospace industry as a context, this paper provides a brief overview of aftermarket support practices and trends and discusses...

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The collaboration index: a measure for supply chain collaboration

Simatupang, Togar M.; Sridharan, Ramaswami - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 35 (2005) 1, pp. 44-62

Purpose – This paper proposes an instrument to measure the extent of collaboration in a supply chain consisting of two members, suppliers and retailers. Design/methodology/approach – The proposed model for collaboration incorporates collaborative practices in information sharing, decision...

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Benefits of IT in supply chain management: an explorative study of progressive companies

Auramo, Jaana; Kauremaa, Jouni; Tanskanen, Kari - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 35 (2005) 2, pp. 82-100

Purpose – To provide empirical evidence of benefits from IT in supply chain management. Design/methodology/approach – Data in this qualitative study were collected through multiple enquiries. SCM consultant interviews gave an understanding of the current state of practice. A survey of 48...

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Supply chain logistics initiatives

Cavinato, Joseph L. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 35 (2005) 3, pp. 148-151

Purpose – Intends to provide insights from observaions of field practices and initiatives from researchers in supply chain logistics seeking contexts and inspiration for future research. Design/methodology/approach – Describes supply chain logistics practices and initiatives perceived...

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Modeling the influence of multiple expiration dates on revenue generation in the supply chain

Huq, Faizul; Asnani, Sanjay; Jones, Vernon; Cutright, Ken - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 35 (2005) 3, pp. 152-160

Purpose – Inventory control models for perishable products have primarily used a FIFO issuing policy with the objective … product with a fixed shelf life in single echelon inventory system. The issuing policy considers the remaining shelf life of … the in‐stock inventory and the expected time that the product will spend in inventory as the decision driver. Design …

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Internal service quality

Voss, M. Douglas; Calantone, Roger J.; Keller, Scott B. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 35 (2005) 3, pp. 161-176

Purpose – This work seeks to examine how front‐line employee performance and interdepartmental customer orientation affect the service, supply chain, and financial performance of US distribution centers. Design/methodology/approach – The authors approached this subject by utilizing works...

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Improving supply chain disaster preparedness

Hale, Trevor; Moberg, Christopher R. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 35 (2005) 3, pp. 195-207

Purpose – Terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and regional power outages from the past several years have all highlighted the low levels of disaster preparedness that exist at many firms. Supply chain disruptions caused by external events can have a significant financial and operational...

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