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The displacement effect in cargo theft
Ekwall, Daniel - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 39 (2009) 1, pp. 47-62
Purpose – The aim of this paper is to analyze and explain why cargo theft continues to occur in the transport network despite all implemented countermeasures. Design/methodology/approach – The research is based on a logical deductive hypothesis using theories from several scientific fields....
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Transport system responsiveness improvement
Schönberger, Jörn; Kopfer, Herbert - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 39 (2009) 1, pp. 63-79
scarceness appears. The aim of this paper is to propose an innovative planning approach that enables a transportation fleet to …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014793746
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An exploratory study of ICT adoption in the Italian freight transportation industry
Marchet, Gino; Perego, Alessandro; Perotti, Sara - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 39 (2009) 9, pp. 785-812
Purpose – Companies in the freight transportation industry can currently make use of an increasing number of … freight transportation industry in Italy. Design/methodology/approach – The analysis uses multiple‐case studies. It is based … on semi‐structured interviews with the management of leading Italian companies involved in transportation processes …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014793778
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Environmental assessment of shipment release policies
Merrick, Ryan J.; Bookbinder, James H. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 40 (2010) 10, pp. 748-762
based upon minimization of total logistics costs (inventory plus transportation). The paper aims to answer the following … data. Originality/value – One undesirable consequence of transportation by truck is CO 2 emissions. However, the impact can …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014793821
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Applying a voluntary compliance model to a proposed transportation safety regulation
Cantor, David E.; Terle, Marianick - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 40 (2010) 10, pp. 822-846
Purpose – The objective of this paper is the development of a voluntary compliance model that is applied to the current and substantive governmental regulatory electronic on‐board recorder (EOBR) proposal in the workplace. Design/methodology/approach – This study is designed to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014793824
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Evaluating CO 2 emissions and fatalities tradeoffs in truck transport
Margaret Rogers, Mary; Weber, William L. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 41 (2011) 8, pp. 750-767
the truck transportation portion of supply chains with the goal of determining if efforts to reduce CO 2 emissions … increase transportation‐related fatalities. Design/methodology/approach – The joint production of CO 2 , fatalities, and truck …
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Simulation of goods delivery process
Boussier, Jean‐Marie; Cucu, Tatiana; Ion, Luminita; … - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 41 (2011) 9, pp. 913-930
, pollutant emissions and conflicts between transportation network users. The purpose of this paper is to propose and implement a … parking place sharing can satisfy constraints of transportation network users.  …
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Modal shift for greener logistics – the shipper's perspective
Eng‐Larsson, Fredrik; Kohn, Christofer - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 42 (2012) 1, pp. 36-59
Purpose – A commonly suggested measure to make logistics greener is a shift to intermodal road‐rail transportation …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014793874
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Criteria for temperature alerts in cod supply chains
Hafliðason, Tómas; Ólafsdóttir, Guðrún; Bogason, … - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 42 (2012) 4, pp. 355-371
Purpose – Wireless sensor network (WSN) technologies are now available to implement real time temperature monitoring systems in food supply chains. The aim of this paper is to examine different types of methods and criteria to establish alerts in decision support systems in perishable food...
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A social network analysis of business logistics and transportation
Phillips, Diane M.; Phillips, Jason Keith - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 28 (1998) 5, pp. 328-348
Introduces social network analysis techniques to business logistics and transportation. The case study has two specific … goals. First, it introduces social network analysis techniques to the business logistics and transportation community as a … maturation of the fields of business logistics and transportation. Concludes that over a period of ten years the flow of …
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