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Product value‐density: managing diversity through supply chain segmentation

Lovell, Antony; Saw, Richard; Stimson, Jennifer - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 16 (2005) 1, pp. 142-158

Purpose – Aims to identify the importance of segmentation both as part of the network design process and as an operational tool for correctly allocating products to appropriate supply chains. Design/methodology/approach – The allocation is based upon a wide range of possible factors relating...

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Evaluating suppliers within a self‐organized logistical network

Ounnar, Fouzia; Pujo, Patrick - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 16 (2005) 1, pp. 159-172

Purpose – This research paper proposes that the conduct of supplier relationships can be improved through a “self‐organized logistical network”. Design/methodology/approach – An analysis has been conducted on logistical supply chain which ensures to define a self‐organized logistical...

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Management development and the supply chain manager of the future

Mangan, John; Christopher, Martin - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 16 (2005) 2, pp. 178-191

Purpose – With the growing acceptance of logistics and supply chain management (SCM) as critical business concerns, there is an emerging realisation that more investment is needed to develop appropriate managerial skills and competencies for supply chain managers. This paper explores the...

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Are supply (driven) chains forgotten?

Hull, Bradley Z. - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 16 (2005) 2, pp. 218-236

Purpose – The supply chain literature highlights chains that are activated by actual or forecasted demand, and has largely overlooked those that are activated by the supply source. This paper aims to position supply driven chains as a distinct class and to develop their properties....

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Supply chain collaboration: what's happening?

Min, Soonhong; Roath, Anthony S.; Daugherty, Patricia J.; … - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 16 (2005) 2, pp. 237-256

Purpose – Collaboration has been referred to as the driving force behind effective supply chain management and may be the ultimate core capability. However, there is a fairly widespread belief that few firms have truly capitalized on its potential. A study was undertaken to assess the current...

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An integrative framework for supply chain collaboration

Simatupang, Togar M.; Sridharan, Ramaswami - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 16 (2005) 2, pp. 257-274

Purpose – This paper proposes an integrative framework for supply chain collaboration which is based on the reciprocal approach. Design/methodology/approach – A reciprocal approach is adopted to capture the interaction phenomenon of different features of collaboration in attaining overall...

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Supply chain integration: a European survey

Bagchi, Prabir K.; Chun Ha, Byoung; Skjoett‐Larsen, Tage - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 16 (2005) 2, pp. 275-294

Purpose – The major goal of this study was to identify the underlying factors of supply chain integration in European …/methodology/approach – In order to get an overall view of the state of supply chain integration in European firms, a mail survey was done to … investigate the extent and nature of supply chain integration in 149 companies. Using statistical analysis, the study attempts to …

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An empirical study of RFID implementation in the warehousing industry

Vijayaraman, B.S.; Osyk, Barbara A. - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 17 (2006) 1, pp. 6-20

Purpose – RFID mandates by large retailers and various government agencies made it a requirement for some large organizations to implement RFID technology, while other medium to small organizations are still evaluating the potential costs and benefits of such adoption. This paper examines...

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Technology usage in the supply chain: the case of small 3PLs

Evangelista, Pietro; Sweeney, Edward - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 17 (2006) 1, pp. 55-74

capability as it enables higher levels of supply chain integration. Recent industry developments have widened the technological …

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Effectiveness and efficiency: the role of demand chain management

Walters, David - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 17 (2006) 1, pp. 75-94

Purpose – The paper aims to focus on and discuss the differences between the demand chain led organization and the supply chain led organization. Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses a desk‐based approach to data collection and provides analysis and discussion of the issues....

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