Journal: International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management

Found 118 papers in total
Evaluating inventory management performance using a turnover curve
Evaluating inventory management performance using a turnover curve
2000,
Managing inventory levels in the aggregate is a common concern of senior management. A...
Demand amplification: Has it got us beat?
Demand amplification: Has it got us beat?
2000,
The demand amplification effect has been well described in the literature over many...
A note on solutions to the <Q,r> inventory model for gamma lead‐time demand
A note on solutions to the <Q,r> inventory model for gamma lead‐time demand
2000,
Namit and Chen recently created two algorithms to solve the <Q,r> inventory...
A study of vehicle routing problems with load-balancing
A study of vehicle routing problems with load-balancing
1999,
In a modern business environment, employees are a key resource to a company. Hence,...
Modelling the consequences of a strategic supply chain initiative of an automotive aftermarket operation
Modelling the consequences of a strategic supply chain initiative of an automotive aftermarket operation
1999,
Describes the use of a decision support system (DSS) in part of a strategic supply...
A payback model for radio frequency in warehousing
A payback model for radio frequency in warehousing
1999,
In spite of the wide experience already developed in the field of internal logistics...
The uncapacitated multi-period facilities location problem with profit maximization
The uncapacitated multi-period facilities location problem with profit maximization
1999,
The literature on the facilities location problem is quite extensive with a wide...
Solutions to the (Q,r) inventory model for gamma lead-time demand
Solutions to the (Q,r) inventory model for gamma lead-time demand
1999,
Studies have shown (1) that a company that ignores lead-time demand variability may...
Improving the efficiency of the Hub and Spoke system for the SKF European distribution network
Improving the efficiency of the Hub and Spoke system for the SKF European distribution network
1999,
The Hub and Spoke system (H&S), initially applied to the airline industry, is an...
A multi-objective logistics model for a capacitated service facility problem
A multi-objective logistics model for a capacitated service facility problem
1999,
There have been numerous extensions of the maximum covering location problem that has...
A heuristic treatment of tardiness and net present value criteria in resource constrained project scheduling
A heuristic treatment of tardiness and net present value criteria in resource constrained project scheduling
1998,
Considers the resource-constrained project scheduling problem where cash inflows and...
Virtual logistics: An introduction and overview of the concepts
Virtual logistics: An introduction and overview of the concepts
1998,
Describes concepts for a method of organising logistics systems termed ‘virtual...
Determining warehouse number and location in Spain by cluster analysis
Determining warehouse number and location in Spain by cluster analysis
1998,
The aim of the present article is to decide the ideal number of warehouses for a food...
Genetic algorithms in the design of complex distribution networks
Genetic algorithms in the design of complex distribution networks
1998,
Reviews the value of network concepts as a means of portraying complex logistics and...
Evaluation of alternative logistics operations for the national supply of an imported bulk commodity: The use of a spreadsheet model
Evaluation of alternative logistics operations for the national supply of an imported bulk commodity: The use of a spreadsheet model
1998,
Describes the analysis of the logistics system of a supplier of anhydrous sodium...
Organization determinants of time-based strategies and tactics
Organization determinants of time-based strategies and tactics
1997,
Firms have shifted their competitive emphasis from quality in the 1980s to time in the...
A comparative analysis of inventory costs of JIT and EOQ purchasing
A comparative analysis of inventory costs of JIT and EOQ purchasing
1997,
Presents a mathematical model to assist companies in their decision to switch from the...
Semi-variable delivery routes and the efficiency of outbound logistics
Semi-variable delivery routes and the efficiency of outbound logistics
1997,
Maintaining efficiency in despatching goods from a depot to geographically dispersed...
Dynamic simulation modelling for lean logistics
Dynamic simulation modelling for lean logistics
1997,
The Law of Industrial Dynamics ensures that if a production control system can amplify...
Sample size determination in logistics simulations
Sample size determination in logistics simulations
1996,
Although logistics research contains numerous applications of computer simulation...
Customer service: The distribution of seasonal food products under risk
Customer service: The distribution of seasonal food products under risk
1996,
This paper addresses important logistical considerations in the distribution of a...
Taipower’s coal logistics system: Allocation planning and bulk fleet deployment
Taipower’s coal logistics system: Allocation planning and bulk fleet deployment
1995,
This paper concerns the logistics system of the Taiwan power company, Taipower, and...
Improved modelling of physical distribution
Improved modelling of physical distribution
1995,
This paper describes a procedure for modelling the costs of production and...
Manufacturer and warehouse selection for stable relationships in dynamic wholesaling and location problems
Manufacturer and warehouse selection for stable relationships in dynamic wholesaling and location problems
1995,
The author applies the concept of buyer-seller relationship to long-term planning of...
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