Journal: International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management

Found 118 papers in total
Returnable containers: An example of reverse logistics
Returnable containers: An example of reverse logistics
1995,
Considers the application of returnable containers as an example of reverse logistics....
Recurrent decision approaches to shipment-release timing in freight consolidation
Recurrent decision approaches to shipment-release timing in freight consolidation
1995,
Discusses ‘recurrent approaches’ to determining when to despatch a...
Distribution network design: An integrated planning support framework
Distribution network design: An integrated planning support framework
1995,
Discusses the design of large-scale distribution networks which entails taking...
A microcomputer cashier scheduling system for supermarket stores
A microcomputer cashier scheduling system for supermarket stores
1995,
Labour scheduling in supermarkets is a difficult task since most employees work...
Vehicle routeing and scheduling in the brewing industry: A case study
Vehicle routeing and scheduling in the brewing industry: A case study
1994,
Presents an in-depth case study of the practical experience of applying interactive...
Wholesaler: A decision support system for wholesale procurement and distribution
Wholesaler: A decision support system for wholesale procurement and distribution
1994,
Develops a decision-making framework for the design and operation of a wholesaling...
Modelling, simulation and analysis of an automated materials handling system
Modelling, simulation and analysis of an automated materials handling system
1994,
The need to design materials handling systems optimally has grown as the cost of...
Moving beyond trade-offs
Moving beyond trade-offs
1994,
Logisticians are trained to identify trade-offs and to devise compromising solutions...
An integrated decision support system for global logistics
An integrated decision support system for global logistics
1994,
As the globalization of business activities broadens and diversifies logistics...
Lot-sizing time-varying demands: A spreadsheet approach
Lot-sizing time-varying demands: A spreadsheet approach
1993,
Describes a spreadsheet approach for implementing Wagner-Whitin and Silver-Meal...
The multiproduct warehouse location problem: Applying a decomposition algorithm
The multiproduct warehouse location problem: Applying a decomposition algorithm
1993,
Suggest that, in recent years, remarkable progress has been made in the development of...
Supplier selection using multi-objective programming: A decision support system approach
Supplier selection using multi-objective programming: A decision support system approach
1993,
This paper explores the use of a multi-objective programming approach as a method for...
Use of analytic hierarchic process for evaluating sources of supply
Use of analytic hierarchic process for evaluating sources of supply
1993,
This paper presents an application of analytic hierarchic process (AHP) for evaluating...
Cost savings for inbound freight: The effect of quantity discounts and transport rate breaks on inbound freight consolidation strategies
Cost savings for inbound freight: The effect of quantity discounts and transport rate breaks on inbound freight consolidation strategies
1992,
Addresses a number of issues relating to determining whether products should be...
Simulating the financial impact of marketing and logistics decisions
Simulating the financial impact of marketing and logistics decisions
1992,
Presents a fourth generation language computer simulation model which was developed...
A comprehensive review of production lot-sizing
A comprehensive review of production lot-sizing
1993,
A comprehensive review of the literature for the problem of lot-size scheduling...
Industrial dynamics simulation models in the design of supply chains
Industrial dynamics simulation models in the design of supply chains
1992,
This paper the dynamic operation of supply chains and reaches some conclusions for...
Budget allocation and profit for logistics and its interfaces
Budget allocation and profit for logistics and its interfaces
1991,
Presents a multiple-objective mathematical programming model to co-ordinate logistics...
Cost minimisation of multiple-vehicle shipments
Cost minimisation of multiple-vehicle shipments
1991,
The paper describes how an LP-based one-dimensional packing algorithm can be used to...
Modelling the effects of traffic congestion on JIT
Modelling the effects of traffic congestion on JIT
1991,
Increasing traffic congestion in many parts of the world threatens to disrupt the...
Dynamic vehicle scheduling: An expert systems approach
Dynamic vehicle scheduling: An expert systems approach
1991,
The dynamic vehicle scheduling problem for a shipper involves managing transport of...
Alternative methods of evaluating capital investments in logistics
Alternative methods of evaluating capital investments in logistics
1991,
Evaluating capital investments for additions or modifications to warehouses, for...
Psychic stock: An independent variable category of inventory
Psychic stock: An independent variable category of inventory
1990,
The supply-side or demand-servicing functions of inventory are well-known in the...
IDV inventory-A question of control
IDV inventory-A question of control
1990,
The article reviews the practical problems of applying inventory control techniques...
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