Article ID: | iaor1995970 |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Volume: | 24 |
Start Page Number: | 27 |
End Page Number: | 37 |
Publication Date: | Dec 1994 |
Journal: | International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management |
Authors: | Eibl Peter G., Mackenzie Roddy, Kidner David B. |
Keywords: | agriculture & food |
Presents an in-depth case study of the practical experience of applying interactive vehicle routeing and scheduling software at a major brewing company in the United Kingdom. Illustrates the use of the software at all levels of transport planning and addresses strategic, tactical and operational issues; comprises a review of the software’s overall implementation and its consequences within the organization. Special attention is given to the critical analyis of both quantitative and qualitative benefits, as well as organizational problems arising from the use of such software.