TY  - JOUR
AB  - Suggests that while integration is a term that logistics discusses in an interorganizational context, integration within an interdepartmental integration is not as prevalent. Consequently, a common definition for “integration” is lacking. Literature has provided three characterizations: integration represents interaction or communication activities; integration consists of collaborative activities between departments; and integration is a composite of interdepartmental intraction and interdepartmental collaboration. Adopting the composite view, prescribes that managers and researchers consider integration to be a multidimensional process. Proposes a model is based on this perspective to suggest that different logistics situations will require varying degrees of integration via interaction and collaboration. Managerial implications are discussed for each situation.
VL  - 26
IS  - 8
SN  - 0960-0035
DO  - 10.1108/09600039610182753
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/09600039610182753
AU  - Kahn Kenneth B.
AU  - Mentzer John T.
PY  - 1996
Y1  - 1996/01/01
TI  - Logistics and interdepartmental integration
T2  - International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
SP  - 6
EP  - 14
Y2  - 2024/04/24
ER  -