An Analysis and Evaluation of Data Base Requirements for Physical Distribution Studies
International Journal of Physical Distribution
ISSN: 0020-7527
Article publication date: 1 March 1974
Abstract
The purpose of this monograph is to examine the types of data that are required in the design and analysis of physical distribution systems, and to establish a method for obtaining such data to successfully accomplish the objectives of a distribution study. The development of the data base includes determining: (1) data specification; (2) data collection; (3) data analysis; and (4) data validation. All of these stages in data base construction are analysed and evaluated in this paper. This discussion will probably be of most importance to those managers contemplating a computer‐oriented study; an attempt has been made in the monograph to provide a managerial as opposed to a technical overview of data base requirements.
Citation
Lai, A.W. and La Londe, B.J. (1974), "An Analysis and Evaluation of Data Base Requirements for Physical Distribution Studies", International Journal of Physical Distribution, Vol. 4 No. 4, pp. 218-247. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb014317
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1974, MCB UP Limited