International Journal of Physical Distribution: Volume 1 Issue 2

The unit train and its application to Logistics problems in North America

JOHN H. MARINO

Possibilities for significant reductions in line‐haul rates and improved service are occuring through the development of the unit train principle. In this article the author…

A study of goods movement in urban areas

M. MASSON

Preliminary results of a study designed to investigate urban goods traffic flows with regard to both private and social costs

Educational development for marketing logistics

MARTIN CHRISTOPHER, LEONARD MAGRILL, GORDON WILLS

The development of a scientific discipline of marketing logistics requires a vital commitment to education in this area.

The distribution revolution of 1970

KENNETH B. ACKERMAN

Changing conditions in the United States distribution environment are becoming increasingly apparent. In this article the role of the public warehouse in these changed…

Fixed routes and areas for delivery operations

NICOS CHRISTOFIDES

In many cases it is not appropriate to utilise a system of daily route scheduling. This paper looks at the situation where a fixed route system is required and the demand…

SEMINARS AND COURSES

MARKETING LOGISTICS & PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION PLANNING The University of Bradford Management Centre will be running this one‐week programme on two occasions in 1971 from the 21st to…

The principal parameters involved in the selection of air freight

PAUL D. JACKSON

Frequently the transport mode decision is made on the basis of a few rules of thumb. This article suggests that there are a number of key factors involved in a decision to use air…

Developing physical distribution cost data for tactical and strategic planning

H. GEORGE MILLER

A proposal for a distribution cost and revenue analysis format to provide information for logistics decisions and control.

A new approach to depot delivery reas in logistics planning

G. BUXTON, N.J.T. QUAYLE

The problem of the determination of delivery areas from given depot locations can frequently be complex. In this article the authors present a simple technique for developing…