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The new science of logistics systems engineering
In this article the need for a systems engineering approach in distribution planning is outlined. The basic tools of the logistics systems engineer are described with a particular…
The Computer in Distribution
SAMUEL EILONThe paper makes a distinction between management tasks which are associated with day‐to‐day operations in the distribution field and tasks which can be grouped under the title of…
Military logistics' innovative role
E. GROSVENOR PLOWMANA brief look at some of the commercial applications of methods first developed in military logistics which are now gaining universal acceptance
Inventory costs & product margins — an aggregate approach
KEITH HOWARD, PHILIP B. SCHARYA new approach to the problems of product line strategy and inventory investment decisions
An illustration of the principles of domestic market channel choice by reference to the British machine tool industry
J.G. WHITEA reconciliation of channel theory with the observed practice of one sector of UK industry
The development of an analogous channel model
LEONARD MAGRILLAn investigation into how the acceptance of the total distribution concept can affect the theory of marketing channels and provide new insights for marketing management
Evolution of the physical distribution concept—a case history
T.A. BROUWERIn this article one company's experience with the total distribution concept is chronicled. It is particularly interesting because it traces the development of thinking within the…
BOOK REVIEW
This valuable annual probably needs no recommending to those involved in container transport. It provides a comprehensive review of current developments both from the…
Physical distribution planning with simulation
DONALD J. BOWERSOX, OMAR KEITH HELFERICH, EDWARD J. MARIENThe problem considered in this paper is that of long range planning of physical distribution systems and how this may be improved through simulation
Logistics: a new era of competition
GRAHAM W. RIDER, LONNIE L. OSTROMIn this article the authors suggest that a major change in business orientation — the adoption of the logistics concept — is about to occur.