International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management: Volume 16 Issue 3
Table of contents
A Warehouse Simulation on a Small Personal Computer
Michael PiddThis article describes a simulation project carried out for the parts operation of a large UK motor manufacturer. The parts operation (known here as Partcraft Ltd) handles parts…
Effects of Customer Service on Sales: An Analysis of Historical Data
John Ozment, Douglas N. ChardBefore distribution managers can effectively manage customer service, they must be able to determine how sales respond to various levels of service. The potential for customer…
Restocking Inventory in Groups: A Transport Inventory Case
Frank P. BuffaThe study described here used data from a retailer of soft goods and housewares to evaluate various inventory‐grouping methods and to determine an optimal method considering…
Information Technology in Delivery Control
Melvyn PetersDelivery control is a key requirement in all distribution operations. It is, however, a highly complex undertaking since it embraces a variety of activities (e.g., order…
Approaches to Managing the Cost of Materials
Roger G. Schroeder, Gary D. Scudder, Michael J. PeschThe cost of materials has often been neglected by managers faced with the problem of reducing manufacturing costs. However, as direct labour, the classical cost reduction target…