International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management: Volume 18 Issue 1

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Expert Systems: A Role in Transportation Planning

Anita Lukka, Markku Lukka

Knowledge‐based techniques can enhance the effectiveness of mathematical methods. Here the application of artificial intelligence approaches to freight transportation planning is…

Distribution Planning Practices in Greek Industry

Nikolaos Papavassiliou

The planning of distribution as both system ana process is examined in theory and in relation to corporate practice in Greece.

Salesvans or not? A Case Study

Alan Mercer, Stephen R. Clarke

Should small customers be supplied from salesvans? The costs are compared with the traditional practice of salesmen taking orders for subsequent delivery.

A Mathematical Model for Optimum Storage Capacity

Wah Ying Hui

Gas storage facilities are expensive and their siting is determined by the customer not the supplier. Accurate determination of optimum capacity is a “must”.

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0269-8218

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1978 – 1989

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Emerald Publishing Limited