International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management: Volume 18 Issue 4
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An Evaluation of Proactive vs. Reactive Replenishment Systems
John W. Hummel, Alan J. StengerTraditional inventory replenishment decisions in distribution systems have been reactive, but the availability of information throughout the distribution system means that other…
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Order Picking and Traffic Simulation in Distribution Centres
J.A. Ottjes, E. HoogenesA distribution centre (DC) may be regarded as a production centre with a very high throughput, very short lead times and a high standard of reliability. A simulation model for a…
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The Cost of Distribution in Britain and Japan
Hinoaki SetoA comparison between production and distribution practices in the two countries, and the effects of these elements on costs.
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Policy Evaluators' Treatment of Goods Vehicle OperatingCosts
Sharon HallettGoods vehicle operating costs are often evaluated incorrectly. Why? What are the implications? What can be done?
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