International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management: Volume 19 Issue 12

Evaluating Logistics Decisions

Ilene K. Kleinsorge, Philip B. Schary, Ray Tanner

The lack of adequate information for logistics decisions andevaluating is a major problem for management. This article describes howlinear programming is used to provide…

Long‐term Channel Member Relationships

Jule B. Gassenheimer, Jay U. Sterling, Robert A. Robicheaux

The ability to nurture marketing channel relations is essential tolong‐term corporate survival. This study empirically investigates howand why relationships between manufacturers…

Retail Logistics

Lisa M. Ellram, Bernard J. La Londe, Mary Margaret Weber

The results from a survey of top retailing executives regardingcurrent logistics practices and trends are described. The focus is oncustomer service factors, the use of a supply…

An Evaluation of Logistics and Related Journals

Larry W. Emmelhainz, James R. Stock

Logistics and related journals typically are oriented towards twoaudiences: practitioners and/or educators. This article examinespractitioner and educator perceptions of logistics…