International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management: Volume 9 Issue 8

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MATHESON FOODS: Logistics at the Zatega Division

By November 1977, the Zatega Division of Matheson Foods had become firmly established in two major regions of the country as a manufacturer and marketer of Mexican specialty…

CASE ANALYSIS I

Brian F. O'Neil

The Zatega Division case is a very interesting case which presents several very realistic problems that are indeed facing a number of different corporations today. There is a very…

CASE ANALYSIS 2

Frederick Beier

Matheson Foods is undergoing what is probably a classic case of distribution evolution. The Zatega Division has developed an innovative production process as a means of entering a…

CASE ANALYSIS 3

Ivor Morgan

Don Cochrane faces a problem of organisation in his fast growing company: to what extent should he develop an integrated “Logistics” group. Inventory control, development of…

CASE ANALYSIS 4

James McKee

In my opinion, there are 10 basic problems which must be addressed to insure effectiveness in materials management and market penetration:

CASE ANALYSIS 5

David Maister

What is the problem at the Zatega Division of Matheson Foods? The attention of the managers involved is focused upon the large number of overflow warehouses, the dispute over the…

CASE ANALYSIS 6

Colin New

The central issue presented by the Matheson case appears superficially to be concerned with a suggested change in organisational structure to a more “materials management”…

ISSN:

0269-8218

Online date, start – end:

1978 – 1989

Copyright Holder:

Emerald Publishing Limited