Logistics Information Management: Volume 12 Issue 6
Table of contents
Shortcomings and benefits associated with the implementation of MRP packages: a survey research
Marcello Braglia, Alberto PetroniThis paper present the results of a study of material requirements planning (MRP) implementation in the packaging machinery‐building industry. The research, in particular, has…
Managing information in product development
Giuseppe CalabreseInvestigates the role of communication and co‐operation in product development to transfer customer expectation to the new product. Cross‐functional teams, co‐location and matrix…
International sourcing and logistics: an integrated model
Martin Fraering, Sameer PrasadBillions of dollars are being poured into developing nations by multinationals as part of their diversification, divestiture, facility location, and supplier selection strategies…
Drawing conclusions from deterministic logistic simulation models
Stedrick Saayman, James BekkerComputer simulation is one of several technologies available to improve competitiveness, and simulation is thus often used as a design and/or decision tool in various industries…
Construction process reengineering: a case study
Albert P.C. Chan, Linda C.N. Fan, Ann T.W. YuA reengineering philosophy for the construction industry has emerged, harvesting components of a production philosophy. The objective of construction process reengineering is to…