Logistics Information Management: Volume 9 Issue 6

Streamlining the supply chain in the pharmaceuticals industry

Michel G. Lurquin

The pharmaceutical industry is now facing major challenges that have led to the restructure and redesign of strategic processes. The supply chain is one of these strategic…

Getting logistics into the boardroom

Abby Day

Ponders the factors which make senior management support of logistical initiatives so important and explores means of ensuring that such initiatives are included in the boardroom…

Container transport ‐ a case study

Dirk Cattrysse, Kris Geeroms, Ann Proost, Carine Van der Heyde

Discusses the building of a prototype decision‐support system for a container transport company in the light of constraining factors which affect scheduling of trucks and vehicle…

The supply chain balancing act ‐ stock and service at a profit

Andrew Blatherwick

Addresses the perennial issues of effective supply‐chain management ‐ balancing stock inventories, service delivery mechanisms and retaining requisite profit margins while…

Erratum

This article has been withdrawn as it was published elsewhere and accidentally duplicated. The original article can be seen here: 10.1108/02635579610112624. When citing the…

Supply chain re‐engineering: the experience of Littlewoods Stores Ltd

John Hollis

Examines a re‐engineering programme undertaken by Littlewoods Stores Ltd in an attempt to improve the company’s image and financial results. Describes the problems faced by the…

Erratum

This article has been withdrawn as it was published elsewhere and accidentally duplicated. The original article can be seen here: 10.1108/13598549610799040. When citing the…

Carrier involvement in buyer‐supplier strategic partnerships

Julie J. Gentry

Refers to the recent trend to utilize strategic alliances and partnerships for securing both goods and services. Additionally, the supply chain management concept is gaining more…