International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management: Volume 20 Issue 7

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JIT: Issues and Items for the Research Agenda

Nick Oliver

This article reviews some of the key debates inthe area of just‐in‐time operation andimplementation, and identifies 13 research issues.These issues include: information systems…

Just‐in‐Time Concepts: Applicability to Logistics/Transportation

Patricia J. Daugherty, Michael S. Spencer

Successful manufacturing applications of the Just‐in‐time(JIT) management philosophy have beenwell documented in the literature. Utilisation ofJIT techniques within manufacturing…

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Segmentation of Markets Based on Customer Service

Arun Sharma, Douglas M. Lambert

Customer service represents a significantopportunity for segmenting markets. This articlereviews the importance of customer service andthe conceptual issues associated with…

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Psychic Stock: An Independent Variable Category of Inventory

Paul D. Larson, Robert A. DeMarais

The supply‐side or demand‐servicing functions ofinventory are well‐known in the inventory,logistics, and retailing literature. However, thisliterature has yet to develop the…

IDV Inventory – A Question of Control

Paul Atkins

The article reviews the practical problems ofapplying inventory control techniques withreference to IDV, a company in the beers, winesand spirits industry. Recommendations are…

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ISSN:

0960-0035

Online date, start – end:

1990

Copyright Holder:

Emerald Publishing Limited

Open Access:

hybrid

Editors:

  • Professor Chee-Yew Wong
  • Professor Ivan Russo