International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management: Volume 26 Issue 10

Logistics in Korea: current state and future directions

Jae‐Il Kim

Presents the results of an empirical investigation into the current state of logistics in Korea. Discusses the status of logistics within an organization, organizational…

Distribution channels in Japan: Challenges and opportunities for the Japanese market entry

Hokey Min

Uncovers the facts and fallacies of the Japanese distribution channel and presents proactive distribution strategies with their managerial benefits, for the successful penetration…

Third party logistics services usage by large Australian firms

Peter Dapiran, Robert Lieb, Robert Millen, Amrik Sohal

Provides information relating to the experiences of Australian firms using third party logistics services (outsourcing of logistics functions being a business dynamic of growing…

Transportation systems in Hong Kong and Southern China: A manufacturing industries perspective

Richard C.M. Yam, Esther P.Y. Tang

Hong Kong has been a major entrepôt for China for decades and its intermediate role has been enhanced in recent years. With the open door policy of China, Hong Kong manufacturers…

Measuring organizational benefits of EDI diffusion: A case of the Australian automotive industry

David Mackay, Malcolm Rosier

Draws on recent research on the impact of electronic data interchange (EDI) on the Australian automotive industry. The often considerable efforts by large corporations towards the…

Supply chain management practices in Asia Pacific today

Amanda McMullan

Examines the state of supply chain management practices in the Asia Pacific region and presents results of a survey distributed to some of the region’s biggest companies…