International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management: Volume 29 Issue 2

Logistics improvement programs: The dynamics between people and performance

Paul D. Larson, Jack D. Kulchitsky

Looks at the impact of performance improvement initiatives on logistics people, as well as performance. Two of the most popular programs – EDI and outsourcing – have profound…

Social exchange behavior in logistics relationships: a shipper perspective

Kevin R. Moore, William A. Cunningham

Examines social exchange behavior in logistics alliance and transactional relationships. Based on data collected through a mail survey of shippers that established logistics…

Changes to road transport in Poland during a period of economic transition

C.D.J. Waters

Countries in eastern Europe are going through a period of economic transition as they move from centrally planned to free market economies. But they can only achieve continuing…

Solutions to the <Q,r> inventory model for gamma lead‐time demand

Kal Namit, Jim Chen

Studies have shown (1) that a company that ignores lead‐time demand variability may suffer great financial damage, (2) that the gamma distribution provides the most common best…