Supply Chain Management: Volume 7 Issue 5

Differences between forward and reverse logistics in a retail environment

Ronald S. Tibben‐Lembke, Dale S. Rogers

This paper compares and contrasts forward and reverse logistics in a retail environment, with the focus on the reverse flow of product. Many differences between forward and…

A conceptual model for selecting and evaluating third‐party reverse logistics providers

Laura Meade, Joseph Sarkis

The selection of third‐party logistics providers is an intriguing practical and research question. With the development and advancement of reverse logistics concepts and practice…

From commodity marketing to category management: insights from the Waitrose category leadership program in fresh produce

Michael O’Keeffe, Andrew Fearne

Looks at how Waitrose deals with commodity marketing and category management by examining its category leadership strategy, which aims to reduce costs and align its network to the…

A general framework of supply chain contract models

Charles X. Wang

A supply chain is two or more parties linked by a flow of goods, information, and funds. When one or more parties of the supply chain try to optimize their own profits, system…

POS and EDI in retailing: an examination of underlying benefits and barriers

Mary Margaret Weber, S. Prasad Kantamneni

During the past 20 years, US retailing has gone through a period of unprecedented change as consumer demands and competition have intensified. This change is being further…

The “locus of value”: a hallmark of chains that learn

Ray Collins, Tony Dunne, Michael O’Keeffe

The concept of knowledge as a strategic asset of a firm underpins the idea that the “learning” in a learning organisation can be a source of competitive advantage. The principles…

Vulnerability scenarios in marketing channels

Göran Svensson

Originates from the time‐ and relationship‐dependencies between companies’ activities and resources in marketing channels which cause vulnerability. The construct of vulnerability…

Simulations and supply chains: strategies for teaching supply chain management

David Sparling

The Beer Game is one of the most popular simulations used to introduce students to the challenges of managing supply chains. While the basic simulation serves as a useful…