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Publication date: 1 April 1990

Teodor Gabriel Crainic and Pierre J. Dejax

Interactive‐graphic systems and operations research methodologies are increasingly being combined to produce efficient, versatile and powerful tools that enhance the…

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Interactive‐graphic systems and operations research methodologies are increasingly being combined to produce efficient, versatile and powerful tools that enhance the decision‐making process. The possible contribution of such tools to the planning of distribution systems for industrial firms and freight carrier service networks and operations is examined and compared.

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Logistics Information Management, vol. 3 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0957-6053

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Publication date: 1 March 1971

HARRY J. BRUCE and PETER P. NOVAS

The subject of forward or long‐range planning for the business enterprise is of such recent interest and development that it is difficult to find useful information of any real…

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The subject of forward or long‐range planning for the business enterprise is of such recent interest and development that it is difficult to find useful information of any real substance regarding distribution or logistical planning. In order to properly focus on the importance of distribution planning, we must first examine the general subject of planning and its importance to industry.

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International Journal of Physical Distribution, vol. 1 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0020-7527

Article
Publication date: 1 April 1990

Len Edwards and Robin Lucas

Planning systems are only as good as their interface with the distribution function. If distribution is having an adverse effect on the overall logistics system, then we have a…

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Planning systems are only as good as their interface with the distribution function. If distribution is having an adverse effect on the overall logistics system, then we have a “systems gap”. What is then needed is the use of distribution requirements planning (DRP), a powerful method with which to integrate the logistics systems of organisations.

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Logistics Information Management, vol. 3 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0957-6053

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Article
Publication date: 1 June 1985

The librarian and researcher have to be able to uncover specific articles in their areas of interest. This Bibliography is designed to help. Volume IV, like Volume III, contains…

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The librarian and researcher have to be able to uncover specific articles in their areas of interest. This Bibliography is designed to help. Volume IV, like Volume III, contains features to help the reader to retrieve relevant literature from MCB University Press' considerable output. Each entry within has been indexed according to author(s) and the Fifth Edition of the SCIMP/SCAMP Thesaurus. The latter thus provides a full subject index to facilitate rapid retrieval. Each article or book is assigned its own unique number and this is used in both the subject and author index. This Volume indexes 29 journals indicating the depth, coverage and expansion of MCB's portfolio.

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Management Decision, vol. 23 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0025-1747

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Article
Publication date: 1 January 1989

Teodor Gabriel Crainic and Pierre J. Dejax

Interactive‐graphic systems and operations research methodologiesare increasingly being combined to produce efficient, versatile andpowerful tools that enhance the decision‐making…

1982

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Interactive‐graphic systems and operations research methodologies are increasingly being combined to produce efficient, versatile and powerful tools that enhance the decision‐making process. The possible contribution of such tools to the planning of distribution systems for industrial firms and freight carrier service networks and operations is examined and compared. The similarities and differences between the two systems are derived and an examination is undertaken to determine whether a unique planning system may adequately respond to the requirements of the two problems.

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International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management, vol. 19 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0269-8218

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Publication date: 1 January 1988

Nikolaos Papavassiliou

The planning of distribution as both system ana process is examined in theory and in relation to corporate practice in Greece.

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The planning of distribution as both system ana process is examined in theory and in relation to corporate practice in Greece.

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International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management, vol. 18 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0269-8218

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Publication date: 1 January 1984

Martin Christopher

Increasingly many companies have recognised the need to develop more formal approaches to planning. The uncertainties of the market environment and the increased complexity of…

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Increasingly many companies have recognised the need to develop more formal approaches to planning. The uncertainties of the market environment and the increased complexity of business decisions have provided an incentive to these organisations to seek ways in which corporate resources can be better allocated and contingencies provided for. Nevertheless, formal business planning still tends to be confined to the larger companies, and often those that are involved in so‐called fast‐moving markets. Thus the Unilevers and Procter and Gambles of the world are using highly sophisticated planning techniques, but many other companies still lag behind. This is due not so much to a lack of a resources to commit to the planning function but more often to a lack of appreciation of the necessity for planning.

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International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management, vol. 14 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0269-8218

Article
Publication date: 12 October 2010

Jing Shi, Jun Zhang and Xiuli Qu

Delivery of safe products while meeting customer demand is a critical marketing requirement for logistics. To meet this requirement, this paper aims to develop a decision‐making…

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Purpose

Delivery of safe products while meeting customer demand is a critical marketing requirement for logistics. To meet this requirement, this paper aims to develop a decision‐making model for distribution strategies in cold chain network with the real‐time flow and quality information of perishable foods.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper first presents a real‐time monitoring solution for cold chain distribution by integrating radio frequency identification (RFiD), sensor, and wireless communication technologies. With the enhanced visibility of product flow and quality information, a multi‐stage planning model is developed to determine optimal distribution plans so that the overall cost of the entire cold chain network is minimized.

Findings

The proposed distributionplanning model can capture the dynamics of logistics due to frequent update of product quality information during distribution. Therefore, the distribution decision will be adjusted at sequential stages to optimally preserve the product value and meet demand. The proposed solution and model can ensure an effective cold chain logistics and thus meet the marketing requirement.

Research limitations/implications

The current planning model cannot quantitatively capture all benefits, such as the social impact, due to the implementation of RFiD and other technologies.

Originality/value

The proposed solution to achieve complete visibility of the cold chain is innovative and addresses the urgent requirements for cold chain logistics from marketing perspective. For the first time, the economic benefits of real‐time information on product quality can be quantitatively evaluated by the multi‐stage planning model and this has been verified by a numerical case study.

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Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, vol. 25 no. 8
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0885-8624

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Article
Publication date: 22 November 2011

Jukka Lassila, Tero Kaipia, Juha Haakana and Jarmo Partanen

The purpose of this paper is to establish a methodological framework to address key issues in electricity distribution network development. The paper defines subtasks in the…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to establish a methodological framework to address key issues in electricity distribution network development. The paper defines subtasks in the strategy process and presents key elements in the strategy work and long‐term network planning. The results are illustrated by a case network.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper describes the methodology for cost and reliability analyses in the strategy work. The focus is on techno‐economic feasibility of certain network development technologies in the network strategy and the surveys are linked to economic regulation, specifically to reliability of supply and allowed return. The study addresses the stages of strategic decision making and compilation of investment strategies.

Findings

The strategic planning concept and methods are applicable in practice; the results have proven valuable in the long‐term business development and in discussions with the company owners. Outage costs are an essential element in the economic regulation of the business, reliability being a key driver in network planning.

Research limitations/implications

There is no universal solution to strategic decision making, but each development task is highly case specific. This is due to diverging operating environments and targets set by the company owners; these issues strongly influence the strategy process.

Practical implications

The work illustrates strategic planning in an actual distribution company and shows how the methodology can be applied to the strategic network development. Nevertheless, the results cannot be generalised as such, but each network has to be considered individually.

Originality/value

The proposed concept can be applied to the long‐term development of distribution networks. The results are internationally applicable, yet diverging regulatory models call for specific methodology in each country.

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International Journal of Energy Sector Management, vol. 5 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1750-6220

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Article
Publication date: 1 March 1973

D. E. HUSSEY

Abstract: Corporate planning is total in outlook, covering the whole company and its dynamic relationship with the environment in which it operates. As a total company operation…

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Abstract: Corporate planning is total in outlook, covering the whole company and its dynamic relationship with the environment in which it operates. As a total company operation, it must include the physical distribution function. This monograph describes the corporate planning process and the strategic ways of development open to the company. It discusses the interaction of corporate planning with, and the direct influence of environmental factors on, the physical distribution function, and concludes with a job description for the corporate planner.

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International Journal of Physical Distribution, vol. 3 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0020-7527

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