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Publication date: 1 July 1991

QUICK RESPONSE RETAILING IN CANADA AND THE NETHERLANDS

Paul D. Larson and Margret J.C. Sijbrands

Evidence of the quick response (QR) impact on retail inventorylevels is presented. QR involves technology‐driven, co‐operativeretailer/supplier relationships. QR enabling…

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Evidence of the quick response (QR) impact on retail inventory levels is presented. QR involves technology‐driven, co‐operative retailer/supplier relationships. QR enabling technology includes: point‐of‐sale systems, uniform product/article codes, and electronic data interchange. Using statistical analysis of Canadian chain store inventory data, and a case study on the largest chain store operation in The Netherlands, this study finds that QR is bringing lower inventory levels to retailers. There are two main retail management implications of these findings. First, merchandisers can use QR techniques to reduce inventory levels – but only up to a point. Since stock stimulates sales, retailers should use item/stock‐keeping unit (SKU) level data to study optimal (which may not equal minimum) inventory levels. Second, to reap the full rewards of QR implementation, retailers must share the SKU data with suppliers, and work towards more co‐operative relationships.

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International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, vol. 19 no. 7
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000002956
ISSN: 0959-0552

Keywords

  • Canada
  • Inventory control
  • The Netherlands
  • Quick response retailing

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Publication date: 1 May 1995

Quick response in retailing: components and implementation

Susan S. Fiorito, Eleanor G. May and Katherine Straughn

Defines and discusses quick response (QR), with its relationship tovendor partnering, short‐cycle manufacturing, demand‐flow manufacturing,“virtual integration”…

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Defines and discusses quick response (QR), with its relationship to vendor partnering, short‐cycle manufacturing, demand‐flow manufacturing, “virtual integration”, re‐engineering, just‐in‐time and efficient consumer response as an introduction to the results of a study on which firms are implementing QR and at what stage they are regarding their implementation strategy. The results of the study show that 73 per cent of the responding retailers claimed to be implementing some phase of QR. Implementation is slow, however, with only two of 15 QR components reported to be as much as half‐implemented among the retail respondents.

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International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, vol. 23 no. 5
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/09590559510147127
ISSN: 0959-0552

Keywords

  • Business process re-engineering
  • Electronic data interchange
  • Organizational change
  • Quick response retailing
  • USA

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Publication date: 1 August 1994

Quick Response: An International Perspective

John Fernie

Discusses the development of quick response techniques in differentparts of the world, notably the UK, USA, continental Europe and Japan.While much of the initial work on…

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Discusses the development of quick response techniques in different parts of the world, notably the UK, USA, continental Europe and Japan. While much of the initial work on quick response focused on the fashion sector of business, deals specifically with grocery markets where arguably quick response should be a part of corporate philosophy. Shows that the enabling technologies to implement quick response are in place but success at reducing inventory through the supply chain and in minimizing lead times varies not only from country to country but also between companies in specific countries. The reasons for such variations include the nature of retailer‐supplier relations, the degree of fragmentation or concentration of retail markets, the extent of retail branding and the distribution “culture” evident in different parts of the world.

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International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, vol. 24 no. 6
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/09600039410066178
ISSN: 0960-0035

Keywords

  • Food industry
  • Grocery industry
  • Logistics
  • Physical distribution management
  • Quick response retailing
  • Retail trade
  • Supermarkets
  • Supply‐chain management

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Publication date: 1 July 1998

Retail buyers’ perceptions of quick response systems

Susan S. Fiorito, Larry C. Giunipero and He Yan

Quick response (QR) systems are being implemented by retail firms at an ever quickening pace throughout the USA. While dramatic changes occur throughout the retail company…

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Quick response (QR) systems are being implemented by retail firms at an ever quickening pace throughout the USA. While dramatic changes occur throughout the retail company adopting QR strategies, it is the buyers and buyers’ assistants that are more affected by these changes than other executives in the retail firm. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions, attitudes and opinions of retail buyers toward QR. Over 200 buyers from leading department and specialty store firms that have implemented, or are beginning to implement, QR participated. In general, the findings indicated that buyers had a positive view of QR systems; felt QR would save them time but not reduce the number of buyers currently employed; and that they used technology as an integral part of their job. The study also found several significant factors describing buyers’ perceptions of QR that were related to the size of their organization.

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International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, vol. 26 no. 6
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/09590559810222940
ISSN: 0959-0552

Keywords

  • Channel relationships
  • Perceptions
  • Purchasing
  • Quick response retailing
  • Quick response retailing

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Publication date: 1 October 1995

Quick response – ten years later

N.A. Hunter and P. Valentino

In the ten years since its formulation, quick response has made only limited progress despite its well‐demonstrated benefits to the apparel pipeline. Explores the reasons…

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In the ten years since its formulation, quick response has made only limited progress despite its well‐demonstrated benefits to the apparel pipeline. Explores the reasons for the delays in implementation and the current state of the art. Examines the steps necessary for further progress in light of likely developments in technology and consumer‐driven retail strategies.

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International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, vol. 7 no. 4
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/09556229510094841
ISSN: 0955-6222

Keywords

  • Manufacturing technology
  • Quick response retailing
  • Retail trade
  • Textile industry
  • Value added networks

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Publication date: 1 May 1995

Anbar Abstracts Issue

Martin Fojt

This special “Anbar Abstracts” issue of the Journal of Product & Brand Management is split into six sections covering abstracts under the following headings: Marketing…

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This special “Anbar Abstracts” issue of the Journal of Product & Brand Management is split into six sections covering abstracts under the following headings: Marketing strategy; Customer service; Pricing; Promotion; Marketing research, customer behavior; Product management.

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Journal of Product & Brand Management, vol. 4 no. 2
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/10610421199500001
ISSN: 1061-0421

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Publication date: 1 September 1997

Retailing trends in the USA: competition, consumers, technology and the economy

William R. Swinyard

During the past decade significant changes have been occurring in the US retail market. Among the principal changes are those in competition, consumers, technology and the…

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During the past decade significant changes have been occurring in the US retail market. Among the principal changes are those in competition, consumers, technology and the economy. Changes in these areas are reflected in trends in retail practice. Reviews the underlying changes that have been occurring along with their corresponding retailing trends, which include micromarketing, globalization, new retail formats, quick response and ethnic retailing.

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International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, vol. 25 no. 8
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/09590559710178329
ISSN: 0959-0552

Keywords

  • Competitive strategy
  • Consumer behaviour
  • Retailing
  • Technology
  • USA

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Publication date: 1 February 2003

Quick response: perceptions of UK fashion retailers

Grete Birtwistle, Noreen Siddiqui and Susan S. Fiorito

Defines and discusses the level of quick response implementation by fashion retailers, their understanding of quality response (QR) is explored and the processes for…

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Defines and discusses the level of quick response implementation by fashion retailers, their understanding of quality response (QR) is explored and the processes for replenishments examined. This exploratory study, based on a survey of fashion retailers trading in the UK, revealed that information technology is particularly important to the large, multiple “own brand” fashion retailers as it enables the various parties in the supply chain to communicate and to respond to demand. Results indicate that retailers have not fully understood the benefits of implementing a QR strategy and perceive it more often as a strategy for internal supply chain management rather than an external supply chain strategy.

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International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, vol. 31 no. 2
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/09590550310462010
ISSN: 0959-0552

Keywords

  • Quick response retailing
  • Supply chain
  • Fashion
  • Retailing
  • United Kingdom

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Publication date: 1 July 2006

Fast fashioning the supply chain: shaping the research agenda

Liz Barnes and Gaynor Lea‐Greenwood

The phenomenon of fast fashion is under‐researched academically, yet has received attention in most of the fashion and business press. Therefore, as it would seem timely…

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Purpose

The phenomenon of fast fashion is under‐researched academically, yet has received attention in most of the fashion and business press. Therefore, as it would seem timely, this article aims to present the findings of some exploratory research.

Design/methodology/approach

The concept of agile supply chains or supply chain theory is explored with reference to fast fashion requirements. The research was carried out using in‐depth interviews of key informants in the fashion industry.

Findings

The major findings of this exploratory research demonstrate a developmental process occurring in supply chain management when fast fashion comes into the equation. This research provides additional complexity on the existing model of supply chain management for the fashion industry.

Research limitations/implications

This paper presents a research agenda for future exploration. There are implications for theoretical perspectives of supply chain management as well as retail operations.

Originality/value

This paper offers insights into the impact of fast fashion on the supply chain and the links in the process which deserve further research attention.

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Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management: An International Journal, vol. 10 no. 3
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/13612020610679259
ISSN: 1361-2026

Keywords

  • Fashion industry
  • Supply chain management
  • Buying behaviour
  • Design
  • Distribution management

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Publication date: 1 April 1995

Anbar Abstracts Issue

Martin Fojt

This special “Anbar Abstracts” issue of the Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing is split into seven sections covering abstracts under the following headings…

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This special “Anbar Abstracts” issue of the Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing is split into seven sections covering abstracts under the following headings: Marketing strategy; Customer service; Sales management; Promotion; Product management; Marketing research/customer behavior; Sundry.

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Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, vol. 10 no. 4
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/08858624199500001
ISSN: 0885-8624

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