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This article has been withdrawn as it was published elsewhere and accidentally duplicated. The original article can be seen here: 10.1108/09600039210022574. When citing the…
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This article has been withdrawn as it was published elsewhere and accidentally duplicated. The original article can be seen here: 10.1108/09600039210022574. When citing the article, please cite: Dale S. Rogers, Patricia J. Daugherty, Theodore P. Stank, (1992), “Enhancing Service Responsiveness: The Strategic Potential of EDI”, International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 22 Iss: 8, pp. 15 - 20.
DONALD J BOWERSOX and PATRICIA J DAUGHERTY
What constitutes the best practice in logistics? Two researchers report on a major new study to find out.
Patricia J. Daugherty, Yemisi Bolumole and Scott J. Grawe
The purpose of this paper is to shed light on the body of logistics customer service (LCS) research published in leading logistics journals from 1990 to 2017. Specifically, the…
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The purpose of this paper is to shed light on the body of logistics customer service (LCS) research published in leading logistics journals from 1990 to 2017. Specifically, the paper presents a call to arms for logistics and supply chain researchers to address new and emerging issues impacting customer service in the age of omnichannel and e-commerce retailing.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors reviewed academic journals to identify articles focusing on LCS from 1990 through 2017. The authors noted trends in academic research activity/focus and supplemented the findings by examining more recent trends covered in trade publication articles.
Findings
The authors observed a large amount of LCS research in the early 1990s and 2000s, but noticed a substantial decline in coverage within academic journals since the late 2000s while industry continues to give customer service issues even greater attention. The difference between the level of coverage within academic journals and the increased importance firms place on customer service represents a critical gap and opportunity for scholars. This research represents a “call to arms” to address this gap. With particular emphasis on observed customer impatience and escalating requests, within omni- and e-commerce channels of distribution, we suggest greater theoretical insights into customer service strategies and their role in successfully navigating today’s changing logistics service environment are needed.
Originality/value
The review serves as a call for more attention to customer service issues within leading logistics journals. Suggestions for research into new and emerging topics are offered.
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Dale S. Rogers, Patricia J. Daugherty and Theodore P. Stank
Reports a recent survey of warehousing firms which examined theextent of involvement in electronic data interchange (EDI) and theimpact which EDI has had on the firms′ operations…
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Reports a recent survey of warehousing firms which examined the extent of involvement in electronic data interchange (EDI) and the impact which EDI has had on the firms′ operations and service capabilities. Warehousing firms providing EDI services to their customers were found to be better able to accommodate selected customers′ requests than firms not providing EDI services. Additionally, the firms providing EDI service were offering more services to their customers than firms not providing EDI service. Based on the research results, EDI firms appear to be more flexible and more responsive to customer requests. EDI offers significant potential for helping firms to gain competitive advantage and enhance customer responsiveness.
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Alan Amling and Patricia J. Daugherty
The purpose of this paper is to explore how two mega-trends, e-commerce and urbanization, have the potential to reshape logistics practices around the world. Primary focus is on…
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The purpose of this paper is to explore how two mega-trends, e-commerce and urbanization, have the potential to reshape logistics practices around the world. Primary focus is on how Chinese business practices and logistics innovations are increasingly relevant to the USA and other western countries.
Design/methodology/approach
Experience-based thought piece focusing on specific Chinese logistics innovations centering on speed, adaptability and new business models.
Findings
The Chinese economy has played a key role in providing support and enabling logistics innovations in China. Key enablers include the ubiquitous connectivity and applications availability, the dynamic low-cost labor environment and government support for the Chinese logistics industry.
Research limitations/implications
This study suggests new areas for research.
Practical implications
This study provides insights into the potential value associated with adopting innovative Chinese logistics practices.
Social implications
This study provides suggested areas of attention to help focus on logistics operations on key societal trends.
Originality/value
Our paper provides insights into the potential value associated with adopting innovative Chinese logistics practices. We believe this represents a significant contribution as little coverage of the topics have been noted to date in leading logistics/supply chain journals.
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Donald J. Bowersox and Patricia J. Daugherty
Attributes of leadership in logistics management today are reviewedand likely characteristics of leading logistical organisations of thefuture are suggested. Leading firms will…
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Attributes of leadership in logistics management today are reviewed and likely characteristics of leading logistical organisations of the future are suggested. Leading firms will continue to rely on sophisticated solutions and development of unique competences to gain differential advantage. The essence of these sophisticated solutions will be information.
Donald J. Bowersox and Patricia J. Daugherty
Reports on recent research on “leading edge” firms,which shows that logistics plays an important role in a firm′scompetitiveness. Details the evolution of advanced logistics…
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Reports on recent research on “leading edge” firms, which shows that logistics plays an important role in a firm′s competitiveness. Details the evolution of advanced logistics management, analyses the essence of logistical leadership and outlines likely characteristics of the leading logistics organizations of tomorrow. Suggests that leading firms use logistical competence strategically to realize competitive advantage. Sophisticated solutions are required and information has come to play a vital role in this regard.
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Patricia J. Daugherty, R. Glenn Richey, Bryan J. Hudgens and Chad W. Autry
Reverse logistics is one of the toughest supply chain challenges. One approach to achieving more effective reverse logistics is to adopt a relationship‐oriented perspective. Two…
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Reverse logistics is one of the toughest supply chain challenges. One approach to achieving more effective reverse logistics is to adopt a relationship‐oriented perspective. Two aspects of a relationship‐orientation ‐ trust and relationship commitment ‐ were examined by surveying senior marketing and logistics personnel from the automotive aftermarket industry. Relationship commitment was found to mediate the relationship between trust and reverse logistics performance. Reverse logistics program performance was found to be more effective and efficient when relationship commitment was present.
Patricia J. Daugherty, Jack J. Kasulis and R. Glenn Richey
Trade promotions have become an important instrument in accomplishing supply chain objectives. The extensive use of trade promotions does not appear likely to fade in the…
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Trade promotions have become an important instrument in accomplishing supply chain objectives. The extensive use of trade promotions does not appear likely to fade in the immediate future. Results of a recent survey of independent grocery retailers are presented. The research examines the importance of customer service in influencing which vendor's trade promotions are accepted. Customer service was found to be highly important in promotion selection decisions.
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Theodore P. Stank, Patricia J. Daugherty and Chad W. Autry
Automatic replenishment systems that restock inventory based on actual demand triggers rather than relying on long‐range forecasts and layers of safety stock have been implemented…
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Automatic replenishment systems that restock inventory based on actual demand triggers rather than relying on long‐range forecasts and layers of safety stock have been implemented in a great number of firms in recent years. Now these same firms are taking supply chain cooperation to another level through involvement in collaborative planning/forecasting/replenishment (CPFR). The results of a recent survey assessing current levels of involvement in cross‐organizational collaboration among firms utilizing automatic inventory replenishment are presented. The results provide strong support for positive associations between high levels of CPFR and implementation of operating process change and information system capabilities. Results supported only a very weak association between CPFR and effectiveness in achieving operational performance goals.
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