International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management: Volume 14 Issue 3
Table of contents
Measuring Purchasing Performance
B.G. Dale, R.H. PowleyThis article discusses the main performance measures used by five different companies. In the four private‐sector companies studied, the emphasis is on finding ways to measure…
Environmental Uncertainty Regarding Inventory Ordering
James B. Brown, Robert F. Lusch, Harold F. KoenigAn empirical investigation examining the environmental uncertainty regarding inventory ordering which confronts a retailer in dealing with its suppliers is described. Of…
The Transport Connection in Logistics
Hans van der HoopLooking at the transport industry, as distinguished from the transport function, a number of areas can be identified where changes are happening or are likely to hap‐pen. Changes…
Inland Waterway Freight Transport in the UK
J.W.F. CollinsInland waterways play a much greater role in inland freight carrying in the United Kingdom than is generally realised. The purpose of this article is to show the extent of the…