International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management: Volume 9 Issue 4
Table of contents
A Practical Approach to the Lease Versus Purchase Problem
John D. Martin, Paul F. AndersonThe lease versus purchase decision has intrigued and perplexed both the academician and the practitioner for many years. The enigmatic nature of this problem stems largely from…
Institutional Issues in Urban Freight Consolidation
Ernest R. Cadotte, Robert A. RobicheauxThe distribution of freight in most urban areas is characterised by high concentrations of truck activity in central business districts (CBD's). In this context, the movement of…
Intermodal Energy Efficiencies: Perspectives of the Distribution Manager and Public Policy Maker
Frederick J. Beier, Jerry. L. Edwards, James P. RakowskiSince the 1973–74 oil embargo, many comparisons have been made relative to the fuel efficiency of various modes for different trip characteristics. The most commonly cited…
Choice of the Transport Mode
A.G. SlaterThe choice of the transport mode is a fundamental part of distribution management which should be analysed carefully because of the impact upon a company's operational efficiency…
Egyptian Lessons for Materials Management and Purchasing
A.H. Schaafsma, J.W. SchrakampThe Egyptian empire obtained its gold from mines in Nubia and the Sudan and its copper from the Sinai peninsula. To obtain silver, however, the Egyptians had to fall back on…