The International Journal of Logistics Management: Volume 15 Issue 2

Building the Resilient Supply Chain

Martin Christopher, Helen Peck

In today's uncertain and turbulent markets, supply chain vulnerability has become an issue of significance for many companies. As supply chains become more complex as a result of…

Do the Management Components of Supply Chain Management Affect Logistics Performance?

Christopher R. Moberg, Thomas W. Whipple, Bob D. Cutler, Thomas W. Speh

The literature suggests that implementation of supply chain management (SCM) programs will lead to improved logistics performance, but empirical research connecting supply chain…

Transportation Effectiveness and Manufacturing Firm Performance

Michael Tracey

Transportation is considered an important element of logistics and supply chain success. Yet it is often ignored as a source of competitive advantage. In this study, structural…

Housebuilding Supply Chains: Remove Waste – Improve Value

Ralph Barker, Mohamed M. Naim

There is little published work regarding value and waste in UK housebuilding supply chains. In this paper, we review the current status of research in supply chains generally and…

Smart and Safe Borders: The Logistics of Inbound Cargo Security

Darren Prokop

In this paper, the changes that have taken place since September 11, 2001 regarding cargo inbound to the United States are examined. An appraisal of the new rules proposed by the…

What Is the Right Supply Chain For Your Products?

Tim Payne, Melvyn J. Peters

In order to have a successful supply chain, in terms of total supply chain costs and service performance to the customer, companies need to match the type of products they are…

Adapting the Analytical Hierarchy Process to Identify Inventory Risk

Nicholas Jaques, Chris Morgan

The telecommunications industry is characterized by short product life cycles, driven by rapid market development and sometimes by new technologies emerging from internal and…