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QUICK RESPONSE RETAILING IN CANADA AND THE NETHERLANDS
Paul D. Larson, Margret J.C. SijbrandsEvidence of the quick response (QR) impact on retail inventorylevels is presented. QR involves technology‐driven, co‐operativeretailer/supplier relationships. QR enabling…
THE IMPACT OF CHANGES IN RETAIL DISTRIBUTION ON A PERIPHERAL REGION: THE CASE OF SCOTLAND
John Fernie, Alan McKinnonThis research examines recent changes in retail distribution andthe implications of such changes on the logistical support to stores inScotland. As increasing volumes of stock are…
THE IMPACT OF LOGISTICS ON RETAILING AND PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION
John E. SussamsRecent trends in logistics and the impact that they are having onretailing and physical distribution are described. Logistics is viewedas a holistic science, concerned with the…
GROCERY DISTRIBUTION IN THE UK: RECENT CHANGES AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
Elizabeth Jane MooreDevelopments in UK grocery distribution are reviewed; namelycentralised networks, composite networks and the increasing use of thirdparty contract distributors. Issues likely to…
PHYSICAL ABILITY TESTING AS A MEANS TO REDUCE INJURIES IN GROCERY WAREHOUSES
Charles K. AndersonA large‐scale statistical study indicates that new‐hire selectorswho do not have adequate strength or endurance to meet the jobrequirements have an injury rate that is roughly 2.5…
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- Prof Neil Towers