International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management: Volume 32 Issue 5

Logistics needs qualitative research – especially action research

Dag Näslund

This paper describes how qualitative research methods, particularly action research case studies, can contribute to further advance and develop logistics research. The paper also…

The rhetoric and reality of supply chain integration

Stanley E. Fawcett, Gregory M. Magnan

The terminology “supply chain management” is used frequently in today’s materials management environment and is generally associated with advanced information technologies, rapid…

Distribution structures for food home shopping

René (Marinus) B.M. de Koster

In this paper, the relation between the constructs operational complexity, Web‐based orientation of the company and the company’s distribution structure used for the fulfilment of…

Linking warehouse complexity to warehouse planning and control structure: An exploratory study of the use of warehouse management information systems

Nynke Faber, René (Marinus) B.M. de Koster, Steef L. van de Velde

Warehousing is becoming more and more a critical activity in the supply chain to outperform competitors on customer service, lead times, and costs. However, if warehousing is to…