International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management: Volume 32 Issue 7

Research agenda for e‐business logistics based on professional opinions

Jaana Auramo, Anna Aminoff, Mikko Punakivi

This study investigated what should be the major research and development areas regarding the logistics of electronic business. The method of study consisted of five elements: the…

A comparative study of three different SCM approaches

R. Meenakshi Sundaram, Sameer G. Mehta

A comparative study of three different approaches on a hypothetical supply chain model is presented. The three approaches investigated are: independent; semi‐integrated; and…

Improving materials management effectiveness: A step towards agile enterprise

M. Caridi, R. Cigolini

This research provides a literature review in the field of uncertainty dampening methods for manufacturing systems, and proposes a new model to improve materials management…

Measuring supply chain agility in the virtual organization

Mary Margaret Weber

The need for increased flexibility in responding to market demand is driving a heightened interest in virtual, or agile organizations. However, agile response in the supply chain…

A multi‐dimensional empirical exploration of technology investment, coordination and firm performance

Anthony Ross

As economic activities span the supply chain boundary, the effective use of technology as the medium for coordination (or integration) among and within organizations has received…

Improving electronics manufacturing supply chain agility through outsourcing

Scott J. Mason, Michael H. Cole, Brian T. Ulrey, Li Yan

The highly competitive electronics manufacturing marketplace demands that suppliers provide low‐cost, high‐quality products to their customers in a timely fashion. Shortened…