International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management: Volume 44 Issue 10

Modal shift for greener logistics − exploring the role of the contract

Fredrik Eng-Larsson, Andreas Norrman

The purpose of this paper is to investigate contracts of the intermodal transport market and the incentives they create for a modal shift and thus the financial and environmental…

Logistics principles vs. legal principles: frictions and challenges

Andreas Norrman, Oskar Henkow

Logisticians propose changes to improve supply chains, and legal practitioners do likewise, but from a different perspective. Proposals from one domain increasingly have an impact…

Strategic sourcing management’s mindset: strategic sourcing orientation and its implications

Reham Eltantawy, Larry Giunipero, Robert Handfield

Recently, focus in strategic sourcing (SS) has shifted from the exchange of tangible goods toward the exchange of intangibles, such as specialized skills, knowledge, and…

Inventory record inaccuracy in supply chains: the role of workers’ behavior

Manfredi Bruccoleri, Salvatore Cannella, Giulia La Porta

– The purpose of this paper is to explore the effect of inventory record inaccuracy due to behavioral aspects of workers on the order and inventory variance amplification.

Striving for appropriate forms of relevance through problem-driven research

Christian Busse