Distribution Logistics — An Appraisal of Alternative Methods
International Journal of Operations & Production Management
ISSN: 0144-3577
Article publication date: 1 March 1987
Abstract
In recent years, two distinct methods have emerged for the replenishment of distribution sites from a central manufacturing source. At the 1985 annual conference in Philadelphia of the American Production & Inventory Control Society, the two methods were each reviewed by the industrial consultants credited with their development: Robert Goodell Brown explained his method of “Fair Shares” allocation, while André Martin dealt with “Distribution Resource Planning” (DRP). The two approaches are described in a simply way and the strong and weak points of their practical application are summarised. Most companies would be better off using fair shares, a few using DRP, but all companies must understand both if they are to be able to make the right selection in their own circumstances.
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Citation
Crabtree, D. (1987), "Distribution Logistics — An Appraisal of Alternative Methods", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 7 No. 3, pp. 49-58. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb054793
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1987, MCB UP Limited