International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management: Volume 14 Issue 3

Measuring Purchasing Performance

B.G. Dale, R.H. Powley

This article discusses the main performance measures used by five different companies. In the four private‐sector companies studied, the emphasis is on finding ways to measure…

Environmental Uncertainty Regarding Inventory Ordering

James B. Brown, Robert F. Lusch, Harold F. Koenig

An empirical investigation examining the environmental uncertainty regarding inventory ordering which confronts a retailer in dealing with its suppliers is described. Of…

The Transport Connection in Logistics

Hans van der Hoop

Looking at the transport industry, as distinguished from the transport function, a number of areas can be identified where changes are happening or are likely to hap‐pen. Changes…

Inland Waterway Freight Transport in the UK

J.W.F. Collins

Inland waterways play a much greater role in inland freight carrying in the United Kingdom than is generally realised. The purpose of this article is to show the extent of the…