International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management: Volume 18 Issue 7

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Inbound Consolidation Strategy: The Effect of Inventory Cost Rate Changes

Frank P. Buffa

A wide range of factors are included in this analysis of the conditions that favour an inbound consolidation strategy: the total logistics cost is calculated for consolidating and…

The Use of Audits in Purchasing

E.F. Evans, B.G. Dale

Purchasing audits have received too little attention; an improved methodology is described here with increased emphasis on the technicalities of procurement.

A Simple Location Approach to Picking in Small to Medium‐sized Warehouses

Martin Davies, Jan Duffhauss, Alan Mercer

The smaller warehouse cannot afford to use the most sophisticated computer systems but here is an introduction to what can be done to improve their picking systems.

Integrated Materials Management

Hans F. Busch

Materials management has asserted itself. Purchasing and logistics managers are no longer under‐rated.

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0269-8218

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1978 – 1989

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Emerald Publishing Limited