Logistics Information Management: Volume 7 Issue 6
Table of contents
Use of the Z Transform in Assembly Planning and Error Recovery
G.J. MonkmanThe modelling and analysis of robotic assembly cells and productionlines usually relies on sophisticated software packages designed tosimulate the operation of systems normally…
Planning for Excellence in Materials Handling
David SykesMaterials handling has traditionally been at the bottom of anyinvestment strategy requirements. Yet improved control of inventory canlead to huge benefits – reduced inventory…
Paying for Transport through New Technology
John ClarkBriefly reviews the modern history of transportation and reasons forroad pricing via toll roads (reducing congestion and generatingrevenue). Examines new technology to avoid…
Finished Stock: The Piggy in the Middle
William Steele, Kevin PlunkettRecently there has been a proliferation of interest in the topic oftotal supply chain management. This interest has prompted many companiesin the fast moving consumer goods sector…
Supplier‐Retailer Collaboration in European Grocery Distribution
Matthew WalkerDescribes a research project conducted throughout Europe, aiming toestablish the extent of collaboration in the grocery supply chain and toquantify the true benefits of increasing…
People Empowerment
Jerry Austen‐SmithDescribes the launch by the Hays Distribution Service of a programmeaimed at becoming an empowered organization. The company′s objectiveswere redefined, the role of each team was…
Learning by Doing: : Electronic Date Interchange Adoption by Retailers
Joshua BamfieldConsiders EDI for retailers in the context of innovation theory. A casestudy of nine retailers who adopted EDI during 1987‐92 is used todiscuss the reasons why EDI was delayed…