EDI benefits and barriers: Comparing international freight forwarders and their customers
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
ISSN: 0960-0035
Article publication date: 1 April 1999
Abstract
Summarizes previous logistics research into the benefits of, and barriers to, electronic data interchange (EDI). Argues that information management in general, and EDI in particular, is vitally important for today’s international freight forwarder. Presents the findings from empirical studies of international freight forwarders and customers of international freight forwarders with respect to EDI benefits and barriers. Suggests that numerous opportunities exist for further research into EDI benefits and barriers across various logistics constituencies.
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Citation
Murphy, P.R. and Daley, J.M. (1999), "EDI benefits and barriers: Comparing international freight forwarders and their customers", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 29 No. 3, pp. 207-217. https://doi.org/10.1108/09600039910268700
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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