This paper describes the main elements of Efficient Consumer Response (ECR), a modern logistics concept. Further, the implementation of a new picking system within the framework of ECR is discussed and exemplified in a practical retail case. As a result, the authors show that already the...

Supply uncertainty in produce supply chains presents major challenges to retailers. Supply shortages create frequent disruptions in terms of promised delivery times, quantity and quality delivered. To alleviate these challenges, dual sourcing---a strategy in which buyers source a good from two...