New Technology: Its Effects on International Distribution Systems of LDCs

Reviews current software and hardware as it relates to distribution systems. Presents an organizing framework in order to identify the impact of technological innovations on firms operating in lesser‐developed countries as they consider adoption of such innovations. Discusses the choice between new technologies and the continued use of unskilled labour. Suggestions are made for LDCs concerning the continued balance of competitive advantage.

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Year of publication:	1993
Authors:	Fraedrich, John ; Cherry, John
Published in:	International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management. - MCB UP Ltd, ISSN 0020-7527, ZDB-ID 2032079-6. - Vol. 23.1993, 2, p. 15-24
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Subject:	Competitive advantage \| Computer hardware \| Computer software \| Developing countries \| Distribution systems \| Technological innovation

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Type of publication:	Article
Type of publication (narrower categories):	research-article
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	10.1108/09600039310038170 [DOI]
Source:	Other ZBW resources

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