Search Results - subject:"Freight forwarding"

A nonlinear multiobjective approach for the supplier selection, integrating transportation policies

Aguezzoul, Aicha; Ladet, Pierre - In: Journal of Modelling in Management 2 (2007) 2, pp. 157-169

Purpose – The impact of transportation on the supplier selection has received very scant attention in the literature. This is a great limitation because splitting orders across multiple suppliers will lead to smaller transportation quantities which will likely imply larger transportation cost....

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Modeling the logistics outsourcing relationship variables to enhance shippers' productivity and competitiveness in logistical supply chain

Qureshi, M.N.; Kumar, Dinesh; Kumar, Pradeep - In: International Journal of Productivity and Performance … 56 (2007) 8, pp. 689-714

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to model the key variables of logistics outsourcing relationship between shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs) and to study their influence on productivity and competitiveness of the shipper company. Design/methodology/approach – In this...

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Electronic marketplaces for tailored logistics

Wang, Yingli; Potter, Andrew; Naim, Mohamed - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 107 (2007) 8, pp. 1170-1187

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate electronic logistics marketplaces (ELMs), especially closed systems based on long‐term relationships between shippers and carriers. It aims to establish likely operational models and investigate their relationship with tailored logistics....

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Labor relationships strategies, tactics, and post‐election management practices in trucking

Deshpande, Satish P. - In: International Journal of Commerce and Management 16 (2006) 3/4, pp. 150-161

The purpose of this paper was to explore various labor relations strategies and tactics used by trucking companies in union elections in the United States. In addition, the paper also examined how trucking firms changed their HRM practices after an election. The study, conducted in Summer of...

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On the diversification of international freight forwarders : A UK perspective

Markides, Vassilis; Holweg, Matthias - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 36 (2006) 5, pp. 336-359

traditional freight forwarding revenue streams, as companies are seeking higher profit margins outside their traditional core … asset bases. Practical implications – The freight forwarding industry is experiencing significant volatility as a result of … clarification needed for freight forwarding companies to derive a business strategy appropriate to their respective settings …

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The potential for reducing empty running by trucks: a retrospective analysis

McKinnon, Alan C.; Ge, Yongli - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 36 (2006) 5, pp. 391-410

Purpose – The aim is to examine the recent trend in empty running by trucks in the UK and assesses the potential for a further reduction in empty running in the food supply chain using a new technique. Design/methodology/approach – Data from the UK Government's main road freight survey and...

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A genetic approach for freight transportation planning

Caputo, A.C.; Fratocchi, L.; Pelagagge, P.M. - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 106 (2006) 5, pp. 719-738

Purpose – This purpose of this paper is to present a methodology for optimally planning long‐haul road transport activities through proper aggregation of customer orders in separate full‐truckload or less‐than‐truckload shipments in order to minimize total transportation costs....

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Planning practices in the Greek ocean shipping industry

Koufopoulos, Dimitrios N.; Lagoudis, Ioannis N.; … - In: European Business Review 17 (2005) 2, pp. 151-176

Purpose – To investigate and portray the nature and use of formal strategic planning in the Greek ocean shipping industry. Design/methodology/approach – Studies carried out in well‐developed industrialised countries, predominantly in the manufacturing sector, have contributed significantly...

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Electronic shipping documentation in China's international supply chains

Mei, Zhiliang; Dinwoodie, John - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 10 (2005) 3, pp. 198-205

Purpose – Before China's opening and reform policy transformed foreign trade, personal relationships characterised mainly domestic trade. Burgeoning international supply chains (ISC) require efficient document transfers to accompany large cargo shipments, but China's users of bills of lading...

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Factors influencing corporate compliance with financial reporting requirements in New Zealand

Deshpande, Satish P.; Joseph, Jacob - In: International Journal of Commerce and Management 15 (2005) 2, pp. 158-167

The objective of this research was to examine factors that impact union elections in the trucking sector. Since trucking firms are labor intensive, unions can have an impact on the cost of doing business and competitiveness. One hundred and ninety‐nine union elections conducted by the National...

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