An important function in purchasing is the disposal of excess material. Often the material is in the form of waste products such as paper, metals and plastics which are difficult to value. However, by utilizing a commodity‐market based approach, many items can now be disposed of in a timely,...

Points to a new emphasis on distribution as a result of material shortages or failures of supply. Proposes that this new awareness requires understanding of the nature of distribution efforts through the logistic response function. Focuses on the managerial problems of utilizing distribution...

Spotlights the principal emphasis of this study as descriptions of the present state and indicators of change in US channel structure. Follows this by speculating briefly about future trends in this structure and its relevance for UK business. Looks ahead to future developments and makes...

Information technology is changing the nature of logistics organization. It is reducing the cost of transactions and redefining organizations and their interconnections. This paper examines the impact through the concept of transaction costs. This leads to discussion of current trends toward...

This monograph progresses from a consideration of definitional issues to the development of a conceptual model for marketing‐logistics interaction and finally to a discussion of the issues of implementation of the model within the context of marketing strategy. Thus, following an introduction,...

A new approach to the problems of product line strategy and inventory investment decisions

Control over customer service can only be partial at best. If service is an adaptation of one system, the supplier's, to fit another, then the customer's part of the combined system is only subject to indirect influence. There is a further problem, however; the focus of a majority of the...