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Transportation concerns of foreign firms in China

Ta, Huu‐Phuong; Choo, Hwee‐Ling; Sum, Chee‐Chuong - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 30 (2000) 1, pp. 35-54

their goods in China. Identifies the transportation problems faced by foreign firms operating in China and examines the … Singapore‐based manufacturing firms that have operations in China. The survey results show that some transportation problems … degree of satisfaction for the transportation of goods in China. Also identifies the actions taken by the firms that were …

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Developing a framework for evaluating the logistics costs in global sourcing processes : An implementation and insights

Zeng, Amy Z.; Rossetti, Christian - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 33 (2003) 9, pp. 785-803

spreadsheets and offers substantial flexibility to accommodate assessment of various transportation alternatives and sensitivity …

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Collaborative logistics management and the role of third‐party service providers

Stefansson, Gunnar - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 36 (2006) 2, pp. 76-92

Purpose – This paper aims to derive and verify a collaborative framework that specifies the role of different parties in contemporary logistics setups. Design/methodology/approach – To prepare this paper, a study of the logistics literature has been conducted together with several case...

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Optimization model for a livestock collection problem

Gribkovskaia, Irina; Gullberg, Bjørn O.; Hovden, Karl J.; … - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 36 (2006) 2, pp. 136-152

resulting in increased flows and transportation needs at all levels. The purpose of this paper is to present results of the … slaughterhouse to reduce transportation costs while maintaining high level of livestock welfare and meat quality, as these are three … large cases. Originality/value – The model combining transportation and inventory control in a setting of animal welfare …

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Joint route planning under varying market conditions

Cruijssen, Frans; Bräysy, Olli; Dullaert, Wout; … - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 37 (2007) 4, pp. 287-304

Purpose – To provide empirical evidence on the level of savings that can be attained by joint route planning and how these savings depend on specific market characteristics. Design/methodology/approach – Joint route planning is a measure that companies can take to decrease the costs of their...

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The storage constrained, inbound inventory routing problem

Stacey, Jennifer; Natarajarathinam, Malini; Sox, Charles - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 37 (2007) 6, pp. 484-500

transportation and logistics costs. Originality/value – This problem occurs in a number of different industrial applications while …

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Complexity Management in Supply Chains: Concepts, Tools and Methods

Young, Richard R. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 37 (2007) 9, pp. 775-776

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The spatial pattern of industrial rents and the role of distance

Dunse, Neil; Jones, Colin; Brown, Jim; Fraser, William D. - In: Journal of Property Investment & Finance 23 (2005) 4, pp. 329-341

Purpose – The objective of this paper is to re‐appraise intra‐urban rent models in the context of a multi‐nodal landscape. Primarily, the study focuses on the early work of Alonso and, more recently, Di Pasquale and Wheaton. Although the latter use a more sophisticated approach, both...

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Growth and economies of scale among timber haulage companies

Soirinsuo, Juho; Mäkinen, Pekka - In: Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 18 (2011) 1, pp. 170-184

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to help growth‐oriented timber haulage entrepreneurs to recognise the problems of growth and understand its implications. Design/methodology/approach – Data from 30 companies were retrieved from their financial statements between 2001 and 2006. The...

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Sectoral innovation system and technology policy development in China : Case of the transportation sector

Chan, Leong; Daim, Tugrul - In: Journal of Technology Management in China 7 (2012) 2, pp. 117-135

comprehensive case study in China's transportation sector. Detailed discussions and analyses follow to give implications in policy …

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