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Trends in the supply chain | |
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Definitions | |
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Development of logistics | |
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Logistics strategy | |
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Improved communications and e-business | |
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Globalization | |
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Satisfying more demanding customers | |
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Responding to changes in the business environment | |
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Conclusions | |
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References | |
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New directions in logistics | |
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The emergence of the value-conscious customer | |
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Logistics and supply chain management | |
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Procurement | |
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Manufacturing | |
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Distribution | |
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The new competitive framework: the four Rs | |
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The organizational challenge | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Formulating logistics strategy | |
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Why formulate logistics strategies? | |
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A conceptual approach to formulating logistics strategy | |
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Illustrated typology of possible logistics strategies | |
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Strategic action itineraries in logistics | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Agile supply chain operating environments – avoiding implementation pitfalls | |
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Summary | |
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Introduction | |
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Operating circumstances requiring agility | |
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The categorization for operating environments | |
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Mitigating the minefield of pitfalls | |
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Conclusion and reflections | |
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References | |
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Time compression in the supply chain | |
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Time compression | |
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Time compression and competition | |
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What is time compression? | |
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The time compression approach – competitive advantage | |
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The time compression approach – cost advantage | |
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The time compression approach – quality advantage | |
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The time compression approach – technology advantage | |
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The time compression approach – customer focus | |
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Benefits of time compression | |
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Examples of the application of time compression | |
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Time compression of a global supply chain | |
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Conclusion | |
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References | |
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Strategic supply chain management: the power of incentives | |
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Incentivization and the process of exchange | |
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Incentivization and the outsourcing dilemma | |
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Incentivization and supplier management | |
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Conclusion | |
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References | |
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The development of supply chain relationships: a multi-lens approach | |
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Introduction | |
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A review of the existing literature | |
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Methodology | |
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Instrumental case: the Perfect Pineapple Supply Chain Programme | |
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Explanation and discussion | |
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Conclusion | |
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References | |
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Demand flow leadership and the evolution of management concepts | |
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Visions and tools | |
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The evolution of management concepts | |
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The evolution of a new business model | |
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A conceptual model for the implementation of the DCM concept | |
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Case in demand flow leadership – the Electrolux Way | |
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Conclusion | |
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References | |
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Using services marketing strategies for logistics customer service | |
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Introduction | |
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Logistics customer service today | |
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Elements of logistics customer service | |
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Strategies for logistics customer service | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Supply chain management: the challenge of systems | |
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The setting | |
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Networks | |
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Complex adaptive systems | |
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Conclusion | |
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References | |
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Information systems and information technologies for supply chain management | |
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Introduction | |
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Functionality of IS/IT in SCM | |
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Strategic issues of IS/IT in SCM | |