The International Journal of Logistics Management: Volume 17 Issue 3

The role of transport flexibility in logistics provision

Mohamed M. Naim, Andrew T. Potter, Robert J. Mason, Nicola Bateman

This paper aims to develop a framework that rationalises transport flexibility into different types. In this way the role of the flexibility types in delivering specific strategic…

Realities of supply chain collaboration

R.P. Kampstra, J. Ashayeri, J.L. Gattorna

This paper aims to investigate the gap between the interests in supply chain collaboration (SCC) and the relatively few recorded cases of successful applications – this is the…

A decision‐making model for reverse logistics in the computer industry

Albert Wee Kwan Tan, Arun Kumar

This paper seeks to present a decision‐making model for manufacturers to maximize their profits in reverse logistics operations.

Measuring the impact of inaccurate inventory information on a retail outlet

Matthew A. Waller, Heather Nachtmann, Justin Hunter

This research aims to consider the impact of common inventory system inaccuracies that occur in retail outlets on the inventory levels, fill rate, and service level of those…

Information‐sharing in supply chains: five proposals on how to proceed

Riikka Kaipia, Helena Hartiala

This paper aims to focus on supply chain visibility in practice and to suggest ways to improve the supply chain performance through information sharing.

The environmental impact of changing logistics structures

Håkan Aronsson, Maria Huge Brodin

This paper seeks to address how firms may contribute to environmental improvement through structural changes of their logistics systems.

Note from the publisher

Richard Whitfield