International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management: Volume 29 Issue 9

Modelling the consequences of a strategic supply chain initiative of an automotive aftermarket operation

J. Hammant, S.M. Disney, P. Childerhouse, M.M. Naim

Describes the use of a decision support system (DSS) in part of a strategic supply chain initiative of an international automotive aftermarket organisation undertaken in 1996‐97…

The role of benchmarking in the performance of the import process

Michael A. Haughton, William L. Grenoble, Evelyn A. Thomchick, Richard R. Young

Any firm participating in external (or inter‐firm) benchmarking anticipates at least two benefits: useful statistics on how it performs relative to the other participating firms;…

Third party logistics services: a Singapore perspective

Rohit Bhatnagar, Amrik S. Sohal, Robert Millen

Focusses on three constructs that we believe are the primary determinants of the future usage of third party logistics services. These constructs are: extent of use of the third…

Strategic posture of logistics service providers in Singapore

Chee‐Chuong Sum, Chew‐Been Teo

As organizations globalize to reach new markets and achieve higher production and sourcing efficiencies, logistics will play an increasingly important role in moving materials and…