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Japanese Food Wholesaling: US Comparisons and Future Issues

Nancy M. Childs (Assistant Professor of Food Marketing at St Joseph′s University, Philadelphia, USA)
Bernadette Lawler Batista (Marketing Consultant in Puerto Rico)

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management

ISSN: 0960-0035

Article publication date: 1 September 1994

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Abstract

Examines the Japanese food distribution channel structure with special emphasis on food wholesalers and food retailers. Contrasts these two areas with the comparable US functions. Reviews channel inefficiencies in Japan with attention to historical development, regulations, consumer attitudes and food shopping behaviour, transportation and logistics, transportation alternatives, consolidation and new developments, distribution centres and information processing. Presents key issues for Japanese logistics in the future.

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Childs, N.M. and Lawler Batista, B. (1994), "Japanese Food Wholesaling: US Comparisons and Future Issues", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 24 No. 7, pp. 26-34. https://doi.org/10.1108/09600039410070966

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1994, MCB UP Limited

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