Environmental Uncertainty Regarding Inventory Ordering
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management
ISSN: 0269-8218
Article publication date: 1 March 1984
Abstract
An empirical investigation examining the environmental uncertainty regarding inventory ordering which confronts a retailer in dealing with its suppliers is described. Of particular interest is how this uncertainty impacts on retailers' behavioural relationships with their suppliers. The findings indicate that increased levels of environmental uncertainty regarding inventory ordering result in higher levels of retailerāsupplier conflict. Suppliers that can offer retailers better customer service in order to reduce environmental uncertainty can improve their relations with retailers and thus develop a more efficient distribution system.
Citation
Brown, J.B., Lusch, R.F. and Koenig, H.F. (1984), "Environmental Uncertainty Regarding Inventory Ordering", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management, Vol. 14 No. 3, pp. 19-36. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb014585
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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