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INTERNATIONAL PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION NEWS
The whole pattern of export and import dis‐tribution in North‐West Europe could be changed if the much‐publicised Falmouth Container Terminal project becomes reality.
Models for determining depot location
Eilon, C.D.T. Watson‐GandyA model for the location of depots is described; the model being a reconciliation between the ‘Feasible Set’ approach and the ‘Infinite Set’ approach, both of which have distinct…
Changes in channels of distribution caused by market development
DONALD L. SHAWVER, NORMAN D. FRENCHThe comparative analysis of channel structures may offer early warning of changing distribution requirements
COMMUNICATIONS FORUM: Costing with containers
In essence, the shipper is faced with three distinct transport systems. Conventional surface travel, which is road and rail and water, is common to all parts of the world and it…
Strategic planning of physical distribution systems
ALAN MERCERBecause of the marketing role of distribution it is not always appropriate to take a cost minimisation approach to distribution planning — the needs of the market must first be…
Planning new overhaul, heavy maintenance and spare part organisation within the airline industry
WILLIAM G. BROWNEPossibilities for improved maintenance policies in the age of the Jumbo and the SST are discussed in this paper which suggests possible strategies for cost savings
Logistics strategy and inventory decisions
Philip ScharyThe log‐normal distribution provides a powerful decision tool for assessing the impact of marketing policies upon inventory allocations.
Systems planning in physical distribution: a pre‐production application
WALLACE I. LITTLEThe justification for integrated management is known and accepted among most management scholars. Physical distribution offers a unique opportunity for instituting a systems…
Integrated distribution systems: a management perspective
BERNARD J. LA LONDE, JOHN R. GRABNER, JAMES F. ROBESONThe paper focuses on three main issues. First, an attempt is made to define more clearly alternative approaches to the development of integrated distribution systems. There…
Selecting channels of distribution: a multi‐stage process
BRUCE MALLENThis article explores the options available to a distributor in terms of the suitability of a channel of distribution with regard to the company's product market characteristics…