... as of strategic importance to its operational efficiency. This is because accurate forecast enables the company to have the right resources available at the right place and time. The purpose of this paper is to undertake an evaluation of current month-to-date forecasting utilized by Virgin Atlantic Cargo...

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... system‐wide inventories. In sum, the study supports the feasibility of achieving both improved service and lower inventories as a result of information sharing. © MCB UP Limited 1998 Evaluation Modelling Communications Simulation Supply‐chain management Channel relationships ...

... stocks at customers' sites. System changes may include speeding information flow and deploying information technology to improve planning and control of the supply chain. Oil industry Logistics and distribution Modelling Computer software Simulation Evaluation Delivery performance Scheduling...

... the appropriateness of the three generic models, and to investigate the ways in which their supplier‐customer relationships impact upon their performance. © MCB UP Limited 1998 Partnering Evaluation United Kingdom Electronics industry Clothing industry Supply‐chain management Channel relationships ...