... logistics; however, unlike other contributions in this research stream, the role of retailers who perform a critical role in this area is addressed. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Reverse scheduling Contracts Cost reduction Retailers Reverse logistics has received increased...

...Helena Forslund Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how the performance management (PM) process may be affected by the design and contents of logistics service performance (LSP) contracts between customer and supplier. Design/methodology/approach A case study of four manufacturing...

...Jay Sankaran; David Mun; Zane Charman Reports an inductive, qualitative investigation into third party logistics contracts in New Zealand. The objective of the study was to uncover managerial insights into effective logistics outsourcing that are appropriate to the New Zealand context. A salient...

... partners is developed and achieved. Traditional business practice has relied primarily on formal written contracts, but informal social contracts or verbal agreements are also utilized. Examines the role of formal and informal contracts in positioning alliances for long‐term success. Findings indicate...

...Joseph L. Cavinato Outsourcing, or contract manufacturing, is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to in‐house production. It has wide implications for the firm. Since logistics is evolving to include inbound material movements, it stands to play a central role in this trend. Outsourcing...