... and discrete events simulation converge toward the same solution in most cases. Originality/value This study contributes to the literature on distribution management and develops a framework that can both guide future research and aid logistics practitioners in analysing distribution decision-making...

...Rabin K. Jana; Dinesh K. Sharma; Subrata Kumar Mitra Purpose The purpose of this paper is to offer improvement in routing and collection load decisions for a green logistics system that delivers lunch boxes. Design/methodology/approach A mathematical model is introduced into the literature...

... from logistics companies providing road haulage services in the Middle East, providing a contribution to extant literature from a different setting. Findings Results suggest that WRP have a positive and significant impact on FOE. A valuable scale for the measurement of operational efficiency...

... analysis. Findings In conjunction with the conceptual framework, the influence of government, improving relationships through Guanxi and developing overall logistics capacity are identified as important dynamic capabilities for Chinese companies. Specific SCM issues such as: the role...

...M. Sadiq Sohail; Amrik S. Sohal; Robert Millen The importance of the logistics function has increased dramatically at many firms as comparative priorities have shifted from production quality to delivery and flexibility. At the same time, however, there have been few comprehensive studies...

... with similar economic structures. Benchmarking and evolution forecasts are based on the “logistic model”, traditionally used for studying biological growth phenomena. The presentation is supported by many empirical data, which show that, in many countries, the phenomenon is going to be close to saturation...

... Space planning Performance measurement Logistics Supply chain Modelling The ability of a system to be repaired plays an important role in the control of the performance and costs. The dependability methods usually take into account an ideal operational environment, i.e. the availability...

...Robert Millen; Amrik Sohal; Simon Moss The importance of the logistics function has increased dramatically at many firms as competitive priorities have shifted from cost and product quality to delivery and flexibility. At the same time, however, there have been few comprehensive studies...

.... Identifies association between the probability of delay and financial factors of an airline using logistic regression. Indicates that the revenue growth and current ration reduce and leverage, airline size and operating revenue per employee increase the likelihood of a flight being delayed. Suggests...