Qualitative methods and approaches in logistics / editor Professor James R. Stock.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Stock, James R.

Series:

International journal of physical distribution & logistics management ; v.15, no. 6, pt. 1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business logistics.

Physical distribution of goods.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (100 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bradford, England : Emerald Group Publishing, c2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This is the first of two special issues on ''Qualitative methods and approachesin logistics.'' Logistics, as well as most other business fields, have long beendominated by the use of quantitative methods.In recent years, the use of various qualitative methods and approacheshave been increasing in their usage, although their inclusion in logistics hasalways been present.

Contents:

Contents; Abstracts and keywords; Editorial; Identifying sources of uncertainty to generate supply chain redesign strategies; Implementing collaborative forecasting to improve supply chain performance; A qualitative examination of factors affecting reverse logistics systems for end-of-life computers; Linking logistics to strategy in Argentina

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-280-47986-8

9786610479863

1-84544-647-X

OCLC:

61355155