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Evaluation of alternative logistics operations for the national supply of an imported bulk commodity: the use of a spreadsheet model

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Describes the analysis of the logistics system of a supplier of anhydrous sodium sulphate to the Australian market. This examination considered the total cost and customer service implications of the present supply of this bulk product from one Canadian and US west coast source, its unloading at three Australian ports and subsequent distribution to customers in major Australian markets. Examines a number of options for restructuring anhydrous sodium sulphate logistics including the use of a single inbound port and the establishment of a single centralised distribution centre. In addition to these major structural options, examines a number of possible improvements which could be applied to any of them: the installation of a centralised national order processing operation; the reduction of national inventory holdings; changes in the terms of trade; modified relations with distributors; and improved interrelationships with customers. Uses a spreadsheet model to examine these options.

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Ketersediaan

Informasi Detail

Judul Seri

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management

No. Panggil

ATC LO GIL e

Penerbit

Australia : Emerald Insight., 1998

Deskripsi Fisik

15 p.

Bahasa

English

ISBN/ISSN

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Klasifikasi

LO

Tipe Isi

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Tipe Media

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Tipe Pembawa

online resource

Edisi

Vol. 28 Issue: 5, pp.382-395

Subjek

Decision Making
Logistics
Operations
Imports
Spreadsheets

Info Detail Spesifik

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Pernyataan Tanggungjawab

Peter Gilmour

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