An analysis of operations efficiency in large-scale distribution systems

Journal of Operations Management

Volumn 21, Issue 6, 2004, Pages 673-688

  Ross, Anthony D ^a   Droge, Cornelia ^a  

^a MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

DEA models; Effectiveness performance; Logistics; Petroleum

Indexed keywords

COSTS; CRUDE PETROLEUM; DECISION MAKING; LOGISTICS; MANAGEMENT SCIENCE; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; RESOURCE ALLOCATION;

CUSTOMER DENSITIES; SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM);

OPERATIONS RESEARCH;

EID: 1642518658     PISSN: 02726963     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jom.2003.11.003     Document Type: Article

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