A framework for understanding the interaction of uncertainty and information systems on supply chains

International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management

Volumn 35, Issue 7, 2005, Pages 524-539

  Prater, Edmund ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON   (United States)

Author keywords

Supply chain management; Uncertainty management

Indexed keywords

EID: 24044475250     PISSN: 09600035     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09600030510615833     Document Type: Article

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