Framework for characterizing the design of VMI systems

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management

Volumn 37, Issue 10, 2007, Pages 782-798

  Ståhl Elvander, Mikael ^a   Sarpola, Sami ^b   Mattsson, Stig Arne ^a  

^a LUND UNIVERSITY   (Sweden)

^b HELSINKI SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS   (Finland)

Author keywords

Integration; Inventory control; Inventory management; Supply chain management; Sweden; Vendor relations

Indexed keywords

EID: 37548998583     PISSN: 09600035     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09600030710848914     Document Type: Article

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