An analysis of Taiwan's distribution system

International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management

Volumn 29, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 87-99

  Chung, Henry F L ^a  

^a MANUKAU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Distribution channels; Distribution systems; Japan; Market entry; Taiwan

Indexed keywords

EID: 84986076192     PISSN: 09590552     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09590550110382309     Document Type: Article

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