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Industrial Management & Data Systems
Purpose ‐ The main aim of the research is to shed light on the role of information and communicat... more Purpose ‐ The main aim of the research is to shed light on the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in the logistics innovation process of small and medium-sized third party logistics providers (3PLs). Design/methodology/approach ‐ A triangulated research strategy was designed using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. The former involved the use of a questionnaire survey of small and medium-sized Italian 3PLs with 153 usable responses received. The latter comprised a series of focus groups and the use of seven case studies. Findings ‐ There is a relatively low level of ICT expenditure with few companies adopting formal technology investment strategies. The findings highlight the strategic importance of supply chain integration for 3PLs with companies that have embarked on an expansion of their service portfolios showing a higher level of both ICT usage and information integration. Lack of technology skills in the workforce is a major constraint o...
... 1 Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS. Tel: 0131-449 5111 Fax: 0131-451 3498 Email: A... more ... 1 Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS. Tel: 0131-449 5111 Fax: 0131-451 3498 Email: ACMcKinnon@hw.ac.uk ... that encroach into the body, coupled with a 'swan neck' or 'step frame' trailer design can permit a lowering of the floor by 400mm (figure 1iii, 1iv & 1v). ...
... were made for these differences, there would remain a significant variation in energy efficie... more ... were made for these differences, there would remain a significant variation in energy efficiency. If all the companies currently recording energy-intensity indices below the mean were able to ... of this transit time occurred during periods of heavy traffic flow on the road network. ...
Transport Reviews, 2007
... According to government officials responsible for the two main statistical series, no changes... more ... According to government officials responsible for the two main statistical series, no changes have been ... nor is it possible to estimate the level of in‐house expenditure on transport ... Meersman, H. and Van de Voorde, E. . Utopia and goods transport observations at decoupling ...
This paper reviews recent research undertaken in Europe to assess the benefits and costs of a wid... more This paper reviews recent research undertaken in Europe to assess the benefits and costs of a wider introduction of longer and heavier trucks. It presents an analytical framework for this assessment and examines the difficulties of quantifying three key variables: degree of load consolidation, freight modal shift and induced freight traffic growth.
Industrial Management & Data Systems
Purpose ‐ The main aim of the research is to shed light on the role of information and communicat... more Purpose ‐ The main aim of the research is to shed light on the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in the logistics innovation process of small and medium-sized third party logistics providers (3PLs). Design/methodology/approach ‐ A triangulated research strategy was designed using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. The former involved the use of a questionnaire survey of small and medium-sized Italian 3PLs with 153 usable responses received. The latter comprised a series of focus groups and the use of seven case studies. Findings ‐ There is a relatively low level of ICT expenditure with few companies adopting formal technology investment strategies. The findings highlight the strategic importance of supply chain integration for 3PLs with companies that have embarked on an expansion of their service portfolios showing a higher level of both ICT usage and information integration. Lack of technology skills in the workforce is a major constraint o...
... 1 Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS. Tel: 0131-449 5111 Fax: 0131-451 3498 Email: A... more ... 1 Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS. Tel: 0131-449 5111 Fax: 0131-451 3498 Email: ACMcKinnon@hw.ac.uk ... that encroach into the body, coupled with a 'swan neck' or 'step frame' trailer design can permit a lowering of the floor by 400mm (figure 1iii, 1iv & 1v). ...
... were made for these differences, there would remain a significant variation in energy efficie... more ... were made for these differences, there would remain a significant variation in energy efficiency. If all the companies currently recording energy-intensity indices below the mean were able to ... of this transit time occurred during periods of heavy traffic flow on the road network. ...
Transport Reviews, 2007
... According to government officials responsible for the two main statistical series, no changes... more ... According to government officials responsible for the two main statistical series, no changes have been ... nor is it possible to estimate the level of in‐house expenditure on transport ... Meersman, H. and Van de Voorde, E. . Utopia and goods transport observations at decoupling ...
This paper reviews recent research undertaken in Europe to assess the benefits and costs of a wid... more This paper reviews recent research undertaken in Europe to assess the benefits and costs of a wider introduction of longer and heavier trucks. It presents an analytical framework for this assessment and examines the difficulties of quantifying three key variables: degree of load consolidation, freight modal shift and induced freight traffic growth.