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Title:

E-COMMERCE IMPLICATIONS FOR WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION: REVOLUTION OR EVOLUTION?

Accession Number:

00820065

Record Type:

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/07386826

Abstract:

This article examines how the growth in e-commerce, particularly in direct-to-customer fulfillment--the newest sales channel to consumers--has changed commercial transportation requirements. The number of smaller shipments is increasing, generating demand for timely and precise delivery and changing the role of the warehouse in the supply chain.

Language:

English

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Strauss-Wieder, A

Pagination:

p. 12-15

Publication Date:

2001-9

Serial:

TR News

Issue Number: 216
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0738-6826

Features:

Figures (2) ; Photos; References (3)

Subject Areas:

Administration and Management; Aviation; Freight Transportation; Highways; Marine Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Railroads; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Nov 28 2001 12:00AM

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