Re-engineering knowledge logistics

ISSN： 0960-0035

Source： International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol.28, Iss.9, 1998-09, pp. : 682-697

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Abstract

Describes the key elements of total logistics systems and their cycle times for requisite service levels at least cost. Shows how these constructs originally emerged from military necessity but have more recently been driven for commercial and manufacturing advantage. Analyses the traditional logistics cycle in academic and professional publishing and then demonstrates how the application of a total logistics system approach with the emerging capabilities of electronics totally transforms the performance of the system, reducing cycle time by 75 per cent. Significantly re-engineers the five key elements of logistics systems - facilities, unitization, communications, inventory and transportation - and rewrites the cost/benefit equation of service levels. Explores the opportunities for backward and forward integration by traditional librarians and publishers respectively in the re-engineered total system.