Issue 4/ 2009, article 6
Authors: Łukasz Hadaś, Piotr Cyplik, Roman Domański, Marek Fertsch
Title: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SELECTED CONCEPTS OF MANAGING MATERIAL FLOWS IN DISTRIBUTION LOGISTICS
Keywords: distribution logistics, supply chain, DRP, CPFR, VMI
Abstract: Article presents a comparative analysis of selected concepts of managing material flows in the distribution logistics. This is an analysis of the similarities and differences according to selected criteria, such as: the degree of integration, focus on stocks, buffer form, the form of safety stocks and the concentration of stock in the distribution network. Subject to comparative analysis were the concepts of: ROP (Re-order point), ROC (Re-order Cycle) which belong to the classical inventory management, the concepts of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and DRP (Distribution Requirement Planning) which are examples of aggregated planning, as well as concepts based on extensive collaboration of partners in the supply chain such as CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting & Replenishment), VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory).
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