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International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications
A Leading Journal of Supply Chain Management
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The Contribution of Physical Distribution Management to the Competitive Supply Chain Strategies of Major UK Food Retailers

Charles Stephens
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Derek Wright
Pages 91-108 | Published online: 04 Aug 2010

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