Logistics and interdepartmental integration Export

@article{citeulike:2677874, abstract = {Suggests that while integration is a term that logistics discusses in an interorganizational context, integration within an interdepartmental integration is not as prevalent. Consequently, a common definition for \&\#147;integration\&\#148; is lacking. Literature has provided three characterizations: integration represents interaction or communication activities; integration consists of collaborative activities between departments; and integration is a composite of interdepartmental intraction and interdepartmental collaboration. Adopting the composite view, prescribes that managers and researchers consider integration to be a multidimensional process. Proposes a model is based on this perspective to suggest that different logistics situations will require varying degrees of integration via interaction and collaboration. Managerial implications are discussed for each situation.}, author = {Kahn, K. B. and Mentzer, J. T.}, citeulike-article-id = {2677874}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/mcb/005/1996/00000026/00000008/art00001}, issn = {0960-0035}, journal = {International Journal of Physical Distribution \&\#38; Logistics Management}, keywords = {collaboration, intra-oranizational}, pages = {6--14}, posted-at = {2008-04-16 13:58:43}, priority = {2}, publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited}, title = {Logistics and interdepartmental integration}, url = {http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/mcb/005/1996/00000026/00000008/art00001}, year = {1996} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:2677874 L3 - citeulike-article-id:2677874 N2 - Suggests that while integration is a term that logistics discusses in an interorganizational context, integration within an interdepartmental integration is not as prevalent. Consequently, a common definition for “integration” is lacking. Literature has provided three characterizations: integration represents interaction or communication activities; integration consists of collaborative activities between departments; and integration is a composite of interdepartmental intraction and interdepartmental collaboration. Adopting the composite view, prescribes that managers and researchers consider integration to be a multidimensional process. Proposes a model is based on this perspective to suggest that different logistics situations will require varying degrees of integration via interaction and collaboration. Managerial implications are discussed for each situation. JF - International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management SN - 0960-0035 EP - 14 TI - Logistics and interdepartmental integration PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 6 KW - collaboration KW - intra-oranizational AU - Kahn, KB AU - Mentzer, JT PY - 1996/// UR - http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/mcb/005/1996/00000026/00000008/art00001 ER -