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GROCERY DISTRIBUTION IN THE UK RECENT CHANGES AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

GROCERY DISTRIBUTION IN THE UK RECENT CHANGES AND FUTURE PROSPECTS Developments in UK grocery distribution are reviewed namelycentralised networks, composite networks and the increasing use of thirdparty contract distributors. Issues likely to affect the futuredevelopment of physical distribution are also discussed, such as thequality of operations, customer service improvements through utilisationof information technology, the greening demands likely tobe encountered and the opportunity for UK distribution companies toexpand their services throughout Europe. The major conclusions are foundto be that UK grocery distribution is highly developed centralised,composite systems are in place either operated inhouse by the user orcontracted out to third party distribution companies. Quality, serviceand greening issues are likely to become the tools operators will use togain competitive advantage in this highly competitive marketplace bothin the UK and throughout Europe. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management Emerald Publishing

GROCERY DISTRIBUTION IN THE UK RECENT CHANGES AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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0959-0552
DOI
10.1108/EUM0000000002957
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Abstract

Developments in UK grocery distribution are reviewed namelycentralised networks, composite networks and the increasing use of thirdparty contract distributors. Issues likely to affect the futuredevelopment of physical distribution are also discussed, such as thequality of operations, customer service improvements through utilisationof information technology, the greening demands likely tobe encountered and the opportunity for UK distribution companies toexpand their services throughout Europe. The major conclusions are foundto be that UK grocery distribution is highly developed centralised,composite systems are in place either operated inhouse by the user orcontracted out to third party distribution companies. Quality, serviceand greening issues are likely to become the tools operators will use togain competitive advantage in this highly competitive marketplace bothin the UK and throughout Europe.

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International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jul 1, 1991

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