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Research Reports
Filter by Keyword8 report(s) found with physical distribution in the keywords field 1 - 8 of 8 This report presents the results from expert interviews with Minneapolis-St. Paul companies and North Dakota manufacturing companies. The Minneapolis expert interviews helped to identify the minimal logistical capabilities a supplier must have in order to do business with the Minneapolis companies. Ten... The project objective was to assess and determine whether the logistical practices of small and rural suppliers will allow them the opportunity to successfully participate in an integrated supply chain. The project consists of two steps. First, we identified minimal logistical capabilities a supplier... In response to current market pressures, firms are forming strategies under various industry initiatives to gain competitive advantage. Whether these initiatives entail better service, lower costs, or both, they share a common essence: integrating the supply chain. The objective of this project was to... A 1995 survey of N.D. producers was conducted to gain insight into the farm-to-market logistical process. In assessing the process, this study was used to examine the factors that affect the marketing decision, the criteria used in the grain marketing decision, the make-up of the farm truck fleet, and... The objective of this study was to assess the competitiveness of U.S. durum producers in supplying durum by estimating production levels and trade flows under alternative trade scenarios. Mathematical programming was used to compare production levels and distribution patterns for the durum market under... This report represents a continuation of analysis concerned with the patterns and methods of distributing grains and oilseed from North Dakota. The objectives of this study are: 1) to determine the potential West Coast market for hard red spring and durum wheat; 2) to assess the existing and potential capacity for producing spring wheat in North Dakota; and 3) to determine the impact of the North Coast and Intermountain flour milling industry... The objectives of this study are: 1) to determine the potential West Coast market for hard red spring and durum wheat; 2) to assess the existing and potential capacity for producing spring wheat in North Dakota; and 3) to determine the impact of the North Coast and Intermountain flour milling industry... |
