Environmental Uncertainty Regarding Inventory Ordering
- 1 March 1984
- journal article
- Published by Emerald Publishing in International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management
- Vol. 14 (3) , 19-36
- https://doi.org/10.1108/eb014585
Abstract
An empirical investigation examining the environmental uncertainty regarding inventory ordering which confronts a retailer in dealing with its suppliers is described. Of particular interest is how this uncertainty impacts on retailers' behavioural relationships with their suppliers. The findings indicate that increased levels of environmental uncertainty regarding inventory ordering result in higher levels of retailer‐supplier conflict. Suppliers that can offer retailers better customer service in order to reduce environmental uncertainty can improve their relations with retailers and thus develop a more efficient distribution system.Keywords
This publication has 28 references indexed in Scilit:
- Logistical and Promotional Services and Wholesaler‐Broker SatisfactionInternational Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management, 1983
- A Modified Model of Power in the Marketing ChannelJournal of Marketing Research, 1982
- Financial Terms of Sale and Control of Marketing Channel ConflictJournal of Marketing Research, 1980
- Distribution Channels as Political Economies: A Framework for Comparative AnalysisJournal of Marketing, 1980
- Selection of an Effective Channel Control MixJournal of Marketing, 1978
- Channel Environment and Channel LeadershipJournal of Marketing Research, 1977
- Channel Domination and Countervailing Power in Distributive ChannelsJournal of Marketing Research, 1976
- Power in a Channel of Distribution: Sources and ConsequencesJournal of Marketing Research, 1974
- Power Measurement in the Distribution ChannelJournal of Marketing Research, 1972
- Determinants of Buyer Response to Physical Distribution ServiceJournal of Marketing Research, 1969