Yr Athro Robert Mason

2024

• Zeng, W., Tse, Y. and Mason, R. 2024. Guanxi and information sharing in supply chain quality management: A multi-method investigation. Production Planning and Control 35(16), pp. 2349-2369. (10.1080/09537287.2023.2270473)
• Tse, Y. K., Dong, S., Sun, R. and Mason, R. 2024. Recovering from geopolitical risk: An event study of Huawei’s semiconductor supply chain. International Journal of Production Economics 275, article number: 109347. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2024.109347)
• Hu, Q., Cheng, Y., Mason, R., Williams, S. and Found, P. 2024. The ambidexterity of a triad structure in consultant-involved lean projects: Cases from Chinese SMEs. Production Planning and Control (10.1080/09537287.2024.2321282)

2023

• Zhang, Z., Demir, E., Mason, R. and Di Cairano-Gilfedder, C. 2023. Understanding freight drivers’ behavior and the impact on vehicles’ fuel consumption and CO2e emissions. Operational Research - An International Journal 23, article number: 59. (10.1007/s12351-023-00798-2)

2022

• Wang, X., Sanchez Rodrigues, V. and Mason, R. 2022. Examining a client network development framework for a logistics service provider: a longitudinal case study. Industrial Marketing Management 102, pp. 514-526. (10.1016/j.indmarman.2022.02.012)

2021

• Zhang, Z., Demir, E. and Mason, R. 2021. Green logistics and transportation: fuel consumption formula based on driver behaviour. Presented at: 22nd Conference of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS 2021), Seoul, South Korea, 23-27 August 2021.
• Purvis, L., Lahy, A., Mason, R. and Wilson, M. 2021. Distributed manufacturing as an opportunity for service growth in logistics firms. Supply Chain Management 26(3), pp. 307-322. (10.1108/SCM-03-2019-0096)

2020

• Liu, H., Purvis, L., Mason, R. and Wells, P. 2020. Developing logistics value propositions: drawing Insights from a distributed manufacturing solution. Industrial Marketing Management 89, pp. 517-527. (10.1016/j.indmarman.2020.03.011)

2019

• Hu, Q., Williams, S., Mason, R. and Found, P. 2019. Knowledge management in consultancy-involved process improvement projects: cases from Chinese SMEs. Production Planning and Control 30(10-12), pp. 866-880. (10.1080/09537287.2019.1582095)

2018

• Evans, B. and Mason, R. 2018. The lean supply chain managing the challenge at Tesco. [The Lean Supply Chain Managing the Challenge at Tesco]. Kogan Page.
• Kwak, D., Sanchez Rodrigues, V., Mason, R., Pettit, S. and Beresford, A. 2018. Risk interaction identification in international supply chain logistics: developing a holistic model. International Journal of Operations and Production Management 38(2), pp. 372-389. (10.1108/IJOPM-03-2016-0121)
• Found, P., Lahy, A., Williams, S., Hu, Q. and Mason, R. 2018. Towards a theory of operational excellence. Total Quality Management and Business Excellence 29(9-10), pp. 1012-1024. (10.1080/14783363.2018.1486544)
• Kwak, D., Seo, Y. and Mason, R. 2018. Investigating the relationship between supply chain innovation, risk management capabilities and competitive advantage in global supply chains. International Journal of Operations and Production Management 38(1), pp. 2-21. (10.1108/IJOPM-06-2015-0390)

2017

• Mason, R. and Evans, B. 2017. Marketing and logistics led organizations: Creating and operating customer focused supply networks. Kogan Page.
• Mason, R. J., Pettit, S. and Beresford, A. 2017. Port-centric logistics - the seaport versus inland location dilemma. In: Pettit, S. and Beresford, A. eds. Port Management - Cases in Port Geography, Operations and Policy. Kogan Page, pp. 470-485.
• Ma, W., Pettit, S., Mason, R. J. and Haider, J. 2017. Inter-organisational power: a structured review and implications for future research. Presented at: International Symposium on Logistics, Ljubliana, Slovenia, 9-12 July 2017.

2016

• Hu, Q., Williams, S. J., Mason, R. and Found, P. 2016. The change of production systems through consultancy involved projects: a multiple case study in Chinese SMEs. Production Planning and Control 27(7-8), pp. 550-562. (10.1080/09537287.2016.1165303)
• Wook, K. D., Beresford, A. K. C., Pettit, S. J., Mason, R. J. and Sanchez Rodrigues, V. 2016. The roles of corporate culture in the selection of effective risk management strategies. Presented at: Production and Operations Management, Orlando, FL, USA, May 2016.
• Wook, K. D., Beresford, A. K. C., Pettit, S. J., Mason, R. J. and Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. 2016. The role of organisational orientations in implementing effective risk management strategies for international logistics. Presented at: International Association of Maritime Economists Conference, Hamburg, 23 - 26 August 2016.

2015

• Ma, W., Pettit, S. J., Mason, R. J. and Haider, J. 2015. Understanding power relationships in Chinese hub seaports. Presented at: IFSPA Conference, Hong Kong, 3 November - 2 December 2015.
• Sanchez Rodrigues, V., Piecyk, M., Mason, R. and Boenders, T. 2015. The longer and heavier vehicle debate: A review of empirical evidence from Germany. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment 40, pp. 114-131. (10.1016/j.trd.2015.08.003)
• Sanchez Rodrigues, V., Harris, I. and Mason, R. 2015. Horizontal logistics collaboration for enhanced supply chain performance: an international retail perspective. Supply Chain Management 20(6), pp. 631-647. (10.1108/SCM-06-2015-0218)
• Mason, R. J. and Evans, B. 2015. The Lean supply chain: managing the challenge at Tesco. Kogan Page.
• Wang, Y., Mason, R. J. and Zhou, W. 2015. The impact of information technologies on logistics service providers' operations - a case study. Presented at: 20th International Symposium on Logistics, Bologna, Italy, 5-8 July 2015.
• Potter, A. T. and Mason, R. J. 2015. How has logistics come to exert such a key role in the performance of economies, society and policy making in the 21st century?. In: Daniels, P. W. and Bryson, J. R. eds. Handbook of Service Business. Research Handbooks in Business and Management Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, pp. 333-348.
• Hu, Q., Mason, R. J., Williams, S. J. and Found, P. 2015. Lean implementation within SMEs: a literature review. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 26(7), pp. 980-1012. (10.1108/JMTM-02-2014-0013)
• Mason, R., Pettit, S. J. and Beresford, A. 2015. A case study approach to port centric logistics: the sea port versus inland location dilemma. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Conference, Derby, 9 11 September 2015.
• Mason, R., Purvis, L., Lahy, A. and Wilson, M. 2015. Overcoming the challenges of being innovative in outsourced logistics provision. Presented at: 20th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2015), Bologna, Italy, 5-8 July 2015.

2014

• Hu, Q., Found, P., Williams, S. J. and Mason, R. J. 2014. The role of consultants in organizational learning. Journal of Management Policy and Practice 15(4), pp. 29-39.
• Tacken, J., Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. and Mason, R. 2014. Examining CO2e reduction within the German logistics sector. International Journal of Logistics Management 25(1), pp. 54-84. (10.1108/IJLM-09-2011-0073)
• Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A., Harris, I., Mason, R. J. and Syntetos, A. 2014. A horizontal logistics collaboration framework from a holistic supply chain perspective. Presented at: 19th International Working Seminar on Production Economics, Innsbruck, Austria, 24-28 February 2014.
• Purvis, L., Mason, R., Lahy, A. and Wilson, M. 2014. Logistics innovation solutions for re-distributed manufacturing. Presented at: 18th Cambridge International Manufacturing Symposium, Cambridge, UK, September,2014.
• Kwak, D., Beresford, A. K. C., Pettit, S. J. and Mason, R. J. 2014. Risk management strategies in international logistics. Presented at: 19th Logistics Research Network Conference, Huddersfield, 5 - 7 September 2015.

2013

• Ma, W., Pettit, S., Mason, R. and Haider, J. 2013. Power research in supply chains: a review. Presented at: 18th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2013), Vienna, Austria, 7-10 July 2013.
• Hu, Q., Williams, S. J., Mason, R. J. and Found, P. 2013. The role of consultants in organisational learning. Presented at: Production and Operations Society Annual Conference, Denver, CO, USA, 3-6 May 2013.
• Mason, R. J. and Nair, R. V. 2013. Strategic flexibility capabilities in the container liner shipping sector. Production Planning & Control 24(7), pp. 640-651. (10.1080/09537287.2012.659873)
• Xu, J., Notteboom, T., Mason, R. J. and Nair, R. V. 2013. Supply-side strategic flexibility capabilities in container liner shipping. International Journal of Logistics Management 24(1), pp. 22-48.
• Mason, R. J., Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A., Harris, I. and Syntetos, A. 2013. Evaluating the feasibility of horizontal coordination in horizontal collaboration in international logistics networks: a grocery retail perspective. Presented at: International Symposium on Logistics, Vienna, Austria, 7-10 July 2013.

2012

• Kwak, D., Beresford, A. K. C., Pettit, S. J., Mason, R. J. and Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. 2012. Risks in International Multimodal Logistics: Focus Group Research. Presented at: 2012 International Association of Maritime Economists Conference (IAME 2012 Taipei), Taipei, Taiwan, 6-8 September 2012.
• Hu, Q., Williams, S. J., Found, P. and Mason, R. J. 2012. Learning and continuous improvement: Is there a link?. Presented at: British Academy of Management Conference, Cardiff, Wales, 11-13 September 2012.
• Nair, R. V., Xu, J. and Mason, R. J. 2012. Delivery schedule integrity in international container liner shipping services. Presented at: International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) Conference 2012, Taipei, Taiwan, 5-8 September 2012.
• Lynch, J., Mason, R. J., Beresford, A. K. C. and Found, P. 2012. An examination of the role for Business Orientation in an uncertain business environment. International Journal of Production Economics 137(1), pp. 145-156. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2011.11.004)
• Nair, R. V., Xu, J. and Mason, R. J. 2012. Delivery schedule reliability in the international container liner shipping service: implications for research. Presented at: The International Forum on Shipping, Ports and Airports - IFSPA 2012, Hong Kong, China, 27-30 May 2012.
• Hu, Q., Found, P., Williams, S. J. and Mason, R. J. 2012. The connection between organizational learning and Lean production. Presented at: POMS 23rd Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., 20-23 April 2012.
• Evans, B. K. P., Mason, R., Sanchez Rodrigues, V. and Bernon, M. 2012. The future of supermarkets. Lean Management Journal 21(8)

2011

• Tacken, J., Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. and Mason, R. J. 2011. Environmental measurement and standards applied by German logistics providers. Presented at: Logistics Research Network 2011: Smarter logistics: innovation for efficiency, performance and austerity, Southampton, UK, September 2011.
• Hu, Q., Williams, S. J., Mason, R. J. and Found, P. 2011. Lean implementation within SMEs: A literature review. Presented at: EurOMA, Cambridge, UK, 1st-6th July 2011.
• Tacken, J., Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. and Mason, R. J. 2011. Decarbonisation initiatives applied within the German logistics sector. Presented at: 16th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2011), Berlin, Germany, 10-13 July 2011.
• Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A., Potter, A. T., Mason, R. J., De Swart, A. and Robinson, A. 2011. Logistics triad collaboration as an enabler of uncertainty reduction: a FMCG longitudinal study. Presented at: 16th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2011), Berlin, Germany, 10-13 July 2011.
• Hu, Q., Williams, S., Mason, R. J. and Found, P. 2011. Lean implementation within SMEs. Presented at: EurOMA 18th Annual Conference, Cambridge, England, 3-6 July 2011.
• Evans, B. K. P. and Mason, R. J. 2011. Exploring how to sustain business process improvement gains in complex operations. Presented at: 16th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2011), Berlin, Germany, 10-13 July 2011.

2010

• Mason, R. J., Bernon, M. and Sanchez Rodrigues, V. A. 2010. Exploring disconnects between carbon mitigation initiatives and strategies. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2010, Harrogate, UK, 8-10 September 2010.
• Mason, R. J. and Nair, R. V. 2010. Strategic flexibility capabilities in the container liner shipping sector. Presented at: 15th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2010), Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia, 4-7 July 2010.
• Lynch, J., Beresford, A. K. C., Mason, R. J. and Found, P. 2010. Problems and challenges facing a market orientated supply chain approach. Presented at: 15th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2010), Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia, 4-7 July 2010Proceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2010). Nottingham: Nottingham Business School pp. 67-74.
• Lynch, J., Found, P., Beresford, A. K. C. and Mason, R. J. 2010. Rethinking strategic orientations to manage contemporary supply chains, as applied to the UK touring caravan industry. Presented at: 21st Annual Conference of the Production and Operations Management Society (POMS 2010), Vancouver, 7-10 May 2010Proceeding of the 21st Annual Conference of the Production and Operations Management Society POMS Vancouver 7-10 May 2010.
• Mason, R. J., Pekkarinen, S., Eyers, D. R. and Juga, J. 2010. Can modularity enhance horizontal coordination of logistics service providers within modular production network?. Presented at: 15th Annual Logistics Research Network Conference, Harrogate, UK, 8-10 September 2010.

2009

• Mason, R. J., Evans, B. K. P. and Zokaei, K. 2009. Developing a new method for measuring cycle time in grocery supply chains. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2009, Cardiff, UK, 9-11 September 2009.
• Mason, R. J., Evans, B. K. P. and Zokaei, K. 2009. Developing a new method for measuring cycle time in grocery supply chains. Presented at: Proceedings of 14th Annual Logistics Research Network Conference, Cardiff, UK, 9-11th September 2009. pp. 929-933.
• Mason, R. J. and Purvis, L. 2009. Exploring the challenges surrounding the management of triadic inter-organisational relationships in supply networks. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2009, Cardiff, UK, 9-11 September 2009.
• Mason, R. J. 2009. Collaborative logistics triads in supply chain management.. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
• Mason, R. J. 2009. The evolving domain and definition of business logistics. Presented at: Nordic Logistics Research Network (NOFOMA) Conference 2009, Jönköping, Sweden, 11-12 June 2009.
• Lynch, J., Mason, R. J., Beresford, A. K. C. and Found, P. 2009. An exploration of the supply chain design and organisation of the UK caravan manufacturing industry. Presented at: 14th International Symposium on Logistics : Global supply chains and inter-firm networks, Istanbul, Turkey, 5-8 July 2009Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2009) Global supply chains and inter-firm networks Istanbul, Turkey 5-8 July 2009. Nottingham: Nottingham University Business School pp. 538-546.

2008

• Mason, R. J., Nieuwenhuis, P. A. H. F. and Simons, D. W. 2008. Lean and green supply chain mapping: adapting a lean management tool to the needs of industrial ecology. Journal of Industrial Ecology 5(4), pp. 302-324. (10.1504/PIE.2008.021921)
• Wang, Y., Potter, A. T., Mason, R. J. and Naim, M. M. 2008. Aligning transport performance measures with customised retail logistics: a structured method and its application. International Journal of Logistics: Research and Applications 11(6), pp. 457-473. (10.1080/13675560802141721)
• Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2008. Mass customised distribution. International Journal of Production Economics 114(1), pp. 71-83. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2007.09.013)
• Mason, R. J., Naim, M. M., Potter, A. T. and Wang, Y. 2008. Transport in supply chain networks. Cardiff: Cardiff Business School.

2007

• Evans, B. K. P., Mason, R. J., Zokaei, K. and Hines, P. 2007. Supply chain management: a convenience factory. Presented at: Global Supply Chains: Developing Skills, Capabilities and Networks, Kingston Upon Hull, 5-7 September 2007Global Supply Chains: Developing Skills, Capabilities and Networks. Proceedings of the Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2007. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport pp. 233-239.
• Mason, R. J., Lalwani, C. S. and Boughton, R. 2007. Combining Vertical and Horizontal Collaboration for Transport Optimisation.. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 12(3), pp. 187-199. (10.1108/13598540710742509)
• Davies, I., Mason, R. J. and Lawlani, C. S. 2007. Assessing the Impact of ICT on UK General Haulage Companies.. International Journal of Production Economics 106(1), pp. 12-27. (10.1016/j.ijpe.2006.04.007)
• Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2007. Fourth party logistics: what, why, how. Presented at: 12th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2007), Budapest, Hungary, 8-10 July 2007 Presented at Pawar, K., Lalwani, C. and Muffatto, M. eds.Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2007). Nottingham: Centre for Concurrent Enterprise, University of Nottingham Business School pp. 565-572.
• Mason, R. J., Potter, A. T., Naim, M. M. and Aryee, G. 2007. Aligning relationship goals and measures within a logistics triad. Presented at: 12th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2007), Budapest, Hungary, 8-10 July 2007 Presented at Pawar, K., Lalwani, C. and Muffatto, M. eds.Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2007). Nottingham: Centre for Concurrent Enterprise, University of Nottingham Business School pp. 17-24.
• Potter, A. T., Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2007. Analysis of factory gate pricing in the UK grocery supply chain. International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management 35(10), pp. 821-834. (10.1108/09590550710820694)

2006

• Naim, M. M., Potter, A. T., Mason, R. J. and Bateman, N. A. 2006. The role of transport flexibility in logistics provision. The International Journal of Logistics Management 17(3), pp. 297-311. (10.1108/09574090610717491)
• Wang, Y., Potter, A. T. and Mason, R. J. 2006. Aligning transport performance measures for customised logistics. Presented at: 14th International Working Seminar on Production Economics, Innsbruck, Austria, 20-26 February 2006.
• Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2006. Mass customised distribution. Presented at: 11th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2006), Beijing, China, 9-11 July 2006.
• Sarana, M. and Mason, R. J. 2006. The alignment of collaboration and the importance of integrated performance measurement. Presented at: 2nd I*PROMS Virtual International Conference, online, 3-14 July 2006 Presented at Pham, D. T., Eldukhri, E. E. and Soroka, A. eds.Intelligent Production Machines and Systems: 2nd I*PROMS Virtual International Conference, 3-14 July 2006. Oxford: Elsevier pp. 45-51.
• Aryee, G., Mason, R. J. and Sarana, M. 2006. Exploring the cultural and trust aspects of business relationships for supply chain performance. Presented at: 13th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Glasgow, UK, 18-21 June 2006.
• Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2006. Transport integration tools for supply chain management. International Journal of Logistics: Research and Applications 9(1), pp. 57-74. (10.1080/13675560500534599)
• Naim, M. M., Potter, A. T., Mason, R. J. and Bateman, N. 2006. The flexibility of transport operations. Presented at: 13th International Annual EurOMA Conference, Glasgow, UK, 18-21 June 2006.

2005

• Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2005. Alternative models for collaboration in transport optimisation management. Presented at: 10th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2005), Lisbon, Portugal, 3-5 July 2005.
• Beresford, A. K. C., Mason, R. J., Pettit, S. J. and Potter, A. T. 2005. The potential for developing a London Gateway logistics and business park. Technical Report.
• Pettit, S. J., Potter, A. T., Beresford, A. K. C. and Mason, R. J. 2005. Evaluating the impact of the road transport directive on UK supply chains. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Annual Conference, Plymouth, UK, 7-9 September 2005.

2004

• Davies, I., Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2004. An evaluation of the use of freight exchanges in general haulage. Presented at: 9th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2004), Bangalore, India, 11-14 July 2004 Presented at Pawar, K. ed.Logistics and Global Outsourcing: Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Logistics, Bangalore, India, 11th - 14th July 2004. Nottingham: Centre for Concurrent Enterprise pp. 385-391.
• Simons, D. W., Mason, R. J. and Gardner, B. M. 2004. Overall Vehicle Effectiveness. International Journal of Logistics: Research and Applications 7(2), pp. 119-135. (10.1080/13675560410001670233)
• Bateman, N. and Mason, R. J. 2004. Carton damage in the supply chain – a spring board for co-operation. Presented at: 14th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, Stockholm, Sweden, 13–16 June 2004.
• Potter, A. T., Mason, R. J., Naim, M. M. and lawlani, C. S. 2004. The evolution towards an integrated steel supply chain: A case study from the UK.. International Journal of Production Economics 89(2), pp. 207-216. (10.1016/S0925-5273(02)00449-8)
• Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2004. Integrating transportation into the supply chain to improve supply chain performance. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2004, Dublin, Ireland, 9-10 September 2004.
• Lalwani, C. et al. eds. 2004. Transport in supply chains. Cardiff: Logistics and Operations Management Section, Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University.
• Mason, R. J., Bateman, N. and Wood, G. 2004. Damaged goods, damaged reputations. ECR Journal 4(2), pp. 36-40.

2003

• Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2003. Assessing the impact of business to business e-commerce on freight transport. Presented at: 8th Logistics Research Network Conference, London, UK, 10-12 September 2003 Presented at Menachof, D. A. ed.Logistics Research Network 2003 Conference Proceedings: Enhancing Global Trade through Supply Chain Solutions, London, UK, 10-12 September 2003. Corby: Institute of Logistics and Transport pp. 331-338.
• Guan, T. S., Mason, R. J. and Disney, S. M. 2003. MOVE: Modified Overall Vehicle Effectiveness. Presented at: 8th International Symposium of Logistics, Seville, Spain, 6-8 July 2003.
• Simons, D. W. and Mason, R. J. 2003. Lean and Green Thinking - Doing More with Less. ECR Journal 3(1), pp. 84-91.

2002

• Potter, A. T., Mason, R. J., Naim, M. M. and Lalwani, C. 2002. The evolution towards an integrated steel supply chain. Presented at: 12th International Working Seminar on Production Economics, Igls, Austria, 18-22 Feb 2002.
• Mason, R. J., Potter, A. T. and Lalwani, C. 2002. Trends in ICT and their impact on grocery supply chains. Presented at: 7th International Symposium on Logistics, Melbourne, Australia, 14 - 17 July 2002.
• Potter, A. T., Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2002. Performance measurement in the supply chain for sustainable distribution. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2002, Birmingham, UK, 5-6 September 2002 Presented at Ireland, P. ed.Proceedings of the Logistics Research Network Conference. Logistics Research Network Conference Proceedings Birmingham, UK: Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport pp. 343-350.
• Simons, D. W. and Mason, R. J. 2002. Environmental and transport supply chain evaluation with sustainable value stream mapping. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2002, Birmingham, UK, 5-6 September 2002.
• Potter, A. T., Mason, R. J. and Lalwani, C. 2002. Overall vehicle effectiveness. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2002, Birmingham, UK, 5-6 September 2002.

2001

• Mason, R. J., Simons, D. W. and Gardner, B. M. 2001. Translating the overall equipment effectiveness from the lean manufacturing paradigm to the road freight transport industry. Presented at: Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2001, Edinburgh, UK, 13-14 September 2001.