
doi: 10.1108/eb008260 , 10.1108/eb014580
In the world of Physical Distribution the identification of customer needs and the measurement of their relative importance has in the past been ignored. This paper investigates this theme and concludes it is of paramount importance for would‐be suppliers to obtain the view‐points of their prospective customers.
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