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- Gustafsson, Åsa, 1973-, et al.
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Distribution Channel Structure and Integration : Contingency variables in the sawmill industry
- 2010
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Purpose; The purpose of this paper is to identify and characterize structures and integration levels of distribution channels in the sawmill industry, as well as to discuss these characteristics and their association with different contingency variables.Design / methodology / approach; Multiple case studyFindings: There is a variety of distribution channel structures and levels of integration in the sawmill industry: one extreme is small, one-unit firms delivering ex-works to export agents with unintegrated distribution channel processes and the other extreme is large, multi-unit firms with network flow structures delivering from their own stock on a market to clients with integrated distribution channel processes By studying these contingency variables, a pattern of sawmill categories emerges; the first category, in which production is focused, are the small single sawmills (with a cost leadership or focus strategy) which aim to deliver their products to independent actors ex-works; the sawmills which comply to this category do not consider logistics or IT as important, neither do they take integration into consideration. The second category consists of larger multi-unit sawmills with a downstream focus, which strive to integrate and control the distribution channel (in the most extreme cases acquire strategic actors) in order to achieve stable presence on strategic markets. Sawmills included in this category regard logistics and IT as important.Research limitations / implications;This research is an exploratory pre-study based on five case studies implicating a limited possibility to draw general conclusions.Practical implications:This paper illustrates situations in which the distribution channel requires to be focused to higher degree which is important for strategic decisions for the actors in the industry.What is original/value of paper:This paper illustrates the variety of channel structures and integration levels within a single industry, and connects the variation with a number of contingency variables.
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- Gustafsson, Åsa, 1973-, et al.
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Proposing a Research Agenda for Swedish Sawmill Distribution Channel Challenges
- 2010
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In: Presented at SSFE 2010.
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Purpose; The purpose of this study is to identify distribution channel research needs given the variety of distribution channel challenges among Swedish sawmill companies.Design / methodology / approach; Explorative case study researchFindings: The paper proposes a typology of sawmill distribution channel challenges, as well as aligns research needs with distribution channel type. The typology is based on i) number of sawmill units within the firm, in combination with ii) distribution channel heterogeneity. Significant management decisions and research needs are identified for the different types.Research limitations / implications; This research makes tentative statements regarding typology of sawmill distribution channel challenges and potential research needs in the Swedish sawmill industry with regards to the respective typology. However, further research is needed in order to validate these results.What is original/value of paper: This paper focus on the sawmill industry distribution channels, which is a neglected but important area for sawmill’s competitive advantage. The paper also contributes to research by applying contingency theory and typology as an approach to deal with the variety of sawmills distribution channel challenges.Keywords; Typology, distribution channel challenges, research needs, and Swedish sawmill industry
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- Rask, Olof, et al.
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Anti-prothrombin antibodies are associated with thrombosis in children.
- 2010
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In: Thrombosis Research. - : Elsevier BV. - 1879-2472 .- 0049-3848. ; 125, s. 19-24
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- INTRODUCTION: This investigation aimed to evaluate thrombotic risk factors in children, with special reference to autoantibodies against prothrombin and protein S. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We studied 57 consecutive Swedish children and adolescents referred with a radiologically confirmed acute thrombotic event. Clinical data were collected and a thrombophilia investigation was performed, including analysis of autoantibodies against protein S (anti-PS) and prothrombin (anti-PT). The anti-PS and anti-PT autoantibodies were also investigated in sera from 47 healthy controls. Detection of autoantibodies was performed by quantitative enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. RESULTS: Results for anti-PT antibodies were positive in 21% (12/57) of the patients and 2.1% (1/47) of the controls (OR 12.0, 95% CI 1.7-534; p=0.005). Seven percent (4/57) of the patients and 2.1% (1/47) of the controls were positive for anti-PS antibodies (OR 3.4, 95% CI 0.3-174; p>0.30). The FV G1691A mutation was found in 25% (14/57), and 44% (25/57) had 2 or more prothrombotic risk factors. Sixty percent (34/57) of the thrombosis patients were female. Peaks in frequency of thromboembolic events were found in the neonatal and the adolescent periods. Fifty-three percent (30/57) had thrombosis in the lower venous system. Associated clinical conditions occurred in 91% (52/57): systemic illness in 31% (18/57), infections in 26% (15/57), and oral contraceptive use in 25% (14/57). Four percent (2/57) had no apparent clinical or prothrombotic risk factors. CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that anti-PT autoantibodies may be common risk factors for thrombosis in children, and it confirms the multifactorial nature of pediatric thrombosis.
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- Rask, Olof, et al.
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Venös tromboembolism hos barn
- 2010
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In: Klinisk handläggning av venös tromboembolism. - 9789144053196 ; , s. 161-174
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Book chapter (peer-reviewed)
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