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A Logistic Service Provider Reference Model

IFAC proceedings volumes, 2009
Abstract The need to integrate service providers into an existing customer supply chain requires the collective know-how of the coordination mode, including the ability to synchronize interdependent processes, to integrate information systems and to cope with distributed learning.
Marco Gerosa, Marco Taisch
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Strategic positioning of logistics service providers

International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, 2008
This paper gives an overview of strategic positioning models for logistics service providers (LSPs) and presents empirical findings on the strategic positions of logistics companies in Finland. The goal of the research is to learn how LSPs position themselves along selected key dimensions of strategy, using positioning models that represent two major ...
Jari Juga, Saara Pekkarinen, Heli Kilpala   +2 more
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Factors Affecting the Selection of Logistics Service Providers

2021
The selection of third-party logistics service providers (3PLs) is a strategic decision that affects the overall performance of acompany as well as its supply chain. It is a complex process that takes into account various quantitative and qualitative criteria,business activity and outsourced logistics processes.
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Innovation management of logistics service providers

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 2011
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide a sound basis to facilitate further research on innovation management at logistics service providers (LSPs).Design/methodology/approachContent analysis of extant literature was undertaken and supplemented by conceptual deliberations.FindingsFuture LSP‐specific innovation research should be undertaken ...
Christian Busse, Carl Marcus Wallenburg
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Technology adoption by logistics service providers

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 2019
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to reveal the effects of different technology access modes on the successful integration of technological innovations. From the perspective of logistics service providers (LSPs), theoretical and managerial implications for the process of technology adoption are discovered.
Mathauer, Mathias, Hofmann, Erik
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Service capability and performance of logistics service providers

Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 2004
Abstract Drawing on the resource-based view of the firm, this study empirically examines if there exist different types of logistics service providers (LSPs), and whether the types differ in service performance. The study results suggest that there are four discernable types of LSP, according to the service capability displayed by each type, and that
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Marketing perspectives of logistics service providers

European Journal of Marketing, 2011
PurposeThis paper aims to introduce the special issue on the marketing perspectives of logistics service providers and the relevant papers. The paper also aims to introduce the concept of outsourcing in general and logistics outsourcing in particular that is directly relevant to the genesis of third‐party logistics firms.Design/methodology/approachThis
Michael Bourlakis, T.C. Melewar
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Global Intermediation and Logistics Service Providers

2017
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Saglietto, Laurence, Cezanne, Cécile
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Revisiting the Spectrum of the Logistics Service Providers for a Circular Logistics Service

The logistics services providers have come a long way. From the first-party logistics service provider, whereby all of the logistics-related activities are historically managed in-house, to the advanced technologically oriented fifth- (5PL) and even sixth-party logistics service providers (6PL).
Muhammad Jawad Sajid, Muhammad Tanveer
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Information Needs of Logistics Service Providers

2010
This chapter explores supply chains, all the way from the manufacturing point to the customer site. The concentration is on logistics service providers (LSPs). In terms of overall quality, the information infrastructure in Finland has constantly ranked among top 10 positions in international comparisons regarding information society development (e.g ...
Ulla Tapaninen, Hennariina Pulli, Antti Posti   +2 more
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