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Views of logistics service providers on modularity in logistics services
International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, 2013The objective of this paper is to increase understanding of the concept of service modularity and to present examples of applications of modularity approach in logistics services. This aim is pursued with an empirical case study, consisting of interviews of 25 logistics service providers (LSPs). Themes found in the literature are used in the interviews
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Reselection of logistics service provider: the meaning of the experience in the reselection process
International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 2017The research focus in this study is on the reselection problem of the logistics service provider (LSP). The problem was studied with one Finnish metal industry company. Our idea was to test whether the experience gained during the last eight years has changed the importance of the selection criteria and brought any new selection criteria to the table ...
Häkkinen, Kai, Kettunen, Outi
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An Empirical Taxonomy for Logistics Service Providers [PDF]
Maritime Economics & Logistics, 2004 The paper investigates the existence of different types of logistics service providers (LSPs) and the relationship of type with service performance. A cluster analysis of survey data from 221 LSPs resulted in the identification of four types of LSPs.
Lai, KHM, Cheng, TCE, Yeung, ACL
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2013
Supply chain complexity is reflected through the existence of multiple logistics service providers (LSPs). The decision on the appropriate logistics partner is considered significant for the chain efficiency. The managerial problem relies in the providers’ efforts to broaden their service portfolio, thus erasing controversies concerning the ...
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Supply chain complexity is reflected through the existence of multiple logistics service providers (LSPs). The decision on the appropriate logistics partner is considered significant for the chain efficiency. The managerial problem relies in the providers’ efforts to broaden their service portfolio, thus erasing controversies concerning the ...
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The Role of the Logistics Service Provider in VMI operations
2007Lot of Industrial manufacturers prefer to outsource LSPs. LSPs are assuming more important role in part of manufacturing collaborative networks.
Hemilä, Jukka +2 more
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A Logistic Service Provider Reference Model
IFAC proceedings volumes, 2009Abstract 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, 2008This 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 +2 more
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Factors Affecting the Selection of Logistics Service Providers
2021The 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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Logistics service provider–client relationships
Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 2005The paper investigates the effects of relationship orientation in the logistics service provider–client interaction. A conceptual model is developed and six research hypotheses are empirically analysed using structural equation modelling. The results indicate that relationship orientation has a positive influence on key organisational capabilities ...
Panayides, Photis M., So, M.C.
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Innovation management of logistics service providers
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 2011PurposeThe 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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