Explaining the competitive advantage of logistics service providers: A resource-based view approach

2010 ◽  
Vol 128 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chee Yew Wong ◽  
Noorliza Karia
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers

Study on Performance Measurement of Logistics Service Providers

2011 ◽  
Vol 271-273 ◽  
pp. 241-246
Author(s):  
Yan Li ◽  
Hong Xia Li
Keyword(s):  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Service Performance ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Relational Resources ◽  
Performance Results

This article identifies strategic logistics resources acquired and bundled by logistics service providers (LSPs) to achieve competitive advantage. Drawing on the resource-based view (RBV) 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. Results show that all LSPs have been acquiring physical, human, information, knowledge and relational resources and then bundling them together in various specific manners to create inimitable and firm specific capabilities. The results of this study can be used in a Pareto sense of focusing on a few vital factors that can enhance firm performance.

Textile and Clothing Exporting Firms' Evaluation of LSPs' Capabilities and Logistics Outsourcing Performance

2017 ◽  
pp. 185-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasmine El Meladi ◽  
Richard Glavee-Geo ◽  
Arnt Buvik
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Service Innovation ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Logistics Outsourcing ◽  
Exporting Firms ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Logistics Services ◽  
The Impact

Using resource-based view (RBV) as the main theoretical framework, this chapter examines the impact of logistics service providers' capabilities on logistics outsourcing performance from the perspective of textile and clothing exporting companies in Egypt. The study focuses on three resource capabilities acquired by logistics service providers (flexibility, expertise, and innovativeness) in a specific LSP-Client outsourcing relationship. The study identified flexibility and expertise as strong drivers of logistics outsourcing performance. No support was found for LSPs innovativeness as a driver of outsourcing performance. This may be because of the standardized logistics services provided by LSPs to exporters in the textile and clothing industry, which requires less service innovation within the empirical setting. Implications of the study for management are highlighted along with suggestions for further studies.

scholarly journals Intangible assets as a source of competitive advantage for logistics service providers

2018 ◽  
Vol 78 ◽  
pp. 29-41
Author(s):  
Arkadiusz Kawa ◽  
Marcin Anholcer
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Mass Customization ◽  
Product Life Cycle ◽  
Constant Pressure ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Intangible Assets ◽  
Product Life ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers

The ever-shorter product life cycle, mass customization of production and constant pressure to reduce costs have a significant impact on the operating activity of modern companies, including logistics service providers. In order to achieve market success, they have to look for new sources of gaining or maintaining the competitive advantage. One of such sources are resources that relate to both the material and immaterial realms. The article assumes that intangible assets are the main source of competitive advantage. The aim of the paper is to identify the intangible assets and determine their impact on the competitive advantage of logistics service providers.

A Case Study of Singapore as a Logistics Cluster

2012 ◽  
pp. 1-35
Author(s):  
Rahul Krishnan ◽  
Anvita Desai ◽  
Han Vu Tran Ngoc ◽  
Nazia Tarannum ◽  
Tien Phan
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Industrial Clusters ◽  
Future Prospects ◽  
Logistics Industry ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Suitable Environment

Industrial Clusters tend to grow in locations where there is a suitable environment that give them a competitive advantage over other places. Logistics industry typically develops as a cluster around ports with high efficiency. Over the years, Singapore has evolved as a logistics cluster, with the presence of the world’s top 3PL companies choosing to operate therein. Moreover, a number of countries are developing their infrastructure to attract international logistics service providers here. This case examines the future prospects of Singapore as a logistics hub.

Exploring the Sources of the Competitive Advantage of Logistics Service Providers

2017 ◽  
pp. 163-184
Author(s):  
Eric Lambourdière ◽  
Jérôme Verny ◽  
Elsa Corbin
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Theory Of The Firm ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Archival Data ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Resources And Capabilities ◽  
And Performance

This chapter describes and analyzes how logistics service providers (LSPs) differ in the resource management decisions they make to gain competitive advantage in a rapidly changing and uncertain business environment. The resource-based theory of the firm and dynamic capabilities are employed as a theoretical backdrop. Using archival data, the authors find that four case LSPs structure and bundle their resource portfolios to build capabilities, which they leverage to create and maintain value for their customers. Leveraging strategies employed by the LSPs are influenced by their environmental contexts, leading to different strategies and performance levels among the firms. This research enhances understanding of the constructive impact that resources and capabilities can have on the performance of LSPs.

A GAP ANALYSIS IN SERVICE QUALITY OF THAI LOGISTICS SERVICE PROVIDERS

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chatwadee Tansakul ◽  
◽  
Jirachai Buddhakulsomsiri ◽  
Thananya Wasusri ◽  
Papusson Chaiwat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers
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