The Role of Buyer and Supplier Knowledge Stocks for Supplier-led Improvements in Logistics Outsourcing

2021 ◽  
pp. 100697
Author(s):  
Dennis Johne ◽  
Carl Marcus Wallenburg
Keyword(s):  
Logistics Outsourcing ◽  
Knowledge Stocks

Logistics and the Supply Chain

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Rutherford ◽  
Christian Konig
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Global Marketplace ◽  
Logistics Outsourcing ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chain Logistics ◽  
Responsive Supply Chain

Critical to the success of any business is a supply chain capable of serving the end customer more effectively and more efficiently than the competition. Central to this premise is an understanding that in today’s global marketplace it is supply chains that compete, not individual firms. We explore the central role of logistics and the supply chain in gaining competitive advantage in a volatile global market by first defining the key principles of a market-responsive supply chain. Second, we discuss different supply chain strategies to improve the match between supply and demand, before dedicating two sections to the important subjects of logistics outsourcing and global sourcing. But first we begin by defining the supply chain, logistics and supply chain management.

Performance improvements in logistics outsourcing relationships: the role of LSP and customer organizational culture archetypes

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabian Nevries ◽  
Carl Marcus Wallenburg
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Relationship Patterns ◽  
Logistics Outsourcing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Performance Improvements ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Multiple Case

PurposeThe study aims to develop an organizational culture typology and explore how different logistics service provider (LSP) and customer archetypes interact to generate performance improvements in logistics outsourcing relationships.Design/methodology/approachA multiple case study approach with 12 dyads was employed. Interviews as well as public and internal data from LSPs and customers were analyzed.FindingsThe results reveal four archetypes each for LSPs and customers, characterized by two dimensions: “activeness” and “openness”. Furthermore, analyzing the interaction among the archetypes, three relationship patterns are identified (“static”, “restrained”, and “progressive”) that differ in the exploratory and exploitative improvement outcomes.Research limitations/implicationsThe study contributes to theory development at the intersection of organizational culture and logistics outsourcing.Originality/valueThe study provides a typology of organizational culture in logistics outsourcing and how different archetypes interact to generate improvements.

Distribution and Logistics Outsourcing in the Pharmaceutical Sector

2013 ◽  
pp. 202-222
Author(s):  
George Malindretos
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Interdisciplinary Research ◽  
Distribution Channels ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Pharmaceutical Sector ◽  
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain ◽  
Logistics Outsourcing ◽  
Pharmaceutical Distribution

The scope of this chapter is to provide useful insights of the pharmaceutical supply chain and identify the prospects of outsourcing, with special reference to the Greek pharmaceutical sector. This goal is facilitated by a threefold analysis in combination: first, by the development of an integrated interdisciplinary research methodology framework; second, by the identification of the special characteristics of the pharmaceutical supply chain with special attention to the role of outsourcing; and third, by the description of the current pharmaceutical distribution channels in Greece and the identification of the potential opportunities for outsourcing. The findings of this study are outlined in an attempt to contribute in the yet unsettled research methodology issue which has particular importance for the R&D in the pharmaceutical sector. Certain specific suggestions for future research are expected to support the sustainability of the Greek pharmaceutical sector, with potential broader relevance.

Contracting for Logistics Services

2013 ◽  
pp. 39-51
Author(s):  
Kostas Selviaridis
Keyword(s):  
Service Provider ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Logistics Outsourcing ◽  
Logistics Services ◽  
Provider Perspective ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Industry Practice

This chapter seeks to critically revisit existing third party logistics (3PL) purchasing literature with the aim of bridging the gap between academic research and industry practice regarding logistics outsourcing. This is achieved by focusing on hitherto under-emphasized issues (in the academic literature) relating to the role of the service provider, as opposed to that of the buyer, in 3PL exchange design and management, and the dynamics of the outsourcing process. Drawing on recent developments and practices in the 3PL industry and two in-depth case studies of logistics outsourcing, the study suggests that, under increasing complexity and uncertainty levels, the service provider in interaction with the buying firm significantly influences service definition, design, and evaluation throughout the outsourcing process. The exchanged service is not determined from the outset of the outsourcing process but it is (re)shaped in an iterative and ongoing fashion. Based on such findings, the chapter calls for increased emphasis on a dynamic and inter-organizational (buyer-service provider) perspective into the study of logistics outsourcing processes.

scholarly journals Modern Solutions of HR-Logistics

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Ertman ◽  
Sergey Ertman ◽  
Irina Styazhkina
Keyword(s):  
Labor Process ◽  
Strategic Partnership ◽  
Enterprise Management ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Logistics Outsourcing ◽  
Sustainable Logistics ◽  
Humanistic Approach ◽  
Modern Methods ◽  
Functional Areas

The article is devoted to the issues of personnel logistics. Such main provisions of HR-logistics as definition, goals, functional areas of management, the place and role of HR-logistics in enterprise management structures are considered. The analysis of modern solutions in the sphere of HR-logistics is carried out. The potentially productive principles of strategic partnership of enterprises-employers and universities acting as suppliers of the labor force are considered. Also, among the modern methods of HR-logistics, outsourcing technologies in personnel management, the approach and tools of sustainable logistics, tools for designing the labor process, a humanistic approach in the personnel motivation system, knowledge management methods are highlighted. HR logistics is of interest as an area for conducting scientific researches, and also, has a high potential for practical implementation at enterprises of various fields of activity.

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