Evaluating the Supply Chain Role of Logistics Service Providers

2003 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yemisi A. Bolumole
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Strategy ◽  
Logistics Service Providers

The shift from traditional and functional third‐party logistics to comprehensive supply‐chain relationships has significant implications for the role of third‐party logistics service providers (3pls). Extending previous research in which four factors were found to influence 3pls' supply chain function, this paper contains an assessment of the varying role(s) 3pls can play in the supply chain. The factors include: the strategic orientation of the outsourcing organization; its perception of 3pls' roles within the logistics strategy; the nature of the resultant client‐3pl relationship; and, the extent to which logistics is outsourced. The supply chain impact of these factors are evaluated based on the findings from case study research. Each different 3pl role (conceptual and empirical) is examined and implications for practical implementation are provided.

Information Technology and Supply Chain Management Coordination

2013 ◽  
pp. 134-150
Author(s):  
Pier Paolo Carrus ◽  
Roberta Pinna
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Coordination Mechanism ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
It Capability ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers

Logistics Service Providers (3PL) have become important players in supply chain management. In a highly competitive context characterized by “time compression”, a successful strategy depends increasingly on the performance of Logistics Service Providers as they play a key integrative role linking different supply chain elements more effectively. However, the role of the information technology capability of these 3PL has not drawn much attention. The research question is: can IT be viewed as a fundamental supply chain management coordination mechanism? If so, does IT capability of third party logistics providers to improve performance in the supply chain and become a bigger factor in a strategic buyer-3PL relationship? By drawing on earlier research on the supply chain management coordination mechanism, the IT capability of third party logistics providers, a case study is conducted.

The relationship between technology and logistics third‐party providers

2003 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 236-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thierry Sauvage
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Logistics Outsourcing ◽  
Time Compression ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
The Third ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
The Relationship

Our work discusses the results of a survey among French logistics service providers. In a highly competitive context characterized by “time compression”, technological effort becomes a key variable and a means of differentiation between third‐party logistics providers. The success of logistics outsourcing relationships is entrenched in the third‐party's technological ability to improve the supply chain reactivity.

scholarly journals Supply chain disruptions: Insights from South African third-party logistics service providers and clients

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaco Nel ◽  
Evert De Goede ◽  
Wesley Niemann
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
South African ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Supply Chain Disruptions ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers

Background: Despite risk management efforts, supply chains have become increasingly vulnerable to disruptions. Disruptions should be successfully managed if organisations are to thrive in today’s ever-changing world.Purpose: This study explored supply chain disruptions of third-party logistics service providers (3PLs) and their clients based in South Africa by investigating the disruptions these organisations face, and how they go about managing them.Method: A generic qualitative research approach was used to gather data by conducting semi-structured interviews with 22 participants, which comprised 11 3PLs and 11 client organisations operating in South Africa.Findings: This study classified disruptions as intra-, inter- and extra-organisational. South African 3PLs and their clients face the majority of their disruptions either intra- or inter-organisationally. The focus of 3PLs and clients has shifted from risk management to disruption management. The findings show that 3PLs and their clients based in South Africa prefer disruption learning over traditional risk management as a method to better manage future disruptions.Conclusion: This study contributes to existing literature by providing insight into the specific supply chain disruptions that 3PLs and their clients based in South Africa face, according to the disruption location in the supply chain and how 3PLs and clients manage supply chain disruptions.

Information Technology and Supply Chain Management Coordination

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 21-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pier Paolo Carrus ◽  
Roberta Pinna
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Coordination Mechanism ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
It Capability ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers

Logistics Service Providers (3PL) have become important players in supply chain management. In a highly competitive context characterized by “time compression”, a successful strategy depends increasingly on the performance of Logistics Service Providers as they play a key integrative role linking different supply chain elements more effectively. However, the role of the information technology capability of these 3PL has not drawn much attention. The research question is: can IT be viewed as a fundamental supply chain management coordination mechanism? If so, does IT capability of third party logistics providers to improve performance in the supply chain and become a bigger factor in a strategic buyer-3PL relationship? By drawing on earlier research on the supply chain management coordination mechanism, the IT capability of third party logistics providers, a case study is conducted.

The Effects of the Financial Crisis on 3PL Enterprises

2013 ◽  
pp. 427-448
Author(s):  
Fotios Misopoulos ◽  
Konstantinos Papathanasiou
Keyword(s):  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Logistics Industry ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Financial Crisis Of 2008

This research examines the various ways in which Third Party Logistics service providers (3PLs) are being affected by the current market turmoil, also known as the financial crisis of 2008-2010 (which still rages on). Furthermore, the research locates and analyses the countermeasures 3PLs apply in order to respond to the recession. The main focus is in the Greek market; however a global overview of the industry was considered vital in order to conceptualize the entire subject in a clear and comprehensible way. The main aspects of the logistics industry have been described, and the significance and role of 3PLs are stated appropriately. A deep research on past growth of such enterprises, combined with the effects and impacts previous crises had, and the extracted information utilized by the conducted research, has led to unquestionable results - in terms of affection and selected countermeasures - which are representative for the 3PL providers throughout the Greek market.

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