scholarly journals A Practitioners Perspective On The Role Of A Third-Party Logistics Provider

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Forrest B. Green ◽  
Will Turner ◽  
Stephanie Roberts ◽  
Ashwini Nagendra ◽  
Eric Wininger
Keyword(s):  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics

Most studies of logistics look at needs from the perspective of the hiring firm. This paper does that, but further examines the role of a third-party logistics provider by looking at services from the practitioner’s perspective.

Overview on 3PL Selection Problem

2013 ◽  
pp. 266-279
Author(s):  
Aicha Aguezzoul
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Selection Problem ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
Chain Management

Many companies outsource their logistics functions to Third-Party Logistics providers (3PL) instead of achieving them internally. The studies on this field are mostly of empirical type and focused on reasons, benefits, and risks of working with 3PL as well as the role of those on supply chain management. This chapter focuses on 3PL selection problem and presents a literature analysis of 47 articles published within 2001-2011 period. The objective is to identify the mainly approaches applied and their evaluating criteria in measuring the performance of 3PL.

scholarly journals Construction logistics in a multi-project context: coopetition among main contractors and the role of third-party logistics providers

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Andreas Ekeskär ◽  
 Malena I. Havenvid ◽  
Tina Karrbom Gustavsson ◽  
Per Erik Eriksson
Keyword(s):  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics

The Emerging Role of the Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL) as an Orchestrator

2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zach G. Zacharia ◽  
Nada R. Sanders ◽  
Nancy W. Nix
Keyword(s):  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
The Third Party Logistics ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Third Party

Relationship marketing and third-party logistics: evidence from hotel industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 371-393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sajjida Reza ◽  
Muhammad Shujaat Mubarik ◽  
Navaz Naghavi ◽  
Raja Rub Nawaz
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Marketing ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Specific Investment

PurposeThis study examines the outsourcing criteria prevalent in the Hotel industry of Pakistan. In doing so, the study investigates the role of trust in the association between relationship marketing dimensions—communication, opportunistic behavior, reputation, satisfactory prior outcomes and specific investment—and third-party logistics provider’s (3PL) selection.Design/methodology/approachUsing a close-ended questionnaire, data were collected from 97 hotels of various categories operating in Pakistan and involved in 3PL outsourcing. Partial Least Square–Structural Equation Modeling was employed to estimate the modeled relationships.FindingsWith a high predictive relevance of the model, communication, satisfactory prior outcome and reputation were found to have a significant effect on the trust, whereas the results showed a significant mediating role of trust in the association between communication, reputation and 3PL provider’s selection.Research limitations/implicationsThe study uses static data from selected firms and cannot be used to analyze behavior over a period of time. Hence, a generalization of results should be made carefully.Practical implicationsFindings imply that for fully capitalizing on the benefits by virtue of their prospective relationship, the managers must streamline their processes and activities according to path directions that endorse a higher degree of trust in their service providers and establish an effective system of communications interconnecting their mutual goals and objectives.Originality/valueThe outcome of the research study illustrated the perceptions of the local businesses with regards to the 3PL service provider(s) selection via the establishment of trust.

scholarly journals The role of TPLs in innovative logistics solutions in importation

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-91
Author(s):  
Alessandra Vitorino Razzera ◽  
Marcelo André Machado
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Mind Set

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of third-party logistics providers (TPLs) in providing innovative logistics solutions for Brazilian importations. Design/methodology/approach A multiple case study has been conducted in which four logistics service providers are interviewed on the topic of innovation in importation logistics. The collected data (interviews, brochures and presentations) were triangulated and analyzed. Findings The collected data highlight the integrating role of TPLs in providing innovative logistics solutions of the technological nature, in addition to drivers, which involve communication, trust, logistics and institutional actions. Research limitations/implications This study, instead of focusing on procedural issues, intended to focus on two important theoretical and practical drivers: innovation in the importation process and strengthening of intangible factors. It is known that trading conditions and geographical proximity have an impact in importation, but they have not been discussed here because of the subject delimitation of the present study. Regarding the implications of the present study, no specific theoretical reference has been found on the subject in terms of the importation process but is rather related to information technology, which is then presented. Practical implications This study focuses on the fundamental role of TPLs in the development of innovative logistics solutions in importation. Social implications The fundamental role of TPLs in the development of innovative logistics solutions in importation is based on trust and relationship, internal and external to the organization. Originality/value This study, instead of focusing on procedural issues, intends to focus on two important theoretical and practical drivers – innovation in the importation process and strengthening of intangible factors – suggesting that a change of mind-set and a differentiated background in importation logistics are developed by TPLs.

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.

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.

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