scholarly journals Evolutionary Game Analysis on Last Mile Delivery Resource Integration—Exploring the Behavioral Strategies between Logistics Service Providers, Property Service Companies and Customers

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 12240
Author(s):  
Lin Zhou ◽  
Yanping Chen ◽  
Yi Jing ◽  
Youwei Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Evolutionary Game ◽  
Resource Integration ◽  
Strategic Integration ◽  
Service Companies ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Last Mile ◽  
Last Mile Delivery ◽  
The Impact

As resource integration plays a significant part in improving operational efficiency in the last mile delivery industry, there is an increasing popularity for logistics service providers (LSPs) to collaborate with property service companies (PSCs). Based on the evolutionary game theory, considering the dual role of PSCs when collaborating with LSPs, a trilateral evolutionary game model between PSCs, LSPs, and customers (Cs) is established to analyze the strategic choices and explore the influencing factors on the tripartite strategy. The results show that (1) There are optimal profit allocation coefficients and cost-sharing coefficients to cause the system to reach a steady state. (2) The integration cost between LSPs and PSCs and the home delivery cost inhibit the strategic integration of the two enterprises. (3) PSCs are more sensitive to their benefits and costs than LSPs in the process of resource integration. (4) More precisely evaluating their potential loss caused by temporary integration will help the tripartite to make a more scientific choice of strategic behavior. (5) The increase of community premium income helps to improve the enthusiasm of Cs supporting strategic integration. (6) The behavior and decision-making choices of the three game players affect each other in the last mile delivery resource integration. (7) The indirect benefits, such as advertising during their integration, play a positive role. Finally, the MATLAB2020a software is applied to simulate and analyze the impact of key factors on strategy evolution, and we propose several useful suggestions to promote the development of last mile delivery resource integration.

Logistics outsourcing in omnichannel retail

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 267-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heleen Buldeo Rai ◽  
Sara Verlinde ◽  
Cathy Macharis ◽  
Penelope Schoutteet ◽  
Lieselot Vanhaverbeke
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Service Differentiation ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Logistics Outsourcing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Food Retailers ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Last Mile

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify in what way logistics service providers are involved in the logistics operations of omnichannel retailers. Given the importance of logistics in omnichannel retail and the complexities that it brings forth, it is unclear if the current tendency towards logistics outsourcing continues, and how logistics service providers should adapt to remain relevant in the omnichannel retail environment. Design/methodology/approach The research draws on both desk and field research. The authors analysed the scientific information available on omnichannel retail logistics and conducted semi-structured expert interviews with food and non-food retailers that adopt an omnichannel model. Findings The research demonstrates distinct differences between food and non-food retailers. While food retailers are inclined to organise fulfilment and last mile activities in-house, non-food retailers partner closely with logistics service providers. Nonetheless, the store network of non-food retailers is attracting a growing part of logistics activities, which retailers are building themselves. To sustain their relevance in the omnichannel environment and strengthen their position for the future, the authors created a competency recommendation framework for logistics service providers, in which service differentiation is proposed as a viable direction for growth. Research limitations/implications The research is based on insights from retailers based in the Brussels-Capital Region (Belgium) and requires further and wider testing in other contexts and geographical areas. Practical implications The findings have strategic importance for retailers that are developing an omnichannel retail model and logistics service providers that (aim to) serve clients and operate activities within the retail sector. Originality/value The research provides a holistic view of logistics in omnichannel retail by identifying insourcing and outsourcing mechanisms and developing competency recommendations to fulfilment, internal transport and last mile transport in omnichannel retail.

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 An Evolutionary Game Model to Study Manufacturers and Logistics Companies’ Behavior Strategies for Information Transparency in Cold Chains

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Xiao-Hu Xing ◽  
Zhi-Hua Hu ◽  
Shu-Wen Wang ◽  
Wen-Ping Luo
Keyword(s):  
Information Sharing ◽  
Evolutionary Game Theory ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Evolutionary Game ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Sharing Strategy ◽  
Behavior Strategies ◽  
Evolutionary Paths

Cold goods manufacturers and logistics service providers are two essential groups of players in the goods safety issue in cold chains under the administration or inspection of governments and various stakeholders, including customers and final consumers. In this research, we applied the evolutionary game theory to examine the behavioral strategies of manufacturers and logistics service providers, while we formulated the governments and various other stakeholders’ impacts by contracted subsidy and penalty. First, we developed an evolutionary game theory model of the interaction between manufacturers and logistics service providers. Then, we examined the evolutionary stable strategy (ESS) of the manufacturers and logistics service providers under various constraints. Finally, we used simulation to demonstrate the impact of combinations of various parameters on the ESS and evolutionary paths. The results showed that the behavior strategies of the manufacturers and logistics service providers are interleaved and affected by the parameters in the developed model. We analyzed the ESSs and evolutionary paths by considering profits of the cold goods, the cold chain logistics costs, mainly the additional profits and costs of sharing information, and the subsidy and penalty regulated by contracts and governments. By tuning the parameters for numerical studies, we can find that the subsidy and penalty are essential for the cold chain manufactures and logistics service providers to adopt the information-sharing strategy, while the cost of the strategy and the profit of them constrains the positivity. Although, besides instant costs and profits, the information-sharing strategy can add values to cold chains in the long run, the administrators must consider the two populations of players and advocate them to adopt the information-sharing strategy consistently by using optimal policies.

Knowledge management in environmental sustainability practices of third-party logistics service providers

VINE ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 509-529 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pietro Evangelista ◽  
Susanne Durst
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Service Companies ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Sustainability Practices

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a structured literature review on knowledge management (KM) and KM strategy in environmental sustainability practices of logistics service providers. The paper highlights the nature and scope of existing research and identifies areas for future research. Design/methodology/approach – The study consists of a systematic review of existing research regarding KM in sustainable logistics. In all, 38 refereed research papers formed the basis of analysis. This methodology allows for the minimization of researcher bias and the maximization of reliability and replicability. Findings – The literature review made possible the identification of three basic elements through which building-up appropriate KM approaches and KM strategies in the area of environmental sustainability by third-party logistics service companies will be enhanced: customer relationship management, quality of human resources and the adoption of information and communication technology tools and systems. Research limitations/implications – This study may not have enabled a complete coverage of all articles in the field of KM in the context of environmental sustainability practices of logistics service companies. Yet, it seems reasonable to assume that the review process covered a large share of studies available. The main research implications deriving from the study concern research methods, analysis of factors hampering/supporting the implementation of KM in practices related to environmental sustainability, development of measures to demonstrate the impact of KM on sustainability practices and role of different stakeholders in the implementation of KM in environmental sustainability practices. Originality/value – To the best of the authors ' knowledge, no systematic literature review on this topic has previously been published in academic journals.

scholarly journals Convergence of logistics planning and execution in outsourcing

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela A. D’amato ◽  
Sipho Kgoed ◽  
Grant Swanepoel ◽  
Jacobus Walters ◽  
Adri Drotskie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Business Success ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Potential Value ◽  
Logistics Company ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Planning Function ◽  
Successful Business ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Impact

Background: Logistics service providers (LSPs) are becoming increasingly involved in their clients’ businesses. Beyond just providing vehicles and buildings, LSPs are now becoming involved with knowledge-related work that is connected to the traditional services provided.Objectives: To investigate the likelihood and potential value of LSPs extending their range of services to their clients by means of a convergence of planning and execution activities.Method: In the research through a literature review and empirical study presented here, attention is given to the practical impact that convergence planning and execution functions have on business success, as well as how selected clients of an LSP (referred to in this article as logistics company A or LCA) perceive the impact of increased integration of LCA within its businesses. The results should assist LCA and other LSPs considering the same objective to ascertain the opportunities and key requirements associated with a strategy to converge planning and execution activities for their clients.Results: The study found that the vast majority of respondents see value in the convergence of planning and execution activities.Conclusion: Such convergence will be challenging, owing to the importance of the planning function for clients, as well as key collaborative and measurement requirements that will have to be put in place for successful business integration.

Do ISO standards favour logistics provider efficiency, competitiveness and sustainability? A Slovenian perspective

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 275-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricija Bajec ◽  
Danijela Tuljak-Suban ◽  
Evelin Krmac
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Logistics Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the prevalence of the application of standards and their positive influence on the efficiency and competitiveness of Slovenian logistics service providers. Moreover, an analysis was also done on the relationship between the adoption of the environmental standard and greater concern for the environment. Design/methodology/approach – A small sample analysis was done using a combination of statistical methods and an abductive approach. A χ2 analysis was utilized to test the hypotheses. Findings – Many benefits were indicated. However, a positive relationship between quality standards and efficiency, as well as competitiveness, was not confirmed. In addition, the implementation of ISO 14001 quality standards was found to have no effect on the higher investment in environmental protection. Research limitations/implications – This study is limited by its local aspect (Slovenia), small sample size and its focus on just quality standards and their external factors. Future studies should be extended to the countries of eastern Europe and should further examine the relationship of internal factors as well as the relationship between the adoption of quality standards and the supply chain. Practical implications – A survey is essential not just for the Slovenian industry but also for the wider logistics industry as well as for government authorities and standards providers. Originality/value – This is one of the first papers written to analyse the effects of quality standards on international logistics service providers and the first paper that has explored the impact of standards on Slovenian logistics service providers.

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