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.

scholarly journals RATIONALIZING TRANSPORTATIONS SERVICE: A CASE STUDY ON THE STANDARDIZATION OF LOGISTICS SERVICE PROVIDERS

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 678-698
Author(s):  
Clayton de Oliveira Pires ◽  
Leonardo Botossi Ciomini ◽  
Leonardo Gaifato Leite
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers

scholarly journals Segmentasi Pasar Penyedia Jasa Logistik (Third Party Logistics) di Indonesia

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 332
Author(s):  
Darjat Sudrajat
Keyword(s):  
Market Segmentation ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Logistics Industry ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Logistic Service

Market segmentation is fundamental in marketing strategy and the first step of market-based strategy preparation, to strengthen its marketing efficiency, and creating opportunities for sales growth and profits. This also applies to market segmentation logistics service providers (TPL - Third Party Logistics), the market is highly developed in the last decade, so that the logistics service providers has to develop marketing strategies properly. The purpose of this research is to gain a better understanding of different industries that exist today and map the needs of the logistics services of TPL customers. Based on exploration research conducted, it can be found in conformities relating to the logistics industry from several companies, ie appropriateness to the complexity of logistics activities of some companies and degree of investment of TPL services company in conducting the activity. Logistics service provider market segmentation can be based on variable complexity of logistics activities, whether it is high, medium or low and variable degrees of investment in the company whether minor, major, or integrated/total. Companies in different industries can have the same logistic service requirements and companies in the same industry can have different logistic service requirements. Client companies for logistics service providers which product handling are classified as semi-complex is the most attractive customer segments for being penetrated. The industries are classified into this segment is automotive, food and beverage, animal food, ceramic, and plantation. 

Customer Driven Marketing in the Transportation/Logistics Industry

1998 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert P. Neuschel ◽  
Dawn M. Russell
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Logistics Industry ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
The Future ◽  
Transportation Logistics ◽  
Marketing Approach

Since deregulation of the airlines in 1978, and rail and truck in 1980, the transportation/logistics Industry has undergone significant changes. The trend has been one of improved efficiency and extreme price and cost pressures, requiring more of a customer driven marketing approach on the part of transportation/logistics service providers. This article identifies some of the more significant changes that have affected the industry and offers considerations for decision making to those who are tasked with making critical marketing decisions. Finally, a vision of the future of the transportation/logistics industry is presented.

scholarly journals Logistics service providers' energy efficiency initiatives for environmental sustainability

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Wehner ◽  
Naghmeh Taghavi Nejad Deilami ◽  
Ceren Altuntas Vural ◽  
Árni Halldórsson
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Logistics Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Customer Interface ◽  
Logistics Service Providers

PurposeThis paper discusses logistics service providers' (LSPs’) energy efficiency initiatives for sustainable development, both from an evolutionary perspective and based on a framework consisting of actions, processes (i.e. at the operations interface) and services (i.e. at the customer interface).Design/methodology/approachFollowing a qualitative research design, semi-structured interviews were conducted with sustainability managers at LSPs and the data were analysed via inductive coding. Based on the results and the literature, the authors developed a maturity model for LSPs' transitions to environmental sustainability.FindingsLSPs' sustainable development occurs via operational processes, services at the customer interface, and actions that support those processes and services. Energy efficiency efforts are characterised by process depth that helps LSPs to align with their customers' energy efficiency improvement processes. While services related to energy efficiency connect LSPs and their customers, actions in support vary depending on the logistics activities in which LSPs participate.Research limitations/implicationsFurther research is needed to test and verify the maturity model and to clarify the interdependency of its three dimensions.Practical implicationsBy categorising energy efficiency initiatives and proposing a maturity model for LSPs' sustainable development via energy efficiency, the authors have developed a tool for logistics actors to assess their progress towards improved sustainability.Originality/valueThe paper contributes to the literature by providing a three-pillar framework to understand the sustainability transitions of LSPs through energy efficiency. Developing a maturity model using this framework also contributes to the literature with an approach to assess sustainability advancement in the logistics industry.

Study of sustainability issues in an Indian logistics service provider: SAP-LAP approach

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anchal Gupta ◽  
Rajesh Kumar Singh
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Sustainable Practices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainability Index ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Sustainable Performance ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Case Organization

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to analyze sustainability issues in the context of logistics service providers (LSPs) and to evaluate the sustainability index of an LSP in the Indian scenario.Design/methodology/approachThe case study method is used to understand the sustainability issues of an Indian LSP. The situation–actor–process (SAP) and learning–action–performance (LAP) framework has been applied to critically examine the sustainability issues of the case organization. The information about the case study is collected from both primary and secondary sources, and a detailed analysis of different sustainability issues in the context of an Indian case has been done. The sustainability index for the case organization has been also evaluated.FindingsIt can be observed from the in-depth case analysis that LSPs have started making use of green practices for long-term sustainability, but adoption is very slow in developing countries such as India. Based on SAP-LAP analysis of an Indian LSP, suitable actions are recommended for improving the performance of LSPs.Practical implicationsAdoption of sustainable practices by LSPs can lead to sustainable performance. Sustainability index can assist LSPs to benchmark their sustainability performance to meet the market requirements.Originality/valueThe novelty of this study is to analyze the issues related to implementation of sustainable practices in an Indian LSP through SAP-LAP framework. It also illustrates the evaluation of sustainability index.

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