scholarly journals Purchasing Green Transport and Logistics Services

2013 ◽  
pp. 86-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pietro Evangelista ◽  
Maria Huge-Brodin ◽  
Karin Isaksson ◽  
Edward Sweeney
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Environmental Attitude ◽  
Critical Position ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Logistics Services ◽  
Different Levels

Environmental sustainability is an area of increasing importance for third party logistics (3PL) companies. As the design and implementation of services requires interaction between buyer and 3PL, the 3PLs are in a critical position to support the efforts towards greening operations of different supply chain participants. However the literature in this field reflects a gap between the perspectives of buyers and 3PLs. This chapter attempts to fill this void through an explorative case study analysis on the environmental attitude of 3PLs in order to derive implications for buyers’ behavior. The results indicate that the buyer’s role is critical in different ways in the development of green initiatives among 3PLs. An increased orientation towards longer-term contracts and joint development would likely enhance the level of green initiatives. Indirectly, the buyer has the opportunity to influence its 3PLs through interaction with employees on different levels in the company, including top management.

scholarly journals Purchasing Green Transport and Logistics Services

2013 ◽  
pp. 449-465 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pietro Evangelista ◽  
Maria Huge-Brodin ◽  
Karin Isaksson ◽  
Edward Sweeney
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Environmental Attitude ◽  
Critical Position ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Logistics Services ◽  
Different Levels

Environmental sustainability is an area of increasing importance for third party logistics (3PL) companies. As the design and implementation of services requires interaction between buyer and 3PL, the 3PLs are in a critical position to support the efforts towards greening operations of different supply chain participants. However the literature in this field reflects a gap between the perspectives of buyers and 3PLs. This chapter attempts to fill this void through an explorative case study analysis on the environmental attitude of 3PLs in order to derive implications for buyers’ behavior. The results indicate that the buyer’s role is critical in different ways in the development of green initiatives among 3PLs. An increased orientation towards longer-term contracts and joint development would likely enhance the level of green initiatives. Indirectly, the buyer has the opportunity to influence its 3PLs through interaction with employees on different levels in the company, including top management.

Third-party logistics providers (TPLs) and environmental sustainability practices in developing countries

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (10) ◽  
pp. 1451-1474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamal El Baz ◽  
Issam Laguir
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Green Practices ◽  
Sustainability Practices ◽  
Sustainability Initiatives

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the environmental sustainability practices of third-party logistics providers (TPLs) in a developing country and analyze the efforts made by TPLs to implement green practices through a case study of Moroccan TPLs. Design/methodology/approach This qualitative case study of Moroccan TPLs was conducted using an interview guide. Findings The findings indicate that the internal and external drivers motivate TPLs to implement green practices while internal and external obstacles hinder them. The authors identified two groups of TPLs, each with a specific environmental sustainability approach. The results indicate also that environmental sustainability is at an early stage of development in Moroccan TPLs. Based on these findings, the authors were able to develop several propositions for further research. It is suggested that TPLs market coverage can influence positively their green initiative; the lack of collaboration and partners involvement hinders TPLs environmental initiatives; and the lack of clear environmental strategy limits TPLs environmental sustainability initiatives. Research limitations/implications This study has some limitations that provide future research opportunities. Because this study is qualitative, further statistical support is needed to justify wider generalization of its findings. The possibility of generalizing the present findings to countries beyond Morocco is limited by the fact that data were collected exclusively there. Studies might therefore do well to investigate TPLs in developing countries other than Morocco to increase the external validity of the results. Also, the research could be expanded by taking into account how shippers or client companies collaborate with TPLs to improve sustainability initiatives. Practical implications The results can be used to inform companies about environmental sustainability initiatives that have been implemented or to identify practices that can be adopted. Originality/value The relevant literature has centered on advanced countries, and few studies have been conducted in the logistics market. Research on the sustainable initiatives of TPLs in developing countries in general and African countries in particular is sparse. This paper addresses this gap by investigating the sustainable practices of TPLs in Morocco.

scholarly journals (2012) 30 Windsor Y B Access Just 103 A VIEW FROM WITHIN: RECONCEPTUALIZING MEDIATOR INTERACTIONS

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debbie De Girolamo
Keyword(s):  
Real Life ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Mediation Process ◽  
Study Analysis ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Third Party Intervention ◽  
Life Patterns ◽  
Participant Observer

This paper explores mediator interactions from within the mediation process. It is difficult to obtain access to mediations due to issues of confidentiality and litigation privilege, thus restricting direct empirical research. During a yearlong ethnographic study during which the author was a participant-observer of a number of commercial mediations, the nature of mediations was explored from an independent observational perspective – separate from the process yet within the process. In this study, real life patterns of interactions are examined through case study analysis. It offers a reconceptualization of the nature of mediator interventions, one that moves beyond the accepted understanding of third party intervention. It suggests that the mediator has a fugitive identity in mediation, reflecting a traditional neutral third party intervener role, a party role and an adviser role.Dans le présent document, l‟auteure explore les interactions des médiateurs dans le cadre du processus de médiation. Il est difficile d‟obtenir l‟accès aux séances de médiation en raison du secret professionnel et du privilège relatif au litige, et cette difficulté limite la recherche empirique directe. Au cours d‟une étude ethnographique qui s‟est déroulée sur une année et à laquelle l‟auteure a participé comme observatrice d‟un certain nombre de médiations commerciales, la nature des médiations a été explorée d‟un point de vue observationnel indépendant – distinct du processus bien qu‟au sein du processus. Dans la présente étude, des situations réelles d‟interaction sont examinées au moyen de l‟analyse d‟études de cas. L‟auteure offre une reconceptualisation de la nature des interventions du médiateur, qui va au-delà de ce qui est reconnu comme l‟intervention d‟une tierce partie. Le médiateur aurait une identité fugace dans le processus de médiation, cette identité s‟expliquant par un rôle traditionnel de tiers intervenant neutre, un rôle de partie et un rôle de conseiller.

The use of third-party logistics services by European industry

1998 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melvyn J. Peters ◽  
Hugh L. Randall ◽  
Robert C. Lieb
Keyword(s):  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Logistics Services ◽  
European Industry

Does the Outsourcing of Logistics Services Keep its Promise of Increased Efficiency?

2013 ◽  
pp. 162-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aliona Grigorenco ◽  
Philippos Papadopoulos ◽  
Konstantinos Rotsios
Keyword(s):  
Performance Measures ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Logistics Outsourcing ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Logistics Services ◽  
Business Functions ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Outsourcing Logistics

The aim of this chapter is to evaluate the efficiency of third party logistics (3PL) and the importance of outsourcing logistics services from the client’s perspective. The research focuses on current practices related to the extent of use, predictive value outsourcing and performance measures system of Colgate-Palmolive Company in Greece. The study examines the efficiency of the logistics service providers, and its impact on the overall client performance, evaluated through interviews with the 3PL Coordinator, the Logistics Manager, and the Manufacturing Director. The key findings of the work are that logistics outsourcing takes responsibility for non-core business functions, brings reductions of stocks and costs as well as order-to-delivery lead-time, accelerates capital turnover and capitalizes on synergies to achieve efficiency. Overall, its contribution is evaluated by the client as satisfactory and of medium significance, with room for improvements.

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