The Role of Logistics Service Providers in the Implementation of a Differentiated Supply Chain

This research investigates the role of logistics service providers in the implementation of a differentiated supply chain. The issue is examined through a multiple case study combined with a literature review. The research shows that logistics service providers can support companies with the implementation of a differentiated supply chain in sourcing and distribution parts by providing services that the company is incapable to provide, by providing certain services more efficiently, or by providing complementing services. In some situations, the logistics service provider is responsible for the entire implementation and should continuously develop the logistics process and customized service according to the company's market situation. Eurasian transportation flows are nowadays an important part of most supply chains and needs to be considered in this differentiation work. Logistics service providers operating in these flows can support the differentiation by providing more customized and differentiated transportation services and there is a demand for more transportation alternatives in these flows.

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• Authors:
  • Hilletofth, Per
  • Jager, Kerstin
• Publication Date: 2011

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 151-167
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Limited
  • ISSN: 1756-6517
  • EISSN: 1756-6525
  • Serial URL: http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijstl

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Business practices; Logistics; Maritime industry; Shipping; Supply chain management; Transportation
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01337966
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 27 2011 7:21AM