Unveiling Supply Chain Integration and Its Value in Container Shipping

This article presents a modeling approach for estimating supply chain value in container shipping. The authors present multivariate ordered probit/logit models and the empirical results of their work. They propose a normative model for managing container shipping supply chains designed for better synchronization and value maximization (i.e., profit in the commercial setting). The authors use a survey instrument to empirically validate their model with data from the world’s top thirty container shipping lines. Results showed that the level of supply chain integration is positively related to the supply chain value and profit. Overall, customer service activities are the most influential factor in affecting the supply chain value. The authors conclude with a section of recommendations that include promoting supply chain collaboration, and upgrading customer service activities.

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• Authors:
  • Lam, Jasmine Siu Lee
  • Meersman, Hilde
  • Van de Voorde, Eddy
• Publication Date: 2012-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 275-298
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Transport Economics
  • Volume: 39
  • Issue Number: 2
  • ISSN: 0391-8440
  • Serial URL: http://www.libraweb.net/riviste.php?chiave=67

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Commercial transportation; Commercial vehicles; Containerships; Customer service; Logistics; Logits; Private enterprise; Probits; Profitability; Supply chain management; Value engineering
• Subject Areas: Economics; Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01493513
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 20 2013 4:26PM