Outsourcing and Performance of Inbound Logistics for the Automobile Industry

Studies focusing on inbound logistics in the automobile industry have been limited due to the relatively small portion of logistics cost. But it is now recognized as one of the critical factors for efficient execution of supply chain management (SCM). A survey of suppliers in the automobile industry conducted in this study indicated significant relationships among logistics performance, logistics outsourcing, and performance evaluation level. This research is 3-fold. First, current status of part supplier's logistics was analyzed by interviews with inbound logistics providers and suppliers. Second, management type of logistics were analyzed. There were 3 types of logistics--2 kinds of logistics outsourcing and direct supplier control. Each type of logistics management showed differences in regard to performance. Third, logistics performance evaluation and its relation to actual logistics performance was presented. Comparable performance evaluation factors were selected, and it is shown that they had a correlation with actual performance.

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• Authors:
  • Heo, Myoung-Kang
  • Kim, Yong Jin
  • Kim, Min-Sung
• Publication Date: 2007-12

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 83-101
• Serial:
  • Journal of International Logistics and Trade
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Jungseok Research Institute of International Logistics and Trade
  • ISSN: 1738-2122
  • Serial URL: http://www.ejri.net/english/journal_01.php

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobile industry; Business practices; Contracting out; Logistics; Performance measurement; Supply chain management
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Freight Transportation; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01088928
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 25 2008 2:37PM