Outsourcing of Transport and Logistics Services

The author presents results of his research in 5 interconnected parts. After the introduction, in part 2, entitled "A Framework for Logistics Outsourcing Decisions," theoretical characteristics of outsourcing are presented. Part 3, "Core Competences and Outsourcing," describes the logistics competences. Part 4, "Transport and Logistics Outsourcing in Europe", discusses the trends in logistics development and outsourcing. The paper will assist managers responsible for the development of logistics strategies. The paper offers a unique buyer-supplier partnership framework by proposing that the logistics outsourcing will increase the competitive advantage of manufacturing firms.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from PROMET
• Authors:
  • Ogorelc, Anton
• Publication Date: 2007

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 371-380
• Serial:
  • Promet Traffic-Traffico
  • Volume: 19
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: University of Zagreb
  • ISSN: 0353-5320

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Business practices; Contracting out; Decision making; Logistics; Strategic planning; Supply chain management
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Freight Transportation; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01091399
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 23 2008 9:23AM