Literature Search And Literature Review Outsourcing Logistics Activities

Author : Sebastian Kress
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3656175500
Total Pages : 20 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Literature search and literature review - Outsourcing logistics activities written by Sebastian Kress and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2012-04-23 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essay from the year 2012 in the subject Business economics - General, grade: 2, Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh (School of Language and Management), language: English, abstract: The business world offers numerous examples of companies sourcing their activities out. This literature review will put emphasis on companies that engage with a third-party that provide logistics services to them. Third-party logistics (TPL), which can be perceived as outsourcing logistics, has been receiving considerable amount of attention within the academic world (e.g. Lieb and Bentz, 2004, 2005; Lieb and Randall, 1999; Cooper and Johnstone, 1990; Fernie, 1989; Marasco, 2007). This trend has been dominating both the business world and the academic world since the 1980s (Stalk, Evans and Shulman, 1992; McKinnon, 1999) and yet, this topic doesn’t seems to be exhausted. While Porter (1985) illustrate the Value Chain, he argues that organisations need to assess their activities in their value chain and evaluate whether they create a competitive advantage by executing this activity in-house. If they do not achieve so, he continues by suggesting outsourcing that activity. Hsiao et al. (2009) distinguish between core business outsourcing and non-core business outsourcing. A firm’s core business or core competencies can be designated as “the collective learning in the organization, especially how to coordinate diverse production skill and integrate multiple streams of technologies” (Prahalad and Hamel, 1990). Core business outsourcing can be understand as activities such as product design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales (Facanha and Horvath, 2005), and research has proven that this business conduct may have positive effects in order to be responsiveness to inconsistencies in demand (Dabhilkar and Bengtsson, 2008; Jiang et al, 2007). The non-core business in manufacturing industry incorporates activities such as IT, HRM, accounting and logistic services (Hsiao et al, 2009). However, this literature review will not focus on outsourcing core business but will concentrate on outsourcing non-core business; in particular outsourcing of logistics activities to TPL. Initially, this paper will draw attention to essential definitions that have been published over the years. This will be followed by an examination to discover the driving forces for this field. The main body will be closing with the highlighting the risk that are associate with outsourcing.

Author : Hsin-I Hsiao
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 908686676X
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Logistics outsourcing in the food processing industry written by Hsin-I Hsiao and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-09-04 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the last decade, logistics outsourcing is growing in importance worldwide. Meanwhile, many different kinds of logistics services are also introduced in the outsourcing market. However, up to now, there are no guidelines for the food processing industry to identify which logistics activities should be outsourced to which type of logistic service provider (LSP). By combining managerial and economic theory, this book builds an integrated research framework to demonstrate decisive factors for outsourcing different kinds of logistics activities and their effect on logistics performance. Using empirical evidences from the food processing industry in Taiwan and the Netherlands, this study shows that: - outsourcing decisions of different levels of logistics activities have different determining factors. - total outsourcing (i.e. having the LSP orchestrate the whole logistics process) results in higher logistics service performances in terms of lead-time, reliability, and flexibility. - currently the Netherlands have higher percentages of outsourcing of transportation and transportation management than Taiwan. In the future, Taiwan will probably outsource value added activities and logistics orchestration activities more than the Netherlands. This book is recommended for a broad audience of professionals and practitioners who concern themselves with the design, planning and management of logistics in international food supply chains.

Author : Folinas, Dimitris
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466620099
Total Pages : 596 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Outsourcing Management for Supply Chain Operations and Logistics Service written by Folinas, Dimitris and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2012-08-31 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Logistics and Supply Chain Management has been a vital part of every economy and every business entity. Both sciences have become prestigious research fields focusing on best practices, concepts, and methods. Outsourcing Management for Supply Chain Operations and Logistics Services is concentrated on the key players of the outsourcing paradigm; the organizations that provide logistics services, the Third Party Logistics (3PL’s), as well as their clients, presenting and promoting the lessons learned by their cooperation. Specifically, this publication presents studies which are relevant to practitioners, researchers, students, and clients of the application of the Outsourcing practice on the Logistics and Supply Chain Management services giving emphasis to 3PL’s.

Author : Nurhidayah Muhammad Hashim
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811072574
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Proceedings of the 3rd International Halal Conference (INHAC 2016) written by Nurhidayah Muhammad Hashim and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-02-23 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains selected papers which were presented at the 3rd International Halal Conference (INHAC 2016), organized by the Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Malaysia. It addresses halal-related issues that are applicable to various industries and explores a variety of contemporary and emerging issues. Highlighting findings from both scientific and social research studies, it enhances the discussion on the halal industry (both in Malaysia and at the international level), and serves as an invitation to engage in more advanced research on the global halal industry.

Author : Janina Bohling
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3656547343
Total Pages : 15 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Outsourcing and Third Party Logistics written by Janina Bohling and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2013-11-22 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essay from the year 2013 in the subject Business economics - Supply, Production, Logistics, grade: 1, Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh, language: English, abstract: The process of globalization and the removal of barriers to international trade have led to an increased importance of Supply Chain Management for most businesses involved. To remain competitive, there is a need for all partners within the supply chain to collaborate and communicate (Zacharia et al. 2011; Christopher 2011). These two requirements, together with the creation of efficiency in all processes involved, an increased concentration on core competencies and the outsourcing of certain functions, can enhance the competitiveness and the service level of a company, as discussed by Christopher (2011). According to Bolumole (2003), there exists an imbalance between what companies seek to achieve and what they are able to perform in-house. Therefore, “the rationale for outsourcing to third party increases” (Bolumole 2003, p.93). This assignment will illustrate the development of third party logistics companies (3PLs) from the initial outsourcing to a collaborative partnership in supply chains today. The essay will be divided into three parts: development of 3PL, drivers for outsourcing as well as outsourced activities and how these add value to businesses.

Author : Donald Waters
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780849340772
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Global Logistics And Distribution Planning written by Donald Waters and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1999-04-27 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fully revised new edition of this well known and respected book is characterized by the more international perspective it has taken on through contributions from internationally known authors and a final section on international logistics which examines in turn strategies for West and East Europe, the Far East and North America. Logistics has a key strategic role to play in the long-term plans of major companies, and is recognized as a vital part of every organization. To a large extent this crucial new role is due to an expanded view of logistics, which now includes all the activities related to the supply chain from initial suppliers through to final customers. This book provides a wealth of useful ideas and practical information on all the current and future trends in logistics and distribution. Written by a host of contributors drawn from industry, constancy and education, this book provides new insights into the most significant aspects of logistics, including: developments in logistics supply chain strategies lean logistics efficient customer response logistics in different countries partnering and strategic alliances re-engineering the logistics function From logistics professionals, consultants, professors and students to managers from different backgrounds who want an appreciation of current trends in the subject, this book is essential reading. About the author: Donald Waters, a past member if the Institute of Logistics and currently a member of the Canadian Association of Logistics Management, has lectured weekly on logistics, operational research and management science, and has brought his academic career to fruition as Professor of Operations Management at the University Calgary, Canada. He is also the author of Operations Management in the Kogan Page Fast Track MBA Series. Features

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466626755
Total Pages : 1880 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Supply Chain Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2012-12-31 with total page 1880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to keep up with the constant changes in technology, business have adopted supply chain management to improve competitive strategies on a strategic and operational level. Supply Chain Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a reference collection which highlights the major concepts and issues in the application and advancement of supply chain management. Including research from leading scholars, this resource will be useful for academics, students, and practitioners interested in the continuous study of supply chain management and its influences.

Author : Akkucuk, Ulas
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466666366
Total Pages : 582 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Research on Developing Sustainable Value in Economics, Finance, and Marketing written by Akkucuk, Ulas and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2014-10-31 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an age of rising environmental concerns, it has become necessary for businesses to pay special attention to the resources they are consuming and the long-term effects of the products they are creating. These concerns, coupled with the current global economic crisis, demand a solution that includes not only business, but politics, ecology, and culture as well. The Handbook of Research on Developing Sustainable Value in Economics, Finance, and Marketing provides the latest empirical research findings on how sustainable development can work not just for organizations, but for the global economy as a whole. This book is an essential reference source for professionals and researchers in various fields including economics, finance, marketing, operations management, communication sciences, sociology, and information technology.

Author : M. Kenan Terzioğlu
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030852547
Total Pages : 607 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advances in Econometrics, Operational Research, Data Science and Actuarial Studies written by M. Kenan Terzioğlu and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-01-17 with total page 607 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents techniques and theories drawn from mathematics, statistics, computer science, and information science to analyze problems in business, economics, finance, insurance, and related fields. The authors present proposals for solutions to common problems in related fields. To this end, they are showing the use of mathematical, statistical, and actuarial modeling, and concepts from data science to construct and apply appropriate models with real-life data, and employ the design and implementation of computer algorithms to evaluate decision-making processes. This book is unique as it associates data science - data-scientists coming from different backgrounds - with some basic and advanced concepts and tools used in econometrics, operational research, and actuarial sciences. It, therefore, is a must-read for scholars, students, and practitioners interested in a better understanding of the techniques and theories of these fields.

Author : St.Amant, Kirk
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1605667714
Total Pages : 2511 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book IT Outsourcing: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications written by St.Amant, Kirk and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2009-07-31 with total page 2511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book covers a wide range of topics involved in the outsourcing of information technology through state-of-the-art collaborations of international field experts"--Provided by publisher.