Factors Affecting the Efficiency of Logistics Management of Small and Medium Enterprises in Thailand: A Case Study of Logistics Service Providers

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nisarat Chotechoei
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Logistics Management ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Medium Enterprises

scholarly journals What are the obstacles hindering digital transformation for small and medium enterprise freight logistics service providers? An interpretive structural modeling approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 719-730
Author(s):  
Detcharat Sumrit
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Digital Culture ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Reducing Costs ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Digital Transformation (DT) allows logistics service providers (LSPs) to gain competitive advantages by reducing costs, and creating customer experience, innovation and efficiency. This paper proposes a systematic framework to analyse the obstacle factors hindering DT of Thailand small and medium enterprises freight LSPs. First, thirteen obstacles are identified through the extensive literature and validated by a panel of experts. Second, a nine-level hierarchical structure is determined based on Interpretive Structural Modelling to demonstrate the complex interrelationships among obstacle factors. Finally, thirteen obstacles are categorized regarding the driving and dependence power by employing Matrix Impact of Cross Multiplication Applied to Classification approach. The results indicate a lack of digital culture being the most important obstacle hindering DT, followed by lack of support and commitment from top management and lack of risk taking initiative. This finding could help LSPs who aim for DT to take appropriate steps to alleviate obstacles.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Factors Affecting Food Loss and Waste and Sustainable Mitigation Strategies: A Logistics Service Providers’ Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (20) ◽  
pp. 11374
Author(s):  
HAN YAN ◽  
Min-Ju Song ◽  
Hee-Yong Lee
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Chinese Market ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Food Loss ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Potential Factors

This study investigates the causes of food loss and waste (FLW) from the perspective of logistics service providers (LSPs) and provides sustainable options for the Chinese market. To this end, this study reviews the literature on FLW and cold chain logistics published from 2008–2021. Until recently, little attention has been paid to understanding FLW drivers from the LSP perspective. This critical systematic literature review (SLR) aims to identify the potential drivers of FLW and provide a coherent and integrated knowledge base regarding these factors. A configurative SLR was performed, and after a filtering process, 43 articles were analyzed. Potential factors were identified and categorized into four groups: (i) poor management, (ii) inappropriate operational practices, (iii) high cost, and (iv) restrictions. The results reveal that technical inefficiency and facility costs are the most serious risks, and the lack of legislation and standards constitutes the second most serious risk for FLW. Sustainable solutions are recommended to address these risks. Finally, the study findings provide guidance for LSPs to achieve sustainability in social, economic, and ecological dimensions.

scholarly journals RATIONALIZING TRANSPORTATIONS SERVICE: A CASE STUDY ON THE STANDARDIZATION OF LOGISTICS SERVICE PROVIDERS

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 678-698
Author(s):  
Clayton de Oliveira Pires ◽  
Leonardo Botossi Ciomini ◽  
Leonardo Gaifato Leite
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers
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