scholarly journals Resource and Internal Process Management in Third Party Logistics

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 228-246
Author(s):  
Aleksandrs Kotlars
Keyword(s):  
System Dynamics ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Internal Resources ◽  
Commercial Activities ◽  
Model Of Management ◽  
And Performance ◽  
A Company

Abstract Contemporary third-party logistics (3PL) companies tend to broaden their competences in different fields and apart from traditional logistics services provide various value-added services to their customers. A systematic approach of 3PL resource management, as well as performance and quality indicator measurement are needed to forecast development of key performance indicators of a company. The purpose of this study is to discover contemporary tendencies of 3PL with regard to resources, performance and quality related issues, to determine resources, processes and quality indicators of 3PL, and to develop a system dynamics model for optimization of internal resources and processes of a company. The paper provides a systematic review of literature related to management of 3PL resources, quality and performance measurement. A model of management and optimization of 3PL resources and internal processes is developed by applying System Dynamics. The developed model consists of six blocks, namely, commercial activities, operations, procurement, administration, personnel management and quality management, representing different areas of internal activities of 3PL.

scholarly journals Reviews and Propose Model for the System Dynamics in Contemporary Tendencies of Third-Party Logistics towards Business Performance in Malaysia and Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 1569-1576
Author(s):  
Awoyemi Adebare Omotayo Et.al
Keyword(s):  
System Dynamics ◽  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Internal Resources ◽  
Commercial Activities

The present Third Party Logistics (3PL) service providers in Malaysia and Thailand are expending their effectiveness and efficiency in several spheres from contemporary logistics services offers towards the series of value-added services to their customers. There is a need to forecast their key performance indicators growth using a systematic approach in resource management, as their quality indicators. Hence, this paper discovers on the current propensities of 3PLs service providers in respect of issues connected with their performance, resources and quality to establish on the 3PLs indicators of resources, quality and processes. It is also sought to develop a model of systematic dynamics for internal resources and company processes optimization based on the best practices. The methodology of the research is based on literature reviews which focusing on the performance measurement, quality and resources of 3PL. Using a System Dynamics, a model of optimization and management of 3PL, the internal processes and resources were developed. This model comprises of Nine (9) segmentations, which are operations, commercial activities, administration, personnel management, procurement, quality management, Resources, Performance Measurement and Financial models. The model is indicating all areas of activities of 3PL service providers. This study proposes a new model for Third-party Logistics (3PL) performance indicators for future guidelines in related industry.

Does the Outsourcing of Logistics Services Keep its Promise of Increased Efficiency?

2013 ◽  
pp. 162-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aliona Grigorenco ◽  
Philippos Papadopoulos ◽  
Konstantinos Rotsios
Keyword(s):  
Performance Measures ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Logistics Outsourcing ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Logistics Services ◽  
Business Functions ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Outsourcing Logistics

The aim of this chapter is to evaluate the efficiency of third party logistics (3PL) and the importance of outsourcing logistics services from the client’s perspective. The research focuses on current practices related to the extent of use, predictive value outsourcing and performance measures system of Colgate-Palmolive Company in Greece. The study examines the efficiency of the logistics service providers, and its impact on the overall client performance, evaluated through interviews with the 3PL Coordinator, the Logistics Manager, and the Manufacturing Director. The key findings of the work are that logistics outsourcing takes responsibility for non-core business functions, brings reductions of stocks and costs as well as order-to-delivery lead-time, accelerates capital turnover and capitalizes on synergies to achieve efficiency. Overall, its contribution is evaluated by the client as satisfactory and of medium significance, with room for improvements.

Information Exchange, Responsiveness and Logistics Provider Performance

1996 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theodore P. Stank ◽  
Patricia J. Daugherty ◽  
Alexander E. Ellinger
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Performance Information ◽  
Provider Performance ◽  
Logistics Services ◽  
Trading Partners ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

The impact of information exchange on suppliers' performance is investigated in the context of trade relationships formed between manufacturers and third party providers of international logistics services. A conceptual model that predicts the important linkages among information exchange, responsiveness and performance is introduced and tested. The research shows that information exchange positively affects customers' perceptions of third party logistics providers' performance; information exchange also positively affects logistics providers' service responsiveness; and logistics provider responsiveness affects customers' perceptions of the providers' performance. These linkages provide a fuller understanding of why and how information exchange influences manufacturers' perceptions of the performance of third party logistics providers. Logistics providers that used information obtained from trading partners to develop more responsive operations were viewed as better performers.

A Semantic-Driven Framework for Enterprise Integration

2013 ◽  
Vol 380-384 ◽  
pp. 4800-4803
Author(s):  
Gui Yang Jin ◽  
Fu Zai Lv ◽  
Zhan Qin Xiang
Keyword(s):  
Value Added ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Enterprise Integration ◽  
Control Center ◽  
Transport Efficiency ◽  
The Third Party Logistics ◽  
Real Time Tracking ◽  
Onboard System ◽  
System Architecture Design

To meet enterprise-class application, the paper constructs a general distributed value-added logistics services platform for real-time tracking and querying the goods during storage and shipping process. Based on RFID, GPS and GSM/GPRS to improve storage and transport efficiency, the whole project consists of vehicle-mounted terminals, control center, and warehouse management system. Focused on the onboard system, architecture design and software implementation of terminals are given. The result shows that the system can provide some references for addressing the transparency of the third party logistics and efficient collaboration.

scholarly journals Management guidelines for third-party logistics

2006 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-51
Author(s):  
Michael Maloni
Keyword(s):  
Performance Measures ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Logistics Outsourcing ◽  
Management Guidelines ◽  
Reference Guide ◽  
Relationship Success ◽  
And Performance

There is a significant amount of useful yet fragmented research in third-party logistics (3PL). This article seeks to review, summarize, and structure this 3PL research to provide a reference guide for managers interested in exploring, building, or improving logistics outsourcing opportunities. Topics covered include reasons to outsource, functions to outsource, 3PL provider evaluation, implementation and relationship success factors, contracts, and performance measures.

scholarly journals Contemporary Tendencies in Third Party Logistics

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandrs Kotlars ◽  
Dmitrijs Solovjovs ◽  
Valerijs Skribans
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Business Case ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Main Emphasis ◽  
Logistics Services ◽  
Further Development

Contemporary third party logistics (3PL) companies tend to broaden their competences in different fields and apart from traditional logistics services provide various value-added services to their customers. An inductive analysis of 3PL related literature is required, in order to define possible directions for development of contemporary 3PL companies. The purpose of this paper is, foremost, to discover contemporary tendencies of 3PL activities through investigation of literature. Second, to systematically classify 3PL activities discussed in scientific literature. Third, discover areas that require further development. The paper is based on systematic review and classification of articles related to 3PL activities that were published in scientific journals and databases. This paper is organized as follows. First part contains quantitative analysis of literature and description of authors’ developed directions of 3PL activities. Subsequent sections contain qualitative review of modern 3PL tendencies by each of pre-defined areas. Last section aims at providing conclusions and suggestions for further research. The key findings are following. Majority of studies of 3PL activities are based on particular business case or survey that does not allow to make conclusion about industry in general. Main emphasis in contemporary research is done on knowledge-based services. It is agreed that core logistics services are tended to be replaced by value-added services.

scholarly journals Intellectual Capital Approach to Modern Management through the Perspective of a Company’s Value Added

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simona Survilaitė ◽  
Rima Tamošiūnienė ◽  
Vladimir Shatrevich
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Value Creation ◽  
Intangible Assets ◽  
External Environment ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Internal Resources ◽  
The World ◽  
A Company

The importance of value creation in small and medium-sized business companies has always been in focus. The changing environment makes a strong impact on all companies all over the world. Nowadays, the value added, which is created by the company, not only depends on tangible but also on intangible assets. It is not enough just to manage internal resources to be efficient or generate high value added. Knowledge and information as an important tool for the management of the external environment have become a new factor of a company. Since elements of the intellectual capital system are intangible and hardly measurable in company’s value added, this paper aims to create a model for the analysis of the creation of a company’s value added through intellectual capital. Subsequent to the review of literature on value creation and management, the authors proposed a model for value creation through intermediate, which presented three main elements of value added creation.

The Modeling Research on the Cost of 3PL Transportation Based on System Dynamics

2011 ◽  
Vol 121-126 ◽  
pp. 4832-4836
Author(s):  
Tian Zi Chai ◽  
Meng Wei Tong
Keyword(s):  
System Dynamics ◽  
Influence Factor ◽  
Transportation Cost ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
System Dynamics Model ◽  
Dynamics Model ◽  
The Third Party Logistics ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Cost

In this paper, we analyse the structure of third-party logistics cost. We specially analyzes influence factor of transportation cost which account for 1/3 to 2/3 of the third-party logistics from the view of system dynamics. We establish the system dynamics model of transportation cost, and further more, we give the Vensim equations and explanation for it.

Third-party purchase: an empirical study of Chinese third-party logistics users

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 286-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yangyan Shi ◽  
Abraham Zhang ◽  
Tiru Arthanari ◽  
Yanping Liu
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Demand Uncertainty ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
A Value ◽  
Value Added Service

Purpose – Third-party purchase (3PP) is a new value-added service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers. The purpose of this paper is to examine the perception of 3PP service from the perspective of 3PL users. Design/methodology/approach – The authors conducted a survey of Chinese 3PL users and received 242 usable responses. The authors then employed structural equation modeling to test the conceptual model. Findings – The authors found that the likelihood of 3PL users using a 3PP service is significantly associated with uncertainty, but not with asset specificity or frequency or transaction size. 3PP usage is significantly associated with value-to-client. Originality/value – This research is the first survey study of 3PP as a value-added service offered by 3PL providers, from the perspective of 3PL users. The findings suggest that 3PL users are very positive about the value of 3PP service. The 3PP market is still in its infancy but it has great potential, especially for commodity items that have less demand uncertainty.

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