scholarly journals Factors that Influence the Intention to Adopt Halal Logistics Services among Malaysian SMEs: Formation of Hypotheses and Research Model

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuhra Junaida Binti Ir Mohamad Husny ◽  
Muhammad Zaly Shah Bin Mohammed Hussein ◽  
Mohd Iskandar Bin Illyas Tan
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Political Condition ◽  
Adoption Factors ◽  
Intention To Adopt ◽  
Societal Culture ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Status Characteristics ◽  
Adoption Intention

This study was aim to understand the influence of adoption factors on the intention of adopting an innovation (Halal Logistics) among Malaysian Halal SMEs. This research employed a quantitative research design using survey research method. Four objectives were established. The first is to formulate a model that identifies the influence of adoption factors on innovation (Halal Logistics) adoption intention among Malaysian Halal SMEs. This was achieved through literature reviews and preliminary study. Five halal compliant logistics service providers (LSPs) were contacted through phone and email correspondences. Seven research hypotheses were derived and seven factors that influenced the innovation (Halal Logistics) adoption intention were identified: the presence of familiarity with innovation, status characteristics, position in social network as internal factors as well as benefit, geographical setting, societal culture and political condition as external factors. The second objective is to develop an instrument that can be used to measure the influence of adoption factors on adoption intention among Halal SMEs.

scholarly journals The impact of using outsourcing strategy by humanitarian organizations on logistical performance: An empirical investigation from a developing country

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-133
Author(s):  
Firas Rifai ◽  
Bushra M. Ramadan ◽  
A.S.H. Yousif ◽  
Mohammad Al-Dweiri ◽  
Ayman Abdalmajeed Alsmadi
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Humanitarian Logistics ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Humanitarian Organizations ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
The Impact

This paper empirically investigates the potential benefits of outsourcing humanitarian logistics activities to commercial logistics service providers (LSPs) to improve rescue missions in the Al Zaatari Syrian refugee camp in Jordan. The study uses a quantitative research approach, a survey data set of 140 questionnaires was collected from the managers and managerial staff dealing with logistical activities. First, a comprehensive review of related literature was performed to guide this research and then to test the main hypotheses of this study, correlation and regression analysis were carried out. The findings confirmed that humanitarian organizations in Al Zaatary camp can get benefits from collaborating with LSPs on delivering primary logistic services (shelter, food, medicine, transportation, etc.) (Nurmala, de Leeuw, & Dullaert, 2017). Moreover, the findings showed that outsourcing is preferred in the response phase (Vega & Roussat, 2015). This paper contributes to the growing body of knowledge on humanitarian logistics in ways that fills a gap by empirically investigate the phenomenon, as well as it is considered well timed in the context of the still current situation due to political instability in the region. As far as the authors are aware, this research represents the first study within the humanitarian logistics sector in Jordan.

A GAP ANALYSIS IN SERVICE QUALITY OF THAI LOGISTICS SERVICE PROVIDERS

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chatwadee Tansakul ◽  
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Jirachai Buddhakulsomsiri ◽  
Thananya Wasusri ◽  
Papusson Chaiwat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers

scholarly journals Sustainable Firm Performance of Logistics Service Providers along Maritime Supply Chain

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 8040
Author(s):  
Irina Dovbischuk
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Quantitative Performance ◽  
By Products

As a result of globalization and the growing importance of environmental and social issues, scholars have started to update the scope of logistics management and capture its complexity using different theoretical perspectives. The output of logistics services also encompasses the so-called negative by-products, which have been increased in past decades and stress the need for a standardized, comprehensive and quantitative performance measurement. The reduction of the negative by-production, e.g., decarbonization in the transport industry, is commonly associated with a higher degree of logistics performance using different capabilities. Research aims of the study are twofold: to show the decisive components for sustainability performance of a logistics service provider (LSP) and to outline internal capabilities of LSPs as indicators of its sustainability-oriented firm performance. In the first step, firm performance is sampled using the lenses of sustainability. For this purpose, general and transport-related sustainability frameworks are summarized to identify how they differ in sustainability dimensions in order to help LSPs contribute to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. In the second step, decisive and evidence-based capabilities as indicators of sustainability-oriented performance are outlined using mixed methods by reviewing the literature.

Comparing “Individual Health” Message Framing to “Organizational Efficiency” Message Framing to Encourage Adoption of Wearable Health Technologies at Work

2020 ◽  
pp. 089011712094431
Author(s):  
Jillian K. Kwong ◽  
Ignacio Cruz ◽  
Sheila T. Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Message Framing ◽  
The United States ◽  
Wearable Technology ◽  
Organizational Efficiency ◽  
Health Technologies ◽  
Individual Health ◽  
Intention To Adopt ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Adoption Intention

Purpose: To determine the relative impact of framing on employee intention to adopt wearable technology (eg, Fitbits) at work. Setting and Design: Posttest only online experiment utilizing a 2 (framing: organizational efficiency vs individual health) × 2 (financial incentive: absent vs present) between-subjects design. Participants: Participants (N = 310) were 18 years or older, currently employed, and residing in the United States. Measures: Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) subscale on behavioral intent (modified for wearable technology). Analysis: Chi-square and between-subjects analysis of variance. Results: Participants receiving the organizational efficiency frame ( M = 3.97) expressed significantly lower intention to adopt a wearable compared to the individual health frame ( M = 4.37), F 2,308 = 3.99, P = .047. Financial incentives had a positive effect on adoption intention ( M = 4.39 with incentive, M = 3.95 no incentive), F 2,308 = 4.46, P = .036. The main effects of frame and incentive were additive, with participants in the individual health with incentive condition (n = 78, M = 4.60) expressing the highest intention to adopt and organizational efficiency without incentive expressing the lowest adoption intention (n = 77, M = 3.80; P = .03). Conclusions: Messaging emphasizing individual health benefits plus financial incentives might prove most successful when encouraging adoption of wearables at work.

Reducing transportation emissions

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 674-703 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrik Pålsson ◽  
Ola Johansson
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Freight Transportation ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Minor Influence ◽  
Transportation Emissions ◽  
Reduce Emissions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the intention of companies to reduce transportation emissions by 2020 and the barriers and the discriminating factors that affect the reduction. Design/methodology/approach – A literature review identified potential logistical and technical actions and their barriers, and discriminating factors for reducing transportation emissions. A survey of freight transport-intensive industries in Sweden examined the effects of, intention for implementation of and barriers to 12 actions to reduce CO2 emissions from freight transportation. In total, 172 logistics managers responded, representing a response rate of 40.3 per cent. Findings – Logistics service providers (LSPs) and freight owners are likely to reduce a considerable amount of CO2 emissions from freight transportation by 2020 using a combination of actions. The lowest level of confidence was for reducing CO2 emissions by changing logistics structures, while there was greater confidence by means of operational changes. The actions have few barriers, but there is often a combination of barriers to overcome. Three discriminating factors influence the intention of a firm to reduce transportation emissions: perceived potential, company size and LSP/freight owner. The industrial sector of a freight owner has minor influence. Companies that are particularly likely to reduce emissions are LSPs, large companies, and those that perceive a large reduction potential. Research limitations/implications – Logistical and technical barriers appear to hinder companies from implementing actions, while organisational barriers and external prerequisites do not. Barriers cannot be used to predict companies’ intentions to reduce transportation emissions. The authors examined the impact of three discriminating factors on reduction of transportation emissions. The research is based on perceptions of well-informed managers and on companies in Sweden. Practical implications – The findings can be used by managers to identify firms for benchmarking initiatives and emissions-reducing strategies. Originality/value – The study provides insights into intended CO2 reductions in transportation by 2020. It presents new knowledge regarding barriers and discriminating factors for implementing actions to reduce transportation emissions.

scholarly journals Modeling logistics service providers in a non-cooperative supply chain

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (13-14) ◽  
pp. 6340-6358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernesto D.R. Santibanez-Gonzalez ◽  
Ali Diabat
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers
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