Author: Thore Kroll Publisher: diplom.de ISBN: 3832475605 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 83
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Inhaltsangabe:Abstract: This thesis looks at the fundamental issues of fourth party logistics in Germany. The areas interpretation, acceptance and potential implementations are covered in particular. After a brief introduction in Chapter 1, Chapter 2 offers an insight into the topic area in the form of a literature review. The literature review explains the origins of the 4PL-concept as well as functions performed by a 4PL-provider. Different types of 4PL-providers and inter-organisational set-ups are presented. Afterwards the main areas of discussion are identified. Areas such as outsourcing theory and channel concepts have relevance and are dealt with as well. Although the 4PL-basics are not necessarily country-specific, the literature review relies heavily on German sources. In Chapter 3 a conceptual model concerning the topic is presented and hypotheses are developed. In order to test the developed hypotheses, primary data is collected in the form of a Delphi expert discussion. This process is described in detail in Chapter 4. The logistics experts for the panel are drawn from shippers, service providers and researchers; the discussion consists of two rounds. The results of the Delphi process are analysed in Chapter 5 followed by Chapter 6 in which the hypotheses are tested and conclusions are drawn. The findings can be summarised by stating that the panellists generally expressed very pragmatic viewpoints. Further, several of the often-quoted arguments in the 4PL-discussion were weakened by the findings. At the same time it has to be mentioned that especially the shippers were often split in their opinions. This thesis does not aim at ending the 4PL-discussion, but instead hopes to fuel it by looking at certain aspects from different viewpoints. Inhaltsverzeichnis:Table of Contents: LISTS OF FIGURES, TABLES & EQUATIONSvii LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USEDviii LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USEDviii CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION1 1.1Subject background1 1.2Reasons for choice of subject1 1.3Scope and limitations2 1.4Proposed research methodology2 1.5Statements of objectives3 CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW4 2.14PL-concept4 2.1.14PL-functions4 2.1.2Differences to 3PL5 2.1.34PL within the SCM context5 2.1.4Inter-organisational structure6 2.1.5Origins of 4PL-companies7 2.1.64PL vs. LLP8 2.1.7Existing examples10 2.1.8Key issues10 2.1.8.1Impact of assets10 2.1.8.2Expertise12 2.1.8.3Trust12 2.2Management [...]
Author: Luo, ZongWei Publisher: IGI Global ISBN: 1615206043 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 461
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"This book provides both business and IT professionals a reference for practices and guidelines to service innovation in logistics and supply chain management"--Provided by publisher.
Author: Folinas, Dimitris Publisher: IGI Global ISBN: 1466620099 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 596
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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 (3PLs), 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 3PLs.
Author: Yimeei Guo Publisher: Springer ISBN: 3662445425 Category : Law Languages : en Pages : 244
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This book focuses on various problems arising as a result of China’s e-business development. These include e-commerce aspects of the internet industry and e-governance aspects of the presiding agencies. E-privacy and online IPR protection will be of particular interest to readers, as these are important international problems that China has been trying its best to deal with for many years. Each paper in this book presents valuable guidelines and suggestions to allow readers to form a sound understanding of China’s e-business development.
Author: Wilhelm Dangelmaier Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 3642124615 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 456
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Intimesofdecliningeconomicgrowth,companieshavetocontroltheircostsmore than ever to saveresources needed in the future. Regardless of the economic size of the company, the processes of production and logistics play a decisive role in stabilizing procedures and avoiding waste. Both are important cost drivers in manufacturing companies and therefore they o?er large potential savings. Pervasive networking in the last years has contributed to a hitherto unknown transparency of global markets. This harmonization opened up new possibilities of entering foreign markets for procurement and sales to the companies. The emerging global procurement strategy was understood as a chance to rethink the relocation of existing production facilities to pro?t from existing di?erences in price and performance as a resource-saving factor. Many companies tended towards a reduction of their vertical integration by outsourcing sections of their value chain. These contracted services of production result in higher transport volumes, increased complexity of supply processes and new requirements on - gistic networks. This trend of outsourcing has not stopped, but is slowing down noticeably. Additionally,thereisanincreasingproportionofcompaniesrestoring business units that were outsourced before. Reasons for turning back decisions are often to be found in missed goals. It is not unusual that important cost f- tors were disregarded in the original basis of decision-making. In the meantime many companies have realized that it is easier to achieve stability of processes and therewith a control of costs by increasing their own contribution to p- duction. Especially in times of under-utilized capacities like in the current crisis, insourcingcanbeastrategicoption.
Author: Hans-Joachim Schramm Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 3790827746 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 375
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In this book, the business of international freight forwarding is examined from both a theoretical and empirical point of view with a special emphasis on multimodal transport chains, including sea or air transport operations. In such contexts, the freight forwarder is always considered "The Architect of Transport", but this intermediary role seems to be largely neglected in research to date. Therefore, relevant concepts from economic theory and economic sociology are employed to produce both an intermediary and a network perspective of freight forwarding in order to provide a better understanding of this kind of transportation business. Furthermore, its intermediary role in such inherent network structures is explored by mapping relationship patterns in a stylized model framework applied to a questionnaire-based sample collected among freight forwarders engaged in such multimodal transport chains in Germany (especially from Hamburg, Bremen and Bremerhaven) as well as in Austria in 2003.
Author: John Manners-Bell Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers ISBN: 0749470240 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 280
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Global Logistics Strategies offers a step-by-step guide to global logistics. Covering the breadth of logistics, this highly accessible text covers everything you need to know and is illustrated by engaging case studies of market leaders such as DHL. In this comprehensive book, John Manners-Bell provides an in-depth definition, description and exploration of: freight forwarding, contract logistics, shipping, road freight, air cargo and express. The book also examines major sectors, including Automotive, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Retail, Consumer, and High Tech. Global Logistics Strategies offers a detailed examination of key topics, including: how the logistics industry has developed, how it is influenced by macro-economic factors and demand-side trends, what the risks are to the industry, and how it will develop over the coming years. It examines important trends and developments that are shaping the industry, including 3D printing, megacities, and post-harvest food losses. Includes online resources, including chapter summaries and figures.
Author: Management Association, Information Resources Publisher: IGI Global ISBN: 1609605888 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 2628
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"This multi-volume reference examines critical issues and emerging trends in global business, with topics ranging from managing new information technology in global business operations to ethics and communication strategies"--Provided by publisher.
Author: Joachim G. Schäfer Publisher: Springer Nature ISBN: 3658381930 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 367
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This book uses numerous examples to describe the current opportunities and risks of air freight against the backdrop of stagnating transport volumes since the financial crisis in 2008. It shows what impact these developments have had on those involved, in particular shippers, airlines, airports and freight forwarders. The application-oriented presentation also provides an insight into the design of complex supply chains and the areas of tension in which the players in air freight operate.
Author: Mehdi Khosrow-Pour Publisher: IGI Global Snippet ISBN: 9781605660264 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 4292
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"This set of books represents a detailed compendium of authoritative, research-based entries that define the contemporary state of knowledge on technology"--Provided by publisher.
Author: Thore Kroll
Author: Luo, ZongWei
Author: Folinas, Dimitris
Author: Yimeei Guo
Author: Wilhelm Dangelmaier
Author: Hans-Joachim Schramm
Author: John Manners-Bell
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Author: Joachim G. Schäfer
Author: Mehdi Khosrow-Pour