Strategic logistics outsourcing effectiveness through the implementation of 4PL – an analysis of selected industrial applications

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effectiveness strategic logistics outsourcing through implementation 4PL support development competitive advantage for manufacturing firms. Design/methodology/approach: Applying theory along with resource-based view advantage, authors point out vital role in firm competitiveness. data was collected using questionnaires 30 firms and analysed on statistics t-test determine effect developing Findings: findings indicate that cost reduction, efficient utilization resources supply chain, ICT application services are key drivers Research/practical implications: research proposes use a 4th party as provider achieving Originality/value: This one first studies provide an empirical analysis