We consider a supply chain in which a producer supplies a fresh product, through a third-party logistics (3PL) provider, to a distant market where a distributor purchases and sells it to end customers. The product is perishable, both the quantity and quality of which may deteriorate during the process of transportation. The market demand is random, sensitive to the selling price as well as the ...

This chapter reports the findings of a questionnaire survey on the adoption and utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) – an important tool to enhance efficiency and responsiveness in modern-day supply chains – in the Chinese third-party logistics (3PL) industry. As a global manufacturing base, China has a burgeoning 3PL industry serving a large number of domestic firms as...

managers in developed countries are increasingly interested in outsourcing as a potential source of competitiveness and value creation. one of the most useful outsourcing activities in service sector is information system/technology outsourcing. this paper is trying to determine the isp managers’ perceived risks and benefits of it/is outsourcing and also the rate of awareness about potential of...

This study aimed to reveal the actual state of Japanese firms’ logistics outsourcing, and examine their relationship with LSPs. addressed following issues by conducting a case six leading manufacturing firms. First, it clarified characteristics Japanese-style outsourcing as: total activities, consigning single LSP, development advanced information systems. Moreover, examined performance from su...

This paper investigates the main strategies automotive companies adopt to address the issue of dealing with end-of-life vehicles and spare parts. Furthermore, it investigates the reasons behind take-back strategies, i.e how and why automotive companies undertake initiatives in reverse logistics. The research findings indicate that companies are trying to respond to the end-of-life legislation b...

This volume is a collection of commissioned contributions, edited by James H Bookbinder, to follow up on a special issue of the journal Transportation Research E, edited by the same editor, which focused on Global Logistics. One of the goals of this volume is to have perspectives of logistics researchers in different geographic areas. Part I consists of four chapters. The first chapter by Chen ...

This paper investigates pricing and ordering decisions in a supply chain comprised of two competing manufacturers, dominant retailer, third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Product distribution functions may be implemented by the 3PL provider manufacturers. The advantages outsourcing lie lower cost professional service, which affect decision-making members. adopts novel approach to outsourcing, ...