Logistics Capability Research Articles

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In the course of history, war was the most intensive inducement of the evolution of healthcare. The evolution of guns and war machines involves more and more serious challenges in the care of battle injuries both in quantitative and qualitative ways. Therefore, the capabilities of battlefield medics logistics and efficient use of healthcare materials had to improve. In the first part of the article, the authors show this process beginning with the 17th century until the breakdown of the 1848–1849 independence war, and in the second part, from the decades prior to the First World War until nowadays.

Modeling Vaccine Allocations in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study in Australia

Timely allocation and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines on a large scale is a highly complex, dynamic, and context-specific task. The focus of this research on optimizing vaccine allocation is on the downstream part of a COVID-19 vaccine supply chain. Previous research on vaccine supply chains and pandemic supply chains has not fully incorporated the multitude of factors and underlying constraints affecting a vaccine supply chain which can be optimized to mitigate the risk of infection. An effective model is needed to conceptualize the process of the downstream vaccine supply chain to ensure efficient coordination and timely distribution of vaccines to the population. This paper develops a mathematical model to support vaccine allocation decisions based on exposure risk, susceptibility rate, and operational constraints including capacity of medical centers, vaccine stocks, and transshipment capacity. Our conceptual model integrates a centralized booking system, risk profiling and prioritization, and a vaccine distribution system, to develop an effective vaccine allocation model based on the parameters of the total population susceptible to COVID-19 and the density-based exposure risk in the catchment of each medical center. We have incorporated the possibility of transshipment between medical centers and a variety of different vaccine package sizes. Using the state of Victoria, Australia as a case study, we applied the proposed model to test different scenarios of vaccine allocation and distribution. This research proposes specific guidelines for COVID-19 vaccine distribution and makes recommendations on how healthcare providers and government entities should work together to establish more efficient logistical capabilities.

Assessing logistics capability for the Australian courier firms

Assessing logistics capability for the Australian courier firms

An Empirical Study on the Effects of Logistics Capabilities of Third Party Logistics Company(3PL) in Offshore Logistics

An Empirical Study on the Effects of Logistics Capabilities of Third Party Logistics Company(3PL) in Offshore Logistics

Analysis of Logistics Infrastructure Characteristics in Amazonas

Logistics is an essential component of economic growth, the development of a country, as the element of production movement and regional trade, in which it directly affects competitiveness. Throughout the history of mankind wars have been won and defeated by the strengths and capabilities of logistics - or lack thereof. Transport infrastructure plays a significant role in the logistics process of a given region, as it impacts transport costs, causing barriers to economic and social development. It is often said that the problem of the Amazon region is not logistics, but lack of infrastructure to serve the region. Thus, this research sought to verify the scenario of distribution logistics in the interior of the Amazon, investments in transport infrastructure in the state of Amazonas. This article aimed to verify the importance of logistics in companies in the State of Amazonas and to analyze the challenges of small and large companies.

Design features for Arctic ports berths for accepting the ships with a deep draft

Construction of new Arctic ports is a complex scientific and technical challenge. The experience extends to the berths that can accept the vessels with a small draft only during the summer navigation period. Commercial efficiency of shipping in the Arctic seas is possible only with year-round use of large-tonnage vessels of high ice class with a draft of 12 meters or more. The Arctic seas basin is mostly shallow, and the main transport task is the regular export of liquid natural gas and crude oil by shuttle ships. We analyze a currently used berth structures and their operational features. It has been revealed that the berths of the overpass type on piles of shells with a concrete grillage require additional ice protection structures in the port water area, since power loads from the vessel mooring and ice may be critical. The infrastructure of the modern marine port in the Arctic should combine with production and logistics capabilities, since the internal transportation of goods is labor intensive. A mooring structure from the arrays of concrete gravity caisson wharf is proposed, which can be quickly constructed and they can accommodate additional equipment for transporting or transferring cargo. The studies are performed at the Department of Hydraulic Port Construction in Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping.

Exploring the opportunity of digital voice assistants in the logistics and transportation industry

PurposeThe logistics industry has benefited hugely from the growth of e-commerce. The logistics and transportation industry operators have realized that higher-quality service and logistics management provides the competitive edge as the primary channel of communication with consumers. Digital voice assistants (DVA) is an information system based on an artificial intelligence framework that can interact through voice, such that a deliveryman can query for or use information in a relatively short time. The purpose of this paper is to explore the value of DVA in logistic service.Design/methodology/approachThis study aims to develop a framework for innovation and logistics service capabilities of logistics and transportation services to structure a model based on the analysis hierarchy process method to discuss the factors considered when adopting DVA.FindingsThe results of this study implied that common problem and expectations of current operators in the delivery of goods and their expectations of DVA.Practical implicationsInnovative operations and planning are possible with information technology-enabled logistic services. It is important to identify relevant DVA development avenues.Originality/valueThe purpose of this study is to show which factors are significant to the logistics and transportation industry using DVA to aid the deliverymen, and it provides guidance for manager evaluating adopted DVA and its object.

Excellence in logistics performance: the effect of logistics capability, information systems capability and organizational learning

Purpose- The purpose of this paper is to explore the effect of organizational learning on logistics capability and information systems capability, how this relation is affected by the mediating role of information systems capability and finally their effect on the firm performance. For this reason, we also aim to examine the effect of information systems capability on logistics capability and their effect on the overall model. Methodology- Easy sampling method is used in order to collect survey data. Data collected from manufacturing companies that are operating in Marmara Region in Turkey. We reached 353 companies and 1035 usable surveys. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted to see if the observed variables theoretically loaded together and reliability values were evaluated as well as regression analysis, which is to define the direction of relations. SPSS modeling technic has been used in testing the hypotheses. Findings- Organizational learning has a meaningful effect on Information Systems capability and Logistics capability. We also found the mediating role of Information systems capability on the relationship between Organizational learning and Logistics capability. In addition, Organizational Learning positively affects firm performance through information systems capability, logistics capability and logistics performance. Conclusion- Managers, who want to have an excellence in logistics performance, should focus on creating an organization culture based on learning that is also supported by key capabilities. A successful firm performance is dependent on a successful logistics performance. In order to achieve this, companies not only must be learning oriented, but also must provide strong information systems capability as well as logistics capability. Logistics excellence is a powerful competence and source of competitive advantage especially for manufacturing companies and considered as a strategic resource that enables new strategic moves in the market.

Evaluation of Port Logistics Competitiveness in China along the Belt and Road

Chen, C. and Song, F., 2019. Evaluation of port logistics competitiveness in china along the belt and road. In: Guido-Aldana, P.A. and Mulahasan, S. (eds.), Advances in Water Resources and Exploration. Journal of Coastal Research, Special Issue No. 93, pp. 1117–1124. Coconut Creek (Florida), ISSN 0749-0208.The implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative has put forward higher requirements for the development of the port whose comprehensive logistics capability directly affects the smooth progress of the Belt and Road Initiative in turn. Hence, it is of vital importance to analyze the logistics competitiveness of the port under such a background. In this paper, 15 ports along the Belt and Road in China were taken as research objects, and their comprehensive logistics competitiveness was measured based on 2017 data by factor analysis method. On this basis, evaluation and analysis were carried out and suggestions and countermeasures for future development were put forward.

How logistics capabilities offered by retailers influence millennials’ online purchasing attitudes and intentions

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to understand consumers’ use of online retail channels. This study examines how tracking capabilities, delivery speed, trust, logistics carriers’ reputation, people important to the consumer and online reviews influence Millennials’ online purchasing attitudes and intentions.Design/methodology/approachA survey was administered to 321 Millennials. Subsequently, it was used to test both direct and indirect hypotheses using structural equation modeling techniques.FindingsThe study determined that tracking capabilities, trust, people important to the consumer and online reviews directly influence online purchase attitude and by extension intention formation. The results also revealed that logistics carrier reputation moderates the trust to online purchase attitude linkage.Research limitations/implicationsThis work improves the explanatory power of the theory of reasoned action by linking logistics factors to online shopping behavior. Further, it provides insight into the moderating influence of logistics carriers’ reputation.Practical implicationsFor retailers, the results provide information on how to better develop ecommerce service offerings. By providing information about logistics services and capabilities during the ecommerce transaction, retailers can improve the chance that consumers will complete online purchases.Originality/valueThis research fills a gap in the literature regarding how to influence millennial consumers. Moreover, findings strengthen the understanding of online-purchasing attitudes and intentions formation, important to retailers developing new online shopping platforms and technologies.

Optimization and Simulation of Port logistics Decision-making System Based on Ant Colony Algorithm

Jia, J.-Z., and Zeng, M., 2019. Optimization and simulation of port logistics decision-making system based on ant colony algorithm. In: Gong, D.; Zhu, H., and Liu, R. (eds.), Selected Topics in Coastal Research: Engineering, Industry, Economy, and Sustainable Development. Journal of Coastal Research, Special Issue No. 94, pp. 778–782. Coconut Creek (Florida), ISSN 0749-0208.Under the general trend of economic globalization, the port bears an increasingly important economic exchange window between countries, but the port logistics capability has become an important part of hindering the development of the port. How to effectively arrange the operation process of the ship logistics, improving port transportation efficiency is necessary to improve economic efficiency and promote economic development. Therefore, this paper mainly analyzes the problems faced by port logistics at present, and proposes specific optimization measures based on ant colony algorithm. Through the establishment of a specific model of port financing decision-making system, the port logistics decision-making system is optimized and simulated. Finally, through the verification and analysis of the experimental results data, it is concluded that the prepared port logistics decision-making system can improve the operational efficiency and economy of port logistics.

Assessing Logistics Capability for the Australian Courier Firms

The purpose of the paper is to identify and assess the logistics capability in the Australian courier firms. Logistics capability is an important ability for transport and logistics firms to deliver the value and services to the customers. It may directly influence both firm performance and customers' experiences. An empirically validated measurement model of logistics capability for Australian courier firms is presented in the paper. Empirical data is collected through a web-based survey. According to the factor analysis, the key underlying factors of logistics capability has been identified in the Australian courier firms. They are including operation flexibility-focused capability, innovation-focused capability and process optimisation-focused capability. The results indicate that the Australian courier firms have relatively strong logistics capabilities. The implication of the measurements of logistics capability is not only for further studies, but also it provides practical guidance for policy-making and developing the logistics capability to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. It also contributes to the literature in courier and logistics. Moreover, the findings help both academics and practitioners to gain a better understanding of logistics capability in the courier industry.

Logistic outsourcing risks management and performance under the mediation of customer service in agribusiness

ABSTRACTThis research analyses the influence of logistic outsourcing risks management on trade performance in agribusiness distribution chain. The paper scrutinises the relationship between Manufacturer – Logistic provider – Customers (distributors). We assume that outsourcing risks management can enhance trade performance. After a pre-survey on supply chain managers using individual interviews, quantitative data were collected on a sample of agribusiness managers. We performed data analysis by structural equation modelling methods. We found that the logistic outsourcing risks management is not significantly related to trade performance. However, this relation is positive and significant through the mediation of customer service, in the presence of the logistic capabilities of provider. Hence, managers in developing country consider logistic as a resource with distinctive capability, valuable, scarce and both difficult and costly to imitate. They prefer to manage it internally in order to avoid outsourcing risks. But in France, managers prefer to outsource because their internalisation does not provide a competitive advantage.

Logistics performance collaboration strategy and information sharing with logistics capability as mediator variable (study in Gafeksi East Java Indonesia)

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyze the effect of collaboration, capability and information sharing (IS) on logistic performance, the effect of collaboration and IS on capabilities, the effect of collaboration on logistic performance through capabilities, the influence of IS on logistic performance through capabilities and the effect of logistics capabilities on logistics performance.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a quantitative approach and is included in explanatory research. This research uses cross section research design. The research populations are all companies incorporated in GAFEKSI (Joint Forwarder and Expedition Indonesia) of East Java. Sampling in this research is by using a purposive sample. The sample of this study amounted to 47 forwarder and expedition companies. Data analysis method used is partial least square.FindingsCollaboration has a positive impact on capabilities (CAP); capability (LOC) positive impact on logistic performance; collaboration does not directly affect the logistics performance; and construct capabilities (LOC) is the mediation of IS in building business logistics performance. Increasing the intensity of IS has no direct contribution to increased flexibility, and collaboration is driven by partnership and network, whereas CT (trust) can be ignored, as it is not proven to make a dominant contribution to collaboration.Originality/valueThe novelty of this research is found in the strategic role of capabilities as the dominant latent variable in building business performance of logistic companies. This study finds dual mediation, where both mediations are expressed as full mediation, because the direct effect of mediator latent variables is significant (Little et al., 2010; Hair et al., 1995).

Development and Improvement of Logistics in the Bulgarian Armed Forces: New Trends and Perspectives

Abstract The paper reveals the opportunities for the development and improvement of logistics in the Bulgarian Armed Forces in the context of NATO transformation. In the context of the Readiness Action Plan (RAP) at the Warsaw Summit in 2016, package capabilities were adopted to define the framework for Bulgaria’s commitments to provide logistic support to NATO forces. Using multinational logistics approaches is a key factor in the development of logistic capabilities. The paper discusses focusing on the organization of Host Nation Support in NATO operations and exercises, the use of new technologies and information systems, as well as innovation and integrated logistics support.

An Anthropomorphic Wind Turbine Blade

This study presents a new wind turbine blade design for overcoming the restrictions of large-scale wind turbines deployment. The road design, terrain nature, and logistic capabilities represent the main barriers to maneuver blades during a journey to a windy site. The natural finger and the Fibonacci sequence inspired the author to design a new blade that distinguishes with the ability to fold. This study focuses on the aerodynamic design of a 1.5-MW conventional blade and modifies its skin and spar to carry out the aim. The ability to fold enables the blade to maneuver and avoid terrain-road restrictions. The augmented maneuverability of this concept simplifies a route scenario and reduces transportation cost. This study simulates the added attribute and investigates the design modifications effect by using the finite element method.

Dynamic capabilities of logistics service providers: antecedents and performance implications

PurposeDynamic capabilities (DC) have been linked to firm competitive advantage, but the ways in which firms can create and build these DC are still not clear. The purpose of this paper is to propose a model with organizational learning (OL) and supply chain orientation (SCO) as antecedents of dynamic logistics capabilities and firm performance as the outcome. The study tests this model on a sample of logistics service firms.Design/methodology/approachPartial least squares structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data collected from 103 logistics firms drawn from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation of Hong Kong.FindingsResults show that OL directly enhances DC and indirectly through SCO. The relationship between OL and SCO is stronger than the relationship between OL and DC. DC are positively related to logistics firm performance.Research limitations/implicationsThe study relied on perceptual and self-reported data from senior management. Relationships among variables may also be inflated by common method variance but efforts were taken to reduce this threat.Practical implicationsLogistics firms should promote a learning culture in the organization. Organization learning enhances a firm’s willingness to change and innovate. It also helps employees to gain a better understanding of clients’ supply chains and possibilities. SCO helps the firm to direct its reconfiguration and renewal efforts where the returns are the highest.Originality/valueThere is scant empirical research on the antecedents of DC outside of manufacturing and knowledge-intensive services. The study focused on the logistics services industry. SCO, a necessary strategic orientation for firms in the supply chain, has not been empirically investigated in the previous research. This study addressed these gaps in the literature and contributes to the understanding of the factors giving rise to DC.

Logistics Capabilities in Achieving the Firm's Competitive Position and Market Success

Firms are constantly looking for ways to build and strengthen their competitiveness. The most important dimensions of the firm’s competitiveness are the firm’s competitive position as well as the firm’s market success. An important role among the most significant factors affecting the firm’s competitiveness is assigned to the firm’s capabilities, including logistics capabilities. The aim of the article is to present the possibilities of the influence of the firm’s logistics capabilities on the firm’s competitive position as well as the firm’s achievement of market success. In particular, the following issues are presented in the article: (1) the nature of the firm’s capabilities, including dynamic capabilities perceived as its strategic capabilities; (2) the firm’s competitiveness and its basic characteristics; (3) the firm’s competitive advantage with its main dimensions concerning the competitive position and market success; (4) logistics capabilities perceived as the firm’s strategic capabilities affecting the firm’s competitive position and achievement of market success in light of the research.

Crucial factors influencing international logistics operations for African landlocked countries – A case study of Burkina Faso

ABSTRACTThis study aims to evaluate the crucial factors influencing international logistics operations for African landlocked countries. To this end, a case study and a questionnaire survey were conducted. A total of 147 usable responses from container shipping firms were obtained as a result of the questionnaire survey. The results of factor analysis revealed that transportation capability, external risks, information integration, logistics infrastructure, local agents’ logistics capability, and national law and policy were crucial factors influencing the logistics operations of African landlocked countries. Specifically, local agents’ logistics capability was perceived by respondents to be the most important factor. Moreover, the results of the study also indicated that the highest factor mean values of small shipping companies were related to transportation capability, external risks and the local agents’ logistics capability, whereas container shipping companies that arranged trucks for inland transportation paid more attention to the external risks, logistics infrastructure, the local agents’ logistics capability, and national law and policy.

IDENTIFICATION OF PERFORMANCE INDICATORS BASE ON LOGISTIC CAPABILITY FOR SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT IN E-COMMERCE

The use of internet in various fields including in business has brought changes in business processes with the emergence of e-commerce concept. In the e-commerce concept, transactions are carried out virtually. Even though, e-commerce also related to its connection with Supply Chain Management (SCM). To determine policies regarding operational improvement strategies in SCM, it is necessary to measure SC performance which requires the performance indicators from various dimensions. This paper will discuss the identification of performance indicators for measuring SC performance in e-commerce based on logistics capabilities dimension through literature study. The results of this discussion are obtained 9 (nine) performance indicators based on logistics capabilities dimension which are expected to be proposed in measuring SC performance on e-commerce.