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Logistics Network Features Supporting Coordination by 3PL
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The purpose of this study was to explore the characteristics of logistics networks that facilitate effective coordination by third-party logistics (3PL) enterprises. Utilizing a comprehensive literature review to bridge the existing research gap, this study meticulously examined the relationships between specific keywords within the SCOPUS database through the use of the VOSviewer tool. This preliminary investigation revealed theoretical deficiencies regarding the operations of 3PL enterprises and the concepts of network and logistic coordination, prompting a detailed empirical analysis of 69 networks where 3PL logistics operators were engaged. This analysis was informed by quantitative data collected from these networks, alongside insights from interviews with experts who assessed the performance of the logistics operators and their clients. The research highlighted particular network attributes, derived from logistic coordination mechanisms, that strongly correlate with the sophisticated use of such mechanisms by operators. One significant limitation of this research was its narrow focus on correlation and the examination of traditional network coordination mechanisms. Nevertheless, the outcomes of this study offer valuable insights for both scholars, aiming to refine the theoretical underpinnings of logistic and network coordination and practitioners within the logistics sector. These findings enhance our comprehension of the dynamics influencing logistic coordination's effectiveness across diverse settings and elucidate the logistics network characteristics that promote successful collaboration among network members and throughout the supply chain.
Keywords:
Third-party logistics
3PL
coordination
logistics network
logistics
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J
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3.3
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153
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598