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1. 1. The resilience of the logistics service providers in supply chain disruptions : – A qualitative study of logistic network resilience at Schenker Dedicated Services and Samskip

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Navah Eierdal; Jenny Boulton; [2022]
   Keywords : Resilience; Logistic service providers; Planning; Risk; Disruptions; Tools; 3PL; 4PL;

   Abstract : Globalisation and outsourcing have exacerbated the complexity of supply chains (Christopher, 2016). As a result, new business models have emerged to reduce the complexity of the supply chain by utilising supply chain management solutions. READ MORE

3. 2. Rookie Plan : A New Type of Logistics Service Provider in China

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

   Author : Yi Xiao; Ronghe Peng; [2015]
   Keywords : fourth party logistics; rookie plan; China logistics;

   Abstract : With the development of logistics market, the third party logistics can no longer solve all the problems in supply chain management, the appearance of fourth party logistics is a breakthrough solution to modern supply chain challenge. Since China has become the manufacturing center of the world, it attracts more attentions to its own logistics market. READ MORE

4. 3. Pricing from a 4PL perspective

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Maria Björholt; Louise Kjellberg; [2011]
   Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title Pricing from a 4PL perspective Authors Louise Kjellberg and Maria Björholt, master students at Industrial Engineering and Management, Lund university Supervisors Jenny Sjöholm, Logistics Developer, Schenker Dedicated Services AB Dr. Andreas Norrman, Professor in Engineering Logistics, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics, the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University Problem discussion and purpose The interest for outsourcing of logistics services has grown in the last decades, and therefore the fourth‐party logistics market (4PL) is expected to grow significantly. READ MORE

5. 4. LSPs’ Value: Asset-based vs. Non asset-based

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Jun Du; Malco Monge; [2009-08-21T12:02:32Z]
   Keywords : Third Party Logistics Service Provider; Fourth party Logistics Service Provider; Supply Chain Management; Freight Forwarding; Competitive Advantage; KPI;

   Abstract : The current economic downturn is challenging for Logistics Service Providers (LSP) that are already struggling with low profit margins. Competition today among logistics companies is fierce but new opportunities still exist for LSPs. Cost reduction is high on the agenda; companies are reviewing their supply chains to stay competitive in the market. READ MORE