Essays about: "tpl"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 32 essays containing the word tpl.

1. 11. The PILOOR Model : a guideline to mutually improve logistics performance in cross-border shipper-TPL provider relationships

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

   Author : Amer Jazayrli; Johannes Lenhardt; [2015]
   Keywords : third-party logistics; offshore outsourcing; logistics performance improvement; the PILOOR Model;

   Abstract : Purpose: This master thesis attempts to propose a guideline for improving logistics performance in terms of cost efficiency and on-time delivery in shipper-TPL provider relationships within offshore outsourcing businesses. Methodology: As a first step, the authors construct a conceptual model based on a thorough literature review. READ MORE

3. 12. The most important competencies in Haier Logistics

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

   Author : Zhaoanjian Mao; Ni Mo; [2014]
   Keywords : Competence; Competitive advantages;

   Abstract : Competence building of a corporation is a vital choice for a third-party logistics (TPL) provider for it to face drastic challenges, and the issue of competence building has attracted the attention of both academic and business communities. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate how an appliance maker can build TPL competence, and the research questions of the thesis are as follows: (1) What are the main factors in building the competence of a TPL enterprise? (2) What are the advantages of building logistics-related competence for Haier Logistics? (3) How important is logistics competence for Haier? By applying a qualitative research method, the present study takes Haier Logistics as a case, a subsidiary of the Haier Group, which provides logistics services not only for all the companies within the group but also for other companies as a TPL services enterprise. READ MORE

4. 13. Third party logistics development : An investigation of factors influencing third party logistics companies’ success in China based on two case studies

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

   Author : Guobin Li; [2014]
   Keywords : TPL; third party logistics; 3PL; logistics service provider;

   Abstract : China has undergone rapid economic development. The growth has led to rapid development of logistics industries, especially the third party logistics (3PL) business. Many international 3PL companies have entered this market. READ MORE

5. 14. How Third Party Logistics providersmanage relationship with customers— A multiple case study

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

   Author : Peijia Wang; Mingfei Gong; [2014]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : More and more third party logistics (TPL) business appeared because that traditionallogistics service is quite simple and not customized. The growth of advanced logisticsservices from customers has caused growing competition pressure for third partylogistics providers. READ MORE

6. 15. Adaptation and Cooperation in TPL Relationships : How do providers and buyers adapt and cooperate to develop mutually beneficial and long-term relationships?

   University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

   Author : Eivind Arne Gundersen; Nils Olaf Eriksen; [2013]
   Keywords : TPL relationships; relationship attitudes; relationship adaptation; TPL providers; TPL buyers; social exchange theory; transaction cost economics;

   Abstract : Problem: The developing business market and the pressure it puts on business gives rise to new fields of business within SCM and logistics. Third party logistics (TPL) services have grown rapidly in importance as an alternative to vertical business integration. READ MORE