Supply Chain Integration Barriers to Port-Centric Logistics—An Emerging Economy Perspective

Despite the growing interest in supply chain integration and port performance in the maritime literature, there is a lack of detailed studies into the barriers to integration in port-centric logistics. This study explores the barriers to port-centric supply chain integration from an emerging economy...

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Published in:Transportation journal 2020-06, Vol.59 (3), p.215-253
Main Authors: Venkatesh, V.G., Zhang, Abraham, Deakins, Eric, Mani, Venkatesh, Shi, Yangyan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business logistics
Logistics
Management
maritime operations
Methods
port logistics
port operations
Ports
port‐centric logistics
Shipping industry
Supply chain integration
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Summary:Despite the growing interest in supply chain integration and port performance in the maritime literature, there is a lack of detailed studies into the barriers to integration in port-centric logistics. This study explores the barriers to port-centric supply chain integration from an emerging economy and multistakeholder perspective by using the DEMATEL (Decision Making-Trial and Evaluation Laboratory) analysis technique. The findings indicate that institutional requirements, lack of awareness by stakeholders, and port-centric supply chain integration all significantly impact supply chain projects that have been designed to offer maximum value to customers at a low cost. Other crucial barriers include the absence of benchmarking standards and lack of an innovation culture. The policy and managerial implications are explained.
ISSN:0041-1612
2157-328X
DOI:10.5325/transportationj.59.3.0215