Developing a framework for evaluating the logistics costs in global sourcing processes: An implementation and insights

Global sourcing is becoming a prerequisite for companies competing in today's market. The logistics costs often comprise a large portion of the total global sourcing cost, thereby determining the effectiveness of this procurement strategy. However, evaluating the logistics cost in a global cont...

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Published in:International journal of physical distribution & logistics management 2003-11, Vol.33 (9), p.785-803
Main Authors: Zeng, Amy Z, Rossetti, Christian
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Logistics
Procurement
Sensitivity analysis
Sourcing
Spreadsheets
Transportation
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