Networks and capabilities as characteristics of logistics firms

The research purpose of this paper is to describe and analyse how three basic types of logistics firms differ in terms of their core capabilities and network development as well as the effects of the difference. Based on the resource-based view and the industrial network approach, a conceptual frame...

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Published in:Industrial marketing management 2011-08, Vol.40 (6), p.1004-1011
Main Authors: Cui, Lianguang, Hertz, Susanne
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business strategies
Capability
Enterprises
Freight forwarding
Interaction
Interdependence
Logic
Logistics
Logistics firms
Network
Networks
Operations research
Service supply chain
Strategic management
Studies
Value
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Summary:The research purpose of this paper is to describe and analyse how three basic types of logistics firms differ in terms of their core capabilities and network development as well as the effects of the difference. Based on the resource-based view and the industrial network approach, a conceptual framework is developed to differentiate logistics firms. Two case studies of logistics firms are used as examples to demonstrate how the framework can be used. Logistics firms have clear differences in capabilities and network focus. These firms follow different dominating logics of value creation that make them develop in different ways and think totally differently. This research enhances our understanding of the different logics of logistics firms and their interdependence. They are complementary and interacting in the logistics service supply chain. Moving between the basic types of logistics firms means changing the capabilities and network focus, which is costly and difficult. The conceptual framework can be used as a tool to comprehend multiple types of logistics firms. It also helps us to analyze related strategic moves.
ISSN:0019-8501
1873-2062
1873-2062
DOI:10.1016/j.indmarman.2011.06.039