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A Comparison Of The Effect Of Logistic Strategy and Logistics Integration on Firm Competitiveness In The USA and China

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Purpose – The purpose of this manuscript is to empirically compare logistics strategies in Chinese
and US manufacturing firms and the outcomes of these strategies to test the underlying factor
structure and measurement equivalences of Bowersox/Daugherty model and its relationship with
critical success factors.
Design/methodology/approach – A structured questionnaire was used to gather data from
Chinese and American logistics managers. Using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), the authors
compared the three dimensions of the overall logistics strategy (OLS) – process strategy, market
strategy, and information strategy – in two countries. A structural equation model (SEM) was then
used to assess the impact of OLS on perceived competitiveness in two countries.
Findings – Although the economic, political, and cultural dimensions of the two countries differed
substantially, the findings were similar. Data from both countries provided strong support for the three
dimensions of overall logistic strategy (OLS). In addition, it was found that OLS, when combined with
logistics coordination effectiveness (LCE) and customer service effectiveness (CSE), contributes to
organizational effectiveness (COMP).
Practical implications – This research provides insights into comparative logistics in two large
disparate economies and provides support for the Bowersox/Daugherty logistics/supply chain
management typology.

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Ketersediaan

Informasi Detail

Judul Seri

The International Journal of Logistics Management

No. Panggil

ATC LO SPI a

Penerbit

United States of America : Emerald Insight., 2013

Deskripsi Fisik

28 p

Bahasa

English

ISBN/ISSN

0957-4093

Klasifikasi

LO

Tipe Isi

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Tipe Media

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Tipe Pembawa

online resource

Edisi

Vol. 24 Iss 2 pp

Subjek

Supply Chain Management
Logistics strategy
Logistics information integration

Info Detail Spesifik

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Pernyataan Tanggungjawab

Spillan, John E.

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