Dominance and collaboration in logistics triads: the case studies from New Zealand

Luo, Wen; Venkatesh, V.G.; Shi, Yangyan; Arthanari, Tiru

doi:10.1080/09537287.2021.1967498

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“…Several studies such as Yim and Leem (2013), Lee (2015), Kim et al (2017), Azar et al (2018), Handoko et al (2018), Wu and Chiu (2018) and Lang et al (2021) applied social capital perspective to supply chain triads and all studies found supportive evidence that social capital produces positive outcomes, which supports the role of 3PLs in creating trust and social capital in supply chain triads (Luo et al, 2021). Criticism of social capital argues that extensive social capital may backfire by creating dependence and inefficient supply chain triads (Chen et al, 2018).…”

Section: Supply Chain Triads and Configurationsmentioning

confidence: 84%

“…2.1 The role of 3PLs in supply chain triads Globalisation, new markets, evolving customer demands, outsourcing and increasing competition have led to high growth of the Third-Party Logistics (3PLs) business since 2000s with many companies entering the industry (Barker et al, 2021;Luo et al, 2021). During the last two decades, digitisation and sustainability have forced the 3PL industry to evolve and differentiate further (Shou et al, 2017).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Regarding reliability and validity, this study used a case study protocol similar to the protocols applied in previously published studies, e.g. Yilmaz Borekci et al (2015), Luo et al (2021) and Vlachos and Dyra (2020). Specifically, regarding conceptual validity, the study reviewed the relevant literature and used four theories to guide the coding and thematic analysis of key constructs.…”

Section: Data Collection and Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, focussing on dyads overlooks the relationship dynamics between the retailer-3PL-manufacturer triads, which impact the supply chain cost and value created and delivered to end consumers (Choi and Wu, 2009). As a response to this gap in our understanding of the role of 3PLs, research interest has shifted from a dyadic to a triadic setting (Luo et al, 2021;Prataviera et al, 2021).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Multi-demand supply chain triads and the role of Third-Party Logistics Providers

Vlachos

Polichronidou²

2023

IJLM

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Purpose Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) have significantly evolved during the last decades, yet their role within a supply chain triad has been overlooked; this study examines empirically the 3PLs' role using four established theories: resource-based view, social capital perspective, agency theory and transaction cost economics.Design/methodology/approachThis study examines the role of 3PLs in four supply chain triads, using the case study approach. Sources of evidence include interviews and secondary data.FindingsThe 3PL had different roles in multi-demand triads as service developer, customer adaptor and customer developer. The 3PL, by offering advanced services, became a service developer. The 3PL as a customer adaptor offered customised services and gain the client's trust. As a customer developer, the 3PL acted on behalf of its client in expanding its operations and meeting competitive needs.Research limitations/implicationsThe results of the case study methodology can only be generalised to similar types of 3PL. Supply chain triads are an emerging research field; theories like the resource-based view and transaction cost economics are established in the dyadic context and require further elaboration when applied in triadic contexts.Practical implicationsThe findings provide practical insights into the role that 3PL can play in supply chain triads, how they can upgrade their role by long-range planning and extending their services to create supply chain efficiency.Social implicationsUnderstanding the 3PL's role in triads can improve how companies and economies respond to crises like the recent pandemic outbreak.Originality/valueIt uncovers three different 3PL roles in supply chain triads by using four established theories.

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Section: Supply Chain Triads and Configurationsmentioning

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Section: Data Collection and Analysismentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Vlachos

Polichronidou²

2023

IJLM

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“…Consequently, the point of departure for this study is the logistics triad, as the specific type of service triad. It consists of a three-way relationship between the buyer of goods, the supplier of those goods and the logistics service provider (LSP) who performs logistics operations between the buyer and supplier (Larson and Gammelgaard, 2001; Luo et al ., 2021). Structurally, this type of triad consists of a connection between the supplier and buyer, and two dyadic connections with LSP (supplier-LSP and buyer-LSP).…”

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The impact of dyadic relationships in supply chain triads

Świerczek

Szozda

2023

IJOPM

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PurposeThis study aims to investigate how relational capital derived by the buyer and supplier from the buyer-LSP and supplier-LSP dyads affects buyer-supplier adaptability and their relational performance.Design/methodology/approachDrawing upon the tenets of Social Capital Theory and Relational View, the authors performed exploratory research using a survey of 350 supply chain triads. Based on these data, the authors used Structural Equation Modeling to estimate the Higher Component Model (HCM) and test the research hypotheses.FindingsThe research results indicate that relational capital derived by the supplier from the supplier-LSP dyad has a strong and positive impact on buyer-supplier adaptability. On the other hand, relational capital derived by the buyer from the buyer-LSP dyad has no significant impact on buyer-supplier adaptability. The results also demonstrate that the effect of buyer-supplier adaptability on buyer-supplier relational performance is strong and positive. The obtained findings also suggest that buyer-supplier adaptability acts as a partial mediator between relational capital derived by buyer/supplier from the links with LSP and relational performance.Research limitations/implicationsThe study has some limitations that guide directions for future research. First, along with relational capital, it might be worthwhile to also investigate the impact of structural and cognitive capital in supply chain triads to test whether and how these two dimensions of social capital contribute to buyer-supplier adaptability. It could be also interesting to include the LSP’s perception of relational capital in the model to shift the analysis from the organizational to the interorganizational level.Originality/valueGiven the increasing interest in complex structures of supply chains, this study investigates how one dyad affects other dyads in supply chain triads. Specifically, the study develops and empirically tests the construct of relational capital derived from the links with LSPs, and views adaptability as the result of two interacting parties.

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Influence of supplier development on supplier satisfaction: a mediating role of buyer–supplier relationship

Hudnurkar,

Ambekar,

Bhattacharya

et al. 2024

BIJ

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PurposeThe study aims to understand the influence of supplier development (SD) activities on supplier satisfaction through the lens of social capital theory (SCT) and to understand the mediating role of the buyer–supplier relationship (BSR) in improving supplier satisfaction (SS).Design/methodology/approachThe research is based on survey of 110 key informants belonging to 50 medium to small supplier companies in the Indian automotive sector. We employed the PLS variance-based modelling technique for the data analysis.FindingsThe investigation resulted in a comprehensive framework for SD activities influencing SS. Further findings recognize a positive influence of SD activities such as payment terms and BSR, which are components of structural social capital on the SS. SD activities such as quality management and delivery, which are indicators of relational capital, affect SS through the mediation of BSR.Originality/valueThe study confirms the role of BSR in SS. The deliberations can help the managers of buyer and supplier firms and researchers to classify and strategize SD activities to improve performance and BSR to become preferred customers through SS.

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Dominance and collaboration in logistics triads: the case studies from New Zealand

Cited by 6 publications

References 110 publications

Multi-demand supply chain triads and the role of Third-Party Logistics Providers

Multi-demand supply chain triads and the role of Third-Party Logistics Providers

The impact of dyadic relationships in supply chain triads

Influence of supplier development on supplier satisfaction: a mediating role of buyer–supplier relationship

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