Factors influencing shippers to use multiple country consolidation services in international distribution centers

Cheng, Yung-Hsiang; Tsai, Yao-Chen

doi:10.1016/j.ijpe.2008.12.022

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“…The adoption of green solutions may not directly lead to a firm's competitive advantage. How to be profitable and reduce the adverse effect on the environment at the same time has been a key challenge to most shipping companies (Cheng and Tsai, 2009). Tangible actions in improving environmental performance while addressing the economic and social interests from customers and the society will lead to truly sustainable outcomes (Cheng et al, 2014).…”

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Designing a sustainable maritime supply chain: A hybrid QFD–ANP approach

Lam

2015

Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Re

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Designing a sustainable maritime supply chain: A hybrid QFD–ANP approach

Lam

2015

Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Re

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“…Globalization, the pursuit of excellence and efficiency constraints led LSPs to adapt their business model to the market and customer demands. The logistics industry has experienced several phases of diversification over the past decades, which also led to a diversified asset structure context in logistics (Cheng and Tsai, 2009). Our analysis of selected LSP clusters reveals a clear difference between asset structures.…”

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Financial statement analysis of logistics service providers: ways of enhancing performance

Hofmann

Lampe

2013

International Journal of Physical Distribution &Amp; Logistics Management

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2013),"Exploring the integration of sustainability and supply chain management: Current state and opportunities for future inquiry"Abstract Purpose -Despite the relevance of financial information relating to logistics service providers (LSPs), recent research has paid little attention to the financial analysis of LSPs. The aim of this paper is to examine the balance sheet structure of LSPs in order to find out if there are differences between single providers or defined LSP groups (clusters), respectively. Furthermore, the dependency of asset, capital and liquidity structures on LSPs specific characteristics is pointed out. Finally, we show which financial indicators positively influence profitability. Design/methodology/approach -A total of 150 quoted LSPs from all over the world, allocated to six different clusters depending on scope of service were examined. A detailed balance sheet analysis using contingency theory, complemented by a correlation analysis, provides information about the financial structure, similarities and differences within and in-between the LSP clusters. Findings -It was found that there are many differences regarding the financial structures of LSPs. The asset and liquidity structure of LSPs show significant differences, while the capital structure is mostly homogeneous. Profitability is achieved in various ways: Focusing on high net profit margin or asset turnover rates. Research limitations/implications -Only quoted LSPs are analyzed. With this broad research approach the authors point out the range of possibilities for financial statement analysis of LSPs and demonstrate the potential for future research. Practical implications -Financial analysis yields information for making strategic decisions including organic growth, outsourcing, mergers and acquisitions or cooperation between LSPs. Originality/value -This paper contributes to further performance examinations of LSPs by providing a profound financial statement analysis with potential benefits for logistics executives, analysts and researchers.

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“…A challenge for them is how to perform shipping operations profitably while reducing their adverse impacts on the environment (Cheng and Tsai 2009). Accordingly, this study hypothesizes that H 7 : Environmental performance has a positive effect on financial performance in liner shipping.…”

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Green shipping management capability and firm performance in the container shipping industry

Lirn

Lin

Shang

2013

Maritime Policy & Management

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This study empirically identifies crucial green shipping management capability and examines its impact on firm performance using survey data collected from container shipping firms, including shipping companies and agencies. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis is performed to identify three critical green shipping management capability dimensions, namely, greener policy, greener ships, and greener suppliers. In this study, firm performance is categorized into environmental performance and financial performance. The results indicate that a greener policy has a direct and positive influence on both the greener ships and the greener suppliers factors. Greener ships and greener suppliers are found to have an indirect and positive influence on financial performance through environmental performance. Accordingly, this study suggests that container shipping managers could focus on organizational green shipping management capability, specifically regarding policies, ships, and suppliers, to improve their environmental and financial performance. The theoretical and practical implications of the findings for container shipping firms have been discussed.

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Factors influencing shippers to use multiple country consolidation services in international distribution centers

Cited by 26 publications

References 40 publications

Designing a sustainable maritime supply chain: A hybrid QFD–ANP approach

Designing a sustainable maritime supply chain: A hybrid QFD–ANP approach

Financial statement analysis of logistics service providers: ways of enhancing performance

Green shipping management capability and firm performance in the container shipping industry

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