“…Another application area for our approach can be seen in the auditing of logistics systems on a macro-level. A logistics audit, which Ballou (1999, p. 645) defines as the periodic examination of the status of logistics activities, focuses on control of micro-logistics and, according to Gudehus (2005), includes a requirement analysis, a performance analysis, a process analysis, a structure analysis and benchmarking. With our approach it is possible to observe and control the development of those macro-institutional factors, which influence micro-logistical performance generation and this will allow for benchmarking not only on a company but also on a country-level.…”