The Impact of Initial Data on the Logistics Performance Index Estimation: Estonian and Russian Study

Harmonization of Russian supply chain management standards with EU requirements

“…Given the data obtained, one can assert that the same logistics analysis tools cannot be applied to both developed and developing nations. Subjectivity in estimates is a decisive factor determining the possibility of using or not using logistics assessment indices for forecasting and analysing this industry, which is consistent with the outcomes obtained by Beysenbaev and Dus (2020b) and Janno et al (2021). In sum, the LPI can be used to determine the qualitative indicators of logistics development, problems of logistics systems and reserves for increasing logistics efficiency.…”

“…In particular, the International Shipments sub‐indicator does not allow for an objective assessment of sea transport since, if the respondent’s country is landlocked, the choice is made based on neighbouring countries (Jordan, 2017). In addition, a disadvantage of the LPI is that some respondents do not or cannot provide information on all six sub‐indicators (Janno et al, 2021). Therefore, statistical interpolation is used to identify missing values – they are replaced by the national average response with account taken of the average deviation (Jordan, 2017).…”

“…In particular, the International Shipments sub-indicator does not allow for an objective assessment of sea transport since, if the respondent's country is landlocked, the choice is made based on neighbouring countries (Jordan, 2017). In addition, a disadvantage of the LPI is that some respondents do not or cannot provide information on all six sub-indicators (Janno et al, 2021).…”

“…Despite the widespread use of the LPI by researchers to assess logistics performance and SCM standards, Janno et al (2021) draw attention to subjective aspects within the existing methodology with regard to the possible impact of initial data on the LPI estimation. Thus, the researchers point to a significant effect of only one uncommon respondent’s answer on the final LPI score.…”

“…Thus, the researchers point to a significant effect of only one uncommon respondent’s answer on the final LPI score. Therefore, in addition to the LPI as the main measure, the authors of the above paper recommend the parallel use of alternative indicators to evaluate the development of logistics on a national and global scale (Janno et al, 2021).…”