Third-party logistics: A literature review

Marasco, Alessandra

doi:10.1016/j.ijpe.2007.05.017

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“…The research unpacks the function of contracts in service exchange governance, an issue that has hitherto been underplayed in the logistics outsourcing literature (Marasco 2008). It empirically demonstrates how specific contractual provisions are used to codify the service exchange, to safeguard parties against perceived risks and opportunism, to coordinate their actions to improve service delivery, and to adapt the service exchange in response to environmental changes.…”

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“…Table 4 summarises the findings on the functions that contractual provisions perform in relation to perceived uncertainty and relational experience, which suggest a number of research implications. First, the empirical study contributes to the existing logistics outsourcing literature, which has hitherto emphasised the role of relational mechanisms (Marasco 2008;Moore and Cunningham 1999), by unpacking the multiple functions that specific contractual provisions perform in governing logistics outsourcing exchanges. More specifically, specification schedules, payment mechanisms, (early) termination rights, provisions for frequent performance review and information exchange meetings, service variations clauses, and renegotiations provisions perform codification, safeguarding, coordination and adaptation functions under different levels of perceived uncertainty and relational experience (see propositions).…”

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“…The existing logistics outsourcing literature, however, appears to be less concerned with the role of formal contracts in exchange governance and has mainly focused on relational mechanisms (Marasco 2008). For instance, several studies draw on a relationship marketing approach to study the impact of behavioral attributes on 3PL exchange outcomes.…”

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“…The 3PL exchange is conceived as a dynamic process where the exchange definition is subject to continuous evaluation and adjustment and is only temporarily codified through the contractual specification (Selviaridis and Spring 2010). Each exchange is also part of a broader relationship frame and hence prior interactions influence its current design (Gadde and Huthlèn 2010;Marasco 2008).…”

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Contract functions in service exchange governance: evidence from logistics outsourcing

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The logistics outsourcing literature emphasises relational governance mechanisms and has underplayed the role of formal contractual provisions. This paper empirically examines the multiple functions that contracts perform in service exchange governance. Codification, safeguarding, coordination, and adaptation functions are linked to contract specification schedules, payment mechanisms, (early) termination rights, performance review and communication provisions, service variations clauses, and renegotiation provisions. Contracts may also embody exchange-or partner-specific learning, albeit to a limited extent. Overall, the empirical findings lend support to the functional view of contracting. The functionality of contracts extends beyond safeguarding against opportunism and financial losses. In addition to offering economic and legal safeguards, contracts are used to coordinate and adapt service exchanges in the face of complexity and uncertainty.

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“…Isto vai ao encontro ao que alguns autores (MARASCO, 2008;LIEB, et al, 2005;SELVIARIDIS;NORRMAN, 2015) advogam, ou seja, de que a relação entre empresa e supridores fundamentada em contratos e objetivos claros e bem estruturados tende a trazer melhores resultados.…”

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Logistics outsourcing in the healthcare sector: Lessons from a Canadian experience

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Logistics activities are seen by many healthcare organizations as an opportunity for financial savings. The level of logistics complexity in these organizations may explain the challenges they face in applying solutions common in other industries. This case study of a medical‐supply distribution outsourcing initiative to a logistics services provider by a group of hospitals in a region of Canada helps elucidate this complexity. The objective of this article is to identify the dissonances between various points of view in order to articulate lessons for managers while taking into account the specifics of the healthcare sector. By examining information from several sources, this study shows the necessity of: 1) setting objectives and managing expectations in order to maintain the interest and participation of stakeholders throughout the project; 2) updating internal logistics processes prior to outsourcing; 3) carefully considering a gradual transition phase by ensuring short‐term benefits for both partners; 4) requiring problem‐solving skills as a selection criterion for the logistics services provider to ensure continuous improvement in the performance of the outsourced activity; and 5) developing a governance accountability framework to support problem solving between all parties involved. Copyright © 2018 ASAC. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Third-party logistics: A literature review

Cited by 396 publications

References 147 publications

Contract functions in service exchange governance: evidence from logistics outsourcing

Contract functions in service exchange governance: evidence from logistics outsourcing

Performance Baseada na Empresa Foco da Cadeia de Suprimentos: um Estudo Sobre Fornecedor de Segunda Camada

Logistics outsourcing in the healthcare sector: Lessons from a Canadian experience

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