Abstract
Increased competition, geographically expanded marketplaces, technology replication and an ever discerning consumer base, are reasons why companies need to regularly reappraise their competencies in terms of activities and functions they perform themselves. Where viable alternatives exist, companies should consider outsourcing of non-core activities and functions. Within SCM (Supply Chain Management) it could be preferable if a “one stop shop” existed for companies seeking to outsource functions identified as non-core. “Traditionally” structured LSP’s who have concentrated their service offer around providing warehousing and transport activities are potentially at a crossroads – clients and potential clients requiring “new” services which could increase LSP’s revenues if provided, whilst failure to provide could perhaps result in clients seeking outsourced services elsewhere.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 391-397 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Publication status | Published - 2004 |
Event | 9th Annual Conference of the Logistics Research Network 2004 - Dublin, Ireland Duration: 8 Sept 2004 → 10 Sept 2004 |
Conference
Conference | 9th Annual Conference of the Logistics Research Network 2004 |
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Abbreviated title | LRN 2004 |
Country/Territory | Ireland |
City | Dublin |
Period | 8/09/04 → 10/09/04 |
Keywords
- outsourcing
- fourth party logistics
- value chain logistics