TY - JOUR
T1 - Growth and relational strategies used by the European logistics service providers
T2 - Rationale and outcomes
AU - Carbone, Valentina
AU - Stone, Marilyn A.
PY - 2005/11
Y1 - 2005/11
N2 - This article reports on research into the ways European providers of logistics and transport services develop and grow. The strategic behaviour adopted by the leading 20 third-party European logistics service providers (3PLs) between 1998 and 2004 is examined, particularly their approach to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and logistics alliances. It shows that while growth among 3PLs is aimed at providing more cohesive European logistics coverage, national culture constrains their efforts. More consolidation within the 3PL industry is expected. A few market leaders offer a wide range and scope of services, while most other firms have a diversified portfolio of interests. © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
AB - This article reports on research into the ways European providers of logistics and transport services develop and grow. The strategic behaviour adopted by the leading 20 third-party European logistics service providers (3PLs) between 1998 and 2004 is examined, particularly their approach to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and logistics alliances. It shows that while growth among 3PLs is aimed at providing more cohesive European logistics coverage, national culture constrains their efforts. More consolidation within the 3PL industry is expected. A few market leaders offer a wide range and scope of services, while most other firms have a diversified portfolio of interests. © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
KW - Europe
KW - Strategies
KW - Third-party logistics service providers (3PLs)
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=24144476303&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.tre.2005.06.001
DO - 10.1016/j.tre.2005.06.001
M3 - Article
SN - 1366-5545
VL - 41
SP - 495
EP - 510
JO - Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review
JF - Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review
IS - 6 SPEC. ISS.
ER -