Abstract
Transport is often considered a service that can easily be purchased and obtained without further
complications. However, managing and purchasing transport is a complex process. A five step
transport purchasing capability maturity model is proposed which should help shippers monitor and
improve their transport purchasing and management processes. It holds that certain tools and senior
management awareness and associated aspirations can drive changes from one level to the next
allowing a shipper to rapidly progress towards full purchasing maturity. This paper bridges a gap in
knowledge on the organisation, monitoring and improvement of the transport function through
contributing a comprehensive model to develop this long overlooked but vital business function. The
authors have found no similar methodology in the literature within this domain.
complications. However, managing and purchasing transport is a complex process. A five step
transport purchasing capability maturity model is proposed which should help shippers monitor and
improve their transport purchasing and management processes. It holds that certain tools and senior
management awareness and associated aspirations can drive changes from one level to the next
allowing a shipper to rapidly progress towards full purchasing maturity. This paper bridges a gap in
knowledge on the organisation, monitoring and improvement of the transport function through
contributing a comprehensive model to develop this long overlooked but vital business function. The
authors have found no similar methodology in the literature within this domain.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 6 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Event | Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2008 - Liverpool, United Kingdom Duration: 10 Sept 2008 → 12 Sept 2008 |
Conference
Conference | Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2008 |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Liverpool |
Period | 10/09/08 → 12/09/08 |