A structural equation model assessment of logistics strategy

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to assess relevance of the three dimensions (process strategy, market strategy, and information strategy) of the Bowersox and Daugherty typology to logistics strategy and organizational competitive outcomes.Design methodology approach - Empirical data gathered...

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Published inThe international journal of logistics management Vol. 22; no. 3; pp. 284 - 305
Main Authors Kohn, Jonathan W., McGinnis, Michael A., Kara, Ali
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ponte Vedra Beach Emerald Group Publishing Limited 01.11.2011
Subjects
Alliances
Collaboration
Competition
Competitive advantage
Customer services
Empirical analysis
Literature reviews
Logistics
Logistics management
Management
Management theory
Market strategy
Marketing
Markets
Strategic management
Strategy
Studies
Supply chain management
Supply chains
Three dimensional
United States > US
Supply chain management
Logistics management
Competitive responsiveness
Customer service
Structural equation model
Logistics strategy
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Summary:Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to assess relevance of the three dimensions (process strategy, market strategy, and information strategy) of the Bowersox and Daugherty typology to logistics strategy and organizational competitive outcomes.Design methodology approach - Empirical data gathered from US logistics managers were analyzed using second-order factor analysis to examine the Bowersox Daugherty typology's relevance to logistics strategy and organizational competitive responsiveness.Findings - The findings identify overall logistics strategy and its effect on logistics coordination effectiveness, customer service effectiveness and organizational competitive responsiveness. Implications for teachers and practitioners of logistics and supply chain management are discussed.Practical implications - The paper's findings expand the understanding of logistics strategy's role in organizational competitive responsiveness. In addition, the findings of this paper provide a foundation for future research into comparative studies of business logistics management and supply chain management.Originality value - The paper provides empirical insights that could facilitate the development of logistics management supply chain management theory.
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ISSN:0957-4093
1758-6550
DOI:10.1108/09574091111181336