Purpose–Theory is needed for a discipline to mature. This research aims to provide a
summary analysis of the theories being used in contemporary logistics and supply chain …

With continuous change in the global and domestic markets for TPL services, it becomes
imperative that both users and providers of TPL services equip themselves with the best in …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to investigate the joint influence of dependence and
trust in supply chain relationships on supply chain integration (SCI) and financial …

The connectivity and communication requirements of leading supply chains have created
the emergence of a more advanced role for third‐party logistics providers 3PLs. They have …

Purpose‐The paper aims to provide an overview of the evolution of relationship-related
research in the areas of logistics and supply chain management. Design/methodology …

Given that an increasing number of companies outsource their logistics activities to third‐
party logistics providers (3 PL s), managing logistics outsourcing relationships has become …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to test how integrative mechanisms, including
information sharing and process coordination, influence logistics outsourcing, and how …

While primary data analysis has been popular in logistics and supply chain research,
secondary data methods have been overlooked. These methods, however, have the …

Disasters mobilize hundreds of organizations, but coordination among them remains a
challenge. This is why the United Nations has formed clusters to facilitate information and …

Purpose–Given the tension between the rationale for and resistance to supply chain
integration (SCI), the authors aim to provide an update on the rhetoric and reality of SCI and …