Networks and capabilities as characteristics of logistics firms |
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Authors: | Lianguang Cui Susanne Hertz[Author vitae] |
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Institution: | aDepartment of Marketing and Logistics, Jönköping International Business School, P.O. Box 1026, SE-551 11, Jönköping, Sweden |
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Abstract: | The research purpose of this paper is to describe and analyse how three basic types of logistics firms differ in terms of their core capabilities and network development as well as the effects of the difference. Based on the resource-based view and the industrial network approach, a conceptual framework is developed to differentiate logistics firms. Two case studies of logistics firms are used as examples to demonstrate how the framework can be used. Logistics firms have clear differences in capabilities and network focus. These firms follow different dominating logics of value creation that make them develop in different ways and think totally differently. This research enhances our understanding of the different logics of logistics firms and their interdependence. They are complementary and interacting in the logistics service supply chain. Moving between the basic types of logistics firms means changing the capabilities and network focus, which is costly and difficult. The conceptual framework can be used as a tool to comprehend multiple types of logistics firms. It also helps us to analyze related strategic moves. |
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Keywords: | Network Capability Logistics firms Service supply chain Interaction |
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