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Linking to global logistics value chains: an imperative for developing countries

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  • Lauri Ojala
  • Dan Andersson
  • Tapio Naula

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Advanced Logistics Services (ALSs) have emerged as an indispensable element in Global Value Chains (GVCs). By adapting to shipper demand, logistics services providers facilitate the expansion of world trade. Firms focus on cost-cutting measures, including outsourcing of logistics activities. This often means outsourcing some of their logistics activities to so-called Third- and Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL or 4PL) providers. This paper focuses on the role of ALS in connection to GVCs or Global Production Networks (GPNs). The term 'Logistics Value Chain' (LVC) is used to illustrate the complex market structure and division of work that has emerged between various service providers in the market for ALS. Recent development in East Asia, and also in other developing economies, is similar to what happened in western Europe over the past 20 years. Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) can take advantage of these experiences, well-functioning LVCs rely on two components: (1) committed and effective transport and Customs authorities and related policy-making; and (2) competitive logistics services. These two are essential for local producers – typically Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) – to connect to GPNs. The absence of effective logistics markets is a serious obstacle for firms wishing to internationalise, which often leads to sustained poverty.

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  • Lauri Ojala & Dan Andersson & Tapio Naula, 2008. "Linking to global logistics value chains: an imperative for developing countries," International Journal of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 1(3), pages 427-450.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijtlid:v:1:y:2008:i:3:p:427-450
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    1. Duarte, Rosa & Espinosa-Gracia, Adrián & Jiménez, Sofía & Sánchez-Chóliz, Julio, 2022. "New insights on the relationship between the involvement of countries in global value chains, and intra- and inter-country inequalities," Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, Elsevier, vol. 63(C), pages 320-329.
    2. Neil M. Coe & Martin Hess, 2013. "Economic and social upgrading in global logistics," Global Development Institute Working Paper Series ctg-2013-38, GDI, The University of Manchester.
    3. Lucía Bolea & Rosa Duarte & Geoffrey J. D. Hewings & Sofía Jiménez & Julio Sánchez‐Chóliz, 2022. "The role of regions in global value chains: an analysis for the European Union," Papers in Regional Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 101(4), pages 771-794, August.

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