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A Brief Look at the History and the Foundations of Logistics Maturity

In: Level Up Your Logistics

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  • Scott McDonald

    (RMIT University)

  • Minh Duong Kim Ngo

    (RMIT University)

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This chapter traces the historical evolution of Party Logistics (PL) from the 1950s to the present, exploring the progression from 1PL (in-house logistics) through 5PL (digital network optimization). The text examines key drivers of this evolution—including technological advancement, economic conditions, market demands, and global trade patterns—while highlighting regional variations in logistics development across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and emerging markets. The chapter introduces a comprehensive Logistics Capabilities Assessment Framework encompassing operational scope, technology integration, network optimization, and strategic alignment. By analyzing these dimensions, organizations can evaluate their current logistics maturity and identify pathways for capability enhancement. The COVID-19 pandemic’s acceleration of logistics transformation is also discussed, particularly regarding supply chain resilience, digital adoption, and network reconfiguration. This foundational chapter establishes the conceptual groundwork for understanding logistics evolution and provides practical frameworks for both logistics service providers and organizations selecting logistics partners.

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  • Scott McDonald & Minh Duong Kim Ngo, 2025. "A Brief Look at the History and the Foundations of Logistics Maturity," Springer Books, in: Level Up Your Logistics, chapter 0, pages 3-64, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-981-95-0533-3_1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-0533-3_1
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