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A Framework For Logistics Outsourcing

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  • Sanjay Jharkharia

    (Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode)

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This paper presents a conceptual framework for the logistics outsourcing. As the logistics providers (3PL) are now offering a lot of value-added activities, some relevant criteria have been identified for the outsourcing of logistics activities to a 3PL company. Based on these, a nine-step conceptual framework has been proposed for the selection of a logistics service provider. This framework not only supports group decision-making but also enables us to document the various considerations in the process of decision-making. While investing in a long-term logistics-outsourcing contract that may potentially reach in millions of dollars, a structured analysis, which is provided by this framework, may help to reduce the risk of poor investment decisions.

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  • Sanjay Jharkharia, 2009. "A Framework For Logistics Outsourcing," Working papers 51, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode.
    • Handle: RePEc:iik:wpaper:51
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