E-logistics in China: basic problems, manageable concerns and intractable solutions

Supply chain integration, quality management and firm performance of pork processing industry in China

“…For example, effective and efficient production and distribution system can reduce cost (Chiu, 1995). Previous literature review efforts revealed only a small handful of studies that touch on Chinese logistics issues (Daly and Cui, 2003). They examined the reality of issues surrounding e-commerce and logistics in China.…”

“…Laframboise and Reyes, 2005;Han etal, 2007). Unfortunately, information about Chinas readiness to participate in integrated logistics management is limited (Daly and Cui, 2003). Therefore, the current study intends to expand the body of knowledge on the food processor-customer dyadic relationship involving the interactions of integrated IT, integrated logistics management and quality management practices as well as their impact on firm performance.…”

Benefits, Problems and Possible Strategies of China’s E-commerce Development

“…The distribution of products often requires the transportation of at least two express enterprises. As a result, it often takes a very long time for ordered goods to be delivered to buyers [10]. Buyers also cannot trace the information of their packages.…”

Bundling digitized logistics activities and its performance implications

“…This management approach gains strategic importance by enabling product and service offerings to be differentiated, yielding cost and service advantages to practicing firms by forming cooperative relationships (Christopher, 1998;Lai, Bao, & Li, 2008;Tan, Kannan, & Handfield, 1998). To this end, IT application is useful for coordinating the logistics activities amongst partner firms, establishing electronic connections, and digitizing logistics activities to improve logistical coordination (Daly & Cui, 2003).…”