Abstract:Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effectiveness of strategic logistics outsourcing through the implementation of 4PL to support the development of competitive advantage for manufacturing firms. Design/methodology/approach: Applying the strategic logistics outsourcing theory along with the resource-based view of competitive advantage, the authors point out the vital role of strategic logistics outsourcing in the manufacturing firm competitiveness. The data was collected using questionnair… Show more
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