Unlocking the drivers behind logistics service providers' participation in Morocco's logistics clusters

Alaa Eddine El Moussaoui

Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research, 2024, vol. 42, issue 4, 2086-2102

Abstract: Purpose - In recent years, the concept of logistics clusters has attracted the attention of several researchers and practitioners. It is an agglomeration of different types of companies and operations, notably those providing logistics services, such as supply chain organization, storage and distribution. The paper focuses on this concept by examining the factors influencing LSPs to enter the logistics clusters. Design/methodology/approach - An exploratory qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews was conducted. Regarding the sample size, the author interviewed 31 professionals belonging to logistics clusters located in the Moroccan economic metropolis of Casablanca. Findings - The results show that the cost reduction, the reputation of the cluster, the learning from other LSPs, the communal services, the geographical proximity and the role of public authorities are the main factors impacting the entry of logistics service providers into these clusters. Originality/value - This theme has never been investigated. Therefore, this research expands the literature review and tries to examine this gap of literature by studying the factors that can affect the adhesion of logistics service providers to these clusters.

Keywords: Cluster logistics; Logistics service providers; Geographical proximity; The role of public authorities; Qualitative study (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1108/AGJSR-07-2023-0343

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