Measuring the Total Logistics Costs at the Macro Level: A Study of Indonesia

Sugeng Santoso, R. Nurhidayat, Gustofan Mahmud and Abdul Mujib Arijuddin
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Sugeng Santoso: Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Mercu Buana University, Jakarta 11650, Indonesia
R. Nurhidayat: Fiscal Policy Office, Ministry of Finance in Indonesia, Jakarta 10710, Indonesia
Gustofan Mahmud: Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Bio-Resources and Agriculture, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
Abdul Mujib Arijuddin: School of Strategic and Global Studies, University of Indonesia, Depok 16424, Indonesia

Logistics, 2021, vol. 5, issue 4, 1-19

Abstract: Background : Efforts made to calculate the logistics costs in Indonesia, at the macro level, are facing various problems, due to the fact that there have been no national agreements—to any models employed—to calculate those costs. Moreover, limited data and information due to the lack of use of such integrated information technology to reduce the information asymmetry on the logistics processes and activities have created some additional problems. Objective : This study is aimed at reviewing the measurement model, of the logistics costs used in Indonesia, at the macro level. Method : It provides a potential measurement approach proposed by several previous studies as an alternative option that may help develop the existing models by elaborating on their limitations. Results : The results of this study emphasize the recognition of the components of the logistics costs and the formulation of a more accurate, transparent, and comprehensive measurement framework to improve the standard used to assess the logistics costs. Conclusion: Thus, the calculation output of the logistics costs is expected to be able to provide stakeholders with reliable information to develop an efficient logistics system. Furthermore, logistics costs will be more controllable, allowing Indonesia to achieve such comparative advantages.

Keywords: logistics costs measurement; macro logistics costs; Indonesia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L8 L80 L81 L86 L87 L9 L90 L91 L92 L93 L98 L99 M1 M10 M11 M16 M19 R4 R40 R41 R49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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