STRATEGIC DIMENSIONS OF FOURTH PARTY LOGISTICS

Pawe³ Nowodziñski ()
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Pawe³ Nowodziñski: Czestochowa University of Technology

Advanced Logistic systems, 2010, vol. 4, issue 1, 114-122

Abstract: This paper presents the key elements of a logistics strategy along with fourth party logistics context. The importance of understanding and taking account of a company's strategy which consist logistics processes has been emphasized. The paper consist an outline of some of the main definition of fourth party logistics providers. Then, theoretical background of 4PL is presented. The detailed, important factors considered as an advantage and limitations of 4PL’s is described also. Author presents main factors which influence the character of logistics in an organization and some main findings and the overview of the recent trends in logistics and logistic strategies. Next, the formulation of logistics strategies inside company’s structure were discussed and several current approaches to logistics management were presented, as well. As a final point, the shift of environmental change on logistics strategy development were presented.

Keywords: logistics; fourth party logistics; strategy of logistics. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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