Exploring the sources of the competitive advantage of logistics service providers in the Americas

Eric Lambourdière (), Claudia Rebolledo and Elsa Corbin ()
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Eric Lambourdière: UA - Université des Antilles
Claudia Rebolledo: HEC Montréal - HEC Montréal
Elsa Corbin: UA - Université des Antilles

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Abstract: This article describes differences among logistics service providers (LSPs) in their resource management decisions as they seek competitive advantage in an uncertain business environment. Using the resource-based theory and dynamic capabilities as theoretical backdrop, the authors find that four case LSPs in the Americas structure and bundle their resource portfolios to build capabilities, which they leverage to create and maintain value. Leveraging strategies and performance levels, which are influenced by environmental context, differ among the firms. This research enhances understanding of the constructive impact of resources and capabilities on LSP performance.

Keywords: Resource-based theory; dynamic capabilities; environmental dynamism; intermediaries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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Published in Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal, 2017, 2016 RIRL Conference Best Papers, 18 (1), pp.36-45. ⟨10.1080/16258312.2017.1283936⟩

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DOI: 10.1080/16258312.2017.1283936

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