Lean logistics service providers: option or utopia? experiences from the Netherlands

• Autorzy: Job Haan de , Mark Overboom , Fons Naus
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Logistics is a primary process for companies as it contributes considerably to getting the right products, at the right place, at the right time and against the lowest cost1. Many companies in the supply chain outsource this function and logistics service providers (LSPs) operate the flow, hence LSPs are the lubricant of supply chains. Outsourcing primary processes to specialists to create shipper value is a strategic decision, yet the shippers perceive outsourcing of logistics as simply outsourcing some operational activities to reduce costs. LSPs are under increasing pressure, because shippers demand continuously higher performance while cascading their last minute crises2 to the LSPs. Lean management emerged in manufacturing to create customer value while reducing waste. Lean companies balance flexibility (batch size 1) with uninterrupted flows (100% process control). In essence these are the challenges LSPs face as well.(fragment tekstu)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Logistic services; Logistic networks; Services

PL

Usługi logistyczne; Sieci logistyczne; Usługi

• Czasopismo: Scientific Publications / University of Economics in Katowice
• Rocznik: 2011
• Tom: Changing paradigm for inventory management in a supply chain context
• Strony: 78

Twórcy

autor

Job Haan de

• Tilburg University, Netherlands

autor

Mark Overboom

• Tilburg University, Netherlands

autor

Fons Naus

• Tilburg University, Netherlands

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