An Improved Freight Transportation Planning System for Less‐Than‐Truckload Operations of a Third‐Party Logistics Carrier
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DOI: 10.1002/net.22264
Abstract: Less‐than‐truckload (LTL) transportation is a widely used shipping modality within the logistics industry, facilitating the movement of loads insufficient in size to occupy the entirety of a truck's capacity. Drawing on the real‐life problem of… read more here.
Keywords: third party; party logistics; carrier; less truckload ... See more keywords
A competitive dynamics perspective on the diversification of third-party logistics providers’ service portfolios
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tre.2020.102219
Abstract: Abstract The diversification of service portfolios is one of the key strategies employed by third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to remain competitive. Moving from traditional transportation and warehousing services, many 3PLs now offer a one-stop shopping… read more here.
Keywords: party logistics; competitive dynamics; service portfolios; third party ... See more keywords
Multi-period fourth-party logistics network design from the viability perspective: a collaborative hyper-heuristic embedded with double-layer Q-learning algorithm
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2024.2339530
Abstract: In the ‘new normal’ setting of a mega-crisis, the viability becomes the driving force for the fourth party logistics (4PL) network design. In this paper, the viability is characterised in terms of agility, resilience and… read more here.
Keywords: party logistics; hyper heuristic; network; viability ... See more keywords
A framework of enablers of third-party logistics service providers (3PLs) for smart warehousing in emerging economy
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DOI: 10.1108/jeim-05-2023-0273
Abstract: PurposeThis study proposes a framework for third-party logistics service providers (3PLs) in emerging economies. This framework examines the landscape of its enablers to facilitate smart warehouse adoption.Design/methodology/approachBased on an extensive literature search, this study presents… read more here.
Keywords: third party; smart warehousing; framework; party logistics ... See more keywords
Z-MABAC Method for the Selection of Third-Party Logistics Suppliers in Fuzzy Environment
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2020.3035025
Abstract: As third-party logistics providers occupy an increasingly important position in the operation strategies of various enterprises, choosing a partner that suits them and can bring benefits to them has become an important decision-making issue for… read more here.
Keywords: party logistics; mabac method; selection third; method selection ... See more keywords
Measuring Risks of Confirming Warehouse Financing from the Third Party Logistics Perspective
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DOI: 10.3390/su11236573
Abstract: Confirmation warehouse financing is an important model in supply chain finance. This type of financing has special characteristics due to the existence of the reverse repurchase link, and it increases the risk commitment of the… read more here.
Keywords: risk; warehouse financing; third party; finance ... See more keywords
The Impacts of Regulatory Approaches to Carbon Quotas on Third-Party Logistics Low-Carbon Financing Strategies and Emission Reduction Effects
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DOI: 10.3390/su16156432
Abstract: Carbon emission reduction is an important issue for sustainable development. The logistics industry is a key area for carbon emission reduction. The modern logistics supply chain includes logistics parks (fourth-party logistics, 4PL) and small, medium… read more here.
Keywords: carbon; financing; party logistics; logistics enterprises ... See more keywords
Optimizing Sustainable and Resilient Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Network: Insights from Fourth-Party Logistics
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DOI: 10.3390/su17219872
Abstract: With the increasing scarcity of critical resources, competition in the electric vehicle battery (EVB) recycling market has intensified, and the strategic establishment of efficient and resilient recycling networks is increasingly vital for maintaining raw material… read more here.
Keywords: party logistics; vehicle battery; electric vehicle; network ... See more keywords
Cooperation between single third-party logistics provider and government for emergency disaster relief operations in Thailand.
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DOI: 10.5055/jem.0575
Abstract: The planning of disaster relief operations is important for governments. These strategies are expected to reduce the impact on human lives and the economy during disasters and can be executed with the cooperation of third-party… read more here.
Keywords: third party; party; disaster relief; party logistics ... See more keywords
Contract design for the fourth party logistics considering tardiness risk
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DOI: 10.5267/j.ijiec.2021.9.002
Abstract: Nowadays, tardiness has become a significant risk in the logistics industry. To address this problem, we introduce the tardiness risk index to quantify both the magnitude of the tardiness risk and the maximum probability of… read more here.
Keywords: contract; risk; tardiness risk; tardiness ... See more keywords
A GREY HYBRID MODEL TO SELECT THE OPTIMAL THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS PROVIDER
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DOI: 10.7166/32-1-2126
Abstract: Enterprises need to work with a proper third-party logistics provider to reduce costs and increase their logistics performance; so the third-party logistics (3PL) provider selection problem is a significant one for them. In this study,… read more here.
Keywords: logistics provider; provider; third party; grey ... See more keywords