The impact of logistics requirements and adjustments on firm performance: evidence from wood biomass supply chains

Abstract

Biomass wood plays a key role in renewable energy production. Using biomass for energy production reduces dependence on fossil fuels such as coal and oil, which are major sources of carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere. However, there are many challenges associated with biomass wood. One of them is logistics, especially storage and transportation requirements. Companies are investing in optimizing logistics processes to reduce operating costs and minimize environmental impact. The aim of this study is to develop and test the operationalization of logistics process requirements and the adaptation of logistics, and to empirically verify the impact of them on the performance of wood biomass companies. A survey of 300 wood biomass company respondents and structural equation modelling were conducted for the purpose of the article. Our research confirms a positive significant impact of logistics requirements enhanced by logistics adjustments on the firm’s performance in wood biomass supply chain.

This study fills a gap in biomass logistics research by providing the first empirical model that tests how firms adapt their logistics to meet supply chain challenges. By focusing on firm performance, this work offers novel managerial insights into the strategic role of logistics adjustments within sustainable wood biomass supply chains.

Our results highlight the importance of adopting logistics practices to improve efficiency and provide valuable information to help managers and policymakers develop low-emission supply chain strategies.