Drivers of logistics outsourcing: examining transaction costs, core competences and planned behavior

IF 5.9 3区 管理学 Q1 MANAGEMENT
Oskari Rintala, Tomi Solakivi, Sini Laari, J. Töyli, L. Ojala
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Abstract

This study aims to investigate the extent to which psychological factors and the agency of decision-makers drive outsourcing decisions. Arguments based on transaction cost economics, the core competence approach and the theory of planned behavior are used to explain logistics outsourcing.,The literature was reviewed to identify constructs that are antecedents of logistics outsourcing intentions, and corresponding measures were developed. The data were gathered through a survey of supply chain professionals in Finnish manufacturing companies. A measurement model was reviewed to ensure reliability and validity and converted into a structural model for analysis. The analysis was based on partial least squares (PLS) structural equation modeling.,Supply chain managers objectively consider the characteristics of their organization's logistics identified in previous research as requiring assessment during the outsourcing process. However, and surprisingly, they also tend to rely on behavioral subjective factors such as positive attitudes, encouraging subjective norms and competence. Moreover, it seems that firms do not outsource logistics activities despite the high strategic importance of the function, but because of it.,The constructed model is limited to the constructs chosen to represent drivers of logistics outsourcing. Further application with more samples would improve its reliability.,The factors proposed here with respect to assets and the capabilities of third-party partners could facilitate decision-making related to logistics outsourcing.,The findings emphasize the role of behavioral factors in the procurement function and therefore enhance the understanding of behavioral supply chain management.
物流外包的驱动因素:交易成本、核心竞争力和计划行为
本研究旨在探讨心理因素和决策者的代理在多大程度上驱动外包决策。本文运用交易成本经济学、核心竞争力理论和计划行为理论来解释物流外包。对文献进行了回顾,以确定构成物流外包意图的前因,并制定了相应的措施。这些数据是通过对芬兰制造公司供应链专业人员的调查收集的。为保证测量模型的信度和效度,对测量模型进行了评审,并将其转化为结构模型进行分析。分析基于偏最小二乘(PLS)结构方程模型。供应链管理人员客观地考虑他们组织的物流特征,在以前的研究中确定为需要在外包过程中进行评估。然而,令人惊讶的是,他们也倾向于依赖行为主观因素,如积极的态度,鼓励主观规范和能力。此外,尽管物流功能具有很高的战略重要性,但企业似乎并没有外包物流活动,而是因为它。所构建的模型仅限于所选择的表示物流外包驱动因素的结构。进一步应用更多的样本将提高其可靠性。本文提出的与第三方合作伙伴的资产和能力有关的因素可以促进与物流外包相关的决策。研究结果强调了行为因素在采购职能中的作用,从而增强了对行为供应链管理的理解。
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CiteScore
11.20
自引率
10.40%
发文量
34
期刊介绍: IJPDLM seeks strategically focused, theoretically grounded, empirical and conceptual, quantitative and qualitative, rigorous and relevant, original research studies in logistics, physical distribution and supply chain management operations and associated strategic issues. Quantitatively oriented mathematical and modelling research papers are not suitable for IJPDLM. Desired topics include, but are not limited to: Customer service strategy Omni-channel and multi-channel distribution innovations Order processing and inventory management Implementation of supply chain processes Information and communication technology Sourcing and procurement Risk management and security Personnel recruitment and training Sustainability and environmental Collaboration and integration Global supply chain management and network complexity Information and knowledge management Legal, financial and public policy Retailing, channels and business-to-business management Organizational and human resource development Logistics and SCM education.
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