AN ASIAN PERSPECTIVE OF THE LINKAGES BETWEEN FIRMS, THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS AND FUTURE TRENDS

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to report research which seeks to understand the primary determinants of the future use of third party logistics services.  These constructs are the extent of use of the third party logistics services, the decision making process for choosing contract logistics services providers, and the impact of the use of contract logistics services on the organization.  Empirical research was carried out in four leading Asian economies (China, Vietnam, Thailand, and South Korea) to study the impact of these three factors on the future use of third party logistics services in this region.