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The Emerging Role of the Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL) as an Orchestrator
Abstract
The connectivity and communication requirements of leading supply chains have created the emergence of a more advanced role for third-party logistics providers 3PLs. They have evolved from providing logistics capabilities to becoming orchestrators of supply chains that create and sustain a competitive advantage. This article uses a theoretical perspective based on resource-based theory, network theory and transaction cost economics, and a thorough literature review, to develop a model with seven propositions. Finally, using structured interviews of industry executives from a leading 3PL, we offer empirical support for the model and propositions that can be used to define the orchestrator role of a 3PL.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Zacharia, Z. G., Sanders, N. R., & Nix, N. W.
- Venue
- Journal of Business Logistics
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2011-03-28
- Volume
- 32
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 40-54
- ISSN
- 0735-3766 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2036403684
- Cited by
- 255
- References
- 56
- FWCI
- 26.55
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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