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Trans. Planning Journal
| Title | A STUDY OF THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN LOGISTICS CAPABILITIES, COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES, AND OPERATING PERFORMANCE: CASE STUDIES OF INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERS |
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| Author | Chin-Shan Lu, Ching-Chiao Yang |
| Summary | This study empirically examines the relationships between logistics capabilities, competitive advantages, and operating performance of international distribution centers in Taiwan. Based on a factor analysis, four key logistics capabilities were identified, namely, customer response capability, innovation capability, economic scale capability, and flexible operation and logistics capability. A structural equation modeling (SEM) approach was employed in this research. The results indicate that logistics capability has a positive effect on operating performance and competitive advantage, and competitive advantage has a positive effect on operating performance. This study suggests international distribution centers develop core logistics capabilities to maintain their competitive advantages and improve operating performance. |
| Vol. | 36 |
| No. | 2 |
| Page | 253 |
| Year | 2007 |
| Month | 6 |
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