Fourth Party Logistics in Germany
- Art: MA-Thesis / Master
- Autor: Thore Kroll
- Abgabedatum: September 2003
- Umfang: 79 Seiten
- Dateigröße: 498,8 KB
- Note: 1,2
- Institution / Hochschule: University of Plymouth Großbritannien
- ISBN (eBook): 978-3-8324-7560-4
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ISBN (Paperback) :
978-3-8324-7560-4 P - ISBN (CD) :978-3-8324-7560-4 CD
- Sprache: Englisch
- Prämierung:
- Arbeit zitieren: Kroll, Thore September 2003: Fourth Party Logistics in Germany, Hamburg: Diplomica Verlag
- Schlagworte: Logistik, Supply Chain Management, 4PL, LLP, Outsourcing
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74,00 €
MA-Thesis / Master von Thore Kroll
Abstract:
This thesis looks at the fundamental issues of fourth party logistics in Germany. The areas interpretation, acceptance and potential implementations are covered in particular. After a brief introduction in Chapter 1, Chapter 2 offers an insight into the topic area in the form of a literature review. The literature review explains the origins of the 4PL-concept as well as functions performed by a 4PL-provider. Different types of 4PL-providers and inter-organisational set-ups are presented. Afterwards the main areas of discussion are identified. Areas such as outsourcing theory and channel concepts have relevance and are dealt with as well. Although the 4PL-basics are not necessarily country-specific, the literature review relies heavily on German sources.
In Chapter 3 a conceptual model concerning the topic is presented and hypotheses are developed.
In order to test the developed hypotheses, primary data is collected in the form of a Delphi expert discussion. This process is described in detail in Chapter 4. The logistics experts for the panel are drawn from shippers, service providers and researchers; the discussion consists of two rounds.
The results of the Delphi process are analysed in Chapter 5 followed by Chapter 6 in which the hypotheses are tested and conclusions are drawn. The findings can be summarised by stating that the panellists generally expressed very pragmatic viewpoints. Further, several of the often-quoted arguments in the 4PL-discussion were weakened by the findings. At the same time it has to be mentioned that especially the shippers were often split in their opinions.
This thesis does not aim at ending the 4PL-discussion, but instead hopes to fuel it by looking at certain aspects from different viewpoints.
Table of Contents:
| LISTS OF FIGURES, TABLES & EQUATIONS | vii | |
| LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED | viii | |
| LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED | viii | |
| CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION | 1 | |
| 1.1 | Subject background | 1 |
| 1.2 | Reasons for choice of subject | 1 |
| 1.3 | Scope and limitations | 2 |
| 1.4 | Proposed research methodology | 2 |
| 1.5 | Statements of objectives | 3 |
| CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW | 4 | |
| 2.1 | 4PL-concept | 4 |
| 2.1.1 | 4PL-functions | 4 |
| 2.1.2 | Differences to 3PL | 5 |
| 2.1.3 | 4PL within the SCM context | 5 |
| 2.1.4 | Inter-organisational structure | 6 |
| 2.1.5 | Origins of 4PL-companies | 7 |
| 2.1.6 | 4PL vs. LLP | 8 |
| 2.1.7 | Existing examples | 10 |
| 2.1.8 | Key issues | 10 |
| 2.1.8.1 | Impact of assets | 10 |
| 2.1.8.2 | Expertise | 12 |
| 2.1.8.3 | Trust | 12 |
| 2.2 | Management Theory | 13 |
| 2.2.1 | Outsourcing | 13 |
| 2.2.1.1 | Core competency | 13 |
| 2.2.1.2 | Saving potentials | 13 |
| 2.2.1.3 | Costs of outsourcing | 14 |
| 2.2.2 | Transaction costs | 15 |
| 2.3 | Channel concepts | 16 |
| 2.3.1 | Channel power & focal company | 16 |
| 2.3.2 | Channel conflict | 16 |
| 2.4 | Client industries | 17 |
| CHAPTER THREE: CONCEPTUAL MODEL | 18 | |
| 3.1 | Definition | 18 |
| 3.2 | 4PL-concept and relevant issues | 18 |
| 3.3 | Hypotheses | 19 |
| CHAPTER FOUR: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 22 | |
| 4.1 | Qualitative research methods | 22 |
| 4.2 | Delphi method background | 22 |
| 4.2.1 | Definitions | 22 |
| 4.2.2 | Applicability of the Delphi method | 23 |
| 4.3 | Delphi process | 23 |
| 4.3.1 | Panel members | 23 |
| 4.3.2 | Survey process | 25 |
| 4.3.3 | Consensus | 25 |
| 4.3.4 | Design of first round | 26 |
| CHAPTER FIVE: RESULTS & ANALYSIS OFSURVEY | 28 | |
| 5.1 | Analysis of first round | 28 |
| 5.1.1 | Response rate | 28 |
| 5.1.2 | Consensus | 29 |
| 5.1.3 | Degree of consensus by hypotheses | 29 |
| 5.1.4 | Analysis of first round statements | 30 |
| 5.1.4.1 | Hypothesis 1: Knowledge about scope | 30 |
| 5.1.4.2 | Hypothesis 2: 4PL-provider vs. LLP | 30 |
| 5.1.4.3 | Hypothesis 3: Focal company | 30 |
| 5.1.4.4 | Hypothesis 4: Willingness to outsource | 32 |
| 5.1.4.5 | Hypothesis 5: 4PL-arrangements | 33 |
| 5.1.4.6 | Hypothesis 6: Assets & expertise | 33 |
| 5.1.5 | Formulation of second round statements | 33 |
| 5.2 | Analysis of second round | 35 |
| 5.2.1 | Response rate | 35 |
| 5.2.2 | Consensus | 35 |
| 5.2.3 | Analysis of second round statements | 35 |
| 5.2.3.1 | Hypothesis 1: Knowledge about scope | 35 |
| 5.2.3.2 | Hypothesis 2: 4PL-provider vs. LLP | 37 |
| 5.2.3.3 | Hypothesis 3: Focal company | 38 |
| 5.2.3.4 | Hypothesis 4: Willingness to outsource | 38 |
| 5.2.3.5 | Hypothesis 5: 4PL-arrangements | 40 |
| 5.2.3.6 | Hypothesis 6: Assets & expertise | 42 |
| CHAPTER SIX: DISCUSSION & CONCLUSION | 45 | |
| 6.1 | Discussion of results | 45 |
| 6.1.1 | Hypothesis 1: Knowledge about scope | 45 |
| 6.1.2 | Hypothesis 2: 4PL-provider vs. LLP | 45 |
| 6.1.3 | Hypothesis 3: Focal company | 45 |
| 6.1.4 | Hypothesis 4: Willingness to outsource | 46 |
| 6.1.5 | Hypothesis 5: 4PL-arrangements | 46 |
| 6.1.6 | Hypothesis 6: Assets & expertise | 46 |
| 6.2 | Recommendations for further research | 47 |
| 6.2.1 | Topics | 47 |
| 6.2.2 | Methodology | 47 |
| 6.3 | Conclusion | 48 |
| LIST OF REFERENCES | 50 | |
| BIBLIOGRAPHY | 53 |
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74,00 €
Link zur Arbeit:
http://www.diplom.de/ean/9783832475604
Arbeit zitieren:
Kroll, Thore September 2003: Fourth Party Logistics in Germany, Hamburg: Diplomica Verlag
Schlagworte:
Logistik, Supply Chain Management, 4PL, LLP, Outsourcing
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