Supply chain collaboration using third party logistics providers as a tool for enhancing value creation
Gitau, Joel (2022)
Pro gradu -tutkielma
2022
School of Business and Management, Kauppatieteet
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2022030922766
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2022030922766
Tiivistelmä
Supply chain collaboration (SCC) has gained momentum in today’s global market place as it has proved to be a valuable source of competitive advantage through the value created within the supply chain for the supply chain partners and end consumers. The purpose of this thesis is to study how value is created through supply chain collaboration with third party logistics providers (3PL). The aim is to get a better understanding of the concept of supply chain collaboration, its benefits, risks and key elements, as well as its connection to value creation through 3PL providers.
The empirical part of the thesis is conducted by interviewing logistics professionals in one of the leading global 3PL providers. The main findings show that value does not occur in isolation and supply chain collaboration is the main catalyst in the value creation process. For effective value creation, supply chain partners must strive to achieve collaboration elements such as open communication, trust, transparency and a change in mind set to aim for a long-term win-win relationship.
The empirical part of the thesis is conducted by interviewing logistics professionals in one of the leading global 3PL providers. The main findings show that value does not occur in isolation and supply chain collaboration is the main catalyst in the value creation process. For effective value creation, supply chain partners must strive to achieve collaboration elements such as open communication, trust, transparency and a change in mind set to aim for a long-term win-win relationship.