Firm-specific Effects on Location Decisions of Foreign Direct Investment in China's Logistics Industry
In: Regional studies: official journal of the Regional Studies Association, Band 41, Heft 5, S. 673-683
ISSN: 1360-0591
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In: Regional studies: official journal of the Regional Studies Association, Band 41, Heft 5, S. 673-683
ISSN: 1360-0591
In: Journal of Regional Science, Band 51, Heft 3, S. 585-603
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In: China economic review, Band 18, Heft 4, S. 425-437
ISSN: 1043-951X
In: Review of Development Economics, Band 20, Heft 1, S. 25-38
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In: Asia Pacific journal of marketing and logistics, Band 19, Heft 2, S. 168-181
ISSN: 1758-4248
PurposeThe article attempts to study the current status and future prospects of logistics providers in the whole country as well as a comparatively developed Chinese city (Tianjin); reveal the disparities between China and Tianjin, as well as local firms and their foreign counterparts; and identify the challenges faced by Chinese logistics providers and offer managerial implications for logistics providers in an increasingly competitive environment.Design/methodology/approachThis research is based on two surveys conducted in China and Tianjin, respectively, under the support from government authorities. Comparative analyses were conducted to ascertain the differences between logistics firms in China and developed countries, as well as regional differences within China.FindingsThe results reveal that Chinese logistics providers depend heavily on transportation and warehousing businesses but lack value‐added services and logistics information management. Rate setting ranks highly in provider priority while the importance of lead‐time performance is largely ignored. Significant regional differences in logistics exist and there is a long way for Chinese logistics providers to go in achieving international service standards. Most local firms wish to establish strategic alliances to enhance competitiveness.Originality/valueThis research enriches the literature by investigating the current status and future prospects of logistics service providers in a transitional economy. China being an emerging player in the world economy, an understanding and assessment of China's logistics service providers is appropriate and timely. It offers invaluable information and implications for local providers, government authorities and foreign logistic service providers that are interested in the market.
In: Asia Pacific journal of marketing and logistics, Band 16, Heft 3, S. 23-36
ISSN: 1758-4248
This paper aims at understanding the firm‐specific determinants of logistics outsourcing in a transitional economy. Some hypotheses are made and tested based on a survey conducted in 2002. The results show that factors such as financial strength, production and industrial type, management level at which the logistics decision is made can significantly affect outsourcing decisions. Other factors such as number of employees and ownership type are considered as well. Some of our findings are different from previous studies that target at developed countries. Implications for practitioners and areas for future research are considered at the end.
In: Journal of International Business Studies, Band 43, Heft 7, S. 655-676
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In: Journal of World Business, 51(2): 251–263
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In: CEPR Discussion Paper No. DP16987
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In: CESifo Working Paper No. 9548
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In: Research policy: policy, management and economic studies of science, technology and innovation, Band 47, Heft 7, S. 1243-1255
ISSN: 1873-7625
In: Harvard Business School BGIE Unit Working Paper No. 22-030
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