Special Issue "Logistics Cooperation: Integrated Logistics Services"

A special issue of Logistics (ISSN 2305-6290).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 April 2022.

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Ieva Meidutė-Kavaliauskienė
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Head of the Research Group on Logistics and Defense Technology Management ofGeneral Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania, Šilo st. 5A, LT-10322 Vilnius, Lithuania
Interests: logistics; supply chain management; modelling; integrating processes; 3 PL
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Dr. Virgilija Vasilienė-Vasiliauskienė
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Department of Logistics and Transport Management, Vilnius Gediminas technical university, Plytines st. 27, LT-10105 Vilnius, Lithuania
Interests: quality management; process management; logistics; service quality

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to contribute to a Special Issue of Logistics entitled: “Logistics Cooperation: Integrated Logistics Services”.

Globalization has imposed entry requirements on every country’s economy. Countries need to have the ability to synchronize the business processes of local producers, which take place in their supply chains, from suppliers to customers. Integration and collaboration requirements have become increasingly sophisticated. This is why high-quality service delivery is one of the key factors required for survival in the market. In recent years, the requirements customers have for the companies providing logistics services haven risen continuously. It is obvious that the clients, insisting on the total complex of logistics services, expect additional services which would enable them to compete in the market on more favourable terms.

Integrated Logistics services are the main challenge facing businesses in the changing business environment under the pandemic situation. The quality of the integrated logistics service provides an opportunity to create a competitive advantage, but the logistics service provider must manage the risks in these circumstances. This is why we organized this Special Issue, which aims to discuss logistics cooperation from an integrated logistics services perspective.

We invite you to contribute to this Special Issue by submitting research articles and empirical studies addressing the alignment of all kinds of logistics cooperation in the context of integrated logistics services and the resulting impacts. The Special Issue is focused on (but not limited to) the following topics: 

  • Challenges of integration;
  • Challenges of collaboration;
  • Logistics collaboration;
  • Security aspects of logistics activities;
  • Cross-sectorial collaboration in logistics fields;
  • 3PL, 4PL, etc.;
  • Challenges of networking;
  • Risk management;
  • Quality management systems;
  • Quality of customer service;
  • Leadership;
  • Sustainable success of business

Prof. Dr. Ieva Meidutė-Kavaliauskienė
Dr. Virgilija Vasilienė-Vasiliauskienė
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Logistics is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • logistics collaboration
  • supply chain
  • logistics services
  • quality management
  • risk management
  • change management

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Model for Assessing Information Logistics Systems in Banks: Lithuanian Case Study
Logistics 2021, 5(3), 42; https://doi.org/10.3390/logistics5030042 - 28 Jun 2021
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This study aims to provide valuable insights into the information logistics process and to ensure the effectiveness of its systems in the business environment by discussing the banking sector. In this regard, this study investigates the information logistics system of a bank’s IT [...] Read more.
This study aims to provide valuable insights into the information logistics process and to ensure the effectiveness of its systems in the business environment by discussing the banking sector. In this regard, this study investigates the information logistics system of a bank’s IT service center. For this purpose, the instruments for transfer of the bank Z information logistics system were empirically tested in order to highlight the assessment factors; the various factors related to the bank Z information logistics management methodologies and the methods were examined. The key findings and contributions were achieved, i.e., we developed a systematic model for assessing information logistics systems in a bank. The model explains the adaptation of various methodologies and techniques of information logistics systems in the banking sector and justifies the platform of interaction of information logistics processes. The first part of the article introduces the concept of information logistics systems and unpacks its development and management methodologies and processes. The second part introduces the research methodology for assessing information logistics systems. The results highlight the system of management processes applied to the information logistics and discuss the areas and tools for improving this system. The main outcome of this research is presented in the third part, where the systematic model for assessing information logistics systems is developed. This model distinguishes the stages of information logistics cycles and the levels of the information logistics environments. It indicates the information logistics methodologies and techniques linking to the six types of management processes in the IT service center of a bank. The developed model helps to make the assessment of the information cycle more efficient and demonstrates a customizable result which can be adapted by other companies within their IT service centers. Full article
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An Integrated Impact of Blockchain on Supply Chain Applications
Logistics 2021, 5(2), 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/logistics5020033 - 01 Jun 2021
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Market conditions have become increasingly dynamic and demanding, resulting in a challenging competitive environment. To adapt to this dynamic environment, supply chains have become increasingly reliant on collaboration, integration, flexibility, and trust between stakeholders. Therefore, the importance of new technological applications in supply [...] Read more.
Market conditions have become increasingly dynamic and demanding, resulting in a challenging competitive environment. To adapt to this dynamic environment, supply chains have become increasingly reliant on collaboration, integration, flexibility, and trust between stakeholders. Therefore, the importance of new technological applications in supply chains has grown even more. To improve supply chain flow control, modern specialized applications must be implemented. Blockchain technology has established itself as a necessary component of today’s competitive environment. Companies should invest in blockchain technology to respond quickly to changing market conditions and demands in today’s dynamic business environment. In this regard, this study investigates the effect of blockchain technology utilization on supply chain transparency, supply chain flexibility, and trust in suppliers. For this purpose, first, data were collected from the first 1000 exporting firms declared in 2019 by the Turkey Exporters Assembly using a survey method. Secondly, factor analyses and regression analyses were performed with the dataset obtained from 84 companies. As a result of the analysis, it was determined that blockchain technology utilization increases transparency, flexibility, and trust in supply chains. According to these results, it is suggested that companies should invest in blockchain technology to make their supply chain more transparent, flexible, and secure. Moreover, blockchain plays a crucial role in building mutual trust with supply chain stakeholders. Finally, the research includes some considerations on the positive implications and potential of blockchain in collaboration and integration. Full article
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Planned Papers

The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.

Title: Examining the Role of Supply Chain Strategy in Operational and Financial Performance of Jordanian Industrial Corporations: A Structural Analysis

Authors: Jawad Abbas; Jurgita Raudeliūnienė; Laith Tashtoush
Abstract: Technological advancement and highly competitive business nature have forced organizations to use multiple strategies to streamline their operations. Current research investigates the relationship between the supply chain strategy (SCS) and the operational and financial performance of firms in Jordan and provides insights into the operational structure, resources’ utilization, and the identification of strategic tools that are needed to strengthen organizational performance. Following the mixed-method approach, the researchers conducted interviews with 41 industrialists and analyzed them via open-source coding and deducing reasoning. A questionnaire was developed by analyzing interviews and critical literature and empirical responses were taken from 202 Jordanian industrial corporations. The structural analyses indicate that the effective execution of SCS significantly improves the operational and financial performance of firms. The findings also provide detailed information about different components of SCS, namely supply chain network design (SCND), information system, and organizational structure, and explains how it relates to the previous literature by using a multivariate statistical analysis, followed by structural equation modeling (SEM). The findings of current research also highlight the significant role of SCS in accelerating firms’ operational and financial performance and suggest that SCS should be taken as a secondary strategy and must be integrated with the overall business strategy.

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