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Understanding supply chain management concepts in the context of port logistics: an explanatory framework
Citation Link: https://doi.org/10.15480/882.2345
Publikationstyp
Journal Article
Date Issued
2014-03-14
Sprache
English
Author(s)
Institut
TORE-DOI
TORE-URI
Journal
Volume
29
Issue
4
Start Page
376
End Page
385
Citation
Transport 4 (29): 376-385 (2014-01-01)
Publisher DOI
Scopus ID
Publisher
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Press
In academia as in practice, seaports are increasingly viewed as elements in supply chains. It is argued that seaports should add value to shippers by aligning their own business activities with shippers Supply Chain Management (SCM) strategies and requirements. The implications of this port-SCM philosophy are not fully explored, however. In this context, it is especially important to create mutual understanding between shippers, in terms of their SCM strategies, and port actors, in terms of services provided. In this paper a framework is developed, which aims to improve mutual understanding between shippers and port actors from a SCM point of view. It thereby aims to contribute to the dialogue on how the port logistics system can be better integrated into shippers SCM strategies. Three SCM reference models are analysed and twelve SCM subsystems identified that represent broad design areas of shippers SCM strategies. Further, the seaport system is discussed in terms of system boundaries and the actors involved. Port actors and SCM subsystems are then combined into one explanatory framework, the SCM-port actor matrix. Finally, applying the matrix, three cases retrieved from academic and trade literature in which port actors are actively involved in conducting shippers supply chain strategies are discussed. The paper concludes with a brief outlook on future research needs.
Subjects
port actors
supply chain management;
SCM subsystems
SCM-port actor framework
logistics
DDC Class
620: Ingenieurwissenschaften
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