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Use of Third Party Logistics Services: An Asia-Pacific Perspective

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Handbook of Global Logistics

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We compare trends in the use of 3PLs (Third Party Logistics Providers) in the Asia-Pacific region, mostly among four countries: Australia, India, Malaysia, Singapore. These comparisons are based upon published results and surveys by us and by other researchers. The enhanced use of outsourcing is related to the growth of Manufacturing and Logistics in the Asia-Pacific. Another important factor is the skills required of Logistics managers. Those necessary competencies are detailed, with particular emphasis on China and Australia.

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  1. Department of Management, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

    Amrik S. Sohal

  2. School of Business IT and Logistics, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

    Shams Rahman

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Sohal, A.S., Rahman, S. (2013). Use of Third Party Logistics Services: An Asia-Pacific Perspective. In: Bookbinder, J. (eds) Handbook of Global Logistics. International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, vol 181. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6132-7_3

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