In response to the demand for competitive, just-in-time logistics services, the trend continues towards greater outsourcing of supply chain related services and functions to the domain experts. This paper provides a broad-based review of the various aspects of development in a logistics partnering arrangement. Several partnership models and frameworks, along with the characteristics, types, facilitators, advantages, pitfalls and success factors for successful partnerships are analysed. Current results suggest that Lambert et al. (1999)'s partnership model comes closest as a useful guide in developing strategic logistics partnerships. Based on Lambert et al (1999)'s partnership model, empirical research is conducted to identify the key drivers, facilitators and components that affect partnership outcomes between user firms in the electronics and chemicals sectors and and logistics service providers (LSPs) in Singapore. The investigation is further extended to study the relationship dynamics in the use of power versus trust in influencing partnership outcomes. The intent is to provide some new insights into managing this type of business relationship and firms can benefit from the findings and discussions as they formulate their logistics strategies. / Thesis (DBA(DoctorateofBusinessAdministration))--University of South Australia, 2004

Thesis (DBA(DoctorateofBusinessAdministration))--University of South Australia, 2001.

In response to the demand for competitive, just-in-time logistics services, the trend continues towards greater outsourcing of supply chain related services and functions to the domain experts. This paper provides a broad-based review of the various aspects of development in a logistics partnering arrangement. Several partnership models and frameworks, along with the characteristics, types, facilitators, advantages, pitfalls and success factors for successful partnerships are analysed. Current results suggest that Lambert et al. (1999)'s partnership model comes closest as a useful guide in developing strategic logistics partnerships. Based on Lambert et al (1999)'s partnership model, empirical research is conducted to identify the key drivers, facilitators and components that affect partnership outcomes between user firms in the electronics and chemicals sectors and and logistics service providers (LSPs) in Singapore. The investigation is further extended to study the relationship dynamics in the use of power versus trust in influencing partnership outcomes. The intent is to provide some new insights into managing this type of business relationship and firms can benefit from the findings and discussions as they formulate their logistics strategies. / Thesis (DBA(DoctorateofBusinessAdministration))--University of South Australia, 2004

In response to the demand for competitive, just-in-time logistics services, the trend continues towards greater outsourcing of supply chain related services and functions to the domain experts. This paper provides a broad-based review of the various aspects of development in a logistics partnering arrangement. Several partnership models and frameworks, along with the characteristics, types, facilitators, advantages, pitfalls and success factors for successful partnerships are analysed. Current results suggest that Lambert et al. (1999)'s partnership model comes closest as a useful guide in developing strategic logistics partnerships. Based on Lambert et al (1999)'s partnership model, empirical research is conducted to identify the key drivers, facilitators and components that affect partnership outcomes between user firms in the electronics and chemicals sectors and and logistics service providers (LSPs) in Singapore. The investigation is further extended to study the relationship dynamics in the use of power versus trust in influencing partnership outcomes. The intent is to provide some new insights into managing this type of business relationship and firms can benefit from the findings and discussions as they formulate their logistics strategies. / Thesis (DBA(DoctorateofBusinessAdministration))--University of South Australia, 2004

Thesis (M.S.)--Auburn University, 2007. / Abstract. Includes bibliographic references (ℓ. 53-55)

Dissertation (Ph.D.)--University of Toledo, 2007. / Typescript. "Submitted as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Manufacturing Management." Bibliography: leaves 230-258.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of North Texas, May, 2007. / Title from title page display. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2007. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 2007. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 74-83).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Columbia University, 2007. / Advisers: Awi Federgruen, Alp Muharremoglu. Includes bibliographical references.