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, 2004.

Thesis (PhDBusinessandManagement)--University of South Australia, 2002.

Typescript (photocopy) / 2 v. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Economics, 1981

Typescript (photocopy) / x, 273 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Commerce, 1982

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

This research seeks to develop a model of PMI strategy, incorporating four constructs: M and A motives, PMI, M and A performance, and contextual factors.

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 (doctoral) - Universität, Frankfurt, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-234).

Thesis (doctoral)--Universitat, Erlangen-Nurnberg. / Title from e-book t.p. (viewed Jan. 17, 2008). Available through ebrary Inc. Includes bibliographical references.