| Title |
Understanding logistics-based competition in retail - a business model approach |
| ID_Doc |
65413 |
| Authors |
Sandberg, E |
| Title |
Understanding logistics-based competition in retail - a business model approach |
| Year |
2013 |
| Published |
International Journal Of Retail & Distribution Management, 41.0, 3 |
| DOI |
10.1108/09590551311306237 |
| Abstract |
Purpose - Logistics scholars, as well as strategic management scholars, have in recent years shown that capabilities in logistics and supply chain management may be the foundation for a company's sustainable competitive advantage. It can be argued that beside product-, production-, or market-oriented companies, there are also flow-oriented companies, in which the business models are based on superior logistics performance. The purpose of this study is to explore the characteristics of logistics-based competition, i.e. how a logistics-based business model is designed. Design/methodology/approach - The research is based on a case study at a German do-it-yourself retailer. The case company can be considered as a best practice company when it comes to logistics-based competition, where a committed top management team guarantees the importance of logistics in the strategic development of the company. Findings - Logistics-related characteristics of the three business model components - external environment, internal factors and offering - are elaborated. Originality/value - This research adds to existing theory by developing the meaning of logistics-based competition. The strategic role of logistics is described through a business model approach. |
| Author Keywords |
Logistics; Strategy; Competition; DIY; Business model; Supply chain management; Competitive strategy |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) |
| EID |
WOS:000212038000002 |
| WoS Category |
Business; Management |
| Research Area |
Business & Economics |
| PDF |
http://liu.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:715532/FULLTEXT01
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