{"product_id":"fourth-party-logistics-in-germany-von-thore-kroll","title":"Fourth Party Logistics in Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eInhaltsangabe:Abstract: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis thesis looks at the fundamental issues of fourth party logistics in Germany. The areas interpretation, acceptance and potential implementations are covered in particular. After a brief introduction in Chapter 1, Chapter 2 offers an insight into the topic area in the form of a literature review. The literature review explains the origins of the 4PL-concept as well as functions performed by a 4PL-provider. Different types of 4PL-providers and inter-organisational set-ups are presented. Afterwards the main areas of discussion are identified. Areas such as outsourcing theory and channel concepts have relevance and are dealt with as well. Although the 4PL-basics are not necessarily country-specific, the literature review relies heavily on German sources. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Chapter 3 a conceptual model concerning the topic is presented and hypotheses are developed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn order to test the developed hypotheses, primary data is collected in the form of a Delphi expert discussion. This process is described in detail in Chapter 4. The logistics experts for the panel are drawn from shippers, service providers and researchers; the discussion consists of two rounds. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe results of the Delphi process are analysed in Chapter 5 followed by Chapter 6 in which the hypotheses are tested and conclusions are drawn. The findings can be summarised by stating that the panellists generally expressed very pragmatic viewpoints. Further, several of the often-quoted arguments in the 4PL-discussion were weakened by the findings. At the same time it has to be mentioned that especially the shippers were often split in their opinions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis thesis does not aim at ending the 4PL-discussion, but instead hopes to fuel it by looking at certain aspects from different viewpoints. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Inhaltsverzeichnis:Table of Contents: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLISTS OF FIGURES, TABLES \u0026amp; EQUATIONSvii \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USEDviii \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USEDviii \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION1 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.1Subject background1 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.2Reasons for choice of subject1 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.3Scope and limitations2 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.4Proposed research methodology2 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.5Statements of objectives3 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW4 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.14PL-concept4 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.1.14PL-functions4 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.1.2Differences to 3PL5 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.1.34PL within the SCM context5 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.1.4Inter-organisational structure6 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.1.5Origins of 4PL-companies7 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.1.64PL vs. LLP8 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.1.7Existing examples10 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.1.8Key issues10 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.1.8.1Impact of assets10 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.1.8.2Expertise12 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.1.8.3Trust12 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.2Management [¿]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aw-variant-hidden-subtitle-div\" id=\"aw-variant-subtitle-9783838675602\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Libri","offers":[{"title":"Softcover - 9783838675602","offer_id":39460544282717,"sku":"9783838675602","price":74.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0622\/files\/d3364ba3-b588-4d71-94ef-0df58663ea96.jpg?v=1775970296","url":"https:\/\/shop.autorenwelt.de\/en\/products\/fourth-party-logistics-in-germany-von-thore-kroll","provider":"Autorenwelt Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}