Title: Impact of globalisation on logistics management in Nigeria

Authors: Ayodeji Dennis Adeitan; Clinton O. Aigbavboa; Oyindamola Cynthia Olubiyo

Addresses: Postgraduate School of Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa ' Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa ' Postgraduate School of Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

Abstract: The globalisation process has been recognised as an important underlying force that impacts global logistic service providers because it is an essential function in the transportation and logistics system. This study explored the impact of globalisation on logistics management in Nigeria. Primary data were collected through a well-structured questionnaire which was distributed to logistics professionals in the Nigerian logistics industry. Data gathered were analysed using percentages, mean item score, and factor analysis. The results from the analysis show that a growing number of skilled logistics professionals and access to new/effective information as the top impacts of globalisation on logistics management in Nigeria. Finally, the information derived from this study on the impact of globalisation on logistics management is a strategic resource in helping logistics operators, organisations, and other sectors to gain a sustainable competitive advantage in this age of globalisation.

Keywords: logistics; globalisation; competitive advantage; global logistics; sustainability; global economy.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSOM.2023.132465

International Journal of Services and Operations Management, 2023 Vol.45 No.3, pp.383 - 400

Received: 08 Jul 2020
Accepted: 26 Mar 2021
Published online: 21 Jul 2023 *

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