Title: A study on third-party logistics in India

Authors: R. Rajesh; S. Pugazhendhi; K. Ganesh

Addresses: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Noorul Islam University, Kumarakovil 629 180, Tamil Nadu, India ' Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Annamalai University, Chidambaram 608 002, Tamil Nadu, India ' Global Business Services – Global Delivery, IBM India Private Limited, Mumbai 400 051, Maharashtra, India

Abstract: The outsourcing is becoming increasingly popular because of openness, globalisation and high efficiency. Among the various functions in organisation, the change in trade mode via outsourcing is predominantly potential in the logistics function than the other activities. The concept of thirdparty logistics (3PL) service provider refers to the external organisation to perform the logistics functions that have customarily been performed within an organisation. This research work focuses on carrying out a comprehensive study on 3PL practices in India, the opportunities and threats for 3PL business in India through a questionnaire-based survey, and on performing analysis with the purpose of gaining more insight into these aspects.

Keywords: outsourcing; third-party logistics; 3PL providers; 3PL practices; questionnaire survey; opportunities; threats; India.

DOI: 10.1504/IJICBM.2013.054820

International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, 2013 Vol.7 No.1, pp.1 - 23

Published online: 30 Nov 2013 *

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