Green agenda and sustainability in follow up and evaluation stage of purchasing of logistics services: perspectives from the British shippers and forwarders

Witold Bahr, Edward Sweeney

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Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of the research described in this paper is to investigate the role that green agenda and sustainability plays in follow up and evaluation stage of purchasing of logistics services. There is a significant evidence of a divergence between perspectives between shippers and forwarders when it comes to this area.

Research Approach
The work presented in this article refines methodology of Lummus et al. (2001) and uses focussed interviews with two groups of supply chain management professionals: shippers (manufacturers and retailers) and forwarders (3PLs). The context of the paper’s empirical work is the UK.

Findings and Originality
The findings suggest that, while shippers and forwarders recognise a positive link between cost saving and green agenda and sustainability, there is room for improvement in this area, as a focus of discussions between shippers and forwarders during follow up and evaluation stage in purchasing logistics services is predominantly on price and service levels.

Research Impact
The authors focus on the follow-up and evaluation stage in purchasing of logistics services, which is an under-explored topic in academic literature.

Practical Impact
A profile of perspectives towards green agenda and sustainability in follow up and evaluation stage of purchasing of logistics services by firms in the UK is presented.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 22nd Annual Logistics Research Network Conference
PublisherChartered Institute Of Logistics And Transport
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event22nd Annual Conference of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Logistics Research Network - Southampton Solent University, Southampton, United Kingdom
Duration: 6 Sept 20178 Sept 2017
Conference number: 22

Conference

Conference22nd Annual Conference of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Logistics Research Network
Abbreviated titleLRN 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CitySouthampton
Period6/09/178/09/17

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