Role of logistics in enhancing competitive advantage: A value chain framework for global supply chains

International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management

Volumn 39, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 202-226

  Bhatnagar, Rohit ^a   Teo, Chee Chong ^b  

^a NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY   (Singapore)

^b NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY   (Singapore)

Author keywords

Competitive advantage; Supply chain management; Value chain

Indexed keywords

EID: 69649084483     PISSN: 09600035     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09600030910951700     Document Type: Article

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