Drivers for logistics outsourcing and factor analysis for selection of 3PL provider

International Journal of Business Excellence

Volumn 6, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 37-58

  Rajesh, R ^a   Ganesh, K ^b   Pugazhendhi, S ^c  

^a NOORUL ISLAM UNIVERSITY   (India)

^b IBM INDIA RESEARCH LAB   (India)

^c ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY   (India)

Author keywords

Factor analysis; India; Reasons for outsourcing; Selection of 3PL; Third party logistics provider

Indexed keywords

EID: 84870672346     PISSN: 17560047     EISSN: 17560055     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1504/IJBEX.2013.050575     Document Type: Article

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