| Author: | Fung, Po-yi Helen |
| Title: | Outsourcing decisions of logistics function of the Hong Kong retail industry |
| Degree: | M.B.A. |
| Year: | 2002 |
| Subject: | Hong Kong Polytechnic University -- Dissertations Retail trade -- China -- Hong Kong -- Management Business logistics -- Management Contracting out -- China -- Hong Kong |
| Department: | Department of Management |
| Pages: | 67 leaves ; 30 cm |
| Language: | English |
| Abstract: | Experience of foreign retailers proved that outsourcing of logistics service is a trend of practice. Retailers can benefit from the expertise of these service provides and also enjoy cost reduction. The findings of this research show that this is not the case in Hong Kong. Logistics is viewed as supporting functions to internal customers. The retailers in Hong Kong have preference in retaining in-house logistics functions. The main reason is for security of confidential information and better service to internal customers. They have also confirmed that on the supply side, there is insufficient qualified service provider, in terms of scale and specialist service to meet their needs. Although the big retailers have preference in retaining in-house logistics, majority of retailers in Hong Kong are small in scale. At the same time, although some retailers expressed that they are not satisfied with their service of the logistics service provider, they will continue outsource part of its logistics functions. Another reason for outsourcing is to maintain a safety boat for backup. The logistics service market is dynamic and unpredictable. There is business opportunity for the logistics service provider to explore. For big retailers who have already built up strong competence in logistics functions, they are also ready to expand business to serve smaller retailers or commercial customers with full scale logistics services. |
| Rights: | All rights reserved |
| Access: | restricted access |
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