Qualitative results of a benchmarking process in logistics areas between companies operating in Argentina are presented. A description of the main logistics processes reengineered by these companies is done and some inferences are taken from the study. The companies are finally analyzed...

One strategy for dealing with the increasing problem of cross‐border movement is to involve third‐party specialists. Reports on an investigation of third‐party use in maquiladora or twin‐plant logistics across the US‐Mexico border. A mail survey of 250 companies operating in the El...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a purchasing-logistics integration (PLI) conceptualization along two dimensions: mutual responsibility and integrative efforts. This conceptualization is then tested as to whether it provides any insights for supplier performance....