Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine how a firm's strategic orientation affects service innovation capability and the resulting impact on market performance. Design/methodology/approach – A survey was administered to supply chain executives. Structural equation modeling was...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a model of logistics innovation based on previous studies in the logistics literature and recommend opportunities for further research. Design/methodology/approach – A review of the following logistics journals is conducted: International...

Purpose – Aims to provide empirical evidence of the relationships between and among reverse logistics, resource commitment, and innovation. Design/methodology/approach – Mail surveys were sent to members of the Automobile Aftermarket Industry Association, a large trade association. Factor...

Organizational structure significantly influences firm performance. A recent survey of logistics professionals revealed that centralized structures accommodated logistics system integration better than decentralized structures. Also, centralized firms spent a lower percentage of net sales on...