Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to outline the importance and benefits an organisation can achieve through supply chain integration. These benefits are primarily in the area of achieving superior customer service and operating with lower working capital. Design/methodology/approach –...

Purpose – To carry out a comprehensive survey on 3PL practices in India and to establish the impact of usage of third party logistics services on business results. Design/methodology/approach – Begins by analysing the studies carried out on 3PL practices and establishing a research...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore and further explain the phenomena of supplier participation in addressing the sustainability-oriented objectives of a supply chain. Specifically, the paper explains how a buyer can integrate sustainability concerns among its suppliers. The study...