, and then more specifically in terms of cost‐ and service‐focused improvement in logistics outsourcing arrangements. Design … differentiators in the success of logistics outsourcing relationships is the service provider's ability to achieve proactive … is an important initial step towards understanding the value and nature of proactive improvement in logistics outsourcing …

and ambitious ones. Design/methodology/approach – This paper discusses the arguments and counter‐arguments on outsourcing …

Strong and productive partnerships between buyers and suppliers are important for effective outsourcing. Such …