Research on the logistics sector is focused on:

• the affects of new environmental regulation and policies
• outsourcing
• job security
• occupational roles
• organisational changes

Sources

Brah and Ying Lim (2006)

Brah, S.A. and Ying Lim, H. (2006) ‘The effects of technology and TQM on the performance of logistics companies’, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management 36(3): 192-209.

Browne Allen and Anderson (2005)

Browne, M., Allen, J. and Anderson, S. (2005) ‘Low emission zones: the likely effects on the freight transport sector’, International Journal of Logistics 8(4):269-281.

Jaafar and Rafiq (2005)

H. S. Jaafar, H.S. andRafiq, M. (2005) ‘Logistics outsourcing practices in the UK: a survey’, International Journal of Logistics 8(4):299-312.

Kemppainen and Vepsäläinen (2003)

Kemppainen, K. and Vepsäläinen, A.P.J. (2003) ‘Trends in Industrial Supply Chains and Networks’, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management 33(8): 701- 719.

Olsson and Karlsson (2003)

Olsson, A. and Karlsson, S. (2003) ‘The Integration of Customer Needs in the Establishment of an E-business System for Internal Service’, International Journal of Logistics 6(4): 305-317.

Towill and Christopher (2002)

Towill, D. and Christopher, M. (2002) ‘The Supply Chain Strategy Conundrum: To be Lean or Agile or To be Lean and Agile?’, International Journal of Logistics 5(3): 299-309.

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