Evaluating the comparative efficiency of Chinese third‐party logistics providers using data envelopment analysis
Evaluating the comparative efficiency of Chinese third‐party logistics providers using data envelopment analysis
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DOI:
10.1108/09600030810875373
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发表时间:
2008-05
影响因子:
6.7
通讯作者:
Gengui Zhou;Hokey Min;Chao-yang Xu;Zhenyu Cao
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作者:
Gengui Zhou;Hokey Min;Chao-yang Xu;Zhenyu Cao
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a benchmark of performance standards for Chinese third‐party logistics providers (3PLs) in the emerging market. It also intends to identify various factors that significantly affect the operational efficiency of the Chinese 3PLs and propose ways to improve the competitiveness of 3PLs.Design/methodology/approach – This paper proposes data envelopment analysis (DEA) to measure the operational efficiency of ten leading 3PLs in China, relative to prior periods and their key competitors. In particular, this paper develops both the Charnes, Cooper and Rhodes model and the Banker, Charnes and Cooper model that are designed to derive weights without being fixed in advance. It also uses step‐wise regression analysis to identify factors influencing the performances of Chinese 3PLs.Findings – First, the declining efficiency within some Chinese 3PLs coincides with a steep decline in domestic transportation activities due to the SARS outbreak and the slow adaptation of...