Journal of Transportation Management
Article Title
An examination of risk and resource sharing behavior between LTL trucking companies and warehouse providers
Abstract
Increased demand for third-party logistics providers who can offer multiple services to their customers has encouraged many entities to explore innovative ways to expand service offerings. The current research examines Class I LTL motor carriers who have expanded their services to include warehousing. While there are several ways to achieve a service expansion into warehousing, the current research focuses on firms who have elected to expand by creating a strategic alliance type relationship with an external warehouse provider. The research examines carriers attitudes about risk and resource sharing in the alliance relationship. The results indicate that carriers are moderately receptive to sharing resources with their warehouse partner and relatively less interested in sharing risks with the warehouse partner.
Recommended Citation
Hanna, Joe B. & Bloomberg, David J. (1997). An examination of risk and resource sharing behavior between LTL trucking companies and warehouse providers. Journal of Transportation Management, 9(2), 16-24. doi: 10.22237/jotm/873072240
DOI
10.22237/jotm/873072240
