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- Bask, Anu, et al.
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Development of seaport–dry port dyads: two cases from Northern Europe
- 2014
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In: Journal of Transport Geography. - : Elsevier BV. - 0966-6923. ; Volume 39:July 2014, s. 85-95
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- An increase in sea freight flows generates an almost proportional increase in inland freight flows, and what takes place inland will influence the ability of intermodal transport systems to further accommodate the growth of international trade. This could be facilitated by dry ports, which have been developed to support seaport operations as well as the overall operations of intermodal transport systems. The aim of this paper is to develop the Wilmsmeier et al. (2011) framework of directional development by taking into account development over time. The purpose is to contribute to the understanding of the development of seaport–dry port dyads by the analysis of two in-depth case studies from Northern Europe. A qualitative research strategy is applied to increase understanding of the development. The results contribute to earlier studies of spatial development of seaport–dry port development by taking into account development over time and by increasing the understanding of the actors, the types of dry ports and the services influencing the development of the dyads.
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- Bask, Anu, et al.
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Seaport–Dry Port Dyads Cases from Sweden and Finland
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In: 25th NOFOMA conference 2013. - 9789198097337
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Purpose Dry ports have been developed, among other, to support seaport operations and sustainable development of international transport systems. The purpose of the paper is to increase understanding of service systems of seaport-dry port dyads by describing their development and service offerings. Design/methodology/approachQualitative research strategy was applied to provide in-depth analysis of two seaport-dry port dyads. The data for the cases was collected through face-to-face and phone interviews. FindingsIn the two cases the roles of dyads vary, in the Finnish case the dyad serves Russian markets and Trans-Siberian Landbridge, while in the Swedish case the dyad mainly facilitates domestic hinterland operations and relives congestion. The results show that development of the dyad could also be a two-way collaboration between seaport and dry port.Research limitations/implicationsEmpirical data was collected from two seaport–dry port pairs. This is a first step for development and service system analysis of seaport-dry port dyad concept. In the future, a more comprehensive view of the seaport-dry port service systems could be obtained through additional case studies.Originality/valueIn this study we introduce a new approach of seaport – dry port dyad having focus on the dyadic relationship. Thus, this study contributes to theory of development and understanding of the concept of seaport – dry port dyads through the description of their service systems and thereby adds to knowledge on the development of the concept.
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- Holma, Anne Maria, et al.
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Conceptualizing the supplier switching process: an example from public procurement
- 2022
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In: Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing. - 0885-8624. ; 37:7, s. 1530-1541
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Purpose: This paper aims to develop a framework for switching a service supplier in a supply network. Design/methodology/approach: The study builds on existing literature in the field of purchasing and supply management, public procurement (PP) and the Industrial Marketing and Purchasing approach, as well as on an illustrative example case, from the PP context, of a supplier switch in a service delivery process. Findings: During a switching process, the buyer must simultaneously manage the ending of a relationship with the incumbent supplier and the beginning of a relationship with a new supplier. Collaboration with the focal suppliers to develop a service process with standardized components prevents disruptions in the service processes and reduces the impact of the switch on the wider network. Research limitations/implications: The conceptualization suggested in this paper needs to be further explored in different empirical contexts to assess its practical adequacy. Practical implications: Practitioners responsible for service procurement can use the findings to develop collaboration with suppliers, both when it comes to service process development and to the switching process. Furthermore, the authors highlight the importance of ending competencies and the development of an exit plan to conduct a “beautiful exit.” Originality/value: The paper integrates relationship initiation and ending studies, as well as procurement process models to develop a refined switching process framework. Many PPs rely on short-term relationships due to the legal obligation to frequently invite suppliers to tender, thus understanding the supplier switching process is important both for private and public sector actors.
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- Lindh, Helena, et al.
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Brownboard - A tool to facilitate improved supply chain traceability
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In: Beyond Business Logistics. - 9789519805092 ; , s. 393-408
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This paper aims to describe the brownboard tool and to elaborate on its characteristics. Brownboard can be seen as a tool within process mapping and it is focused on supply chain traceability. The process map is created in a dynamical group process where supply chain actors with different competence level meet and interact. The brownboard tool is used in a case study based on a Swedish supply chain for frozen food; ice cream. The data collection includes on-site interviews, observations, and review of internal documents. Empirical results from the case are used to exemplify the use of the tool. This study indicates that the brownboard tool enables identification of potential traceability related improvements by its visualization of the flow throughout the supply chain and through highlighting potential risks connected to traceability for the supply chain actors.The evidence has so far been collected through a single case study, and is thereby limited. Although there are limitations in how far one can generalize, the evidence should be regarded as a first step toward future research on this tool in a wider supply chain context. The Swedish food industry has worked intensively with internal traceability, while supply chain traceability is identified as important but not yet fully implemented. In addition, due to increased consumer awareness about food safety, new regulations, and standards, traceability has become a focus area for the food industry in Sweden. Brownboard is one possible tool that can be used in order to facilitate the process towards fully implemented supply chain traceability. This paper describes and illustrates the use of a novel tool within process mapping for gaining improved supply chain traceability.
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