Improving logistics and supply chain management in Spain: An analysis of current practices and future requirements. Issue 2 (1st January 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Díaz, Angel; Solís, Luis; Claes, Björn
• Is Part Of: International journal of logistics systems and management. Volume 9:Issue 2(2011)
• Page Start: 150
• Page End: 169
• Publication Date: 2011-01-01
• Subjects: logistics -- supply chain -- best practices -- competitiveness -- Spain; Business logistics -- Periodicals; 658.5005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-7967

Abstract

Improvements in logistics and supply chain practices are essential to the competitiveness of businesses. In this paper, we present the most relevant findings of a large government-funded research project focused on the logistics and supply chain capabilities in Spain. In particular, this study highlights the gaps between logistics and supply chain practices in Spain and the best practices identified in the literature. Our research generated a rich database that will facilitate further research into this highly relevant topic. In our research design, we have been meticulous in addressing the current debate on the tension between rigorous research design and practical relevancy.