An application of the sports logistics framework: the case of the Dallas Cowboys. Issue 2 (23rd November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Herold, David M.; Schulenkorf, Nico; Breitbarth, Tim; Bongiovanni, Ivano
• Is Part Of: Journal of convention & event tourism. Volume 22:Issue 2(2021)
• Page Start: 155
• Page End: 176
• Publication Date: 2020-11-23
• Subjects: Dallas Cowboys -- events -- framework -- logistics -- sports; Congresses and conventions -- Periodicals; Exhibitions -- Periodicals; Special events industry -- Periodicals; Hospitality industry -- Periodicals; 338.4791
• DOI: 10.1080/15470148.2020.1852991
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1547-0148

Abstract

Abstract: Global, national and regional sport organizations heavily rely on logistics management practices in their operations. However, scientific research in sports logistics is in its infancy, with conceptualizations of the sport logistics domain proposed only recently. In response and by using a reoccurring professional sport event as a case, this study applies the Sports Logistics Framework (SLF) to systematically assess logistics activities, organizational structures, resources and components. Based on semi-structured interviews, unstructured participant observation, internal documents and additional secondary data, our findings not only provide insights into the logistics operations behind a matchday of one of the leading and most valuable sport competitions in the world, but also contextualize, illustrate and refine the logistical tasks of the SLF, thereby providing a template which can be used for further comparison and examination of logistics activities at similar sport events.