Assessment of logistics service quality dimensions : a qualitative approach
Gamze Arabelen and Hasan Tolga Kaya
Globalization and complex supply chain networks have been affecting Logistics Services Providers' (LSPs) service delivery and service expectations. Logistics Service Quality (LSQ) is becoming a more important aspect for LSPs and logistics service customers. In recent years, there has been an increase in the studies on service quality in logistics. Researchers have been trying to identify aspects of LSQ and its dimensions in order to create a measurement model that could be used in overall logistics services. However, there is still neither a unified nor agreed LSQ measurement model in the literature and researchers have been debating continuously on the proposed models. This paper targets to investigate and suggest LSQ measurement dimensions obtained from previous studies by analyzing the findings within a systematic approach and improving the findings with semi-structured interviews. In this study, systematic literature analysis has been conducted to research papers published in selected academic databases with specific keyword and keyword cluster searches to identify the related articles published within a specified period. Papers have been selected in accordance with the predefined criteria. As a result, a total of 59 articles have been determined for the search criteria and the findings obtained were analyzed. Most frequently used research trends and methods on service quality in logistics have been identified. In addition, the most frequently used LSQ dimensions and factors have been reviewed. Moreover, the most frequently used service quality approaches and measurement models have been analyzed. The results received from systematic literature review have been composed and dimensions have been identified. Semi-structured interviews with LSPs and customers of LSPs in Germany-based companies have been conducted to strengthen the findings gained from systematic literature review. 5 LSQ dimensions and 24 factors have been formed with the help of semi-structured interviews. This paper represents the basis for further research for empirical studies and can be used as a guideline for quality management practices in logistics applications and transport.
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2021
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Authors: | Arabelen, Gamze ; Kaya, Hasan Tolga |
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Journal of shipping and trade. - [London] : SpringerOpen, ISSN 2364-4575, ZDB-ID 2843080-3. - Vol. 6.2021, Art.-No. 14, p. 1-13
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Subject: | Logistics | Logistics service quality | Service quality | Systematic literature | Dienstleistungsqualität | Logistik | Logistikdienstleister | Logistics provider | Qualitätsmanagement | Quality management | Kundenzufriedenheit | Customer satisfaction |
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