Abstract
Despite the growing interest in supply chain integration and port performance in the maritime literature, there is a lack of detailed studies into the barriers to integration in port-centric logistics. This study explores the barriers to port-centric supply chain integration from an emerging economy and multistakeholder perspective by using the DEMATEL (Decision Making-Trial and Evaluation Laboratory) analysis technique. The findings indicate that institutional requirements, lack of awareness by stakeholders, and port-centric supply chain integration all significantly impact supply chain projects that have been designed to offer maximum value to customers at a low cost. Other crucial barriers include the absence of benchmarking standards and lack of an innovation culture. The policy and managerial implications are explained.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 215-253 |
Number of pages | 39 |
Journal | Transportation Journal |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2020 |
Keywords
- Maritime operations
- Port logistics
- Port operations
- Port-centric logistics
- Supply chain integration