Impact of Logistics Capabilities on Mitigation of Supply Chain Uncertainty and Risk in Courier Firms in Pakistan

35 Pages Posted: 9 Dec 2018

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Syed Nasim Haider

University of Karachi - Karachi University Business School

Danish Ahmed Siddiqui

University of Karachi - Karachi University Business School

Date Written: November 15, 2018

Abstract

Logistics capability is an essential capacity for transport and logistics firm to convey the value and services to the client. However, supply chain uncertainty and risk establish the obstacle while achieving operational excellence. The main objective of this research is to examine the impact of logistic capabilities on mitigating supply chain uncertainty and risk in courier firms in Pakistan. Research identified that operational flexibility, innovation and process optimization has a significant positive impact on company side risk and uncertainties whereas process optimization also positively impacted on customer’s side risk and uncertainties. An online survey was conducted and data were obtained from sample size of 150 employees from Pakistani logistics companies. We performed multiple regression analysis to indicate the impact of logistics capability in mitigation of supply chain uncertainty and risk.

Keywords: logistics capability, operational flexibility, innovativeness, process optimization, supply chain uncertainty and risk

Suggested Citation

Haider, Syed Nasim and Siddiqui, Danish Ahmed, Impact of Logistics Capabilities on Mitigation of Supply Chain Uncertainty and Risk in Courier Firms in Pakistan (November 15, 2018). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3285075 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3285075

Syed Nasim Haider

University of Karachi - Karachi University Business School ( email )

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Danish Ahmed Siddiqui (Contact Author)

University of Karachi - Karachi University Business School ( email )

University Road
Karachi, Sindh 75270
Pakistan
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