Sustainable logistics as a source of competitive advantage in remote locations
Journal Title: Journal of Sustainable Development of Transport and Logistics - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Governments, corporations, and other organizations are expanding further into remote locations, such as polar regions, space, and other relatively inaccessible areas with minimal development. However, with this increased interest in remote areas, there is a shortage of scholarly work to draw upon for operating in these regions. Therefore, this presents an opportunity to fill an academic gap, and the article asks, ‘How can sustainability be a source of competitive advantage for logistics in remote locations?’ To explore this question and to serve as a resource for future researchers, the article defines key terms, utilizes an interdisciplinary framework by integrating the academic disciplines of business and sustainability, and supplies a detailed literature review. From this groundwork, the article follows a qualitative methodology whereby three hypotheses emerge. The research results offer that sustainability can be a source of competitive advantage for logistics in remote locations by: sustainable logistics innovation; reducing, reusing, and recycling; and optimizing supply networks. Finally, the article closes with a discussion and summary, by recognizing research limitations and by contributing recommendations for future dialogue and research.
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Michael Dale Helm
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- DOI 10.14254/jsdtl.20183-3.1
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