Factors Affecting Logistic Performance: A Global Supply Chain Perspective

by
MUHAMMAD ZAIN SIDDIQUI
Reg #: 8709
Submitted to: Mr. Farhan Mehboob

A thesis
submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the degree of Master of Business Administration
to
the Iqra University.
Karachi, Pakistan
JANUARY, 2015

Abstract
The underlying objective and purpose of this thesis is to test a model that studies
relationship between costs to export, cost to import, GDP, trade services, per capita income
and IT on logistics performance index. This research will assist the logistics industry for
identifying the opportunities and challenges in terms of their trade logistics performance,
what factors affect this benchmarking tool and what steps can the logistics industry take to
improvise their performance.

Table of Contents
Abstract................................................................................................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction.........................................................................................................
1.0 Overview..................................................................................................1
1.1 Background..............................................................................................2
1.2 Problem Statement...................................................................................3
1.3 Purpose of Research.................................................................................3
1.4 Objectives of Research.............................................................................4
1.5 Research Questions..................................................................................4
1.6 Research Hypothesis................................................................................5
1.7 Limitation of Study..................................................................................5
1.8 Scope........................................................................................................5
Chapter 2 Literature Review................................................................................................
2.1 Theoretical Background...........................................................................8
2.2 Logistics...................................................................................................8
2.3 Empirical Studies.....................................................................................9
2.4 Logistics Framework..............................................................................10
2.5 Trade Services........................................................................................12
2.6 Cost to Export / Cost to Import..............................................................12
2.7 Conceptual Framework..........................................................................13
Chapter 3 Methodology.....................................................................................................
3.1Research Purpose....................................................................................15
3.2 Research Approach.................................................................................15
3.3 Research Design.....................................................................................15
3.4 Secondary Data:.....................................................................................16
3.7 Research Model......................................................................................16
3.8 Variables Description.............................................................................17
3.8.1 Dependent Variable:............................................................................17
LPI: Logistic Performance Index (overall).......................................................
3.8.2 Independent Variable:..........................................................................18
Trade Services...................................................................................................
Cost to Export / Cost to Import.........................................................................
References..........................................................................................................................

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Chapter 1 Introduction

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1.0 Overview
Logistics form a significant base for success of organizations and businesses around
the world. In terms of global comparison, the importance of logistic services largely depends
on the nations economic power. For instance, the prospects of logistics services have been
quite strong in Europe, Japan, and United States for a long time. There are certain factors
that affect a dynamics of logistics in a country.
First of all foreign trade, especially export is quite important to increase a countrys
economic growth rate (Johnson, 2013). Moreover, export plays a key role for the countries
to receive a greater share of the global market. Satisfactory and sustainability levels of
countries export depend on exporting high value-added products and increasing the
diversity of products and markets. Meanwhile, foreign trade transactions exhibit a complex
view and have enhanced the importance of logistics. Logistics is considered as an important
constituent in the field of service, manufacturing and agriculture industry. Moreover logistics
has to be smoothly managed so that distribution and production functions can operate
effectively.
The research findings reveal that cost to import & import of goods and services; cost
to export & export of goods and services and GDP are indirectly proportional to logistics
performance index. On the other hand IT expense is directly proportional to logistics
performance. In this regard, countries that work on controlling their cost of import, cost of
export, GDP, IT enhances the quality of logistics and ensures competitiveness and eventually
reach the top positions in the Logistics Performance.
According to the statistically analysis of data, efficiency of logistics can be measured
through the application of logistics performance index (LPI). This index primarily depends
on the quality and competence of customs and border management, trade and transport
infrastructure and logistics services. In this paper, it is worked on the model that studies
relationship between costs to export, cost to import, GDP, trade services, per capita income
and IT on logistics performance.

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This study investigates the affect of various factors on LPI. The introductory chapter
of this study will provide background information relevant to research questions, its
contextual framework, and problem identification, purpose of study, research question,
justification and limitation of this research.
1.1 Background
The prospect of logistics performance starts with its definition. According to World
Bank, the logistic performance of countries at the same level of per capita income with the
best logistics performance experience additional growth of 1% in gross domestic product
(GDP) and 2% in trade. So its essential to improve a countries logistics performance as it
has significant valuable affects on the statistics of a countries economy. Additionally no
matter if there is successful logistics or not the trade cycle is always present and it eventually
relies on the pace and extent of government strategy and measures that will liberalize
logistics supply (Havenga, 2011).
Furthermore World Bank denotes LPI as an index that captures mainly the main
features of the existing logistics environment. LPI is deliberated by the efforts of BRIC
countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China); World Bank; and various other sophisticated
emerging economies. Efficient supply chain and logistics of any country can become its
competitive advantage over its competitor, so focus should be on improving the Logistics
Performance Index of a country.
LPI, as implied by the acronym, places great emphasis on performance, expressed
through the reliability and predictability factor, unlike the conventional performance metrics,
such as average delays and direct freight costs, or more generically expressed in terms of
time and costs. World Bank representatives, experts in the field, and academics, came to the
conclusion that, currently important indicators such as reliability, predictability and quality
of service, along with transparency of processes, cannot be comprehended solely from costs
and time information. The predictability and reliability of shipments, while more difficult

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to measure, are more important for firms and may have a more dramatic impact on their
ability to compete (Arvis, et al 2007:4).
1.2 Problem Statement
Korinek and Sourdin (2011) study gives the idea that relationship between logistics
and trade is directly proportional. Efficient logistics facilitates trade and play a crucial role
of transporting goods over international border. On the other hand if logistics performance is
inefficient, it will result in trade block up due to extra money and time needed (Korinek &
Sourdin, 2011). As developed countries are shifting from traditional agriculture and
manufacturing model to globalized trade they are increasingly interacting in international
markets and need an efficient logistics services to gain competitive advantage. Therefore in
this study we try to focus on logistics of developed and developing countries and finds out
how quality and competency of logistics services is affected by country specific factors such
as, GDP, export and import of goods and services, cost to export and import, trade services,
IT, and income per capita.

1.3 Purpose of Research

As mentioned above the quality logistics performance serves as a competitive
advantage for countries. This research has tried to find factors which affect the Logistics
dynamics and efficacy. For this research 41 countrys data will be assessed and influence of
different variables will be examined on logistics. The independent variables which are
selected for this research are also important and critical in todays world i.e. GDP, export and
import of goods and services, cost to export and import, trade services, IT, and income per
capita. This research can serve as a guideline for regulatory bodies to select strategic actions
for improving their logistics. The fundamental idea of this research is to study the
relationship between logistics performance and cost to export, cost to import, GDP, trade

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services, per capita income and IT (Arvis, et al 2007) on the basis of a model. This research
will explore the relationship between dependent and independent variables on the basis of a
model.
1.4 Objectives of Research
The objective of this research is to assess the concept of logistics performance and
various factors that affect its efficacy. The value of logistics performance is dependent on
various factors and this paper explores the relationship among them.
1.5 Research Questions
This study proposes to study the following questions:
What is the impact of cost to export and export of goods and services on Logistics

Performance?
What is the impact of cost to import and import of goods and services on Logistics

Performance?
What is the impact of GDP on Logistics Performance?
What is the impact of per capita income on Logistics Performance?
What is the impact of Information Technology on Logistics Performance?

1.6 Research Hypothesis

HO1: Cost to export and export of goods and services does not affect Logistics

Performance?
HO2: Cost to import and import of goods and services does not affect Logistics

Performance?
HO3: GDP does not affect Logistics Performance?
HO4: Per capita income does not affect Logistics Performance?
Ho5: Information Technology does not affect Logistics Performance?

1.7 Limitation of Study

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There are certain limitations in this research, as this research is only based on 41
countries based on their size. Moreover, the dynamics of logistics are influenced by various
other factors apart from cost to export, cost to import, GDP, trade services, per capita income
and IT. Researchers can include other factors to investigate logistics performance further.
Another limitation is that this study is conducted on cross sectional data of 2010, so using
panel or time series data can offer additional insights about the relationship of dependent and
independent variables. Quantitative model has been applied to study association between
dependent and independent variables, so qualitative aspects can also be assessed to further
gain insights.
1.8 Scope
This Research comprises on the data of 2010 for 41 countries. The data was taken
from the website of World Bank. The countries were chosen on the basis of logistics data
availability. In this study, Logistics performance index: Competence & quality of logistics
services (1=low to 5=high) is dependent variable; whereas Independent variables are cost to
export, cost to import, GDP, trade services, per capita income and IT.

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Chapter 2 Literature Review

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2.1 Theoretical Background
The theories of management that can be applied to the domain of logistics
management are relationship orientation (Panayides & So, 2005), resource-based view
(Rungtusanatham, Salvador, Forza & Choi, 2003), and competitive advantage (Sandberg &
Abrahamsson, 2011). According to Panayides and So (2005) the idea of relationship
orientation denotes proactively creating, developing and maintaining strong relationships
with stakeholders that would ultimately provide benefit in the form of mutual exchange and
profitable opportunities. Similarly in the domain of logistics management there are varies
parties or stakeholders acting hand in hand to support the intricate operations of logistics, this
there is a dire need for efficient relationship orientation.
Moreover, the link between resource based view and logistics management is that
capabilities and resources can only be obtained from a particular market to certain extent and
after that there is a need to outsource the resources from other markets (ldrsson & SkjttLarsen, 2004). In this regard the concept of logistics becomes very important because it
shows that its important for a country to improve it logistics services to achieve long-term
mutual commitment (Rungtusanatham, Salvador, Forza & Choi, 2003). Similarly if a country
wants to attain the competitive advantage it need to improve its logistics performance
(Sandberg & Abrahamsson, 2011).

2.2 Logistics
Logistics by definition is considered a functional system that incorporates
coordination and combination of operations of diverse transport modes as a primary prerequisite for making sure that there is efficient service (Leal, 2012). In other words, logistics
can be defined as a management framework for business planning for management of capital
flows, information, service and material. Logistics function also incorporates the intricate
control systems, IT and information that are needed in todays dynamic business

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environment. Furthermore logistics can also be defined as the replacement, distribution,
maintenance and procurement of material and personnel.
Logistics framework typically consists of physical distribution of services and goods,
internal operations; physical distribution and internal operations; and physical supply of
goods and services (Mentzer, Stank & Esper, 2008). Simultaneously, logistics framework
can be seen as a structure that ensures that a country have the right type of service or product
designated at the right order, place and time. However, our expectations for a firm or
company are directly related to logistics.
2.3 Empirical Studies
A report taken from the World Bank gives the idea that LPI is produced to close the
knowledge gap related to logistics and to facilitate nations in developing reforms of to
improve their competitive circumstances. The results of LPI ranking introduce some
interesting findings; first, the higher the score in terms of LPI, the greater the countries role
in logistics industry, and vice versa. On a second note, scoring low in LPI terms can be
interpreted as being trapped in a vicious circle of overregulation, poor quality services, and
under- investment (Arvis, et al 2007).
In the study performed by Mohan in 2013, it was showed that the logistics
management has effect on global competitiveness. Furthermore, the paper also examined the
salient features of Indian logistics systems (Mohan 2013). The prospect of logistic
performance index is built upon previous literature (Arvis, Mustra, Panzer, Ojala & Naula,
2007). Its focus however, is primarily on supply chain performance, and its indicators have
been developed in such a way that, they complement the existing competitive indicators in
the two fore-mentioned studies.
According to Islam (2014) LPI consists of two main parts, namely International and
Domestic LPI. The former has encompassed a range of metrics, they estimate as crucial in
the current international trading environment, and conditions:
Shipments timeliness in reaching target location

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Effectiveness of clearance process monitored by customs agencies
Quality of transport infrastructure that is needed for efficient logistics
Affordability and easiness of arranging shipments
Ability to trace and track shipments
Proficiency in local logistics industry (for instance, customs brokers and transport

operators)
Costs of domestic logistics (for instance, warehousing, terminal handling and local

transportation)
The second constituent of logistics performance is domestic logistics performance
indicator that provides quantitative and qualitative assessments of a countrys logistics by
professionals working inside it. According to Solakivi, Tyli, Engblom and Ojala (2011)
domestic logistics tend to include comprehensive information on the cost data, performance
time, institutions, and core logistics processes and logistics environment.

2.4 Logistics Framework

The significance of having an efficient logistics framework is currently
acknowledged by decision makers worldwide. Private operators move commerce and trade
are moved and within borders. Logistics performance actually measures the competence of
these supply chain -logistics performance. The value of logistics performance depends on
government policy that is formulated by regional economic groups and individual countries
in development and regulation of services, infrastructure provision or trade facilitation all
the way with the help of friendly border procedures that substantially facilitate in efficient
performance of logistics (WTO 2014). According to Puertas, Mart and Garca (2013) the
provision of International LPI is based on assessment of foreign operators and that consider
the average of six components, namely, tracking and tracing; services quality; infrastructure;
customs; timeliness; and international shipments.

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Fig 2.4
Retrieved From: (WTO 2012)
The components of supply chain delivery and logistics are selected on the basis of
empirical and recent theoretical research and moreover on practical understanding of
logistics professionals that are concerned with international freight forwarding (as shown in
Fig 2.4). There have been four logistics performance surveys made so far accordingly in
2007, 2010, 2012 and 2014. On the basis of the worldwide survey of express carriers and
global freight forwarders, the LPI is regarded as a benchmarking tool that evaluates
performance of a country in terms of the efficacy of its logistics supply chain. This index
allows comparisons of 160 countries, and therefore helps the countries in identifying
opportunities and challenges in improving their logistics performance (WTO 2014). The
value of logistics LPI ranges from 1 to 5, in which higher the number of index, the better
comparative performance of the country (The World Bank 2014).
2.5 Trade Services

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According to Korinek and Sourdin (2011) trade logistics serves a very important job
in facilitating trade services as it supports the transportation of international goods and
services. On the other hand, if the logistics services are inefficient then they tend to impede
trade services as there is imposition of extra money and time cost.
Now a days developed nations are shifting from traditional agriculture and
manufacturing and are progressing towards international vertical specialization, so due to
this transition there is greater need for competent logistics services. Furthermore when
quality of logistics services is enhanced, it improves a countrys competitive position by
decreasing the overall costs that are involved in transporting good. So cost of imports and
exports are closely link of logistics performance index (Korinek & Sourdin, 2011).
2.6 Cost to Export / Cost to Import
According to Arvis, Saslavsky, Ojala, Shepherd, Busch and Raj (2014) there is a
strong association between logistics performance, consistency of supply chains and the
service delivery certainty. So this denotes the idea that efficient logistics of a country
directly supports its export function. Moreover, according to Puertas, Mart and Garca
(2013) in terms of assessing a countrys export competitiveness; logistics performance has
evolved as a decisive factor. According to World Economic Forum (2013) there is massive
potential for enhancing global trade and export by reducing barriers of logistics and supply
chain.
Furthermore it is not easy for an exporter to export their goods and services at
competitive prices if the logistics and transport sector is dysfunctional or inefficient. This
means that if there is lack of certainty in logistics and transport, poor service and high prices,
then it will translate in the form of isolating the country from world markets (Arvis et al.,
2013).
2.7 Conceptual Framework

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The research is based on a conceptual framework that seeks to analyze the effect of
cost to export (Arvis, Saslavsky, Ojala, Shepherd, Busch, & 2014; Hausman, Lee &
Subramanian, 2005; Naud & Matthee, 2012; Turkson, 2011); cost to import (Arvis,
Saslavsky, Ojala, Shepherd, Busch, & 2014; Hausman, Lee & Subramanian, 2005; Naud &
Matthee, 2012; Turkson, 2011); GDP and Trade services (Diop, 2010; Havenga, 2011); and
per capita income (Portugal-Perez & Wilson, 2012) on logistics performance.

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Chapter 3 Methodology

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The main goal of this research is to analyze the effect of cost to export, cost to
import, import and export of goods and services, GDP, trade services, per capita income and
IT on logistics performance.
3.1Research Purpose
The underlying objective of this thesis is to analyze the effect of cost to export, cost
to import, GDP, trade services, per capita income and IT on logistics performance. This
research will assist the logistics industry for identifying the opportunities and challenges in
terms of their trade logistics performance, what factors affect this benchmarking tool and
what steps can the logistics industry take to improvise their performance.
Logistics industry is growing at an increasing pace but on the other hand, according
to Business Recorder estimate, Pakistan is losing $2.6 billion annually because of
inefficiencies in its logistics despite the significant growth in the efficiency of the road
transport system. So if logistics industry focuses on leveraging the key logistics
performance indicators (LPI) then they can gain competitive advantage in long-run.

3.2 Research Approach

The approach of this research is based on multiple regressions that are focused
on learning more about the relationship between several independent or predictor variables
and a dependent or criterion variable. This thesis utilizes multivariate regression analysis
that describes and evaluates the relationships between a given dependent variable and one or
more independent variables.
3.3 Research Design
A general perception of quantitative research is to assess the association between
dependent and independent research variables. In this cross-sectional research focus has
been on statistical and numeric data collected from World Bank to study the effect of

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dependent variables on independent variables with the help of a proposed mode. Historical
statistics has been used in this research. The research design connects the whole idea of

research project together. The main approach is to conduct a quantitative analysis by

gathering data from authentic sources. The criteria for selecting particular countries in data
selection have been the size of the countries. The research data for this research was
obtained from World Bank on the basis of size of country and the list of countries that are
included in the data set for quantitative research is attached as Appendix 1.
3.4 Secondary Data:
Data is collected from the World Banks website. In this, sample size of the study
Top 41 countries on the basis of country sizes. In this study (OLS) ordinary least is used.
This is a procedure to determine the relationship between the dependent and independent
variable. In this study sample size top 41 countries based on year 2010. Ordinary least

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Services
(OLS) Trade
is used
in this study. It is a procedure to work out the relationship between the
According
to Korinek
Sourdin (2011)
if there variables.
is efficient trade logistics in any
predictor
(dependent)
variable and predicted
(independent)
country then it will facilitate trade services of the country. Moreover the quality of logistics
services serves an integral role in terms of supporting transportation of goods in
international trade.
Cost to Export / Cost to Import
According to Puertas, Mart and Garca (2013) the notion of logistics performance
has become a decisive factor in export competitiveness. At the same time, and as a result of
the continuous enlargement processes it has undergone, the European Union is a very
interesting case to study how the reforms that enhance logistics performance have affected
exports.

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Appendix 1: Sample Countries

Countries taken from World Bank Site, on the basis on country size in ascending
order.

Countries
/Variables

Russian
Federation
China
USA
Canada
Brazil
India
Argentina
Kazakhstan
Algeria
Saudia
Arabia
Mexico
Indonesia
Peru

Land
area
(sq.
km)

Trade
in
servic
es (%
of
GDP)

Import
s of
goods
and
service
s (BoP,
curren
t US$)

Comm
unicati
ons,
comput
er, etc.
(% of
service
exports
, BoP)

Expo
rts of
goods
and
servic
es
(BoP,
curre
nt
US$)

1637
6870

7.977
257

3.22E+
11

43.8491
6

4.46E
+11

2585

2685

2.61

9327
480

5.994
173

1.52E+
12

48.7666
9

1.74E
+12

500

545

3.49

9147
420

6.563
28

2.34E+
12

47.3740
1

1.84E
+12

1050

1315

3.86

9093
510

10.17
227

4.93E+
11

49.2941
4

4.62E
+11

1610

1660

3.87

8459
420

4.405
58

2.44E+
11

58.0816
5

2.34E
+11

1790

1975

3.2

2973
190

14.28
498

4.4E+1
1

71.5641
2

3.49E
+11

1055

1105

3.12

2736
690

7.396
604

6.81E+
10

46.5211
3

8.12E
+10

1480

1810

3.1

2699
700

10.52
689

4.42E+
10

20.4327
5

6.58E
+10

3005

3055

2.83

2381
740

9.551
829

5.08E+
10

64.9747
6

6.07E
+10

1248

1318

2.36

2149
690

19.40
039

1.74E+
11

6.54537
1

2.62E
+11

765

936

3.22

1943
950

3.896
81

3.27E+
11

1.87249
9

3.14E
+11

1420

1880

3.05

1811
570

6.052
753

1.54E+
11

40.4876
7

1.75E
+11

644

660

2.76

1280
000

6.334
541

3.49E+
10

16.4039
9

3.93E
+10

860

880

2.8

Cost
to
expo
rt
(US$
per
cont
ainer
)

Cost
to
impo
rt
(US$
per
cont
ainer
)

Logistics
perform
ance
index:
Overall
(1=low
to
5=high)

GD
P
(cur
rent
US$
)
1.49
E+1
2
5.93
E+1
2
1.44
E+1
3
1.58
E+1
2
2.14
E+1
2
1.68
E+1
2
3.69
E+1
1
1.48
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4.51
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Rep.
Nigeria
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Pakistan
Turkey
Chile
Ukrain
France
Thailand
Spain
Iraq
Sweden
Paraguay
Japan
Germany

1246
700

23.77
959

3.54E+
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11.0987
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29.3484
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72.3646
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3285
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26.32
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1.89E+
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