A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Logistics and financial performance An analysis of 424 Finnish small and medium-sized enterprises
Authors: Toyli J, Hakkinen L, Ojala L, Naula T
Publisher: EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LIMITED
Publication year: 2008
Journal: International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management
Journal name in source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Journal acronym: INT J PHYS DISTR LOG
Volume: 38
Issue: 1
First page : 57
Last page: 80
Number of pages: 24
ISSN: 0960-0035
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/09600030810857210(external)
Abstract
Originality/value - This study is the first large-scale attempt to focus on the logistics performance of SMEs and analyse the linkages between financial and logistics performance among the companies using both self-reported data and financial reports-based data. In addition, a theoretical framework of the linkages between logistics performance and financial performance is suggested and revised based on the findings of the study. The revised framework requires testing as a part of future research.
Originality/value - This study is the first large-scale attempt to focus on the logistics performance of SMEs and analyse the linkages between financial and logistics performance among the companies using both self-reported data and financial reports-based data. In addition, a theoretical framework of the linkages between logistics performance and financial performance is suggested and revised based on the findings of the study. The revised framework requires testing as a part of future research.
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