Logistics and financial performance An analysis of 424 Finnish small and medium-sized enterprises
: Toyli J, Hakkinen L, Ojala L, Naula T
Publisher: EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LIMITED
: 2008
: International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management
: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
: INT J PHYS DISTR LOG
: 38
: 1
: 57
: 80
: 24
: 0960-0035
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/09600030810857210
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.