Managing logistics outsourcing to China: business problems and solutions for Australian firms

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Wang, Jeffrey Jian, Sadler, Ian and Shee, Himanshu ORCID: 0000-0002-6990-154X (2017) Managing logistics outsourcing to China: business problems and solutions for Australian firms. Journal of Business Diversity, 17 (2). 10 - 29. ISSN 2158-3889

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the outsourcing relationships between firms in Australia and China by using a problem-solution approach, and find out practical solutions. Empirical data from Australian firms were collected by a questionnaire survey and interviews. The survey data were analysed by descriptive statistics and correlation to find the most common problems and related solutions, and then eight case studies were compiled. The results agree that outsourcing can achieve many significant benefits, though it presents a variety of new risks. Solutions found include increasing communication levels, trust and management control.

Item type	Article
URI	https://vuir.vu.edu.au/id/eprint/33218
Official URL	http://www.na-businesspress.com/JBD/WangJJ_Web17_2...
Subjects	Historical > FOR Classification > 1503 Business and Management Historical > Faculty/School/Research Centre/Department > College of Business
Keywords	outsourcing; manufacturing; China; Australia
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