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- Title
STOCK MANAGEMENT IN E-COMMERCE BY 3PL – CASE STUDY.
- Authors
KMIECIK, Mariusz
- Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to delve into the effectiveness of third-party logistics (3PL) providers in inventory management for retail businesses operating in the e-commerce sector. Design/methodology/approach: The study focuses on analyzing a conducted case study. The case study aims to compare the currently functioning inventory management system with the system proposed by the 3PL provider for managing the location of SKUs in the warehouse. Findings: The research has allowed for a positive verification of the posed hypothesis (i.e., a 3PL company is capable of better inventory management for an e-commerce service recipient). The 3PL provider has the potential to implement an improved inventory management system based on location management and automated storage processes built upon the logistic service provider's know-how. Research limitations/implications: The primary limitation of the research lies in presenting results based solely on a single case study and the instance of a logistics operator with significant experience and an established market position. Originality/value: This article constitutes a significant contribution to the expanding spectrum of research concerning the role of third-party logistics (3PL) providers in enhancing inventory management processes, particularly in the context of e-commerce. The added value lies not only in confirming the positive affirmation of the research hypothesis but also in highlighting the immense potential that 3PL providers possess in implementing advanced inventory management systems based on location management strategies and warehouse process automation.
- Subjects
INVENTORY management systems; REVERSE logistics; ELECTRONIC commerce; THIRD-party logistics; INVENTORY control; LOGISTICS; WAREHOUSES; AUTOMATED storage retrieval systems; WAREHOUSE automation
- Publication
Scientific Papers of Silesian University of Technology. Organization & Management / Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Slaskiej. Seria Organizacji i Zarzadzanie, 2024, Issue 192, p537
- ISSN
1641-3466
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.29119/1641-3466.2024.192.34