The Emergence of Logistics Services: Measurement Issues - ARCHIVED
Articles and reports: 63F0002X1998018
Description:
The logistics services industry, an emerging component of the services sector, strives to ensure an efficient flow of products through the supply chain. Logistics services have grown in importance with deregulation, technological change, and the greater integration of production and distribution across national boundaries. This article looks at how these factors affected the evolution of logistics services. It also discusses the challenges associated with statistically measuring the emerging logistics services industry.
Issue Number: 1998018
Main Product: Analytical Paper Series - Service Industries Division
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November 20, 1998 |
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