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Integration of logistics and cloud computing service providers: cost and green benefits in the Chinese context

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posted on 2023-06-09, 04:16 authored by Nachiappan SubramanianNachiappan Subramanian, Muhammad D Abdulrahman, Xiaolai Zhou
Drawing on the innovation diffusion theory and data from 236 Chinese small and medium-sized logistics service providers (SMLSPs), this study developed and tested a conceptual model for empirically examining the green and cost benefits of integration between cloud service providers and SMLSPs in the Chinese context. The study posits that the perceived green and cost benefits drive the need for cloud computing (CC) adoption by Chinese SMLSPs. The results indicate that Chinese SMLSPs are attracted by CC to reduce cost in a short term and to gain sustainability through green benefits in a long term. The study extends CC capabilities and enterprise integration literature in the context of logistics services.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review

ISSN

1366-5545

Publisher

Elsevier

Volume

70

Page range

86-98

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  • Business and Management Publications

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  • No

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2016-11-29

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