International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management: Volume 51 Issue 4

Characterizing third-party logistics setups in the context of construction

Anna Fredriksson, Mats Janné, Martin Rudberg

The use of third-party logistics (TPL) setups in construction has increased but is still a new phenomenon. The purpose was to increase understanding of how structural and…

The challenge of remanufactured products: the role of returns policy and channel structure to reduce consumers' perceived risk

Ilenia Confente, Ivan Russo, Simone Peinkofer, Robert Frankel

While remanufactured products represent an increasingly researched phenomenon in the literature, not much is known about consumers' understanding and acceptance of such products…

Drones to the rescue? Exploring rescue workers' behavioral intention to adopt drones in mountain rescue missions

Patrick Holzmann, Christian Wankmüller, Dietfried Globocnik, Erich J. Schwarz

Mountaineering and related activities are increasingly becoming popular and are accompanied by an increase in medical incidents. Emergency operations in mountainous terrain are…

Customers' perceptions of returning items purchased online: planned versus unplanned product returners

Timo Rintamäki, Mark T. Spence, Hannu Saarijärvi, Johanna Joensuu, Mika Yrjölä

The purpose of this study is to address two issues relevant to those managing product returns: (1) how customers perceive the returning process and assessing the extent that these…

Unravelling collaboration mechanisms for green logistics: the perspectives of shippers and logistics service providers

Amer Jazairy, Robin von Haartman, Maria Björklund

The green logistics literature remains undecided on how collaboration between shippers (i.e. logistics buyers) and logistics service providers (LSPs) may facilitate green…