Organization for logistics: the contingency approach

Abstract

Argues that the organization for logistics often favours an aggregation of all tasks into one department. This decision presupposes an extensive analysis of important contingency factors, like product line, environmental relations, technology and organizational size. However, such contingency factors have a limited influence, and are modified by the strategy of the organization. Defines selected contingency factors, examines the organization’s overall strategy and shows how these two factors can be combined in the light of the specific requirements of the firm’s logistical task.

Citation

Pfohl, H. and Zöllner, W. (1997), "Organization for logistics: the contingency approach", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 27 No. 5/6, pp. 306-320. https://doi.org/10.1108/09600039710175895