KMI International Journal of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
Korea Maritime Institute
Article

How can perceived logistics service quality (LSQ) be differentiated between carriers and shippers in global supply chains?

Hee-Sung Bae*
1Kyonggi University, Suwon-Si 16227, Korea.
*Corresponding Author: Hee-Sung Bae, E-mail: hsbae@kyonggi.ac.kr.

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Received: Jul 03, 2024; Revised: Sep 20, 2024; Accepted: Nov 14, 2024

Published Online: Nov 15, 2024

Abstract

Despite various research perspectives on global logistics service, there is a lack of research on the gaps between customer service of carriers and service quality of shippers. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the gaps in perceived global logistics services between customers and shippers in global supply chains. The results are as follows: Firstly, there are gaps in the recognition of global logistics services between carriers and shippers, particularly in the service focus and the service needs. Secondly, the result of the post hoc analysis indicate that the recognition of carriers is higher than that of shippers in the serrvice focus. Thirdly, the recognition of carriers is higher than that of shippers in the service needs, as indicated by the results of post hoc analysis. Fourthly, there no gaps in the service response and the service flexibility.

Keywords: global logistics services; carriers; shippers; service quality; customer service