Abstract
In this study, the investigation of the vital activities by pharmaceutical organizations in Nigeria before their final selection of third party logistics service providers (3PLSPs) was conducted. A sequential exploratory mixed method approach, with Delphi study preceding a quantitative survey was adopted. Data analysis of the Delphi panellists' responses shows some of these activities in top ranking include: analysing present costs of function(s), adequate due diligence and visiting 3PLSPs' locations. Exploratory factor analysis of the data extracted two main factors out of the activities named "Internal preparedness" and "Proactive and authentication initiatives". Valuable contributions from the Delphi panel of experts and this entire study to knowledge, research methodology and policies have been made from the results of the study.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 012126 |
Journal | IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering |
Volume | 640 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 13 Nov 2019 |
Event | 1st International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructural Development, ICSID 2019 - Ota, Nigeria Duration: 24 Jun 2019 → 28 Jun 2019 |
Keywords
- 3PLSPs pre-selection
- Logistics outsourcing
- pharmaceutical logistics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- General Engineering