Abstract:
Purpose: This study was conducted to assess the impact of Supply Chain’s Internal (within the
pany among departments) and External (with suppliers and customers) Collaboration on the
Logistical performance of companies operating in Pakistan.
Design/Methodology: A sample of 300 managers representing 30 companies was selected. The
gathered through questionnaires sent electronically to the each of the firm selected for
used upon the data to test the hypotheses.
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data was
the study. Regression analysis was
Findings: External collaboration positively impacts Logistical performance. The relationship
between Internal collaboration and Logistical performance is not found to be significant. Internal
collaboration and external collaboration are found to be positively correlated.
Limitations and implications: The study has been conducted at a small scale in 30 companies,
most of which are situated within the territory of Karachi. The generalizability of the study is
therefore limited. Further inter-city research is needed. Moreover, the study is based on the
of the respondents about the firms they work in. It is therefore suggested that
which assess the variables with even
subjective views
future studies should focus on development of measures
more objectivity
