Market segment evaluation and international distribution centers

Chin-shan Lu

doi:10.1016/S1366-5545(02)00022-4

Market segment evaluation and international distribution centers

Chin-shan Lu

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Abstract

This paper evaluates the market segmentation of international distribution centers based on shippers' service requirements. The paper's findings suggest that cargo safety was perceived as the most important service attribute, followed by cargo tracing service, inland transportation, and customs clearance. These service attributes were used to classify users of international distribution centers into three segments, namely, consolidation and storage services oriented firms, cargo related services oriented firms, and support services oriented firms.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	49-60
Number of pages	12
Journal	Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review
Volume	39
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S1366-5545(02)00022-4
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2003
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Cluster analysis
International distribution center
Market segment
Port

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Business and International Management
Transportation
Management Science and Operations Research

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