Physical-internet-enabled auction logistics in perishable supply chain trading: State-of-the-art and research opportunities

Xiangtianrui Kong, G. Q. Huang, Hao Luo, Benjamin P.C. Yen

Research output: Journal article publicationReview articleAcademic researchpeer-review

18 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Purpose: While significant efforts have been made to study auction and logistics theories in the context of perishable supply chain trading (PSCT) over the last few years, the consensus has not yet been reached on how best to examine the impact of physical-internet-enabled auction logistics (AL) decisions and processes on dynamic perishable products transactions. The purpose of this paper is to address this gap by investigating the existing situations and identifying future opportunities for both academic and industrial communities. Design/methodology/approach: The relevant literature was sort out along with three dimensions, namely auction mechanism, level of decision and coordination. The methods of field investigation and focus group discussion were also used to explore the factors influencing AL performance. Findings: A number of key findings presented. First, there is an emerging paradigm shift from offline auction to online auction. Robust and resilient AL are needed to fulfill the massive number of orders from different channels while considering dynamic decisions. Second, three-level decisions in AL have been explicitly classified and defined. Various mathematical techniques used in literature vis-à-vis the contexts of AL were mapped. Third, a coordination mechanism that dynamically balances trade-off between logistics efficiency and transaction price was discussed. Lastly, several opportunities for future research were distinguished with coherent connection of research domains and open questions. Originality/value: This paper not only summaries key themes of current research dimensions, but also indicates existing deficiencies and potential research directions. The findings can be used as the basis for future research in PSCT and related topics.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1671-1694
Number of pages24
JournalIndustrial Management and Data Systems
Volume118
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Sept 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Auction logistics
  • Perishable supply chain trading
  • Physical internet
  • Planning
  • scheduling and execution

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Management Information Systems
  • Industrial relations
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Strategy and Management
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Physical-internet-enabled auction logistics in perishable supply chain trading: State-of-the-art and research opportunities'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this