The Effects of Barriers and Freight Vehicle Restrictions on Logistics Costs: A Comparison before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Brazil
Autor
Barbosa, Marcelo Werneck
de Sousa, Paulo Renato
de Oliveira, Leise Kelli
Resumen
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the fragility of the supply chains, in which the production, distribution, and transportation systems were disrupted, permanently or temporarily. Despite the enormous influences the pandemic had on transportation systems, no study has yet assessed the extent to which the freight restrictions and barriers influenced logistics costs after the start of the COVID-19 outbreak. However, understanding them is necessary to guide and stimulate public policies that intend to optimize the effects of freight restrictions on logistics costs. Thus, this paper assesses and compares the effects that such barriers in urban freight transport, and the restrictions imposed on freight vehicles, had on logistics costs before and during the pandemic. We surveyed more than 120 logistics professionals in Brazil in both 2018 and 2020/2021, making comparisons using models that were assessed using partial least squares structural equation modelling. The findings suggest that barriers and freight restrictions influenced the logistics costs positively, but such influences reduced during the pandemic. Being aware of the barriers and restrictions that influence logistics costs and of how the pandemic increased the effects of some restrictions is essential for managers to be able make timely and appropriate decisions and to plan and implement initiatives to prevent or reduce costs. © 2022 by the authors.
Colecciones
Ítems relacionados
Mostrando ítems relacionados por Título, autor o materia.
-
Article
Challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned: Sustainability in Brazilian omnichannel retail (2021)
de Sousa, Paulo Renato; Barbosa, Marcelo Werneck; de Oliveira, Leise Kelli; Tarso Vilela de Resende, Paulo; Ruiz Rodrigues, Ricardo; Teixeira Moura, Myrian; Matoso, Daniel (MDPI AG, 2021-01-02)This paper reports the focus group results administered with top executives of the Brazilian retailers regarding their omnichannel strategies. This study aimed at analyzing the process of implementing omnichannel strategies ... -
Article
Firm's supply chain agility enabling resilience and performance in turmoil times (2021)
Bronzo Ladeira, Marcelo; Valadares De Oliveira, Marcos Paulo; de Sousa, Paulo Renato; Werneck Barbosa, Marcelo (Inderscience Publishers, 2021)Facing a scenario of greater risk and turbulence, in which vulnerability and disruption events can impact firms' operations and supply chains, agility remains a key capability for its effects on performance and, especially ... -
Article
Knowledge transfer based on disseminative capacity, absorptive capacity, and learning: a comparative study between Brazil and Germany (2023)
de Sousa, Paulo Renato; de Castro, José Márcio; Gohr, Claudia Fabiana; Barbosa, Marcelo Werneck (Emerald Publishing, 2023)Purpose: This study aims to assess suppliers’ learning from knowledge transfers with a global truck manufacturer, considering both source and supplier capacity, and the cultural proximity between the parties. Design/meth ...