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Case
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Reference no. 605-028-1
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Amy Lau (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Kee-Hung Lai (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Paul Li (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Yew-ming Chia (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Emily Ho (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong)
Published by: Asia Case Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong
Published in: 2005
Length: 24 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Supply chain efficiency; Cross-border logistics issues; How to use activity-based costing as a tool to improve supply chain efficiency; Choice of transportation modes; Competitive advantage
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Abstract

Hong Kong logistics companies are facing increased competition from the Chinese mainland operators, particularly in cross-border logistics business in the Pearl River Delta region. The case examines the cost structure of Transland's (a Hong Kong-based third-party logistics operator) cross-border trucking operation, the inefficiencies captured in the logistics pipeline and the cargo and sea trade challenges facing Hong Kong.
Location:
Hong Kong
Other setting(s):
2004
Teaching note
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Reference no. 605-028-8
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Yew-ming Chia (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Emily Ho (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Kee-Hung Lai (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Amy Lau (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Paul Li (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong)
Published by: Asia Case Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong
Published in: 2005
Length: 16 pages
Data source: Field research
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Case
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Reference no. C605-028-1
Simplified Chinese language
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Amy Lau (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Kee-Hung Lai (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Paul Li (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Yew-ming Chia (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Emily Ho (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong)
Published by: Asia Case Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong
Published in: 2005
Length: 23 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Supply chain efficiency; Cross-border logistics issues; How to use activity-based costing as a tool to improve supply chain efficiency; Choice of transportation modes; Competitive advantage
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Abstract

Hong Kong logistics companies are facing increased competition from the Chinese mainland operators, particularly in cross-border logistics business in the Pearl River Delta region. The case examines the cost structure of Transland's (a Hong Kong-based third-party logistics operator) cross-border trucking operation, the inefficiencies captured in the logistics pipeline and the cargo and sea trade challenges facing Hong Kong.

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Location:
Hong Kong
Other setting(s):
2004

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Teaching note
-
Reference no. 605-028-8
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Yew-ming Chia (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Emily Ho (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Kee-Hung Lai (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Amy Lau (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Paul Li (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong)
Published by: Asia Case Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong
Published in: 2005
Length: 16 pages
Data source: Field research
View full details
Case
-
Reference no. C605-028-1
Simplified Chinese language
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Amy Lau (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Kee-Hung Lai (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Paul Li (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Yew-ming Chia (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Emily Ho (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong)
Published by: Asia Case Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong
Published in: 2005
Length: 23 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Supply chain efficiency; Cross-border logistics issues; How to use activity-based costing as a tool to improve supply chain efficiency; Choice of transportation modes; Competitive advantage
View full details