The internationalisation of transport and logistics sector : networking perspective

Abstract

Thesis analyses contemporary international business management problems in the transport and logistics sector. The networking perspective as the most advanced mode of internationalization has been chosen as the theoretical background for the thesis. State-of-art analysis has been conducted to investigate major production, consumption and intermediation transport models that allowed to identify the core trends in the sector. Empirical research has been constructed to classify attributes of networking activities, to compare networking in MNC and SME's, to suggest development possibilities for the Lithuanian companies. Work includes: introduction, chapter on the role and development of transport and logistics sector, network perspective for analysis of transport and logistics sector, research of networks and networking, solutions for transport and logistics companies in Lithuania, conclusions and suggestions.