Supplier Management as a Driver of Efficiency and Competitiveness in E-commerce Logistics Supply Chains

Authors

  • Jiaming Shen Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur; Zhejiang Business College Author
  • Jaspal Singh Joginder Singh Sunway University Author
  • Tingyu Liu University of Pennsylvania Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1382-4338

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71204/peepsf60

Keywords:

Supplier Management, E-commerce Logistics, Supply Chain Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Customer Satisfaction, Case Study

Abstract

With the rapid development of e-commerce, the efficient operation of e-commerce logistics supply chain has become the key to industry competition. This paper deeply explores the key role of supplier management in the e-commerce logistics supply chain. Through theoretical analysis and practical case study, it expounds the significance of supplier management in ensuring the stability of goods supply, reducing logistics costs, improving product quality, enhancing customer satisfaction and promoting the coordination of supply chain. At the same time, this paper analyzes the problems existing in supplier management in the current e-commerce logistics supply chain, and puts forward targeted optimization strategies, aiming to provide useful reference for e-commerce enterprises to improve the level of supply chain management and enhance the market competitiveness.

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Published

2025-11-29

How to Cite

Supplier Management as a Driver of Efficiency and Competitiveness in E-commerce Logistics Supply Chains. (2025). Journal of Agricultural Science and Supply Chain Management, 1(1), 69-83. https://doi.org/10.71204/peepsf60