Analyzing the factors that affect to increase logistics costs in Pakistan

Abstractt: The analysis in the research is directed towards identifying the factors that contribute towards increase in logistic costs within manufacturing industry of Pakistan. The elements that have been highlighted as positively associated in this regard include lack of information sharing, warehousing, delays and the choice of vehicle. The results were obtained through the data collected from the managers of the organizations through survey. Sample of 50 managers was used to complete the survey. The statistical techniques such as regression and correlation were applied to test the relationship between the relevant variables.

Keywords: Supply chain management, logistics, warehousing, organizational behavior