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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2017.15.10.31

A Study on the Operating Efficiency of Parcel Delivery Sub-terminal Agency focus on A company  

Yoon, Sung-Goo (Graduate school of Logistics, Incheon National University)
Park, Sung-Hoon (Graduate school of Logistics, Incheon National University)
Ma, Hye-Min (Graduate school of Logistics, Incheon National University)
Yeo, Gi-Tae (Graduate school of Logistics, Incheon National University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.15, no.10, 2017 , pp. 31-43 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was aimed at analyzing the operational efficiency of DPAs(the delivery and pickup agents), which serve as sub-terminals in parcel delivery services, using CCR/BCC models in DEA. The input variables included the number of employees, and the amount of equipment and the operating expenses. The output variable was revenue value. The efficiency for the period from 2014 to 2016 was analyzed. The results revealed that the operational efficiency improved in 2016, compared with 2014, in both CCR and BCC models. According to the benchmarking analysis, DMU 1 and DMU 7 showed higher efficiency in 2016. The inefficiency analysis based on the BCC model showed increased efficiency of all factors in 2016 when compared with 2014. The Malmquist productivity index (MPI) dropped slightly as a result of technical changes and indicated a declining technical efficiency in all DMUs. This study suggests the need for government-led systematic improvement and support for DPAs by providing current insight into the parcel delivery industry and analyzing DPAs' operational efficiency in Korea for the first time. This research performed efficiency analysis of DPAs located in new town of paju and gimpo cities. In future research, comparative study on efficiency analysis including new town, old town area, and other cities are needed.
Keywords
DEA; Parcel Delivery Sub-terminal Agency; Operating Efficiency; CCR/BCC; Malmquist Index;
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