... methods, including factor analysis and analysis of variance. Findings Based on factor analysis, the research reveals the motives for and benefits of AEO certification. This reveals significant differences between two distinct groups of supply chain participants, namely, cargo owners and service...

... by questionnaire survey. An exploratory factor analysis was performed to identify crucial security management dimensions in the container shipping sector. Multiple regression analysis was then performed to examine the effect of security management on the security performance. Findings Four crucial security...

..., logistics capabilities and firm performance. Factor analysis and ordinary least square (OLS) regression analysis have been used to test hypotheses. The focus of the paper is multidisciplinary in nature; management of information systems, strategy, logistics and supply chain management approaches have been...

... per cent, which is acceptable as suggested by the literature (Fowler, 1993 ; Armstrong and Overton, 1977). In total 128 usable surveys were available for analysis. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 Supply chain management Analysis of variance Factor analysis Cluster analysis...