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Table I

Relative ranking of best practices

Rank	ID	Best practice	Mean rating
1	P03	Ensure both compliance and efficiency in the procurement process	3.63
2	P06	Use a detailed written contract as safeguard	3.63
3	P04	Be detailed in the request for proposal or request for quotation	3.56
4	P01	Prepare for the engagement of logistics service providers	3.37
5	P02	Set up and maintain a plan for the engagement of LSPs	3.33
6	P05	Take actions to ensure the selection of the right provider for the right task	3.33
7	P08	Avoid unnecessary liabilities and risks	3.30
8	P09	Run a formal process for performance evaluation	3.19
9	P10	Build mutual understanding and trust with provider	3.11
10	P12	Work with provider as an integrated team	3.11
11	P11	Design engagement as win–win situation	2.89
12	P07	Set up financial incentives to align goals of service provider	2.85^a

Rank	ID	Best practice	Mean rating
1	P03	Ensure both compliance and efficiency in the procurement process	3.63
2	P06	Use a detailed written contract as safeguard	3.63
3	P04	Be detailed in the request for proposal or request for quotation	3.56
4	P01	Prepare for the engagement of logistics service providers	3.37
5	P02	Set up and maintain a plan for the engagement of LSPs	3.33
6	P05	Take actions to ensure the selection of the right provider for the right task	3.33
7	P08	Avoid unnecessary liabilities and risks	3.30
8	P09	Run a formal process for performance evaluation	3.19
9	P10	Build mutual understanding and trust with provider	3.11
10	P12	Work with provider as an integrated team	3.11
11	P11	Design engagement as win–win situation	2.89
12	P07	Set up financial incentives to align goals of service provider	2.85^a

Notes: Scale: 1 – not important; 2 – somewhat important; 3 – important; 4 – very important. ^aNo consensus among panelists (IQR>1.0 and/or r_wg⩽0.3)