Table 3

Summary of the dimensions of e-LSQ

NoDimensionDefinitionLiterature support
1TimelinessTimeliness measures the time aspect of logistics service quality. From the customer’s perspective in e-commerce, the time they can observe to make a judgment is from when the order is placed to when the order is deliveredMentzer et al. (1989), Murfield et al. (2017) 
2AvailabilityAvailability relates to inventory which is ready in stock to satisfy consumer ordersMentzer et al. (1989), Xing and Grant (2006) 
3ConditionCondition is the form and composition of the order delivered (Bienstock et al., 1997). Condition criteria in logistics service quality is evaluated through the fact that orders are delivered in the correct category, in sufficient quantity and without loss of qualityMentzer et al. (1989), Xing and Grant (2006) and Murfield et al. (2017) 
4ReturnReturn is a relevant and necessary element in e-commerce, and includes the process by which products are returned from the point of consumption to a retailer or supplier for repair, resale, recycling, etc.Tarn et al. (2003) 

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