Title: Electronic commerce international logistics performance influence factor analysis

Authors: Lin Wang; Jianzheng Yang; Shi Yin

Addresses: Business School, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 334 Jun Gong Road, 200093, Shanghai, China ' Business School, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 334 Jun Gong Road, 200093, Shanghai, China ' Business School, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 334 Jun Gong Road, 200093, Shanghai, China

Abstract: International logistics plays an important role in cross-border electronic commerce (CBEC). In this study, factors affecting international logistics performance and their structural relationships were investigated through a questionnaire survey, which used the methods of confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modelling. The result shows that the independent factor, laws and regulations, affects international logistics performance, with cross-border payments, electronic clearance and technology application level being mediating factors in the relationship. The results imply that government should set laws and regulations to ensure CBEC order, especially under the condition of virtual market.

Keywords: international logistics; CBEC; cross-border e-commerce; electronic commerce; structural equation modelling; SEM; virtual markets; logistics performance; laws; regulations; cross-border payments; electronic clearance; technology application levels.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMC.2015.070965

International Journal of Mobile Communications, 2015 Vol.13 No.5, pp.498 - 509

Received: 27 Jan 2014
Accepted: 06 Aug 2014
Published online: 04 Aug 2015 *

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