Logistics management and costs in heavy haulage transport companies

Lidia Arias-Ayala B.; Abigail Carbajal-Chávez S.; Williams Ramos-Moreno E.; Alberto Geraldo-Campos L. · Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology (2025) · DOI: 10.18687/laccei2025.1.1.298

Resumen

The objective of this study is to determine the relationship between logistics management and cost reduction in transportation companies, as well as to establish the relationship between transportation management, warehouse management and information management with cost reduction. The research follows a quantitative approach, with a correlational and descriptive scope, to examine the connection between logistics management and operational cost reduction. The sample is composed of 100 workers, including drivers and administrative personnel, to whom a structured survey was applied as the main data collection instrument. The results show that there is a strong positive correlation between logistics management and the dimensions analyzed in relation to cost reduction. In particular, significant correlations were found with logistics management (r = 0.775; p < 0.001), information management (r = 0.683; p < 0.001) and transportation and warehouse management (r = 0.693; p < 0.001). It is concluded that proper logistics management, especially in the areas of information, transportation and warehousing, is associated with a significant reduction in costs in heavy freight trucking companies. These practices not only improve efficiency and customer satisfaction, but also guarantee a competitive advantage in the market.

Instituciones: Universidad Tecnológica del Perú