The International LPI also provides information on six core areas of logistics
performance (Table I). The ordering of regions closely follows that of the overall index,
as would be expected given the strong correlation among the various dimensions.
Performance is strongest in all regions in the case of timeliness, which is a very positive
sign given the importance that time plays as a determinant of supply chain efficiency.
In all regions except Central Asia, the weakest performance dimension is border
clearance, including – but not limited to – customs. Regulatory reform to improve the
time and cost associated with procedures such as customs clearance, quarantine
inspection, and quality inspection is therefore a priority area for most regions.
In Central Asia, the most serious constraint is infrastructure. This finding perhaps
reflects the fact that most Central Asian economies are landlocked – a constraint
that is addressed in more detailed in Section 4. Notwithstanding these differences in
performance across indicators and regions, a supply chain is only as strong as its
weakest link (Arvis et al., 2012), and progress is necessary on each of these fronts if a
country is to strengthen its general trade logistics environment.
The International LPI also provides information on six core areas of logisticsperformance (Table I). The ordering of regions closely follows that of the overall index,as would be expected given the strong correlation among the various dimensions.Performance is strongest in all regions in the case of timeliness, which is a very positivesign given the importance that time plays as a determinant of supply chain efficiency.In all regions except Central Asia, the weakest performance dimension is borderclearance, including – but not limited to – customs. Regulatory reform to improve thetime and cost associated with procedures such as customs clearance, quarantineinspection, and quality inspection is therefore a priority area for most regions.In Central Asia, the most serious constraint is infrastructure. This finding perhapsreflects the fact that most Central Asian economies are landlocked – a constraintthat is addressed in more detailed in Section 4. Notwithstanding these differences inperformance across indicators and regions, a supply chain is only as strong as itsweakest link (Arvis et al., 2012), and progress is necessary on each of these fronts if acountry is to strengthen its general trade logistics environment.
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