Abstract
This paper aims at examining, from the perspectives of evolutionary economics, the elements of paradigm that logistics researchers and practioners alike have shared among them. First, the direction of deepening the logistics study as an established academic discipline is identified. Among others, the rationality of 'efficiency improvement' is questioned. It is pointed out that 'optimisation' concept is ambiguous and lacks rationality. Second, questions are made on the permanency of current paradigm such as 'lean stock', 'full utilisation of IT', 'value adding', integrated supply chain management' and 'outsourcing'. Finally, an overview is offered on the factors that can influence the future evolution of logistics paradigms; i.e. 'transportation capacity', 'logistics service market structure', 'global environmental protection' and the 'importance of dynamic approach'.
