Unveiling Urban Dynamics: A Bidirectional Analysis of Resilience and Logistics Performance in The Face of Global Challenges

Abstract

Objective - This research investigates the intricate interplay between urban resilience and logistics performance, focusing on the Resilient Cities Index and the Logistics Performance Index (LPI) for the year 2023. Methodology/Technique - The study employs multiple regression analysis to explore how components of the Resilient Cities Index impact the LPI and vice versa, utilizing data from 25 cities globally. Findings – Noteworthy findings include that critical infrastructure and socio-institutional factors significantly influence logistics performance, underscoring the bidirectional relationship between urban resilience and logistics efficiency. The analysis reveals that cities with robust tracking and tracing capabilities exhibit higher resilience levels, while infrastructure and international shipment scores present complex, context-dependent relationships with urban resilience. Novelty - These insights provide a novel understanding of how logistics components contribute to urban resilience and suggest that enhancing critical infrastructure, improving socio-institutional frameworks, and addressing specific logistics components are pivotal for fostering resilient and efficient urban systems. Type of Paper: Empirical JEL Classification: R40, R11, O18. Keywords: Urban Resilience; Logistics Performance; Resilient Cities Index; Logistics Performance Index; Bidirectional Relationship; Critical Infrastructure; Socio-Institutional Frameworks; Regression Analysis; Sustainable Urban Development. Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Rahmat, A.K; Razak, A.H.A. (2024). Unveiling Urban Dynamics: A Bidirectional Analysis of Resilience and Logistics Performance in The Face of Global Challenges, J. Mgt. Mkt. Review, 9(2), 57 – 65. https://doi.org/10.35609/jmmr.2024.9.2(1)