International Journal of Science and Environment
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): May 2026

Post-Pandemic Shift in Procurement Behavior: Evidence from Logistics Service Selection in the Chemical Industry

Ristona Widoretno (Industrial Engineering Department, Universitas Indonesia)
Teuku Yuri M Zagloel (Lecturer Industrial Engineering Department, Universitas Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 May 2026

Abstract

Logistics has become increasingly critical in maintaining supply chain stability, particularly in industries such as chemicals where operations involve higher levels of complexity and risk. The disruptions experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic—ranging from transportation delays to cost fluctuations—have not only affected operational performance but also influenced how companies evaluate logistics service providers (LSPs). This study explores how procurement priorities have shifted in response to these changes. By combining the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and SERVQUAL, the research attempts to capture both what customers consider important and how they perceive actual service performance. The study was conducted at a logistics service provider in Indonesia serving the chemical industry. The findings suggest that assurance, reliability, and responsiveness have become more important than cost in selecting LSPs. However, these same dimensions also show the largest performance gaps. This indicates that, although expectations have changed, service delivery has not fully kept pace. The results highlight the need for logistics providers to adjust their service approach in a more consistent and customer-oriented manner.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJSE

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Chemistry Mathematics Physics

Description

International Journal of Science and Environment (IJSE) is to provide a research medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level research in the fields of Science and Environment . Original theoretical work and application-based ...