Journal of Innovative and Creativity
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)

Leveraging Relationship Marketing and Digital Engagement to Enhance Operational Efficiency in Indonesia’s Logistics Sector

Eka Pratiwi Septania Parapat (Universitas Murni Teguh)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 Jun 2026

Abstract

The rapid growth of Indonesia’s logistics sector necessitates innovative strategies to improve operational efficiency amid complex supply chain dynamics. This study examines the combined impact of relationship marketing and digital engagement on logistics performance, drawing on primary data from 120 logistics firms across Java and Sumatra. Using structural equation modeling, we assess how customer-centric relationship-building practices such as trust development, personalized communication, and loyalty programs interact with digital engagement initiatives, including real‐time tracking, social media interaction, and mobile platforms, to influence cost reduction, delivery reliability, and process agility. Results reveal that relationship marketing exerts a direct positive effect on operational efficiency (β = 0.45, p < 0.01), while digital engagement mediates this relationship, amplifying efficiency gains by 30%. Integrating digital tools into customer relationship frameworks enhances transparency, responsiveness, and collaborative decision‐making. The findings provide empirical support for a unified strategic approach, highlighting that synergistic implementation of marketing and digital technologies can drive sustainable competitive advantage in emerging‐market logistics.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

joecy

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Social Sciences Other

Description

Journal of Innovative and Creatifity (JOECY) publishes research articles in the field of education which report empirical research on topics that are significant across educational contexts, in terms of design and findings. The topic could be in curriculum, teaching learning, evaluation, quality ...