International Logistics Performance Feature Extraction Insights and Portugal’s Global Positioning

The importance of countries’ logistical performance in engineering innovation is well known, ranging from rationalization of supply chains, optimizing inventory management, in addition to promoting/hindering global collaboration. It is therefore essential for the faster and more efficient development of new technologies and products. The integration of efficient logistics, with innovative technologies, allows the timely delivery of materials and components, thus increasing the speed and effectiveness of engineering innovation processes. This work investigates the existence of a robust correlation structure among Logistics Performance Index (LPI) Indicators. LPI is an index that attempts to measure performance in terms of conditions in the area of logistics in different countries around the world. Including information on the quality of infrastructure related to trade and transport, the ease of customs procedures, the efficiency of customs clearance and other factors that affect the flow of goods across borders, the LPI is calculated using several Indicators. Our results suggest the LPI’s conceptualization as a latent variable, defined by its Indicators, with exceptional internal consistency. This coherence reinforces the LPI’s reliability for evaluating logistics performance globally. The recognition of LPI as a good indicator of countries’ logistical performance allows it to be used in engineering as a source of practical knowledge for innovation. Indicating paths for the best strategic decisions on the topics measured and, consequently, improving the cost-effectiveness and competitiveness operations.