Logistic service as a determinant of customer loyalty in e-commerce

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to indicate the importance of logistic customer service for building customer loyalty in e-commerce. Design/methodology/approach: The work is of theoretical and empirical nature. The theoretical part was based on the literature on the subject. The empirical part presents analyzes of a secondary study and the results of own research conducted by the author. Findings: Based on the study, it has been shown that the logistics aspects of electronic commerce expressed in the 7R rule are the foundation for creating satisfaction, and thus e-customer loyalty. Research limitations/implications: In the future, it is advised to conduct ongoing research and analysis of customer expectations for e-commerce logistics to respond, in advance, to changing customer preferences. Practical implications: The research results can be a starting point for building customer service strategies by electronic commerce entities. Social implications: Research shows how digitization affects changes in trade, not just electronics. Originality/value: The article is addressed to business practitioners, e-commerce managers, as well as academics and students interested in the subject of customer loyalty and e-commerce.