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Innovation has been emerging as a topic of importance over 50 years. Studies have mainly concentrated on manufacturing sector and investigated the determinants and facilitators for increasing innovation performance of manufacturing firms. The service sector is also an important component for strong economies. This study aims to demonstrate the innovation profile of transportation firms according to the four innovation categories using the 2008 Innovation Survey conducted by Turkish Statistical Institute. In the analysis section, a logit model is performed and determinants of innovation are found by using selected variables. The final section gives some implications to help logistics firms enhance their innovation performance.

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