The implications of smart logistics policy on corporate performance: Evidence from listed companies in China.

Since the emergence of smart logistics as a vital paradigm, it has garnered significant interest from independent firms and governments worldwide, including China. This study aims to examine the relationship between Smart Logistics Policy (SLP) and firm performance both theoretically and empirically. Utilizing data from A-share companies listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges between 2012 and 2017, this study analyzes the relationship between SLP and firm performance using Propensity Score Matching (PSM) and Difference-in-Differences (DID).