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Exploiting the Global Supply Chain
What changes when your sourcing and markets go international? Everything!

Eight Steps to a Greener Supply Chain
It's not a bandwagon--it's a journey to a more profitable balance sheet.

EU Investigating Price Fixing by Freight Forwarders

UPS, FedEx Blocked from China’s Postal Market

UPS Logistics and to Move Towards 4PL – Or Not?
This study, published on the CSCMP Web site and written by Prof. Dr. Remko I. van Hoek of the Cranfield School of Managememt (UK), states that the fourth party logistics service provider (4PL) participates in supply chain coordination instead of just providing operational logistics and fulfillment services, like a traditional third party logistics provider (3PL) would.

The implementation of a 4PL model required a major transition for UPS, which has its heritage in express and physical logistics services, towards a more integral involvement in customers supply chains, with a greater impact on customer supply chain performance and strategy.

Logistics Optimization: A Guide to Assessing and Improving Your Logistics Operation, February 2008
The ability of an organization to effectively move and store materials from and to a complex network of suppliers and end users is not a simple task, and the success of any world class supply chain is heavily dependent upon the effectiveness of its logistics network and delivery capability; in essence, its logistics function, comprised of inventory, warehouse, and transportation management.

Do you know how your logistics organization compares to your industry peers? Do your performance metrics indicate you are a 1st quartile performer, or perhaps a 4th quartile one? How much improvement could be made in your logistics organization in terms of cost, quality and service? All of these are good questions that will eventually be asked of you, so you better find out. That is precisely the purpose of this white paper… to present a holistic approach to assessing your logistics operations and developing a new strategy for the future.

eyefortransport's daily headlines
UK-based eyefortransport's network of over 100 journalists, editors and consultants around the world report on new trends in the logistics and transportation field throughout every major economic region. 

APL Logistics
In today's global marketplace, you need a logistics partner who can connect far-flung suppliers, vendors and customers. One who spans continents, currencies and customs. APL Logistics is that partner.





















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