Differences Between Self-Support Logistics and the Third-Party Logistics

Costco buys the majority of its merchandise directly from manufacturers for shipment either directly to Costco’s selling warehouses or to a consolidation point where various shipments are combined so as to minimize freight and handling costs. As a result, Costco eliminates many of the costs associated with multiple step distribution channels, which include purchasing from distributors as opposed to manufacturers, use of central receiving, storing and distributing warehouses, and storage of merchandise in locations off the sales floors. (1)

When it comes to outbound logistics Costco's task is delivery, invoicing, handling finished goods and orders. The way Costco handles all theses various tasks is mostly through assorted distribution and transporting methods. Costco can accomplish their outbound logistics by having a well thought out inventory method. This inventory method lets Costco markets hold up to two full weeks of supplies. Usually the supplies are

Wal-Mart’s expansion in China had been hindered and slowed down by regulatory restrictions for a long time. Thus, international retailers were limited to certain cities, in which not more than three stores were allowed. Additionally, each new store needed the approval of the central government. Furthermore, enforcement of local interest such as tax revenues or jobs and local protectionism by local governmental agencies handicapped Wal-Mart’s expansion in China. As a result, the retailer had only 43 stores in China by early 2005 (p.12-14).

There are stores not only in Europe but also in North America, Middle East, and Caribbean and Asia- all are 253 stores in 24

This idea led to the set up of a franchising sales network, and two years later, the company established a network of over 2,000 stores around the world in countries like Italy, UK, Croatia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, France, Germany, Turkey, Belgium and many others. Presently, the company boasts an assorted range of tights, stockings, leggings, socks, swimwear and beachwear for both men and women.

By 30 June 2009, the company currently has 123 stores in Australia and New Zealand and management has

In addition, the company distributes their products through a network of 42 owned and leased distribution centers. As of December 29, 2012, they distributed their products via 39 distribution centers in the United States and three in Canada. The company owns four and lease 38 of these distribution centers. Furthermore,

The company began in 1971 in Seattle, Washington with one retail store and it grew to over 2,600 stores in 13 countries by the early 2000’s (Schultz, 2011). They now have operations and retails stores in more than 50 countries around the world (Harrer, 2011).

a. Number of stores: In 1992 the company had about 140 stores in the Northwest and Chicago areas. By 2002 the company had approximately 5,886

The brand expanded into Canada after receiving success in America, and later opened their first store outside of America on December 2008 in London. They have expanded from one location, to now having five hundred and seventy eight locations across the globe.

As of Feb 28, 2014, the company had approx. 10,000 employees & 246 retail stores in 20 countries. The company has business in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Israel, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and China. The company also operates an e-commerce website with 12 different localized online stores across the world.

The company currently has 375 stores in 41 countries. Products are also online through Company-owned websites. Merchandise is purchased from more than 1,000 vendors having factories in approximately 40 countries. No vendor accounted for more than 5 percent of total purchases in 2013 and approximately 98 percent of purchases are from outside the United

In 1950 they established their first overseas subsidiary in Great Britain. Now, their global reach serves customers in more than 180 countries and coupled with their dealer locations, they serve more than 500 locations world-wide. This type of global presence is fundamental to their success in the global

The selected business functions that outsource to a third party has become a common practice in the corporate world. The function of logistics is often to outsourced and providing logistics service companies have evolved into providing a vast range of logistics functions including inventory management, transportation services and warehousing services. The companies which provides logistics services on contract to other companies are known as Third Party Logistics Providers ( 3PLs).

Yanai had an interview with Japan's Kyodo is set a rhetoric: Uniqlo plans to build each year to open 100 new stores in the new system in China, to build its apparel retail chain industry, "the first in Asia."