Study of Profitability of a Logistics Company

During last two decades, the importance of logistics has been noticed around the world. In global markets, the effects and further developments of logistics and supply chain management for corporate success has increased significantly that result in a large amount of companies have taken actual benefits in logistics, such as reducing costs, enhancing customers ' satisfaction and increasing sales. However, some people are confused with the relationship between logistics and supply chain management. Therefore, this essay will argue that logistics management and supply chain management are not exactly the same in operations because of the scope where utilized and some specific activities are similar, but some are different. In the end, this essay will also talk about the reasons for logistics management is an important strategy to manufacturing or service companies.

Due to the large quantity of freight and the long distance that it must travel to arrive to its destination exporters and importers alike have found logistic service providers essential to engage in international trade (Rodriguez, Comtois, Slack, 2013). While some Logistics service providers focus only on the area of transportation others specialize in freight consolidation, distribution management, and warehousing (Robinson, 2014). They have enough market knowledge, information and communication systems to offer supply chain solutions tailored to the specific needs of any company be it small or large (Rodriguez, Comtois, Slack,

It is widely known that logistics is the life blood of anything major. The logistics and transportation industry in the United

Report Cover Page & Title Page American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) REPORT ON “Logistic System of DHL” Submitted to: Dr. Ehsanul Huda Chowdhury Course Instructor Course: Marketing Research Section: A BBA Program Submitted By: “Foysal Ahmed” “ID 08-12089-3” “Marketing” Date of Submission: 26-12,2011 MARKETING RESEARCH REPORT ON “Logistic System of DHL” Letter of transmittal December 26, 2011 To Dr. Ehsanul Huda Chowdhury Course Instructor Marketing Research Section: A Subject:

With growth of international shipping also increased domestic movements of freight. Companies has to find an optimal solution for moving their goods from factory to warehouse and from warehouse to distribution centers. Organizations has to look at many factors (objective and subjective) before they will make a rational decision and pick a suitable technique.

Logistic providers developed themselves a lot and passed by many maturity stages. The globalization obliged those providers to expand and overtake the national and the regional barriers, the suppliers relied and rely on the technology progress to enable a fast and cheap (cost)

During last two decades, the importance of logistics has been noticed around the world. In global markets, the effects and further developments of logistics and supply chain management for corporate success has increased significantly that result in a large amount of companies have taken actual benefits in logistics, such as reducing costs, enhancing customers ' satisfaction and increasing sales. However, some people are confused with the relationship between logistics and supply chain management, what logistics or logistics management is and what supply chain management is, weather or not that they are the same meaning in operations. Therefore, this essay will argue that logistics management and supply chain management are not exactly the same in operations because of the scope where utilized and some specific activities are similar, but some are different. In the end, this essay will also talk about the reasons for logistics management is a important strategy to manufacturing or service companies.

This report will analyze the Supply Chain and Logistics Industry in the United Arab Emirates during the last five years. The tools and techniques used for this analysis shall be PESTEL and PORTER’S 5 forces. Further this report shall discuss about the Industry type based on the competition existing in the market and its current phase in the Industry cycle.

Following the paradigm shift on the role of logistics management in the recent decades, there has been a wide recognition of this as a very important aspect a business strategy in general. However due to the numerous factors promoting complexity of logistics management companies have adopted the idea of outsourcing their logistic activities to Third Party Logistics (3PL) providers. Hence, 3PLs have taken a critical role towards supply chains of heir customers.

Education and labour skills are essential for a fully functioning logistics and supply management system. In Southern Africa there is a lack of education and skills within the logistics system, which means unskilled labour and less effectiveness and efficiency. Education is the single most important aspect in order for a country to achieve success and wealth, the more educated people are, the more people can make intelligent and effective decisions about the economy and the logistics and supply chain management functions. Southern Africa does not have a strong education system in comparison to the global market in which Southern Africa compete in, which limits its full potential that it has to be a functioning logistic powerhouse which

Vì vậy, Ngân hàng Thế giới đã cùng với các đối tác cho ra đời chỉ số Logistics Performance Index (LPI) để giúp các nước đang phát triển hậu cần có thể lập ra các chương trình cải cách để tăng cường khả năng cạnh tranh trên toàn cầu.

Simultaneously, the logistics industry attracts highly educated graduates entering this industry and its quality will be improved. The logistics industry is one of four economic pillars in Hong Kong which represents 21% of Hong Kong total employment. As the logistics industry is prosperous, many high educated and skilled labors are attracted by career opportunities. From figure 15, we can see clearly that almost 70% interviewees think that career opportunity is the most important factor to attract people to enter logistics industry. Also, according to figure 14, 90% of interviewees agree the prospect of logistics industry in Hong Kong is optimistic. Those reveal that employees are confident to work at local logistics industry and believe

In less than two decades National Logistics Management has already become one of the most successful and fast growing logistics companies of the USA. Despite increasing competition in logistics, NLM continues to adapt itself to the changing environment. Suffice to state just one fact: two years in a row ( in 2004 and 2005 respectively) - two reputable and well-known magazines- Inc. magazine and Start magazine recognized NLM as one of the most innovative and fast growing companies. Undoubtedly, the innovative strategy of providing cost-effective way to facilitate and expedite premium freight is behind the success of the company. However, will NLM be able to maintain and enhance its profitable business in the new era of increased competition

Source: Ballou, R. H., Business Logistics Importance and Some Research Opportunities, Journal of Logistics Management, Vol.4,

In the Indian scenario, with relatively less importance given to efficient logistics, the market leaders in beverage industry like Coca Cola, PepsiCo and Parlé Agro have their own well established strong logistics network. The other small scale industries producing both carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks in glass/ PET bottles or in Tetra Pak cartons have a comparatively well established third-party logistics system. They have the help of local providers in providing vehicles for small transfers which help them in overcoming problems such as demands for bribes by retailers, security and other logistics