GLOBAL LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
GLOBAL LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
LECTURE 8: GLOBAL LOGISTIC
STRATEGIES
Agenda
Agenda
1 Definition of Global Logistics
2 Barriers to Global Logistic Operation
3 Basic conditions for GLO
4 Global business organization
5 Some specific problems with GLO
6 Strategic competencies needed for an
efficient GLO
7 Strategies for Global Logistic Operation
8 Summary
1 Definition of Global Logistic
1 Definition of Global Logistic
Global logistics is defined as the design
and management of a system that directs
and controls the flows of materials into,
through and out of the firm across
national boundaries to achieve its
corporate objectives at a minimum total
cost
2 Barriers to Global Logistic
2 Barriers to Global Logistic
Operation
Operation
true global operations need so many
resources that they are limited to very
large companies
customers in different countries may
demand different types of products
products may have features which
mean that they are not suitable for
global operations
2 Barriers to Global Logistic
2 Barriers to Global Logistic
Operation
Operation
global products of any kind are not
viewed favourably by some
customers( Sony, Toyota, Pepsi)
organisations lack the human and
technical resources needed to work
globally
organisations may not be able to build
the right structures or design
strategies that work globally