Logistics sourcing

Global logistics sourcing

 

Global logistics sourcing is increasingly becoming a key differentiator for large, global organizations. SCDigest has issued a major benchmark report on the trends and practices in global logistics sourcing and trade management.

Globalization has simply become the way we do business. The ability to effectively navigate both import and export processes, including accompanying logistic activities, is certainly now for many companies a key determinant of supply chain and overall business expense.

We have entered, in what SCDigest likes to call the “Globalization 3.0” era, putting new demands on both sourcing and export processes, with excellence in global supply chain management now a key determinant of overall company success. From total landed cost calculation to technology enablement, we take a 360-degree look at logistics sourcing and trade management.

Global logistics sourcing

 

Global logistics sourcing

 

SCDigest undertook a major survey in 2015 to better understand global sourcing practices, processes and technologies. The survey collected responses from almost 200 supply chain professionals on a variety of topics related to global sourcing, including related Global Trade Management (GTM) processes and technologies.

The report itself investigates different subjects around sourcing and global trade:

  • Important Trends in Global Trade
  • Benchmarking Global Sourcing Practices
  • Integration of Global Sourcing, Logistics and Finance
  • Visibility Takes Center Stage

 

Global sourcing benchmarking report 2016

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