As globalization marches onward, more companies find that they are in the strange new world of international commerce. Aberdeen research shows that companies, large and small and in all industries and levels of the supply chain, are being forced to deal with international logistics in ways they may not have had to in years past. Vendors differ widely in their abilities, and competitors are adapting fast to take advantage of new capabilities that are developed. Whichever route a company chooses, whether it be an optimal mix of in-house capabilities or outsourcing, they must take pains to ensure that the software or service vendors they choose to work with are capable of supporting a strategy based on the concept of agility.
This resource is only available to our paid members. You can Join Us or Sign in to get access to this resource.