LOGISTICS
GONE ARE THE days when complex products and all their components were made in one factory . These days , manufacturers source goods from all over the world . Cars , for example , may be inherently branded as being of one particular nationality , whereas in reality they are an eclectic international mix : leather seats from Italy , engines from Germany , moulded plastics from Asia . As the automotive industry has evolved , so have logistics
companies in order to meet changing demand and to ensure a smooth , continuous and efficient supply chain .
An international customer base has become increasingly important to suppliers in recent years and those businesses which do not look abroad risk missing out on opportunities . The UK Government recently set an ambitious target of increasing exports to £ 1 trillion by 2020 . As one of the largest sectors , car manufacturers
FedEx International Direct Distribution tailored specifically to its clients in the automotive supply chain
10 March 2015