AUTOMOTIVE LOGISTICS large and small will have a vital impact on whether or not this target is met , or indeed , surpassed .
The good news is that a wealth of opportunity is now available to those who do think internationally . For that reason , businesses which produce parts for the manufacturing industry should be casting their gaze to farflung corners of the world in search of contracts . With the UK reporting the strongest export growth out of all the EU nations , now is the time to go global and not just in established markets , but emerging ones too . As global industries become ever more connected , the need for a healthy and sustainable supply chain has become more and more relevant . The further and faster you transport , the more you need to maintain a balance between cost , simplicity and control . This is true whether you are an international manufacturer or a sole-trader which supplies components to them .
Logistics providers have moved in line with this and now offer bespoke and tailored solutions to support these business ’ needs , whether international or domestic . For example , at FedEx we developed FedEx International DirectDistribution to simplify the supply chain for our customers .
This service allows a shipper to send multiple parts from a single origin country location , to multiple recipients in a single destination country , or in the case of the European Union ( EU ) multiple destination countries . Packages can be cleared through customs as a single shipment entry , creating fewer steps and obstacles , ensuring
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