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Logistics is the process of planning, implementing and controlling the flow and storage of goods and services and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Supply chain management provides supervision and direction for the various parts of the distribution system including production scheduling and inventory control, transportation, warehousing, wholesaling, retailing and brokerage.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM) Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Analysis
The objective of this study is to propose a Logistics and SCM key performance indicators (KPI) analysis that can be used as a benchmarking tool for firms and policy makers. This analysis will help firms understand where they are located with respect to leading enterprises, as well as firms within their own sector and the U.S and what steps they must undertake in order to become more competitive.

Supply Chain Perspective:

Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM) Cost and Agility Assessment Tool and Case Study
This assessment tool defines the three components of logistics and SCM cost; classifies logistics and SCM cost activities categories and their respective components; and presents relative data which allows users to benchmark their logistics and SCM cost and agility against industry averages and other key player (s).

Logistics / Supply Chain Management : Industry Overview and Statistical Profile
This profile describes the industrial structure, the Canadian logistics and supply chain management performance indicators and the key business drivers.


Created: 2005-06-12
Updated: 2007-11-05
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