Transportation adds the big dimensions of overcoming distance, space and time by placing items and related services at the disposal of users or resellers to enhance product availability and customer satisfaction. This also referred to as Time and Place utility.

As reported by Rosalyn Wilson in Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals' 2007 "State of Logistics Report" (1), Business logistics costs were $1,305 billion and rose from 9.4 to 9.9 percent of the nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This is an increase of $130 billion over 2005 and another record high for logistics costs.

The USA logistics market is approximately $1.3 trillion with transportation accounting for 61% of the logistics spend. The 6.1percent  is a loose benchmark to compare what your firm spends on obtaining, transferring and distributing supplies and products. What the authors provide to the readers are specific, concrete examples of how your organizations can better manage transportation costs as part of overall logistics and business management.

This book is a must have for the anyone who wants to improve and enhance the effectiveness of their supply chain while removing excess cost. As pointed out above, the cost of logistics is a very significant factor and any reduction goes directly to the "bottom line". Significant improvement in your firm's logistics process can not only reduce costs but also improve your competitive posture. You will find that 101 + Plus Actions will provide a head start on your quest towards a "Lean Supply Chains".

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