The world's largest exporter no longer wants to rely on making and selling low-cost products. China is moving upmarket to become a world-class manufacturer and to stimulate more inland development and domestic consumption.

All customers want a perfect order but few really understand what that entails, how to measure it or the trade-offs that may be necessary to make it an affordable goal. Third-party logistics providers help their clients identify and measure the key performance indicators that lead to success.