Articles by Thomas Foster- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

LTL Carriers Find a Big Role to Play on the Global Stage

April 1, 2007

Thomas Foster- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Just as every manufacturer and retailer is having to extend its business operations around the world, the less-than-truckload industry is devising new ways to make itself a valuable member of customers' global chains.

Aligning Your Supply Chain Strategy with Your Business Strategy

March 1, 2007

Thomas Foster- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Corporate giants have shown the importance of ensuring that their supply chain operations are in sync with their business model. D-M-E has shown that mid-market manufacturers can mold themselves into world-beating competitors using the same principles.

A Dutch Solution to the Distribution Challenge in the EU

November 1, 2006

Thomas Foster- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Despite increased congestion, higher costs and more demanding consumers throughout the EU, the logistics-savvy Netherlands again has proved that it is the right choice for global companies looking for a European base of distribution operations.