Audit

When deciding to form a strategic partnership, the text recommends performing an audit of needs and overall strategies with regard to logistics operations. What is the goal of the audit, and what types of information should come from the audit?

Required ResourcesText

• Coyle, J., Novack, R.A., Gibson, B.J., & Barbi, E.J. (2011). Transportation: A Supply Chain Perspective (7th ed). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-0-324-78919-5
  • Chapter Twelve: Third Party Logistics
  • Chapter Thirteen: Private transportation and Fleet Management
  • Chapter Fourteen: Issues and Challenges of Global Supply Chains

Article

• Bapna, M. (2012, October 10).3 lessons for a greener and more profitable supply chain. Forbes. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/manishbapna/2012/10/10/3-lessons-for-better-supply-chain-management/