This assignment is designed to draw focus on some key issues that impact on logistics operations. You are required to identify a company with vast logistics operations ( DHL Supply Chain) and provide a memo discussing issues under the headings given below:

1. Introduction

• Introduce your consultancy and how you enable organisations to achieve efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability

2. Supply chain profile

• Illustrate and discuss the chosen company supply chain profile (structure) highlighting the value added by each player in the supply chain

3. Road vs Rail

• Compare and contrast road and rail modes as possible transport options for the companys supply chain

4. Storage facilities Design & Equipment

• Identify and discuss modern technologies and equipment that can improve the design and usage of storage and handling facilities

5. Sustainability

• Discuss the different types of sustainability and how the company can achieve these

6. Greening the supply chain

• Read on the greening of supply chains and identify opportunities for greening the company supply chain

7. Conclusion

Provide and outlook of the future of logistics and supply chain management and the approach that the company should take in anticipation