Logistics internationalisation

Internationalising logistics networks holds consequences for inventory, handling and transport policies. 

Owing to internationalisation, logistics pipelines are extended and have to cope with differences in infrastructure across countries, while needing to realise delivery within the time-to-market. This may drive localisation. On the other hand, the opportunity for global consolidation may drive international centralisation. 

The internationalisation of manufacturing operations connected with the use of external manufacturing resources located in other countries often requires the redesign of the supply chain. Such solutions translate into complexity of the international logistics systems. 

The logistics dimension of internationalisation conjures up a vision of parts flowing seamlessly from suppliers to customers located an5where in the world, and a supply network that truly spans the entire globe. Often basic products such... 

Drivers and logistics implications of internationalisation the trade-off facing internationally operating businesses. 

Despite the general trend towards internationalisation, the business approach is not taking place by means of any universal patterns. In assessing the nature of cross-border interfaces in logistics, three questions can be asked ... 

Logistics service practices may differ across countries as well as regulation on storage and transport. Adjusting handling practices accordingly is a prerequisite for internationalisation. Furthermore, the opportunity to implement best practice across various facilities may also be possible. Both of these practices assist the process of internationalisation. 

This has created phases in internationalisation of operations, and hence of the logistics pipelines that are associated with them. Logistics pipelines differ from market to market and from company to company over time. 

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