LONDON -
- Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing: Global Logistics and Transportation Industry Outlook 2009 on Thursday, 9 July 2009 at 16:00 BST
Filled with unpredictable highs and lows, 2008 was a veritable rollercoaster ride for global trade. Innovative solutions and strategies are now being employed by various stakeholders to cushion the blow of this economic downturn. While governments rely on tax incentives, rebates and policies to boost intercontinental trade, logistics service providers increasingly turn to innovative business and pricing strategies to attract customers.
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This analyst briefing will cover both the steps taken by governments and port operators to boost sales and the various strategies employed by service providers to survive and remain profitable in current market conditions. The briefing will also touch upon the potential demand for logistics services in the automotive, defense, FMCG, retail, electronics and healthcare industry sectors.
This briefing with benefit contract logistics service providers, warehouse operators, freight forwarders, lead logistics providers as well as supply chain directors from the automotive, FMCG, defense, healthcare and electronics industries.
“Service providers are trying hard to adapt themselves to the changing priorities of their customers,” observes Research Analyst Archana Rajagopalan. “However, their survival in the current economic slowdown will depend on how innovative they are in reducing overall logistics costs without compromising quality.”
To participate, please email Monika Kwiecinska at monika.kwiecinska@frost.com with the following information: your full name, company name, title, telephone number, e-mail, address, city, state and country. Upon receipt of the above information, a registration link will be e-mailed to you. You may also register to receive a recorded version of the briefing at any time by submitting the aforementioned contact details.
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