White Papers
Central and Eastern Europe's Logistics Infrastructure: Connecting the Dots
Written by: ProLogis Research
Central and Eastern Europe's aspirations for economic parity with Western Europe hinge, to a large degree, on their success in creating a network of modern, high-speed roadways for transporting freight. This report documents their progress in building new motorways and their plans for the next five-to-ten years. Download our white paper to learn more. Access white paper
China's Special Economic Zones and National Industrial Parks - Door Openers to Economic Reform
Written by: ProLogis Research
As changes to the global marketplace have threatened its position as a leading low-cost manufacturer, Mexico has worked hard to re-position itself for continued economic growth and prosperity. Its manufacturers have neutralized China's threat to its export markets by moving up the valued-added ladder. New high-valued industries have emerged and are thriving. Innovative tax reforms have been enacted and are being used to fund major infrastructure projects and education programs. Access white paper
Logistics Property Markets: Distribution Gateway to Southern Europe
Written by: ProLogis Research
As changes to the global marketplace have threatened its position as a leading low-cost manufacturer, Mexico has worked hard to re-position itself for continued economic growth and prosperity. Its manufacturers have neutralized China's threat to its export markets by moving up the valued-added ladder. New high-valued industries have emerged and are thriving. Innovative tax reforms have been enacted and are being used to fund major infrastructure projects and education programs. Access white paper
Performance-Based Logistics - Next Big Thing?
Written by: ProLogis Research
As changes to the global marketplace have threatened its position as a leading low-cost manufacturer, Mexico has worked hard to re-position itself for continued economic growth and prosperity. Its manufacturers have neutralized China's threat to its export markets by moving up the valued-added ladder. New high-valued industries have emerged and are thriving. Innovative tax reforms have been enacted and are being used to fund major infrastructure projects and education programs. Access white paper
Mexico's Maquiladoras: Climbing the Ladder of Success
Written by: ProLogis Research
As changes to the global marketplace have threatened its position as a leading low-cost manufacturer, Mexico has worked hard to re-position itself for continued economic growth and prosperity. Its manufacturers have neutralized China's threat to its export markets by moving up the valued-added ladder. New high-valued industries have emerged and are thriving. Innovative tax reforms have been enacted and are being used to fund major infrastructure projects and education programs. Access white paper
Cornerstone Solutions White Paper: Is Your Supply Chain World Class?
Written by: David Land
Efficient Supply Chain Execution begins with a solid Supply Chain Planning foundation and commences with a world-class supply chain vision. Many organizations examine ways to optimize their supply chains but concentrate on a portion of the supply chain without regard for how enhancements in one area affect the system as a whole. Before an SCE system can work functionally, the supply chain structure and planning systems need to be examined.
YRC Logistics White Paper: Small and Mid Size Companies Enhance Financial Performance through Supply Chain Management
Written by: OL Staff
ProLogis Import-Driven Warehousing White Paper
Written by: ProLogis Research
Experts examine the challenges and pressures facing import warehouses in today’s competitive global trade environment. Efficiency and productivity depend not just on how well warehouse operators execute their own functions, but also how well other players in the process execute theirs. Learn how companies today improve the import supply chain process.
J. Gold Enterprise Class Device White Paper
Handhelds: In Search of an Enterprise Class Device
Written by: OL Staff
ProLogis Int Retail White Paper
Internet Retailing – Opportunities and Challenges for the UK’s Distribution Property Markets
Written by: ProLogis Research
High Jump Software
ERP Versus WMS: The True Functionality Gaps
ProLogis Benchmarking Whitepaper
Benchmarking: Prerequisite for Building Best-in-Class Supply Chains
Written by: ProLogis Research
Benchmarking is used to improve supply chain management and performance by identifying, analyzing, and adapting the best practices and processes found inside or outside the organization. With this report, companies will learn how to choose the best standard of comparison for a well-designed, effective benchmarking project.
Silver Bullet White Paper
The Future of Forwarding
Written by: OL Staff
Competition among forwarders has become a technology arms race. Learn how midsize forwarders are succeeding against the industry giants.
Sterling Commerce White Paper
Collaborative Logistics Networks
Written by: OL Staff
Discover how collaborative logistics can reveal the painful hidden costs of doing business, help you control such costs and minimize your overhead in the process. You’’ll also see how to break traditional performance barriers for shippers and carriers.
Fedex White Paper
The FedEx Guide to International Shipping
Written by: OL Staff
This helpful guide covers topics including: one of the most common reasons for customs delays; when you must submit an SED, which documents must be notarized, when you need to file a Schedule B, and how to complete a commercial invoice. It also provides information on tools like the duty and tax estimator. Sponsored by: FedEx Express
