How does the internet affect the organization of the firm in the transportation industry - including a brief case study how e-markets may enter SCM

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Opening GOOGLE AS FRAMEWORK OF ANALYSIS Apple with its new iPod and Samsung with its new smartphones rely heavily on third-party logistics companies and their ability to get all the components just-in-time together ready for production and then the products to the markets. Before 9/11 supply chain management was all about "enhance productivity, eliminate waste, remove supply chain duplication, and drive for cost improvement", says William L. Michels, CEO of consulting firm ADR North America, Ann …

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