The GMA 2005 Logistics Survey: Supply chain performance in food, grocery and consumer products

IBM Business Consulting Services conducted the GMA 2005 Logistics Survey in January 2005, in conjunction with the Grocery Manufacturers Association. This survey identifies current practices, captures significant trends and establishes operational performance benchmarks in several key areas of supply chain logistics: strategic objectives, distribution and transportation practices, benchmarks and trends, outsourcing, alliances and information technology, forecasting and inventory management.

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The GMA 2005 Logistics survey was performed to better understand where supply chain logistics is today and how it is evolving. The survey provides insight into the adoption of leading practices. By capturing significant trends and operational performance benchmarks, it also places the research findings into an overall context and provides perspective on the continuing evolution of supply chain management principles and trends.

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