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LOGISTICS

LOGISTICSLogistics refers to the movement of materials,

services, cash and information in a supply chain

Material includes all of the physical items used in a production process. In addition to raw materials and work in process, there are support items such as fuels,equipment’s, parts , tools and more .

Logistics = Supply + Materials management +Distribution

LOGISTICS TARGETS

Logistics balance 2 basic targets:Quality of ServiceLow Cost

Examples of logistics TCS logisticsOCS logisticsDHL LEOPARDS logisticsFEDEX

Service by Logistics

Logistics has a strong presence in all over the world. Today logistics is a complete Express & Logistics services provider, It offers

International logistics servicesDomestic logistics servicesLogistics services• Incoming and outgoing shipment • Logistics in Supply Chain Management

Green logistics

Logistics is the integrated management of all the activities required to move products through the supply chain. For a typical product this supply chain extends from a raw material source through the production and distribution system to the point of consumption and the associated reverse logistics. The logistical activities comprise freight transport, storage, inventory management, materials handling and all the related information processing.

The main objective of green logistics is to co-ordinate these activities in a way that meets customer requirements at minimum cost

Advantages of logistics

Firms can save on capital investmentsFinancial risk can be reduce because of logisticsLogistics can spread the risks by outsourcing to

sub-contractors It ensure high product quality It Reduce delivery time through transportation It optimize performance and win new customersSome logistics companies also provide door step

services , they pick your stuff form your home and deliver it to your desire place

Logistics offer a wide variety of vehicles

Disadvantages of logisticsTrust issues may arise in logistics In logistics there is risk of exposing confidential data Investment on logistics assets, such as physical distribution

centers or information networks, usually needs large and lump sum costs, which involves financial risks

Logistics include hidden costs . Although outsourcing most of the times is cost-effective at times the hidden costs involved in signing a contract while signing a contract across international boundaries may pose a serious threat.

In case you do not choose a right partner for outsourcing, some of the common problem areas include stretched delivery time frames, sub-standard quality output and inappropriate categorization of responsibilities.

TRANZUM COURIER SERVICE

INTRODUCTION

Ever since its inception in 1983, TCS Pakistan has continued to lead, the logistics service in Pakistan through innovation, pioneering spirit, commitment and passion.

Came as a domestic logistics company. Starting with just 25 shipments. TCS has wide network of 140 offices 2 dedicated chartered planes, 3000 plus couriers and

more than 6000 employees. TCS head office building is strategically located near Hajj

Terminal at Karachi airport. Airport allow efficient movement of Express and Logistics

within Pakistan and Worldwide.

VISION STATEMENT "TCS will be recognized and respected as professional, innovative,

profitable information, and knowledge based logistics/services enterprise, with the objective of growing into a regional and global player, with emphasis on the Middle East, Europe and North America"

MISSION STATEMENT "The TCS People will however be encouraged to be open to

unconventional ideas and services and recognize new trends at very early stages"

REGIONS

350 Cities in PakistanNetwork divided into three regionsSouth Region (Karachi, Quetta, Sukkur,

Hyderabad)North Region (Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan)Central Region (Rawalpindi/Islamabad,

Gujranwala, Peshawar)

Distribution Channel CASH BUSINESS CORPORATE

BUSINESS

(Through walk –in) (Through Account)

BIKES LESS THAN 2 KGS

EXPRESS MORE THAN 2 KGS

OFFICES

OVERLAND SHIPPING

CARGO

TCS LOGISTICS

FUNCTIONS AND APPLICATIONS

International Logistics ServiceDomestic LogisticsservicesOverland expressOctaraIntianaVisatronix

INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS SERVICE

TCS provide various international documents and parcel services.

Freight Express

Red Box

Student Express

DOMESTIC LOGISTICS EXPRESS

Mail management service MMSTCS provides overnight expressSame day deliveryHoliday DeliveryOut of service areaEconomical Red Boxes

Gift deliveryGourmet cake Floral bouquetsSweets Perfume

OVERLAND SERVICE

Warehousing and Distribution (W&D).Door to door pickup and delivery.

Independent business unit Event managementPublicationsMarketing and Corporate serviceGovernment & NGO Sector in Pakistan &

UAE

Umrah Travel

Working VisaStudy VisaVisit Visa

COMPETITOR AND THEIR BUSINESSES

General Courier Segment (Express)1.Leopards2.OCS3.TNT

Heavy Equipment Segment1.DHL2.Fed-

Ex3.UPS4.TNT

Gift Delivery

1.OCS

LEADING INDICATORTechnology

Speed/time delivery

Trust

Price consciousness

CONCLUSION