This document discusses several logistics companies - Agility, DHL, and an unnamed company that was indicted for overcharging the U.S. military in Iraq. It provides information on their strengths such as global presence and facilities, awards and reputation, employees and revenues. It also mentions weaknesses like limited awareness in rural areas, and opportunities/threats such as increasing competition and fuel prices affecting services.
3. Strengths Weaknesses
Opportunity Threat
It has more than 550 offices in 100
countries
Agility was named a top ten 3PL
provider by industry analysts
Limited global penetration in the rural
areas and interiors
Brand recall is not as much as the leading
companies in the same segment
It has 2.15 million square meters of
warehousing space around the world
which can help them to increase scale
of operations globally
It has been a leading food supplier for
the U.S. military in Iraq and was indicted
in U.S. federal court for allegedly
overcharging the Defense Department
4. Strengths Weaknesses
Opportunity Threat
Agility has more than 32,000 employees
worldwide and annual revenues of
close to $6 billion
In 2011 it has got Green and Corporate
Social Responsibility Award by Vietnam
Supply Chain Community
It has 5.55 million square meters of
open yard storage
It has deep knowledge of local
markets and culture in which helps
them to be strong player
Competition from other players in the
same industry
Increasing fuel prices would directly
affect the services
5. DHL
Strengths Weaknesses
Opportunity Threat
It has the leading share of the worldwide
air cargo market
It gives the most inclusive worldwide
freight service in the industry
Since this is a competitive segment, the
market share growth is limited
Government owned competitor
Tie-ups with corporate and business
houses
Opportunities in Financial markets
Tremendous increase in e-commerce
Natural disasters and turbulent
economies
6. DHL
Strengths Weaknesses
Opportunity Threat
Network in more than 220 countries and
territories and about 275,000 employees
worldwide
Received position in the magazines
Worlds Top 50 Cargo Airlines list
Global expansion Declination of traditional services (Letters)
due to electronic communication