International Logistics Management at General Motors: Philosophy and Practice

Corporate level examination of international logistics problems in formal fashion is a relatively recent occurrence at General Motors. International Logistics Operations (ILO) was created in June, 1977, and was made a part of Procurement, Production Control and Logistics Staff. The Director of Inter...

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Published in:International journal of physical distribution and materials management 1981-05, Vol.11 (5/6), p.12-20
Main Authors: Krapfel, Robert E., Mentzer, John T., Williams, Rex R.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Corporate level examination of international logistics problems in formal fashion is a relatively recent occurrence at General Motors. International Logistics Operations (ILO) was created in June, 1977, and was made a part of Procurement, Production Control and Logistics Staff. The Director of International Logistics Operations reports to the Executive Director of Logistics and is charged with responsibility for the coordination of all international transportation activities.
ISSN:0269-8218
DOI:10.1108/eb014504