Seminar paper from the year 2005 in the subject Business economics - Supply, Production, Logistics, grade: B 1, University of Glasgow, course: Business, language: English, abstract: Exel is a logistics company that provides supply chain services. Exel offers freight management, supply chain management and solution designs, technological solutions, warehousing and distribution services. The company has freight management and a contract logistics operation worldwide with its headquarter in Berkshire, UK. For the fiscal year ended December 2004, Exel generated revenues of GBP5,541.9 million, an increase of 9.3% from the previous fiscal year. Net income for the year was reported at GBP66.2 million, a decrease of 32% from the previous year. (Analyzed further)Exel UK OperationsExel in the United Kingdom is ideally positioned to provide the most efficient and effective supply chain solutions to its customers across key industries. With over 50 years experience in the UK market, Exel's innovative supply chain solutions move beyond traditional logistics and transportation services. Key facts about Exel in the United Kingdom: 51,700 employees 600 locations 7,700 vehicles 57.6 million sq ft warehouse capacity including dedicated and shared-userAs a founding member of the World Economic Forum's Logistics and Transportation Corporate Citizenship Initiative (L&TCCI), Exel has been an active participant since its inception in January 2003. Exel is a supply chain management company for customers in a range of manufacturing and retail industries. Exel s range of logistics solutions encompasses the complete supply chain management from design and consulting through to freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services, integrated information management and eCommerce support. The company offers a variety of online services, including booking and ordering facilities, shipment tracking, and pricing indices. Exel provides services to the automotive, chemical, consumer, energy, healthcare, industrial, drinks, retail and technology sectors. It has divisions that deal with special products, value added services, IT solutions, global freight management and clinical trials logistics, among others. Exel also offers reverse logistics solutions including product removal, return for refurbishment, recycling, compliant and safe disposal of products. ...
