The Swiss company Akira Foods specializes in the production and wholesale and retail marketing of food products. The organizational chart depicted in Figure 1.11 mirrors a functional structure in which the logistics, owing to its great importance for the organization, has an autonomy equal to that of the other functions and coordinates numerous activities. Through the use of this organizational structure, the company is able to guarantee high levels of service to its customers represented by numerous retailers and supermarkets operating in the Swiss market.