In future, cooperation in global networks will increasingly depend on how successful the various players are in identifying the key central trends and then integrating the resulting tasks in their value systems, strategies and operational logistics systems. The ‘best’ companies strategically integrate their logistics activities in the overall business system. They have recognized the benefits of logistics and can measure these benefits. This means they are able to create a higher end-to-end scope of responsibility and to successfully complete strategic projects. As a result, they already achieve provable cost advantages by implementing successful