Second, the discussion above should have indicated that modern retail
logistics is no longer a separate or functionally based activity. Within a
company, warehousing and transport can not exist as separate operations.
Instead logistics is all about integration, not only within a company, but
also increasingly outside the business with suppliers, logistics service
providers and customers. Partnership is a strong component of modern
retail logistics, and an ability to work with other individuals and other
companies is fundamental to success.