한ㆍ미 물류시스템 비교와 혁신방안 연구

The comparison and method for reformation of logistics system between Korea and U.S.

Recently the economic crisis of Korea is very serious and painful. The competitiveness of companies is rapidly declining. Basically. the most serious problem of Korean economy is the structure of high cost and low earnings. Especially, the excessive burden of logistics cost is one of the most important factors of lowering the competitiveness for Korean companies. And the heavy burden arises from the inefficiency of logistics management system - and extreme traffic jams. The management of distribution channel. the third sources of profit in the companies, will be still more required special concern and new investment in the future. Because the success or failure of companies will depend on the efficiency of logistics management in the coming 21 century. Recently in Korea, high logistics costs are reported to be both a critical and a determining factor in lowering the competitive edge of the firms. In this context, a study on the effective management of distribution channel is urgently needed to cut down high-rocketed logistics costs. The problems and methods for reformation in korean logistics system, especially in relation to high logistics costs are as followings; First, the problems in logistics facilities are insufficiency of SOC, shortage and falling behind of logistics position(base), and growth of freight transportation and unbalance of transport devices. In connection with the problems, we need amplification, expansion, high degree of efficiency in utilization, and efficient link and division structure of transport vehicles. Second, the problems in logistics management and operation are the unpreparedness of logistics standardization, the dullness of logistics conjunction, the poor progress of logistics information, and the inactivity of third-party logistics service. So we need standardization fixing, joint activation, information base construction, and positive introduction and activation of third-party logistics. Third, the problems in logistics institution are the law and regulation in logistics, administrative restriction, and the cultivation of logistics experts. We need sharp relaxation of control and active experts education. Finally in this research, I would like to get the implications and methods for reinforcement of the logistics system of Korea through the analysis and understanding of the advanced American logistics system.