Out of
our vision statement to "deliver competitive advantage to
our customers' global supply chains," UTi has become a broadly-based,
information-focused global integrated logistics company that
provides air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics,
customs brokerage and other supply chain management services
to customers around the world.
As a result, we've entered into an alliance with i2 Technologies
for the development and deployment of Internet-based supply
chain solutions and software throughout our worldwide operation.
In addition to our currently established day-to-day and historical
tools, i2's intelligent eBusiness software will offer UTi
customers enhanced transportation and supply chain planning
and optimization capabilities.
Information technology is an integral part of supply chain
management.
The flow of information is as critical to a customer's business
requirements as the flow of goods. When each partner knows
what the other needs or expects, efficiency within the supply
chain is optimized.