TCS Express & Logistics (Pvt.) Ltd.
March 30, 2013
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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
INDUSTRY GROWTH CYCLE
Presently, the courier service industry is at its growing stage because there are
many other dimensions besides delivery of documents and parcel, for a firm providing
courier services. As, TCS has grown its business by developing a progressive master
enterprise, Tranzum, offering services in diversified industries including
express, logistics, warehousing, distribution, gift delivery services, mail order, travel &
tours, visa drop box, management development, event management & publications.
Akin to TCS, there is a great potential for other firms, to expand their business activities,
as well
EXTERNAL FORCES IMPACT:
ECONOMIC ASPECT:
A s P a k i s t a n i s a n e m e r g i n g n a t i o n w i t h a g r o w t h r a t e o f 1 1 . 5 % i t
h a s b e c o m e a n attractive destination for the foreign companies to invest in.
This trend is favorable for the courier industry because new companies will start
of their operations in Pakistan in nearly every sector, form banks and automobiles to
telecommunication etc, they will seek courier services companies to carry out their
processes because they want their bills and other important documents to be
delivered on time with a proof of deliveries. Besides, GPD is also increasing with its
direct impact on per capita income. Per capita income in turn affects the disposable
income. With the increase of disposable income the buying power of the
consumer also increases, making them switch from the Pakistan postal services to
courier service industry.
POLITICAL & LEGAL ASPECT:
Stability of the government holds a very important position in the
courier industry because when the new government takes the charge, they develop
new legal policies that affect nearly all business environments. In the present government,
the monetary system and its activities are fully functional. Access to loans
from the bank is now an easy option, increasing the buying power of the
common customer and is favorable for the courier service industry.
SOCIAL/CULTURAL ASPECT
Celebrating mother’s day and Valentine’s Day in Pakistan is clear evidence, showing the
impact of highly influential American and European culture. Besides this, media
and foreign channels are changing the life styles of the people, making it faster
day by day. Now customers demand quicker, faster and reliable services. With
these changes in our culture, the courier service industry has to keep pace with
the new trends by offering customers the required needs.
TECHNOLOGICAL ASPECT
Technology is changing on daily basis offering businesses new dimension to carry
out their operation. Similarly, in the courier service industry, technology is