Chengdu Sino-Railway Southwest International Transport Agency Co., Ltd's Research On Development

With the fast progress of Chinese economy and the entry into WTO, there is a growing demand for the industry. As a result, the competitions in this field are more and more heated. Therefore, in Chinese market, how to compete against the rivals and make self-development has become the most crucial problem among those important railway transport agencies. Moreover, as the tendency of the modern logistic development, the Third Party Logistics (TPL) has been paid close attention by our government and enterprises because of its outstanding characters and advantages.This thesis researches into the development of Chengdu Sino-railway Southwest International Transport Agency Co. Ltd (CSSITA). At the beginning, the essay chiefly introduces the company. Then it investigates the present conditions and exterior environment thoroughly by using the theory of Five Competitive Powers. Following a careful evaluation on the company's opportunities and competitions after the entry into WTO, the essay examines its interior environment, operating quality and obstacle factors. Furthermore, the potential opportunities, challenges, advantages and disadvantages are listed and analyzed with the help of SWOT theory. Next, according to the above analysis, the essay suggests that the company should turn into TPL enterprise. As far as the present situation is concerned, the essay evaluates the feasibility and necessity of Chinese railway transport agencies' transition..Finally, the essay states the several possible ways for the CSSITA to turn into a TPL company, based on the advantages that can solve the coming serious problems. In addition, it indicates that the company should pay attention to the importance of IT in the transition process, and develop the e-commercial technology based on themanagement information system of modern logistics.Of cause, the thesis cannot reach every aspect of the development of railway transport agency, however, it summarizes some crucial recognitions in this field. As far as practical works are concerned, this thesis is helpful to the enterprises have the similar background.