Vandaag worden voor de 16e keer de resultaten van het ‘Third-Party Logistics’ onderzoek gepresenteerd. Dit wereldwijde onderzoek uitgevoerd door Capgemini, Eye For Transport en PennState University richt zich op de ervaringen van verladers met logistieke dienstverlening.
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The report reveals that the majority of shippers worldwide are increasing their use of 3PL services, with 64 percent of respondents reporting a rise. At the same time, the report indicates an average of 42 percent of total logistics expenditures being spent on outsourcing, the same as last year’s study.
However, 24 percent of shipper respondents reported a return to insourcing 3PL services and 58 percent report they are reducing or consolidating the number of 3PLs they use, indicating uncertainty about the global economy continues to impact 3PLs.
Today’s 3PL marketplace is experiencing significant change and established 3PLs are adjusting their business models to provide greater value to shippers. The report shows relationships between shippers and 3PLs continue to be successful with 94 percent of 3PLs and 88 percent of shippers stating communication, flexibility and openness are key to contributing to their success. However just 68 percent of shippers judge their 3PLs as sufficiently agile and flexible, down from 72 percent last year suggesting this is an area where 3PLs can make significant further contributions to supply chain success.
This year’s study is divided into five major sections:
- Current State of the 3PL Market
- Emerging Markets
- Electronics
- Talent Management
- Strategic Assessment.
Today’s 3PL marketplace is experiencing significant change and established 3PLs are adjusting their business models to provide greater value to shippers. The report shows relationships between shippers and 3PLs continue to be successful with 94 percent of 3PLs and 88 percent of shippers stating communication, flexibility and openness are keys to contributing to their success.
Just 68 percent of shippers, however, judge their 3PLs as sufficiently agile and flexible, down from 72 percent last year suggesting this is an area where 3PLs can make significant further contributions to supply chain success.
“Whilst some companies are increasing outsourcing services, we are still seeing the consistent churn that occurs each year with 3PL respondents observing that some of their customers are returning logistic activities back in-house,” Dan Albright, Vice President and North American Supply Chain Leader at Capgemini Consulting, said. “It’s vital that 3PLs and shippers work in close collaboration and that 3PLs remain innovative by offering value added services to provide true value to shippers to help reverse this trend.”
Tags: 3pl, logistiek-dienstverlener, transport, transportmarkt
