Annual Third Party Logistics (3PL) Study
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Study Objectives
This study provides insights into customers’ use of 3PL services across several key industries and regions worldwide. Considering that total global 3PL revenues last year were approximately US$370 billion, outsourced logistics services continue to represent a significant portion of overall logistics and supply chain expenditures. The major findings of this year’s 3PL study are:
- Summarize the current use of 3PL services
- Identify customer needs and how well 3PL providersare responding to those needs
- Understand how customers select and manage 3PL providers
- Examine why customers outsource - or elect not to outsource - to 3PL providers
- Look into key issues relating to 3PL use, including provisions of integrated service offereings, green supply china, and supply chain security
- Provide a strategic assessment for the future of the 3PL industry
