Of the top logistics providers in the market today, many CEOs believe that only half will be active and independent five years from now, according to a recent study.

Survival of the fittest depends on strengthening skills – in technology, in global reach and in experienced personnel.

Regional logistics businesses must globalize to survive:

accommodation in StrasbourgCustomer demands are growing geographically and horizontally across logistics services

Studies indicate that shippers currently outsource about 20% of their supply chain:
Enormous opportunities exist for logistics companies that can provide exceptional technology-driven solutions.

Corporations increasingly outsource their functional logistics processes including:
Inventory
Returns
Ordering
Transportation
Warehousing and fulfillment





At the 500 largest U.S. manufacturers, three-quarters of chief logistics executives reported using 3PL services last year... Since 1991, the percentage of 3PL users among Fortune 500 manufacturers has doubled, from 37%.

In 2000, the average 3PL user paid 25% of its annual logistics operating budget to 3PL providers, up from 19%in 1998 and 1999.

Respondents projected spending 35% of their logistics budget for 3PLs over the next three years.


* 2001 Third-Party Logistics Survey, Dr. Lieb professor of Supply Chain Management, Northeastern University & Anderson Consulting
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