- Manufacturers, distributors and retailers who
outsource save time and money.
Outsourcing
logistics operations to a 3PL adds to the bottom
line for both the retailer and manufacturer
through accurate, well-managed inventory and
supply chain solutions.
- Outsourcing reduces the need for costly real
estate to hold inventory. 3PLs offer expertise
that manufacturers, distributors and shippers can
tap into, allowing users to achieve supply chain
solutions with their customers that minimize total
delivered costs.
- The efficiencies generated by outsourcing
logistics has made it extremely popular. Recent
studies show that fully 80 percent of Fortune 500
companies outsource at least one function the
largest such number in history.
- This popularity results from the many benefits
gained by partnering with a 3PL provider.
Benefits of Using a 3PL Reduced
total delivered cost for your customer.
- Local expertise in new markets Improved
customer service through shorter shipment times
- Reduced inventory costs through better
management
- Cost benefits through volume shipping
discounts Improved focus on core competency
Increased shipment visibility
- More scaleable logistics operation and
cost model Improved variety of technology and
service Risk reduction Increased expertise in
supply chain security
Logistics outsourcing is an increasingly complex
discipline, which must be optimised as a
synchronized business function within the extended
supply chain. If it is not, companies will face
excess inventories, variability in supply, cost
increases and poor customer service. However,
synchronization requires deep logistics
capabilities, along with a streamlined
infrastructure to offer low cost and excellent
service.
At
Supply Chain Logistics Consulting we help
organisations attain the core competency in
logistics they require. This third-party logistics
and lead logistics partner (3PL-LLP) selection and
transformation methodology enables a host of
capabilities and opportunities, including:
- DC bypass
- e-Fulfillment
- Full flexibility of distribution strategy.
- No large fixed costs.
- No overhead cost.
- Flexible inventory storage costs
- Integrated systems with trading partners
- Consolidation/de-consolidation
- Flexible warehouse labour costs.
The methodology ensures the best 3PL-LLP
solution, as well as a timely, successful
implementation. In addition, we help companies
assess their current providers and determine if they
are receiving optimal service and cost profiles. Our
clients enjoy reduced transportation and warehousing
costs, enhanced visibility and import/export
expertise. They also gain sustained deployment of
key performance metrics. Our suite of logistic
solutions can fundamentally redesign, develop or
implement a comprehensive logistics strategy, or
point solutions.
