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3PLs and the Future of European Retail and Consumer Outsourcing

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: Datamonitor
Published: July 2003
Product Code: R313-5833
Description
Introduction
The consumer and retail sectors are typified by a comparatively high level of outsourced logistics spend. Both have advanced, competitive and mature logistics operations. This brief aims to establish whether the trend for outsourcing, in particular to 3PLs, will continue in the European market.

Scope
Sectors: Consumer goods, retail

Geography: Europe

Report Highlights
In the European retail and consumer sectors, the trend for outsourcing logistics is set to continue. As clients seek fewer providers, third party logistics companies (3PLs) stand to gain.

3PLs must be aware of the threat of freight forwarders that take on ‘logistics’ dimensions such as value-add - they could win business, particularly from smaller clients. Also, as some large European retailers embrace factory gate pricing and take control of the supply chain, they may favor assets over expertise.

In certain countries where the logistics market is less mature or consolidated, 3PL service levels often fail to match customer expectations. A 3PL that can meet requirements, reduce clients’ costs and improve their efficiency, stands to capitalize upon this unmet demand.

Reasons to Purchase
Gain valuable insight into the thoughts and opinions of logistics directors at leading European retail and consumer companies

Identify opportunities for new services and capabilities

Better tailor products to the needs of clients

Table of Contents

ABOUT DATAMONITOR

ACTION POINTS

OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION

 Consumer Companies

Retail Companies

A SHIFT FROM FREIGHT FORWARDING TO 3PL?

 Consumer analysis

Retail analysis

A COMPARISON OF THE CONSUMER AND RETAIL SECTORS

CONCLUSIONS

APPENDIX

 Research methodology

Definitions

How to contact experts in your industry

List of Tables

List of Figures

 Fig.1 “In your industry, outsourcing to 3PLs will continue to grow”

Fig.2 “In your industry, outsourcing to 3PLs will continue to grow”

Fig.3 “Manufacturers are increasingly using 3PLs rather than freight forwarders”

Fig.4 “Retailers are increasingly using 3PLs rather than freight forwarders”

Fig.5 “In your industry, outsourcing to 3PLs will continue to grow”

Fig.6 European Out-sourced Logistics Spend Breakdown - All Sectors

Fig.7 “Companies in your industry increasingly use 3PLs over freight forwarders”
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