Aberdeen Research Explores Best-in-Class Logistics Outsourcing Strategies
Summary
In-house: Comparisons and Strategies.” The study, conducted in August and September 2011 and involving 123 supply chain professionals, analyzes the strategies used by Best-in-Class companies when it comes to choosing a logistics service provider (LSP).Top companies are more likely to rely on LSP expertise in specialized areas such as customs brokerage for trade compliance, international freight forwarding, warehousing or cross-docking services or complete transportation management.In-house: Comparisons and Strategies.”The study, conducted in August and September 2011 and involving 123 supply chain professionals, analyzes the strategies used by Best-in-Class companies when it comes to choosing a logistics service provider (LSP).Top companies are more likely to rely on LSP expertise in specialized areas such as customs brokerage for trade compliance, international freight forwarding, warehousing or cross-docking services or complete transportation management.77% of Best-in-Class companies are currently using a Warehouse Management Solution (WMS) to improve the visibility of their supply chain and better meet their customers’ expectations.To achieve Best-in-Class performance, Aberdeen recommends developing a future outsourcing strategy roadmap, to leverage core competencies in the supply chain, to create a balance of in-house and outsourced activities and to integrate collaboratively with external and internal partners and LSPs on enabling collaborative technologies.Download a free copy of the report here: http://www.aberdeen.com/About Argos SoftwareArgos Software develops, markets and supports business software for transportation, warehousing and the agribusiness where they have specific industry expertise.
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