Distribution & Transportation

The Annual Third Party Logistics Study

For many years, Capgemini has taken a proactive role in gaining a better understanding of the Third Party Logistics (3PL) industry. In 2010, we collaborated with the Georgia Institute of Technology, Panalpina and eyefortransport on the 15th annual study of 3PL industry developments.

A Global Study

The study examines critical trends and issues in key markets and for customers in the 3PL industry. It has strong industry representation, with over 1,900 participants from different industry sectors around the world. The study holds workshops with 3PL users in different regions of the world and we conduct focused interviews with different industry experts.

Key Objectives of the Third Party Logistics Study

  • Understand what shippers outsource and what 3PL providers offer
  • Identify trends in shipper expenditures for 3PL services and recognize key shipper and 3PL perspectives on the use and provision of logistics services
  • Update our knowledge of 3PL- shipper relationships, and learn how both types of organizations are using these relationships to improve and enhance their businesses
  • Quantify the benefits reported by shippers that are attributed to the use of 3PLs
  • Examine why companies outsource or elect not to outsource to 3PL providers

Dig Deeper

Read the major findings of the 2010 study
Find out more about the 3PL Study

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