Logistics 2012 3pl Study
2012 THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS STUDY
The State of Logistics Outsourcing
Results and Findings of the 16th Annual Study
2012 16Th AnnuAL ThIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS STuDY
Contents
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Executive Summary Current State of the 3PL Market Emerging Markets Electronics Talent Management Strategic Assessment About the Study About the Sponsors Credits
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©2012 C. John Langley, Jr., Ph.D., and Capgemini. All Rights Reserved. no part of this document may be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed by any process or means without prior written permission from Capgemini. Rightshore ® is a trademark belonging to Capgemini.
www.3plstudy.com
Balance is the state of equilibrium — a continuous and sometimes evasive quest for supply chain executives — and the theme of this report. Whether they’re exploring emerging markets, navigating the challenges of the electronics supply chain or in finding the right talent, attaining equal and satisfactory distribution of resources is an ongoing challenge.
Supporting Organizations
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2012 16Th AnnuAL ThIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS STuDY
Executive Summary
This report presents findings of the 2012 16th Annual ThirdParty Logistics Study, based on research conducted in mid-2011. In addition to documenting the ongoing evolution of the third-party logistics market, this year’s report also takes a close-up look at three special topics: – The logistics of operating in emerging markets – The unique challenges facing the electronics supply chain – For the first time in the study’s history, the report considers the implications of talent in the supply chain and in shipper-3PL relationships Effective with this report, we are branding each Annual 3PL Study in terms of its first full year of circulation following the report’s annual October release. Therefore, this report constitutes the 2012 3PL Study.
The State of Logistics Outsourcing
Results and Findings of the 16th Annual Study
2012 16Th AnnuAL ThIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS STuDY
Contents
4 7 15 23 33 41 44 48 50
Executive Summary Current State of the 3PL Market Emerging Markets Electronics Talent Management Strategic Assessment About the Study About the Sponsors Credits
GIVE US YOUR OPINION Scan this code and share your suggestions for topics to cover in next year’s study.
©2012 C. John Langley, Jr., Ph.D., and Capgemini. All Rights Reserved. no part of this document may be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed by any process or means without prior written permission from Capgemini. Rightshore ® is a trademark belonging to Capgemini.
www.3plstudy.com
Balance is the state of equilibrium — a continuous and sometimes evasive quest for supply chain executives — and the theme of this report. Whether they’re exploring emerging markets, navigating the challenges of the electronics supply chain or in finding the right talent, attaining equal and satisfactory distribution of resources is an ongoing challenge.
Supporting Organizations
4
2012 16Th AnnuAL ThIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS STuDY
Executive Summary
This report presents findings of the 2012 16th Annual ThirdParty Logistics Study, based on research conducted in mid-2011. In addition to documenting the ongoing evolution of the third-party logistics market, this year’s report also takes a close-up look at three special topics: – The logistics of operating in emerging markets – The unique challenges facing the electronics supply chain – For the first time in the study’s history, the report considers the implications of talent in the supply chain and in shipper-3PL relationships Effective with this report, we are branding each Annual 3PL Study in terms of its first full year of circulation following the report’s annual October release. Therefore, this report constitutes the 2012 3PL Study.