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Supply Chain Outsourcing and Third-Party Logistics

The AMR Research Supply Chain Outsourcing and Third-Party Logistics Market Service tracks the aspects of successful outsourcing of logistics and other supply chain functions as well as contract manufacturing. The service provides unparalleled information for the CEO and heads of sales and marketing on how to best go to market, compete for new business, and retain customers. We provide research that defines the size and market share of the industry, unveils future spending trends, details the supplier landscape including competencies and characteristics of the leading players, and offers analysis of the leading trends that are affecting outsourcing companies’ ability to be successful. Along with the research, the service includes direct, actionable advice on what’s top of mind to the buyers of your services, the driving forces in the market, and how your company fits into the competitive landscape of alternatives. Read more.

Published Research [View All]

Logistics Service Providers: Landscape of the Leaders’ Demand-Driven Capabilities

Supply Chain and 3PL Execs To Exchange Ideas on How To Drive Value

Third-Party Logistics and the Demand-Driven Value Network

View All Supply Chain Outsourcing and Third-Party Logistics Research

Agenda Topics

Understanding the LSP Market Opportunity: Do You Have a Demand Driven Survival Strategy?

How to Leverage Technology to Create Differentiation

Logistics Outsourcing: Selection Decision Best Practices

Case Studies in Postponement: Outsourcing Product Completion

3PL Growth Strategies—Evolve or Die

Industry-Based Outlook on Supply Chain and Logistics Outsourcing

A Study in Outsourcing Relationships that Drive Value

AMR Research Logistics Service Provider (3PL) Landscape

AMR Research SC and Logistics Outsourcing Demand for 2008-2009

Contract Manufacturing and SC Outsourcing Landscape

SC Outsourcing and Logistics Providers Industry Report

Issues Addressed

Growth strategies and consolidation of the sector
Leveraging technology for differentiation and customer advantage
Aligning outsourcing services with broader supply chain capabilities for profitability

Representative Vendor Coverage

Agility Logistics
APL Logistics
Caterpillar Logistics
Celestica
CEVA / EGL
Exel /DHL
FedEx Supply Chain Solutions
Flextronics
Kuehne + Nagel
Maersk Logistics
Menlo Worldwide
ModusLink
Penske Logistics
RR Donnelley GTS
Ryder Integrated Logistics
Schenker
Schneider Logistics
Solectron
Toll Logistics
UPS Supply Chain Solutions

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Events and Speaking Engagements

Executive Conferences
AMR Research Supply Chain Executive Conference
May 28 - 30, 2008
The Phoenician
Scottsdale, AZ, US
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AMR Research Executive Leadership Conference
November 10 - 12, 2008
Westin Boston Waterfront
Boston, MA, US
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Webcasts
The Platform Revolution – A Look Into Disruptive Technologies
May 15, 2008, 11AM - 12PM ET
Webcast, Live
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Exchanges
2008 Value Chain and Logistics Outsourcing Exchange
May 28, 2008, 12PM - 5PM PT
The Phoenician
Scottsdale, AZ, US
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Key Questions

Your business hinges on the answers to these questions:

How can we distinguish ourselves in the market to increase market share?
What services can we add to yield the most return, and how can I align my services strategically with buyers?
Can I use technology to my advantage to win more business?
What are the customer priorities for investment in outsourcing for discrete and process manufacturing industries? What about consumer markets and retail?
How can I provide large customers with the global reach that they are asking for? Should I partner? Should I be looking to acquire other companies or be acquired?
What is the best way to represent our strengths, capabilities, and accomplishments to our customers?
What are the characteristics and practices that yield relationships that add the most value for both our company and the customer?
How should I be pricing?
How do I align priorities among sales, marketing, IT, and operations for maximum profitability?