3PL
3PL and the Year Ahead
Early signs are evident already of NZ businesses addressing the run down levels of inventory which were seen as a result of the difficult trading times in 2009. It is likely that there will be an increase in purchasing, although most certainly with a more cautious approach in ensuring stock levels are tightly controlled. Supporting [...]
Cutting out costs, reducing errors and improving customer service.
These goals have always seemed to be mutually exclusive. Removing costs usually comes down to removing labor in a 3PL environment. As a generalization, cutting costs (through labor reductions) increases errors and leads to reduced, not enhanced, customer service.
There is an answer to this though – reduce labor by removing work, not workers.
3rd Party Warehousing- Customer Apprehension
Making the decision to hand over “custodianship” of your inventory can be one of the more nerve racking decisions that a company executive can face in their entire career. Recognition of the benefits that the business will gain from a 3rd party solution, can sometimes be overridden with apprehension about the decision. There is a [...]
Develop a deep understanding of the client’s business
WALDO BASILLA, director, Asia, International Logistics Service, APL Logistics, tells LIA that the company is expanding its resources and capabilities in Asia in anticipation of continued growth in the 3PL market.
Q: How has the recession affected APL Logistics?
A: We have identified opportunities in the adverse situation that prevails in the world today. The company has [...]
6 reasons why you should outsource to third party logistic providers (3PL)
It is always a big decision for companies to shift to 3rd party logistic companies. The sense of losing control, being unsure of service levels and the fear of hidden costs all plays a part in keeping distribution in house. The reality of the situation is that 3PL organizations can add real value so I [...]
